Jakie and the Beadstalk

   Filipino founder Joachim Del Castillo turned years of bingeing, restriction and punishing exercise into Obra Health, an affordable personalized GLP-1 service offering clinician-guided semaglutide and tirzepatide treatment. “Some nights, I ate two boxes of pizza alone. Then I would run until I believed I had burned it all off, or refuse to eat for the next two days. “I lived like this for years. “It is one of the reasons I built Obra Health.” From the age of 18 to 26, Filipino founder Joachim Del Castillo repeatedly found himself trapped in a cycle of bingeing, guilt and punishment. Other nights, it was three or four packs of pancit canton. Once he started eating, it could feel impossible to stop. Afterwards, he believed he had to pay for it through extreme exercise or restriction. “It was not discipline,” Del Castillo said. “I thought every meal had to be earned and every mistake had to be repaid.” Now, at 26, he is launching Obra Health, a Philippine healthcare service off...

For years, the Brillo Awards have stood as Cebuana Lhuillier’s highest distinction, honoring the loyalty, achievements, and contributions of Ka Cebuanas who have helped shape the organization. This year, under the theme “Spotlight is Yours,” the tradition takes on a renewed focus, putting the people behind the company’s success center stage and recognizing the journeys, accomplishments, and contributions that continue to move Cebuana Lhuillier forward. “What we’re celebrating goes beyond tenure or achievement. We honor the difference our KaCebuanas continue to make in the lives of others. No amount of setbacks have stopped them from showing up, because they understand that behind these transactions are millions of Filipinos who place their trust in us and rely on Cebuana Lhuillier every day," said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. Among the most meaningful tributes were the service milestones of KaCebuanas who have dedicated decades to the company, inc...

   The growth of Indian Yoga School PH’s senior classes comes as the Philippines’ population continues to age. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority’s 2024 Census of Population, approximately 11.42 million Filipinos are aged 60 and above, representing 10.2 percent of the household population. Through adapted yoga sessions focused on accessible movement, balance, strength, and participation, Indian Yoga School PH is creating an environment where older adults can remain physically and socially active regardless of their starting ability. TAYTAY, RIZAL – When the children of an elderly couple enrolled their parents at Indian Yoga School PH, their goal was relatively simple: they wanted Mom and Dad to have something to do. They were not expecting yoga to become something their parents would eagerly look forward to. During one of the grandmother’s first sessions, she required continuous assistance while walking and moving around the studio. After several guided sessions,...