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MORE THAN JUST GIGS: NEW BILL TO ENSURE HAZARD PAY AND NIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL FOR 1.5 MILLION FILIPINO FREELANCERS

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Your Mid-Year Money Reset: Five Ways to Make the Rest of 2026 Count

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Jollibee celebrates Filipino fandom with exclusive JolliBINI Meal Bundles

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Where Beauty Meets Science: Experts Tackle Their Brightest Chapter with MyColla C

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Building Dreams Together: Easy Brand Fair 2026 Brings the Spirit of Modern Bayanihan to Filipino Families and Entrepreneurs

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Chippy Corn Tubes: The New Snack Bringing Friends Together

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The end of “Tiis Ganda”? Why more young women should refuse to normalize period pain

Buscopan 7/06/2026 10:16:00 PM

“Tiis ganda” has long been worn like a badge of honor—an everyday test of endurance where women are expected to look composed, stay productive, and push through discomfort as if it’s part of the job description. From long days at school or work to back-to-back responsibilities, it’s a quiet culture of kaya pa, even when the body is clearly asking for a pause.

But nowhere does this expectation feel more real than during menstruation. Period pain becomes another layer of “tiis”—the kind that can turn reviewing for an exam, finishing a presentation, or even simply getting out of bed into a full-on challenge.

Yet despite how common it is, menstrual pain is still often brushed off as something to simply endure. Somewhere along the way, women were made to believe that suffering in silence is just part of being capable and productive. But when did pain become part of the honor roll checklist?

The “Tiis Ganda” Culture Around Period Pain

“Tiis ganda” has long been woven into everyday womanhood—not just as a cultural phrase, but as an unspoken standard of strength and self-control. It often gets framed as resilience, yet it can also mean normalizing discomfort that goes unseen, unspoken, and unquestioned.

One of the most common—but least openly discussed—forms of this is period pain, or dysmenorrhea, the medical term for painful menstrual cramps that can seriously disrupt everyday life. For many, it could mean throbbing cramps, lower back pain, nausea, headaches, and energy levels so low that even getting through a one-hour lecture feels like a major achievement.

Still, many young women simply power through. Why? The study by the National Library of Medicine found that period pain has been normalized for so long that it barely gets questioned. Add to that the fear of being labeled “dramatic,” the pressure to stay productive, and the long-standing idea that pain is just part of womanhood—and silence becomes the default response.

The result? A culture of tiis ganda around period pain, where resilience sometimes looks like suffering in silence. But while pushing through may seem admirable, painful periods can quietly take a toll: losing focus during exams, zoning out in class, skipping org activities, feeling drained before the day even starts, or missing out on enriching experiences that are part of student life.

Managing period pain more effectively

The truth is, period pain is common—but it shouldn’t be normalized to the point of neglect.

Health experts emphasize that menstrual discomfort that disrupts daily life deserves attention, not dismissal. It is not something students or women in general should be expected to “just live with” as part of being productive or resilient. For many young women, managing menstrual cramps often means continuing through discomfort that may warrant greater attention and care.

There is growing recognition that enduring pain should not be treated as an expected part of being productive or resilient. Menstrual discomfort, particularly when it interferes with daily activities, should be managed proactively. Measures such as adequate rest, hydration, heat therapy, and light physical activity may help alleviate symptoms. More importantly, seeking appropriate relief and support should be considered a routine part of self-care, not an afterthought.

For women students navigating busy school months, Hyoscine N-butylbromide + Paracetamol (Buscopan Venus) helps treat dysmenorrhea at the source, works in as fast as 15 minutes for relief that can last throughout the day, and helps reduce the intensity of future period pain. It can be taken as 1–2 tablets, up to 3 times daily, or as prescribed by a physician.

Ultimately, managing student life should not mean ignoring physical discomfort. Menstrual pain is not a requirement for discipline, achievement, or strength. While resilience remains valuable, it should never come at the cost of unnecessary suffering.

The conversation is evolving—from silent endurance to active care. And in that shift, a clearer message emerges: women and students can pursue their goals fully, without having to “tiis” pain as part of the process.

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TECNO and Angélica Dass Co-Launched “100 Portraits of Becoming,” A Living Archive of Human Possibilities

100 Portraits of Becoming 7/06/2026 10:03:00 PM

As AI increasingly shapes how people are seen and represented, an urgent question emerges: how do we ensure technology reflects humanity in all its complexity?

TECNO believes the answer starts with a simple principle — technology should help the world see people more truthfully. With that belief, TECNO and Brazilian visual artist Angélica Dass launch “100 Portraits of Becoming,” a two-year initiative that covers five countries and begins today in Nairobi, Kenya.

Co-created with Angélica Dass, the “100 Portraits of Becoming” initiative aims to capture 100 authentic portraits of individuals worldwide and document their unique journeys of becoming. These portraits — spanning diverse backgrounds — serve as a testament to the human tapestry and spark a global cultural conversation surrounding authentic representation, identity, dignity, and human becoming in the age of AI.

This collaboration builds on a mutual commitment to recognizing the true diversity of human life, bringing together TECNO’s inclusive imaging innovation, which helps individuals be represented more fairly, and Dass’s human-centered approach to portraiture.

“Every image shapes assumptions — why it matters, who matters, and how people are understood. That makes fair and accurate representation increasingly important in the AI era. But beyond representation lies a bigger question: who is the real person behind the image?” said Jack Guo, General Manager at TECNO. “Through this project, we want to move beyond representation as technical accuracy alone and explore representation as recognition — enabling technology not only to capture people faithfully, but to help people feel truly seen. By moving beyond bias, labels, and stereotypes, we hope to build a future where technology reflects people more authentically and allows the world to understand them more fully. Truthful representation is the foundation of genuine human understanding.”

“As a photographer, I realize that I can be a channel for others to communicate. The ‘100 Portraits of Becoming’ initiative with TECNO creates such a channel for people to speak for themselves and be seen on their own terms. That is why this collaboration with TECNO felt meaningful to me,” said Angélica Dass.

“My portrait practice has always been less about documenting appearance and more about creating space for people to exist beyond assumptions. What moved me about this collaboration is the shared vision and the possibility of bringing that intention into a medium used by millions every day. I am excited that this initiative is not about defining people — it is about allowing identity to remain open, layered, and human. Because being visible is not the same as being understood. True recognition begins when we are seen as we really are.”

Angélica Dass: Seeing Humanity Beyond Skin Tones

The collaboration with Angélica Dass is a natural extension of TECNO’s vision and Dass’s exploration of how technology, culture, and personal stories come together to create truthful forms of human representation.

As an award-winning Brazilian-Spanish visual artist best known for Humanæ — a global portrait series that challenges conventional ideas of racial identity — Angélica Dass recognized long before others that skin tones are more than just colors; they are reflections of unique cultures and individual identities. Her work emphasizes that every person deserves to be viewed as an individual rather than a category.

In her practice, Dass uses portraiture to let the individuality of her subjects come through, treating skin tone not as a label, but as an entry point into personal narratives. Her impact resonates far beyond traditional galleries; her 2016 TED Talk on skin and identity has reached over two million viewers, and her work has been showcased at leading platforms and institutions including the World Economic Forum, UNESCO, AMNH, the Migration Museum in London, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, while appearing in publications such as National Geographic, Vogue, and Foreign Affairs.

“One thing I appreciate about the ‘100 Portraits of Becoming’ initiative is our shared belief that portraiture is not simply about recording appearance visually. It is a way of questioning assumptions, challenging labels, and creating space for people to be seen and understood beyond stereotypes.”

From 100 Portraits to 100 Ways of Seeing Humanity in Five Countries

Through “100 Portraits of Becoming,” Dass will photograph 100 individuals across five countries, beginning in Kenya. Participants, who register via a dedicated global website, are photographed in natural light, without filters, and in attire of their own choosing to ensure maximum authenticity.

In addition to stepping in front of the lens, each individual will share their personal stories of growth and evolution, illustrating how they have navigated various cultural and societal shifts to become who they are today.

These portraits and narratives will be featured on the project’s website, creating a “Living Archive.” This digital repository will serve as a space where individuals from all walks of life can be seen, heard, and understood as part of a broader human story. The archive aims to sustain a cultural conversation about dignity and identity as AI continues to redefine representation.

TECNO Universal Tone: Expanding What Technology Can See

“100 Portraits of Becoming” will be captured on the TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra, powered by TECNO Universal Tone Technology, which serves as the technological foundation for the project’s commitment to truthful representation.

Historically, mainstream AI models and imaging algorithms have often been trained on datasets that conform to a narrow range of aesthetics, leaving them unable to reflect the full diversity of humanity. As a result, people with non-fair skin tones have too often been misrepresented in mobile photography — over-brightened, underexposed, or rendered in ways that do not reflect how they truly appear.

Launched in 2023, TECNO Universal Tone is the industry’s most advanced AI-powered full-spectrum skin tone imaging technology. It integrates TECNO’s industry-benchmark multi-skin-tone color card featuring 372 skin tones and expanding, together with the industry’s largest and most accurate skin tone database.

By supporting more accurate capture of the full spectrum of human skin tones, Universal Tone enables the portraits in this initiative to begin from a place of fairness and authenticity. It helps ensure that each subject is not corrected toward a narrow standard, but represented with the dignity, nuance, and truthfulness that the project demands.

From Nairobi to the World: One Hundred Ways to See Humanity

“100 Portraits of Becoming” begins in Kenya for a reason. Home to one of the world's youngest populations and often described as the “Silicon Savannah,” Kenya represents a future that is already being shaped by the new generation — not elsewhere, but here. From pioneering mobile financial inclusion to advancing local innovation across industries, Kenya has long challenged assumptions about where progress begins. Yet representation often lags behind reality, giving way to assumptions. In global media and increasingly in AI-generated imagery, places like Kenya are still too often framed through inherited narratives rather than lived complexity.

In Kenya, this project starts from a different belief: people should not be defined by the stories told about them, but by the stories they choose to tell themselves. The inaugural portraits reflect that spirit — featuring entrepreneurs, farmers, dancers, artists, and daily creators whose lives cannot be reduced to a single narrative. They are not catching up with the future. They are helping define it.

“People are always quick to tell you what you are and where you fit,” said Alexander Odhiambo, a Kenyan participant in “100 Portraits of Becoming” and co-founder of Solutech Limited, an enterprise software company serving manufacturers and distributors across Africa. “I stopped waiting for that. The story that counts is the one I'm writing myself.”

What begins in Nairobi doesn’t end here. Over the next two years, “100 Portraits of Becoming” travels to the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Brazil — building a living archive of people, identities, and the moments that define them. The first portraits and stories go live online in early August, marking the start of the full campaign rollout.

The future of imaging is not only about seeing more. It is about understanding more. Through one technology, five countries, and one hundred portraits, “100 Portraits of Becoming” offers one hundred ways to see humanity, one story at a time.

For any related media queries, please contact pr.tecno@tecno-mobile.com.

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No evidence links Romualdez to flood control anomalies, spokesperson says

7/02/2026 01:31:00 PM

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Century Tuna celebrates 20 years of Superbods by reminding Filipinos that fitness is for everyone

Century Tuna 7/01/2026 11:39:00 PM

Century Tuna marks the 20th anniversary of Superbods by launching the Superbod Life Community, a welcoming fitness movement that encourages Filipinos of all ages and fitness levels to embrace healthier lifestyles—without pressure or judgment.

For many moms, finding time to focus on health often feels like another task on an already overflowing to-do list. Between work, family responsibilities, and everything in between, fitness can easily become something we promise ourselves we'll start "next week."

That was the first thing I thought about when Century Tuna unveiled the next chapter of its two-decade-old Superbods campaign. Beyond celebrating toned physiques or impressive transformations, the brand is now putting the spotlight on something far more relatable: creating a community where simply showing up, and starting, is already worth celebrating.

As it marks the 20th anniversary of the Century Tuna Superbods, the brand is expanding its message beyond the runway and into everyday life through the launch of the Superbod Life Community, encouraging Filipinos to embrace what it calls their own "Superbod Era."

Fitness isn't just for athletes anymore

One thing that caught my attention wasn't just the anniversary itself but how the campaign shifts the conversation from appearance to accessibility.

Instead of focusing on achieving the "perfect body," Century Tuna emphasizes that becoming a Superbod is about building sustainable habits, whether you're taking your very first walk, returning to exercise after years away, or simply trying to make healthier choices each day.

The message appears to be resonating.

The recently launched Superbod Era Strava Challenge attracted more than 58,000 Filipinos from different ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels. The strong response highlighted a growing desire among Filipinos to belong to a supportive community where progress is celebrated without comparison.

To bring that sense of community offline, Century Tuna also held its first Superbod Life Community Run in partnership with Megaworld, gathering fitness enthusiasts alongside Century Tuna Brand Ambassador Atasha Muhlach and Super Bowl Ambassador Emilio Daez.

A community designed for real-life fitness journeys

Beyond the announcement, what makes the initiative memorable is its focus on people rather than performance.

The Superbod Life Community was created as a judgment-free space where members can access practical fitness guidance, nutrition advice, motivational stories, and expert insights—whether they're beginners or longtime fitness enthusiasts.

Instead of overwhelming members with complicated routines, the community revolves around three simple pillars:

Move Super focuses on achievable workouts, expert Q&A sessions, and community meet-ups that encourage consistency.
Fuel Super offers realistic nutrition tips, from quick meal ideas to healthier snack alternatives that fit busy lifestyles.
Live Super highlights everyday wellness habits that support long-term health beyond exercise alone.

It's one thing to hear about healthy living, but seeing it presented in a way that fits ordinary schedules makes the idea feel much more attainable.

Making fitness feel less intimidating

Century Pacific Food Inc. Vice President, General Manager, and Group Business Head Carlo Endaya shared that the company recognized one common barrier many Filipinos face when starting their health journey.

"We realized that many people, especially beginners, hesitate to start their fitness journeys because they often feel like getting into fitness is complicated, like it is something only a few can access and pull off."

He explained that the Superbod Life Community was designed to change that perception by offering a safe environment where members can learn from experts while drawing inspiration from fellow Filipinos pursuing similar goals.

"At Century Tuna, we truly believe that everyone has the potential to reach their 'Superbod Era'—they just need the right place to start."

For Atasha Muhlach, the initiative stands out because the inspiration comes not only from ambassadors but also from the experiences of ordinary community members.

"What makes Superbod Life so special is that inspiration doesn't just come from brand ambassadors like us, but from the real-world stories, shared struggles, and genuine experiences of the everyday people you'll meet in the community."

Nutrition remains part of the equation

Of course, fitness isn't just about movement.

Century Tuna continues to emphasize balanced nutrition as an essential part of achieving health goals, highlighting its protein-rich products that provide vitamins and minerals to support active lifestyles.

Among its newest offerings is the Century Tuna Super Bowl, a ready-to-eat tuna-and-rice meal in a can that contains protein, Vitamin B3, and Omega-3 DHA.

Emilio Daez shared how the product fits into his busy schedule.

"I finally have a nutritious meal I can take anywhere to my runs or gym sessions. With the Century Tuna Super Bowl, it's a ready-to-eat meal option that perfectly fits an on-the-go professional schedule. Bonus treat for many Filipinos is that you get all of this for only P29 per can."

What's next for Superbods

Century Tuna has also officially opened pre-registration for Superbods 2026, with aspiring participants invited to join the upcoming casting call.

But perhaps the bigger story isn't just the search for the next Superbods.

It's the growing reminder that fitness doesn't have to begin with a gym membership, expensive equipment, or dramatic transformations. Sometimes, it starts with finding a community that reminds you it's okay to begin exactly where you are.

And for parents juggling work, home, and countless responsibilities, that may be the most encouraging message of all.