Author: Joemar Belleza

Being a probinsyano all my life, I became so stressed by the time I worked here in Manila. That’s why going back to my hometown, Bicol, is literally a breath of fresh air once in a …

Everything seems so busy when in Manila. With so many things going on, many working people tend to miss one of the most important things in their lives: sleep. Among those people that are known …

Last February 2015 marks the highest turnout of HIV cases in the Philippines in 30 years. There were 646 new HIV Ab seropositive individuals. This was 33% higher compared to the same period last year …

10 Life Lessons I Learned From My Mayon ATV Tour   When in Albay, you can’t miss the breathtaking Mayon Volcano. Dubbed as the “world’s most perfect volcano,” there is no doubt that visitors must …

Free HIV Test in Manila: Be Your Own Baymax   Disney has given us a magical world where we find hope through fairy dust, magical spells and poetic justice. It also provides us with a …

Bb. Pilipinas Sends Off the First Binibini to Compete in the International Arena   You’ll see numerous of beautiful women when in Manila. It’s no wonder that Gary V’s Song “Manila” mentioned “Mga babae mong …

Asia’s Next Top Model Season 3: Will a Pinay Be the Next ANTM?   Philippines is indeed a melting pot of natural beauty. Like a flower, every Pinay blooms over time and faces the crowd …

3 Lessons I Learned from Gandiva Cafe and Archery   My high school teacher once told me, “Aim for the stars and not for the tree.” He always emphasized the importance of doing your best …

Unilab Foundation’s #healthierPH: Volunteerism Goes Digital   When in Manila, you’ll surely see plenty of people looking like zombies walking around with their smart phones and their heads down. It has been a social problem …

Typhoon Glenda and the Call Center Agents   Typhoon Glenda sent not just waves of news throughout the Philippines, but waves of wind and rain in the Metro as well. There were quite a few …