Finding Balance in Every Meal This Holiday Season

     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.

Finding Balance in Every Meal This Holiday Season

NEXT+ Wellness: Philippines’ First Health Innovation Club

     NEXT+ Wellness Center is opening its first health innovation club in Quezon City. It is the pioneer of red light therapy or photobiomodulation (PBM) reformer pilates classes in the country. Beyond unprecedented pilates classes, the center also offers physiotherapy treatments and regenerative treatments.

     Red light pilates or PBM reformer pilates is a wellness trend that combines traditional reformer pilates with Red Light Therapy (RLT). PBM pilates uses specific wavelengths to boost one’s circulation, speed up muscular repair, reduce inflammation, and enhance recovery.

NEXT+ Wellness: Philippines’ First Health Innovation Club

LAC "Where Wellness Meets Art" Thanksgiving 2025

     LAC Philippines gathered media partners, friends, and wellness advocates at Rockwell Makati for “Where Wellness Meets Art,” a Thanksgiving celebration filled with gratitude, creativity, and holistic self-care.

     The intimate event doubled as a year-end appreciation and a gentle reminder to slow down and nurture personal well-being. Guests joined mindful activities, such as flower arranging and pot painting—simple, grounding rituals that reflect LAC’s belief that wellness begins from within. 

LAC "Where Wellness Meets Art" Thanksgiving 2025

Midwives Summit Champions Collaboration for Women’s Health and Universal Care

     The Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines (IMAP), in partnership with Organon Philippines, brought together midwives, government agencies, and development partners for the Midwives Summit 2025, themed “Sustaining Women’s Health – Well-being in Every Community.”

     The forum underscored the essential role of midwives in advancing Universal Health Care (UHC) and highlighted the power of collaboration between public and private sectors to expand reproductive health access in underserved communities. Representatives from the Department of Health (DOH), PhilHealth, the Commission on Population and Development (PopCom), the academe, and civil society shared updates and insights.

Midwives Summit Champions Collaboration for  Women’s Health and Universal Care
Leaders from the public and private sectors join midwives in reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing women’s health and well-being during the Midwives Summit 2025

Addressing Dementia: Why Early Action and Everyday Brain Care Matter

     Dementia currently affects more than 57 million people worldwide, with nearly 10 million new cases diagnosed each year. It is the seventh leading cause of death globally and a major contributor to disability among older adults. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, accounts for up to 70% of these cases. In the Philippines, the impact goes beyond the patients themselves. Because care is still largely home-based and formal support services remain limited, families—especially women—carry most of the caregiving responsibilities. Women also face higher risks of disability and mortality, adding to the weight of this challenge.

     To address these gaps, the Philippine Dementia and Alzheimer Care Policy (House Bill No. 185) has been filed in the House of Representatives. The measure seeks to establish a national program for early detection, treatment, and comprehensive support for both patients and caregivers. As Congress deliberates on this bill and with World Alzheimer’s Day approaching this September, LAC Philippines underscores the urgent need for accessible brain health solutions that safeguard cognitive function and improve quality of life.

Addressing Dementia: Why Early Action and Everyday Brain Care Matter