I was born and raised as a Catholic. We’re the type of family who’d go to church every Sunday, pray the rosary every day at 6:00 pm, especially during October, the month of the rosary; […]
Writer | Traveler | Runner | Sunrise lover
Author: Mylene Orillo
* Former correspondent at The Manila Times
* Contributing Writer at Health and Lifestyle and DiabetEASE magazines.
* Former media consultant for a charity office of the government
* Former editor-in-chief of TravelPlus magazine
* Former assistant editor of Zen Health, Health & Lifestyle, and DiabetEASE magazines by FAME Publishing, Inc.
* Bachelor of Arts, Major in Journalism graduate at the University of Sto. Tomas in Espana, Manila Philippines, working towards earning my Master’s degree hopefully this year
Where I'm at right now is a testament that “Dreams really do come true.” I'd love to travel the world, settle down with the love of my life, have a family and kids, and meet Prince William and Pope Francis someday.
The truth behind getting good sleep
In research by Sun Life Financial Asia in 2014, Filipinos have among the worst health habits in Asia where half of Filipinos sleep less than six hours a day with 45 percent admitting to unhealthy […]
Abito Series: When God’s plan prevails
The journey to the priesthood of Rev. Fr. Rodrigo “Ric” Eguia For many priests I know, becoming a priest has always been a childhood dream or a vision in their younger years. But not with […]
Taste Australia: Adding color to your diet
Oranges are one of the most popular fruits around the world. We like them as snacks, as a recipe ingredient, and as juices, which many people associate with good health. As we all know, oranges […]
Color-coded food labels a health boon
When medical doctor Anthony Leachon’s weight ballooned to 200 pounds, his blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels were deranged. Leachon decided to lose weight or else he will never have the moral ascendancy to […]
Creating smoke-free workplaces
One of the most common misconceptions about workplace smoking is that designated areas will suffice instead of going 100-percent smoke-free. What many people don’t know is that designated smoking areas (DSAs) imply that workers and […]
Why I lied about my weight and how I got to achieve it eventually
I know it was not a good idea, but yes, I used to lie about my weight. I remember telling people I was 165 lbs, when in fact, I really weigh 180 pounds or more. […]
