Having trained and mentored aesthetic practitioners across Southeast Asia and Europe, Dr. James Co, Architect of Aesthetic Confidence and founder of Cosma Aesthetics and Lifestyle Institute (Cosma Institute), believes aesthetic medicine should help people look, feel, and live at their best. MANILA, Philippines, 15 June 2026 — For years, beauty online followed a familiar formula. Sharper jawlines. Sculpted cheeks. Glass skin. Faces designed to look flawless on camera and social media feeds, often at the expense of individuality. As beauty trends accelerated online, cosmetic enhancements also became more amplified. Procedures once considered subtle slowly became more dramatic, while heavily curated images began shaping how many people viewed beauty, confidence, and self-image. Having trained and mentored aesthetic practitioners across Southeast Asia and Europe, esthetic physician, trainer, master practitioner, and educator Dr. James Co has observed a growing shift toward personal...
As conversations around hypertension continue to grow, health experts are calling for a shift from reactive management to more proactive care Hypertension remains one of the leading health concerns in the Philippines. Despite wider access to medication, a growing number of Filipinos are still unable to keep their blood pressure under control, raising concerns among health experts about a more complex and under-recognized stage of hypertension. With one in three adults, or an estimated 16.8 million Filipinos, living with high blood pressure, the gap between treatment and sustained control is becoming more apparent. Health experts are encouraging more consistent blood pressure monitoring and regular reassessment of treatment plans, particularly for patients who continue to experience elevated blood pressure despite medication. Gaps in awareness and follow-up care can delay the identification of patients who may require further evaluation, increasing their risk of long-term co...