Don’t Eat Your Heart Out: Understanding the ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome’

Year 2020 has been a challenging year. We have been faced with an unprecedented pandemic which has taught us never to take our health for granted. But as we near its end and gear up for the holidays, there are still plenty of things to watch out for when it comes to our health.

“That is because while the holidays are a time for merriment and indulgence, it has also been linked to a high incidence of heart attacks, stroke, and rising blood pressure, leading to the phenomenon called "Holiday Heart Syndrome,” said Dr. Amal Makhloufi Benchouk, The Country Lead of Sanofi Philippines.

But what is it about the most joyous time of the year that causes this unfortunate spike in cardiovascular- related health concerns and how do we avoid it?

Six upgraded features to enjoy from TECNO Mobile’s new AI-powered, revolutionary TECNO Spark 6

Global premier mobile phone brand, TECNO Mobile recently released its latest innovation, TECNO Spark 6, a high-performing, multitasking, affordable smartphone for the masses. This feature-packed phone is designed for work and play, and comes with a budget-friendly price tag of P6,490 for the Spark 6 4GB RAM + 128GB.

TECNO Mobile launches new AI-powered, revolutionary TECNO Spark 6 Series - A smartphone for the masses

Recognizing the evolving need for high-performing, multi-tasking and affordable smartphones during these challenging times, global premier mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile has launched its latest innovation, the TECNO Spark 6 Series.

Meaningful Christmas Gifts Moms Will Love

Who's that one person who's always there for us,  whatever stage in life we’re at? 

Our MOTHERS! 

They’ve been our constants since Day 1. There’s no better time than the Christmas season to show our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all the moms and mother figures in our lives. 

From pampering her with little luxuries or buying her functional items, here are a few ideas for thoughtful Christmas presents moms will love. From December 7 to 13, Shopee is offering discounts up to 80% off!

Talong Espesyal Recipe

Growing up in La Union, you best bet vegetables are a staple in every meal. You heard about dinengdeng? It's an Ilokano vergetable dish like pinakbet except that the former has bagoong based soup. As a kid, I am not fond of eating it but I had to and eventually it grew on me. I ate all the vegetables in it except talong or eggplant and the ampalaya or bitter melon. However, growing up, I liked the former a lot. Talong is now one of my favorite vegetables together with okra. Haha! 

Shopee Launches 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, Celebrates 5 Years of Digital Acceleration in the Region

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, wraps up the year-end sales season and marks its fifth birthday by launching its annual 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Its recent 9.9, 10.10, and 11.11 shopping events set new records and signified the changing landscape and potential of e-commerce in the region. This 12.12, Shopee celebrates five years of digital acceleration in the region and highlights three key trends that have shaped and will continue to drive the growth of e-commerce: Social, Personalization, and Integration.