Friday, October 9, 2026
There’s no perfect English translation for tiis-ganda. The distinctly Filipino expression captures the idea of enduring discomfort or inconvenience in the name of looking good, keeping up appearances, or simply getting through what needs to be done.
And what better time for women to endure this expectation than the holidays?
For many women, that idea of tiis can extend beyond beauty, from wearing uncomfortable shoes for an event to pushing through period pain just to make it through the pain. During the holidays, when there are dinners to attend, reunions to show up for, and celebrations to smile through, it can be even easier to fall into the habit of tiis-ganda, putting on a good face and carrying on, even when your body is telling you otherwise.
But looking good and showing up for the moments that matter shouldn’t have to mean putting up with pain. This holiday season, it may be time to rethink what tiis-ganda really means and make a little more room for feeling good, too.
“Period pain is often treated as something women simply have to work around, especially during busy seasons when there are so many plans to keep up with. But experiencing pain shouldn’t mean putting your needs on the back burner. said Micol Cansino, Hyscoine N-butylbromide (Buscopan) Senior Brand Manager. “We want to encourage women to better understand their symptoms and feel more confident about taking steps to manage their period pain, so they can spend less time worrying about discomfort and more time enjoying the moments they’ve been looking forward to.”
When “Tiis Ganda” Becomes the Holiday Routine
For some women, tiis-ganda means pushing through discomfort to keep showing up—abdominal cramps and all. But period pain, medically known as dysmenorrhea, is more than something to simply endure; it happens when prostaglandins trigger uterine contractions, causing the familiar pain in the lower abdomen.
Don’t simply tiis-ganda through period pain, pay attention to its severity, timing, duration, and impact on your daily activities, and seek appropriate relief or medical advice when the pain regularly interferes with everyday life.
Keeping track of these patterns can also give you useful information to share with a healthcare professional, particularly if the pain is severe, unusual, or increasingly disruptive.
Beyond “Tiis-Ganda”: Ways to Make Holiday Plans More Period-Friendly
Breaking the tiis-ganda habit doesn’t necessarily mean saying no to every plan when your period comes around. It can simply mean being more intentional about taking care of yourself, too.
Don’t forget the basics: eat regularly, stay hydrated, and take small breaks between holiday errands and celebrations, while keeping your period essentials within reach. Most importantly, know your options for managing menstrual cramps rather than simply tiis-ing through the festivities; consider appropriate relief based on your symptoms and always follow medication directions.
For women experiencing mild to severe dysmenorrhea, Hyoscine N-butylbromide + Paracetamol (Buscopan Venus) helps treat dysmenorrhea at the source. It works in as fast as 15 minutes and can be taken as 1–2 tablets, up to 3 times daily, or as prescribed by a physician.
Bring on the Holiday Ganda—Minus the Tiis
Moving beyond tiis-ganda doesn’t mean giving up on the plans, celebrations, or moments you’ve been looking forward to. It means recognizing that taking care of yourself is just as important as showing up for everyone else.
“Your Christmas calendar already has enough guests, so period pain doesn’t have to be on the invite list. By knowing your cycle, listening to your body, and being prepared with appropriate ways to manage discomfort, you can give yourself a better chance to enjoy the celebrations and the moments you’ve been looking forward to. This holiday season, we hope women feel empowered to move beyond tiis and make room for feeling good, too,” Cansino concluded.
Because maybe tiis-ganda was never meant to mean enduring everything. The best kind of holiday ganda isn’t just about looking your best, it’s about feeling well enough to show up, stay present, and enjoy the moments you don’t want to miss.
Canon today launched eight new imagePROGRAF TM Series models, headlined by the series' first multifunction printers (MFPs) with a built-in large-format scanner. Compact and easy to operate from the front, the lineup is made for offices, engineering firms and print shops.
The range includes six printers (TM-5500, TM-5600, TM-5510, TM-5515, TM-5610 and TM-5615) and two MFPs: the 36-inch TM-5610M and the 24-inch TM-5510M.
• One compact machine: Print, copy and scan in a size comparable to printer-only models. Simply place originals on the flat top. • Cleaner scans: Light sources on both sides reduce shadows, wrinkles and creases. Presets for CAD drawings, blueprints and maps ensure the best result every time.
• Sharper drawings: 5-colour pigment ink with a new matte black delivers deeper blacks, crisp lines and precise text at high speed. • Bolder posters: New colour mapping technology produces vivid prints, even on plain paper.
Parts of the printer body use approximately 5% recycled iron and 25% recycled plastic.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
PHILIPPINES, October 7, 2026 — FedEx Philippines has been recognized as one of 2026 HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia, for the fourth consecutive year. FedEx Philippines has also been awarded three special category honors: the People Transformation Award, Sustainable Workplace Award, and Tech Empowerment Award.
Organized by HR Asia, a leading publication for human resource professionals across the Asia Pacific region, the awards program evaluates organizations through HR Asia’s proprietary Total Engagement Assessment Model (TEAM), which measures employee engagement, workplace culture, and HR practices.
The Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards honor organizations that demonstrate strong employee engagement, workplace culture, and HR practices. The People Transformation Award celebrates organizations that continue to evolve their HR frameworks to address shifting workforce needs. The Sustainable Workplace Award spotlights companies that integrate sustainability and environmentally conscious practices into the workplace and employee experience. Meanwhile, the Tech Empowerment Award acknowledges organizations that empower employees and enhance HR
practices through digital and technological innovations. acknowledges organizations that empower employees and enhance HR practices through digital and technological innovations.
“We are honored to receive these recognitions, which are a reflection of our people’s commitment to the Purple Promise of making every FedEx experience outstanding,” said Garrick Thompson, managing director, FedEx Philippines. “The Purple Promise is not just a commitment we make to our customers, but to our team members as well. We are intentionally building a workplace where our talent doesn’t just adapt to change, they lead it. Whether through cutting-edge digital tools, continuous upskilling, or meaningful sustainability initiatives, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every employee can innovate and thrive.””
FedEx Philippines was also recently awarded Great Place to Work and received three notable recognitions at the 2026 HR Excellence Awards for cross-generational workforce engagement, performance management evolution, and retention strategy.
To learn more about FedEx Philippines, visit here .
.jpg)
.jpg)
Recent energy shocks and catastrophic natural disasters in early 2026 have intensified the urgency of climate action. For the Philippines, one of Southeast Asia’s most climate-exposed economies, the priority is to turn low-carbon ambition into faster, measurable, and collective action.
For Unilever, climate action is embedded in how the business operates – from managing risk, increasing operational efficiencies and building a more resilient supply chain.
Scaling Decarbonization: From Operations to the Supply Chain
At the operational level, Unilever has set a science-based target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 100% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. By the end of 2025, Unilever Philippines had reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% against that baseline.
This progress has been supported by the company’s early investments in renewable energy, which has produced cost efficiencies and helped protect against energy market volatility. In 2019, Unilever Philippines transitioned to 100% renewable grid electricity using geothermal energy and has since expanded to installing solar rooftop panels across its facilities. Through this, it has electrified some of its thermal processes using technologies such as heat pumps and boilers in its factories. The company has also committed to transitioning its owned fleet to 100% hybrid electric vehicles by 2030.
Recognizing that the bulk of its climate footprint lies across the value chain, Unilever Philippines is also working with suppliers to accelerate Scope 3 emissions reduction. Through the global Supplier Climate Programme, the company engages priority suppliers by providing tools and resources to help them measure, report and eventually reduce their GHG emissions.
Reinforcing this in September 2025, Unilever Philippines renewed and expanded its partnership with First Gen to bring renewable energy supply to its priority sites and suppliers across Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas, extending the benefit of cost efficiencies while starting its supply chain decarbonization journey.
A Shared Principle on Collective Action
These initiatives reflect a broader principle: a low-carbon transition and net-zero future require partnerships that enable action across diverse sectors.
This is why Unilever Philippines is among the inaugural members of the Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA), which brings together cross-sector organizations to advance decarbonization in the Philippines.
At the recent NZCA Philippine Net Zero Conference 2026, business leaders, policymakers, financiers, and sustainability practitioners convened to map out the country’s low-carbon economic transformation. Discussions focused on strengthening corporate leadership and governance, financing the transition, building capabilities, advancing policy, and translating net-zero commitments into measurable outcomes.
Unilever Philippines Sustainability Manager Regina Unson-Silerio emphasized that sustainability must be embedded across the entire business rather than treating it as an organizational silo.
“Sustainability has to be embedded across the business, with clear ownership and accountability from the functions that can turn strategy into action. Whether it is about renewable energy, lower-carbon materials and ingredients, logistics improvements, supplier decisions, capital investments, or product specifications, these decisions shape how we operate, innovate, and grow the business.”
.jpg)
Unilever Philippines proudly accepts a Bronze Award at the Net Zero Champions Awarding during the NZCA Philippine Net Zero Conference 2026 for its leadership in decarbonization, consistent data transparency and reporting, and alignment of its climate goals with the Alliance's net-zero framework.
Continuing the Journey Toward Net Zero
For Unilever Philippines, the path to net zero is both an operational imperative and a collective endeavor. Alongside its 2039 targets and value-chain initiatives, the company collaborates with peers, government bodies, and trade associations to build an enabling environment for corporate climate action.
In 2027, Unilever Philippines will celebrate 100 years of creating a positive impact in communities across the country, made possible through well-loved household brands such as Dove, Knorr, Surf, Rexona, and many more that help make everyday life better. As it marks this milestone, the company remains committed to influencing positive change for society and the environment through innovation, sustainability, and purpose-led growth.
About Unilever
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 3.7 billion people every day. We have 96,000 employees and generated sales of €50.5 billion in 2025.
For more information about Unilever and our brands, please visit www.unilever.com.ph.
Participants can also make the most of their Dream Run registration through EastWest’s group registration promos. Groups that register 10 runners can receive one free slot through the 10+1 Promo, while groups that register 15 runners can receive two free slots through the 15+2 promo.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES. OCTOBER 6, 2026- A mountain community's decade-long wait for reliable emergency transport came to an end this week as LG Electronics Philippines formally turned over the ambulance behind "Life Saver on Wheels" to Barangay Galalan, Pangil, Laguna—the winning project of the 2026 LG Ambassador Challenge.
The turnover was held on September 22 at the LG Electronics Philippines headquarters and marked the transition of the ₱1.6-million project from proposal to reality. A dedicated, community-managed ambulance is now stationed in a barangay where, for years, residents had no choice but to carry the sick and injured down mountain trails by hand, motorcycle, garbage truck, or whatever vehicle happened to be available.
Community-managed innovation
For Nakhyun Seong, Managing Director of LG Electronics Philippines, the turnover was the latest chapter in a commitment the company has kept since 2019, when it began supporting community-proposed Ambassador Challenge projects across the Philippines. This year's cycle focused on medical aid and education, with particular attention to maternal and child welfare.
Within that scope, Seong said what set Galalan's ambulance apart was its staying power. "If you want to support a long-term cause, an ambulance is exactly that. Emergency response is something a community needs for the long run, and that's a priority for LG," he said.
"At the heart of LG, there is warmth and understanding," Seong continued. "That's what we want to bring to people, by helping and by supporting those who can improve innovation in their own communities."
What moved LG most was the residents' willingness to help and serve their fellow barangay members, Seong said, adding that LG hopes the ambulance will also benefit neighboring communities facing the same gap in emergency care.
Two decades in the making
For Pastor Ramil B. Repolido, who co-proposed the project and now serves as its ambulance manager, the turnover closes a chapter that began long before the Ambassador Challenge existed. For two decades, Repolido has done missionary work in the barangay which was roughly 20 kilometers from the nearest hospital.
"No ambulance trips are made there," Repolido said of the area's transport options. "Most of the time, we see motorcycles, cars, or bicycles and even a garbage truck. That's what the patients are forced to use."
The situation is more difficult in Sitio Gisgis, one of Galalan's farthest communities, where patients are still carried by hand along a walking trail before they can even reach a road. "It's about a 45-minute to one-hour walk," Repolido said, describing how residents
there use a duyan, a traditional hammock-like sling, to bring patients to the barangay center before any vehicle can take over.
When LG selected "Life Saver on Wheels" as a winning entry, Repolido said the barangay had been praying for the outcome for months. "We are very thankful to LG because it has been an instrument for us to grow what we have been praying for for a long time," he said. "We believe this is God's will."
Felix Arbol Jr., a member of the Barangay Council and a church elder who helped rally support for the proposal, said the community was clear about what would make the greatest difference for residents: reliable access to an ambulance.
Felix said the barangay is ready to put the new vehicle to immediate use. "If we have an ambulance, we are willing to go to the hospital at any time, any day, as long as it's an emergency," he said. "We don't have to worry about transportation anymore."
Built to last
The ambulance will be stationed at the barangay hall under Repolido's oversight, with a driver from the barangay's health office and coordination support from the Rural Health Center for first aid response. The barangay is also planning a dedicated, accessible parking area so the vehicle can be dispatched quickly once an emergency call comes in.
Asked what causes LG will prioritize to support next, Seong pointed to the same threads that shaped this year's selection. "Moving forward, our priorities remain children, education, and healthcare," he said, signaling that Galalan is likely one entry point into a longer-running push rather than a single, standalone project.
Whether it's a quick break from a long day or a much-needed treat after school, merienda is always an excellent reason to pause and savor something tasty. At your Most Loved SM City Marilao Foodcourt, a wide range of delectable and reasonably priced options make it simple to pick a snack to satisfy any cravings.
For those looking to cool down, Halo-Halo Factory offers a classic Filipino favorite that is ideal for a pleasant midday treat. Meanwhile, Juice Avenue serves fruity and refreshing beverages for those seeking something light and thirst-quenching.
Craving something savory? ChizMozza serves cheesy and flavorful bites that are perfect for snacking in between errands, while Tokyo Tempura provides crunchy tempura selections for a fulfilling merienda fix. Additionally, Kanzen Sushi Roll delivers sushi rolls with Japanese-inspired tastes that are perfect for sharing—or eating all by yourself.
Search