Leorenz Jamias – A Transient Life

Let’s face it, not all skincare lines are created equal and neither is our skin. Our skin has gone through plenty of harsh cleansers, swampy-smelling masks, and layer upon layer of concealing makeup. I even remember carrying around thin paper films to blot the oil off my skin throughout the day.

Nearly one baby every hour each day dies abruptly. An estimated 7,000 babies die each year without warning. i Parents are left clueless after the death as the possible causes remain unknown even after undergoing autopsy. All because of the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

International Celebrity Chef Bobby Chinn addresses the crowd at Hamilo Coast in Batangas. “As seafood consumers, we all have a responsibility to ensure that the fish we eat comes from sustainable sources." Coral Triangle Day is celebrated every 9th of June and highlights the need to conserve the region's marine resources. (Gregg Yan / WWF-Philippines )

The spirit of giving continues beyond the Christmas season through our friends at the American Eye Center, the country’s leading eye care center, with a great gift back. In line with its support of Filipinos working abroad, the American Eye Center is giving eligible OFWs the ultimate gift with its OFW Privilege Card through its Shangri-La and Greenbelt branches. With the OFW Privilege Card, kababayans can now secure eye health for themselves and for their dependents from anywhere in the world through discounts on diagnostics and treatments.

As the image appeared on my screen from clicking on a site link, I had to laugh from the sheer candidness and truism of this. Now, if only we actually could take heed and follow through with the fascinating guerrilla stenciling by artist Peter Drew, we'd all be a bit healthier and the environment would be much cleaner. Peter Drew's street art focuses on the politics of climate change and touches base on individual responsibilities and lifestyle adjustments. This particular piece comes from his love of bikes. He believes the world would work better if more people used theirs. I concur. Share the message across about your love for the environment, your concern for climate change, or your yearning for better health and fitness. You can print out the image as a poster or plaster it on a t-shirt. Peter Drew gave the image a Creative Commons license so feel free to download it in a hi-res version through Carlton Reid. Of course, using your bike more would even be better. ...