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Medically reviewed by Arianna Williams, LPC, CCTP and Melissa Guarnaccia, LCSW Updated May 7th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team The meaning of the words "I love you" can vary, but ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. 6. Harness Digital Tools to Expand Engagement Digital transformation offers unprecedented opportunities for participation, especially for members working overseas or living far from meeting venues ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Membership participation is one of the strongest foundations of any organization, especially for cooperatives, people’s associations, and community-based institutions that thrive on shared ownership. In ...

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD I was thinking that we can discuss here all the diseases in the world. But for what? In the final analysis, what is more important ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Across Benguet and the Cordillera, cooperatives have become vital instruments for community development and economic empowerment. At the heart of every cooperative lies its membership—a ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Across Benguet and the Cordillera, cooperatives have become vital instruments for community development and economic empowerment. At the heart of every cooperative lies its membership—a ...

Medically reviewed by Nikki Ciletti, M.Ed, LPC Updated August 14th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team It's common for people to travel during the summer months. School is out in the ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Guarnaccia, LCSW Updated February 7th, 2026 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the US, according to the American Heart ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Governance Is the Lifeblood of Cooperatives In every corner of the Philippines, cooperatives have become lifelines for farmers, workers, and small entrepreneurs. They are not ...

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD Life in the Cordillera used to mean daily physical work from dawn to dusk - farming on the terraces or in the plains, walking long ...

Medically reviewed by Andrea Brant, LMHC Updated October 10th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Please be advised, the below article might mention trauma-related topics that include suicide, substance use, or ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Cooperatives have long been recognized as engines of community empowerment and inclusive economic development in the Philippines. In an era where communities seek stable livelihoods, ...

Updated August 19th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Many people may think they know what they want in a long-term relationship, but sometimes, the process of closely assessing one’s needs ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. In many parts of the Cordillera and across the Philippines, cooperatives have become one of the most effective vehicles for empowering communities. From small farmers ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Guarnaccia, LCSW Updated November 28th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Please be advised, the below article might mention trauma-related topics that include suicide, substance use, or ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. In a world that often celebrates quick and instant gratification, the cooperative movement reminds us of a powerful truth: true wealth isn’t built overnight. It’s ...

Medically reviewed by Andrea Brant, LMHC Updated October 10th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team An individual's mental, emotional, and even physical state may impact their relationship. When suffering from chronic ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Across the Cordillera and throughout the Philippines, communities continue searching for ways to strengthen livelihoods, empower local economies, and ensure that progress benefits everyone—not just ...