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 Every March, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and quiet heroism of women. In the Philippines, that resilience often takes the shape of juggling careers, caregiving, relationships, and personal aspirations all at once. But when it comes to health, that same resilience can sometimes mean putting discomfort on the back burner.

Recurring urinary discomfort, digestive issues linked to stress, hot flushes, mood swings, and fatigue are often treated as temporary nuisances, issues women feel they can endure and hope will pass on their own. Over time, these concerns can compound, affecting daily comfort, confidence, and long-term well-being.

This Women’s Month, LAC Philippines shifts the conversation from endurance to empowerment, especially in two often overlooked areas: urinary and hormonal health.

The Silent Strain on Women’s Health

Women’s bodies go through constant shifts, from monthly hormonal changes to the long transition into menopause. Yet many of the discomforts that come with these shifts are quietly tolerated.

Urinary tract infections are one of the most common concerns. Because of female anatomy and everyday lifestyle factors, women are more prone to UTIs, especially during periods of stress or hormonal fluctuation. Instead of preventing them, many simply wait until symptoms appear.

Research suggests there is value in being proactive. A large international review involving more than 8,000 participants found that cranberry products reduced the risk of symptomatic UTIs by about 30%. Among women who frequently experience UTIs, the risk was reduced by 26%. Cranberries contain natural compounds called proanthocyanidins, which help prevent bacteria such as E. coli from attaching to the bladder wall, lowering the likelihood of infection.

Urinary health, however, does not exist in isolation. It is closely linked to gut and vaginal health. Around 80% of immune cells reside in the gut, and hormonal changes during menstruation and menopause can disrupt this delicate balance. When good bacteria levels are affected, women may experience digestive discomfort, weakened immunity, and increased susceptibility to infections.

As estrogen levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, women may also face hot flushes, night sweats, mood shifts, fatigue, and longer-term concerns related to bone and heart health. These changes are natural, but that does not mean they must be endured without support.

Together, urinary health, gut balance, and hormonal wellbeing form a connected foundation of women’s everyday health, one that deserves consistent, scientifically based care rather than occasional attention.

Recognizing these evolving needs, LAC offers scientifically formulated solutions designed to support women through different life stages, making everyday wellness more intentional and accessible.

For women seeking targeted urinary and immune support, LAC Women’s Cranberry Complex offers a proprietary blend featuring highly concentrated cranberry extract rich in proanthocyanidins, clinically studied probiotic strains, antioxidants, and essential vitamins. Conveniently packaged in sachets, it offers a tasty berry flavour for hassle-free supplementation, without the need to swallow tablets.

For comprehensive daily feminine wellness, LAC Women’s Probiotic Complex delivers 30 billion CFUs of live, clinically researched probiotics, including strains commonly found in healthy women’s vaginal microbiomes, alongside cranberry to help discourage undesirable bacterial growth in the urinary tract. Designed to support digestive comfort, urinary health, and immune defense, it is a fridge-free formula suitable for modern, on-the-go lifestyles.

While for women navigating menopause, LAC Women’s Menopause Relief features standardized isoflavones from red clover and soybean extracts, combined with ashwagandha and chasteberry, to help ease hot flushes, support mood balance, and promote vitality during hormonal transitions.

Strength should not mean silent endurance. Women deserve daily, scientifically based support that helps them feel comfortable, confident, and well at every stage of life.

 GCash reaffirmed its support for Filipino nurses worldwide by sponsoring the Filipino Nurses Global Summit VI and the 15th International Nursing Conference of the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA), a global gathering rooted in learning, collaboration, and shared purpose. 

The two-day summit convened Filipino nurses from the United States and across the globe to exchange insights on the evolving healthcare landscape, surface shared challenges, and shape conversations that can influence workplace standards, policies, and regulations affecting nurses worldwide. It also served as a space for connection, gathering nurses whose shared experiences are shaped by service, sacrifice, and distance from home.

Filipino nurses continue to serve on the front lines around the world, driven by their deep commitment not only to patient care but also to the families they support back home. Through their work abroad, they help sustain households, fund education, and meet daily needs. Their contributions create ripple effects across local communities and the Philippine economy.

“For many Filipino nurses, working abroad is driven by the hope of providing better lives for their families. Their everyday acts of support ripple outward, strengthening families and contributing to the broader Philippine economy,”  said Joanne Hatulan, head of GCash Overseas.

With GCash Overseas, we facilitate seamless and affordable cross-border digital remittances, ensuring their hard-earned money reaches families quickly and securely,” he added.

For Filipino nurses abroad, this means being able to support their families with greater ease and confidence through fast, reliable digital transactions that help manage daily expenses, fund education, and respond to urgent needs back home. By enabling simpler cross-border financial access, GCash helps overseas Filipinos stay financially connected to home, enabling them to care for their families and manage everyday needs even from afar.

With GCash now live in 145 countries and territories, Filipino nurses have access to digital tools that help them stay connected to home. Through unlimited free padala and convenient bill payments to over 2,000 billers nationwide, nurses can provide timely support, whether by paying utilities, contributing to schooling, or responding when family needs arise. GCash’s sponsorship of the PNAA Global Summit reflects its recognition of Filipino nurses as frontliners whose impact extends beyond borders.

For more information, please visit www.gcash.com.

 Some brands start out as everyday essentials—but somewhere along the way, they evolve into full-on pop culture icons. You don’t just use them anymore; you feel them. They become comfort, personality, and a vibe. And right now, Nissin is having that moment. 

 Women’s Month in March is a celebration of all the things that make women unstoppable and empowered. It’s about recognizing the women who build businesses, lead teams, raise families, start movements, and show up every single day. 

 In a move that aims to revitalize the country’s ‘last mile’ schools, Puregold Price Club Inc. President Vincent Co is investing Puregold Channel’s total streaming revenue in his Pusong Panalo Program

Puregold Price Club Inc. President Vincent Co is investing the total streaming revenue from the Puregold Channel on YouTube in his Pusong Panalo Program.

A personal initiative of Vincent, himself, the Pusong Panalo Program seeks to aid underserved public schools nationwide through interventions that address both immediate needs and structural gaps: solar panels for schools with limited access to electricity; livelihood packages for teachers; grocery support for students; classroom renovations; and assorted learning equipment. The program aspires to reach at least 10,000 students in 30 public schools around the archipelago by 2028.

The Puregold Channel on YouTube serves as the company’s hub for its “retailtainment” strategy, an integrated content ecosystem spanning free digital series, music collaborations with leading OPM artists, and original Filipino storytelling through the annual Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. The channel has surpassed 300,000 subscribers, earning YouTube’s Silver Play Button and establishing itself as one of the most robust brand-owned media platforms in Philippine retail.

A personal initiative of Vincent Co himself, the Pusong Panalo Program seeks to aid underserved public schools around the country.

But the metric that matters most is not just Puregold Channel‘s subscriber growth. Vincent’s success with these retailtainment ventures has allowed him to direct more resources towards one of the company’s strongest advocacies. Every view on the channel translates into revenue, and every peso of that revenue is reinvested in public education. With this model, audience engagement is no longer a vanity metric; it is a funding mechanism. Performance drives purpose, scale enables service.

For Vincent Co, the convergence of business growth and social investment is not a communications narrative but a leadership mandate. Retailtainment, in this context, is not merely a growth lever, but a means to mobilize capital toward outcomes that endure beyond quarterly performance. 

Under Vincent Co’s stewardship, Puregold content with a social impact is not treated as a byproduct of success, but as one of its clearest indicators.

 EVOxTerra Inc., the official distributor of Hongqi vehicles in the Philippines, recognized for its growing presence in the country’s premium mobility segment, marks another milestone as it officially joins the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI), the country’s leading automotive association representing the industry’s foremost automotive brands and helping shape industry standards and advocacy.

This development reinforces the brand’s foothold in the local market and aligns with its commitment to responsible and sustainable mobility. As one of Asia’s emerging premium mobility brands known for its craftsmanship and focus on electrified innovation, Hongqi continues to strengthen its regional presence, and its entry into CAMPI reflects its intention to take part in initiatives that support the automotive industry’s progress.

“Hongqi Philippines is looking to conclude the year strongly by officially becoming the newest member of CAMPI,” said Hongqi Philippines President Rashid Delgado.

“Joining CAMPI further reinforces Hongqi’s standing as a key player in the EV and automotive industry. Our focus and advocacies closely align with CAMPI’s priorities on EV growth, road safety, and continuous industry development. We are also preparing to introduce more electrified models to meet the rising demand for premium, reliable, and future-ready vehicles in the Philippine market.”

Hongqi’s growing momentum is underscored by the recent introduction of the E-HS7 and E-H7, two fully electrified models that embody the marque’s blend of refinement, performance, and thoughtful design for drivers seeking environmentally conscious mobility. Following the launch, Hongqi welcomed actress and sustainability advocate Alice Dixson as its brand ambassador, recognizing her timeless blend of beauty and elegance—qualities that reflect the brand’s identity—alongside her strong advocacy for clean and electric mobility.

Hongqi’s move to join CAMPI aligns with the brand’s strategic expansion plans announced at the 2025 Auto Shanghai. At the event, Hongqi outlined its transition to the World’s New Luxury positioning, emphasizing enhanced user experience, cutting-edge technology, and sustainability, along with plans to introduce 15 new models over the next three years. With this global outlook shaping the brand’s next steps, the Philippines is set to experience further developments from Hongqi beginning with this CAMPI membership, signaling a new and more distinguished  Hongqi lineup in the country grounded in the marque’s vision for modern and responsible mobility.

Customers and car enthusiasts interested in experiencing Hongqi’s models may visit the brand’s showrooms in BGC, Alabang, Manila Bay, and Quezon City. To learn more, visit www.hongqi.ph or follow Hongqi Philippines on Facebook (hongqi.philippines) and Instagram (@hongqi_ph) for updates and announcements.

 The Philippines is known for having the longest Christmas season in the world. As early as the ber months, lights and decorations are set up, and holiday promos fill stores and screens, signaling the start of months-long celebrations centered around family, friends, and, more often, food. From lechon and bibingka to festive drinks, the season is filled with indulgence and togetherness. While these moments bring warmth and joy, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) continues to remind the public that excessive eating and drinking can take a toll on one’s health.

According to the NNC, mindful eating, moderation, and balanced meals guided by the Pinggang Pinoy model are essential for maintaining good nutrition during the holidays. Overindulgence, particularly in alcohol and rich food, can strain the liver, disrupt digestion, and contribute to unwanted weight gain or other health concerns.

Mindful Indulgence During the Holidays

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed, and that includes sharing good food with loved ones. Practicing mindful indulgence helps savor meals, while staying comfortable throughout the season without feeling guilt or discomfort. Simple habits like watching portions, drinking enough water, and keeping the body moving support digestion and steady energy.

To further support Filipinos in enjoying the festivities without compromising their health, LAC Philippines promotes balanced wellness through targeted nutrition. LAC offers scientifically-based supplements that strengthen the body’s natural defenses, promote balance, and support inner wellness during the most indulgent time of the year.

One of these essential supplements is LAC Activated® Liver Protector, which helps defend against fatty liver and supports healthy liver function: a vital need during the holidays when rich dishes and alcohol are common. Formulated with a synergistic blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbs such as Sanchi, Red Peony Root, Hawthorn Fruit, Lotus Leaf, and Turmeric (Rhizoma Curcumae Longae), it helps prevent and relieve fatty liver and lower bad blood lipids. It also supports the body’s natural detoxification process and promotes efficient fat and toxin metabolism. For optimal results, take one to two vegicaps twice daily with warm water after meals to keep the liver healthy and efficient in processing fats and toxins throughout the festive period.

For those who experience post-celebration bloating and want to feel lighter after hearty meals, LAC LeanCut® Belli Lean™ offers a delicious and convenient way to support fat metabolism and reduce belly fat. It contains Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) that are easily converted into energy to support an active lifestyle. Its proprietary blend of Corn Silk, Lemon Balm, Red Vine Leaf, Lotus Leaf, and Eucommia Leaf Extracts helps reduce visceral fat, enhance fat metabolism, relieve water retention, and promote a leaner, lighter midsection. This makes it suitable for individuals with high-fat or high-carb diets, sedentary lifestyles, or those simply aiming to maintain a balanced figure throughout the holidays. Simply take one to three sticks daily on its own or mix with water.

Wellness That Lasts Beyond the Holidays

Celebrating mindfully is not about restriction but about balance. It allows people to enjoy traditions while supporting the body’s overall wellness from within. With the right habits and support from LAC’s wellness essentials, Filipinos can enter the new year feeling lighter, stronger, and more energized. 

Because the best celebrations are those that nurture both body and spirit, leaving you ready to welcome the year ahead in your best form.