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By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. As we stand at the threshold of 2026, we are reminded of the powerful words of ICA Director-General Jeroen Douglas: “We find ourselves at a ...

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, is a group of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that many women experience a few days to a week before their ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Across the Cordillera and throughout the Philippines, one truth continues to resonate: when communities unite, progress becomes possible. At the heart of this unity is ...

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD Liver cirrhosis was a common diagnosis in the past among alcoholics. Nowadays, however, we know of people who are diagnosed to have liver cirrhosis and ...

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. With over one billion members and around three million cooperatives worldwide, the cooperative movement is one of the most deeply rooted and socially embedded organizational ...

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD We discussed this topic last year but since many were not able to read it, here it is again. Sciatica is a common ailment. It ...

Medically reviewed by Corey Pitts, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS Updated October 13th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Content warning: Please be advised, the below article might mention substance use-related topics ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. As we step into 2026, cooperatives in Baguio-Benguet, the Cordillera, and across the Philippines find themselves at a critical crossroads. The choices made today—by cooperative ...

Medically reviewed by Paige Henry, LMSW, J.D. and Melissa Guarnaccia, LCSW Updated August 6th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Do you ever ask yourself, “Why am I attracted to certain ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D As we open the year 2026, communities across the Cordillera and the country stand at a defining moment. The world around us is shifting—economically, socially, ...

Medically reviewed by Paige Henry, LMSW, J.D. and Melissa Guarnaccia, LCSW Updated August 6th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Do you ever ask yourself, “Why am I attracted to certain ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Guarnaccia, LCSW Updated November 3rd, 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. One Vision, One Mission through Cooperativism: La Trinidad Cooperatives Unite for Inclusive Growth and Stronger Partnerships More than one hundred (100) cooperative leaders, officers, and ...

Medically reviewed by April Justice, LICSW Updated December 1st, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect, honor American history, and express gratitude for the simple things ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. La Trinidad People’s Council (LTPC) Strengthens Governance, Wellness, and 2026 Planning The La Trinidad People’s Council (LTPC) successfully conducted a meaningful and productive Two-Day CSO ...

Medically reviewed by Nikki Ciletti, M.Ed, LPC Updated November 3rd, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team The connection between addiction and mental disorders is often bi-directional, and there are many factors ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. “If you want to grow, make it intentional because growth is never accidental.” With this powerful reminder from leadership expert John Maxwell, the Cooperative Union ...