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  Stress can stem from countless sources, but leading health experts worldwide agree: money is the single greatest cause. Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal, President of the Philippine Psychiatric Association, stated this during a discussion on clinical approaches to mental health resilience at the 56th Annual Convention & Scientific Meeting. The event, organized by the Philippine Heart Association and the Philippine College of Cardiology, was held at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City on May 26. "This is global," said Perez-Rifareal, referring to the major cause of stress based on the latest study conducted by the World Health Organization. But Perez-Rifareal said that stress will always be part of life. "Do not be afraid of the word stress; it is part of life. Ultimately, despite the stress and challenges, we must remain productive and function well. Be aware of your sources of stress."  Dr. Joan Mae Perez Rifareal, President, Philippine Psychiatric Assoc...

AirBit Club is an organization that promoting and using Bitcoin, considered the most popular cryptocurrency in the world. The club holds its annual seminar and meeting for 2018 at the grand ballroom of Shangril-La Hotel in Bonifacio Global City last Nov. 24. The assembly was attended by the active members of the club as well as interested individuals who can be prospective members in the future. The club was established way back in 2016 with the objective to enlightened the general public on the origin of Bitcoin, its advantages and where and how to use it. Special guest speaker during the forum is no less than the club Master Council here in the country, and a former UAAP athlete champion Dr. Tom Academia Jr. who tackled how the Bitcoin will work in the market. In the Philippines alone, there are already more than 40,000 members and counting. Globally, the club has an estimated 4.1 million members . To be a bonafide member of the club, one must buy any of the three member...

UnionBank has formally opened the doors of The Ark, the first fully digital bank branch in the Philippines. Using digital technology to augment an actual banking experience, The ARK by UnionBank delivers on its promise of a new digital platform experience in banking. "The ARK was established by UniinBank to address the common pain points in banking. Falling in line, getting a number before being attended to, spending a lot of time in the bank, which could have been used in, otherwise,  more productive endeavors. It is also meant to satisfy the diverse and changing needs of our customers," said UnionBank President and Chief Operations Officer Edwin R. Bautista. Bautista explained that The Ark provides an interactional experience rather than a transactional space. It could be used as a 3rd space for different communities to get together. The ARK, as a concept branch/ "lab," also  serves as a platform for the clients to co-create an ideal banking exper...

Three months before his reign ends as Mister Chinatown Philippines, hunky Filipino-Chinese Jan Louie Ngo said that he is ready to embark on a new journey on television and even trading. "It was great actually. Before, I came from the bank, I was actually a trader there, foreign exchange. After I won, sobrang nagbago ang life ko," said Ngo, during an interview at the launch of Mister Universe Tourism 2017 pageant at Brown Restaurant in Mandaluyong City on June 28. "Right now, I'm one of the hosts of 'Swak na Swak' on ABS CBN. From the transition there, from a banker to ABS CBN, I was empowered because of Mister and Miss Chinatown Philippines. "After my reign, right now, I am still with Sun Life as financial adviser. I will pursue hosting even more," said Ngo. In fact, Ngo will leave for China soon to study broadcasting there. "For a short period of time lang naman. It's a scholarship I got from Ateneo de Manila." When n...