Leadership in healthcare is about more than managing organizations—it’s about shaping systems that improve lives. Grab your coffee and tune in to BusinessMirror’s Freshly Brewed podcast as journalist-host Anne Ruth Dela Cruz, the newspaper’s Health and Fitness editor, sits down with Dr. Diana Edralin, General Manager of Roche Philippines and president of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines.In this special International Women's Day / Women’s Month episode, Dr. Edralin shares her journey from practicing medicine to leading one of the country’s major healthcare organizations. She reflects on advancing healthcare innovation, strengthening collaboration across the industry, and empowering the next generation of women leaders in science, business, and beyond.

In an industry defined by service, experience, and constant change, leadership requires more than expertise—it demands vision, adaptability, and the ability to bring people together.Grab your cup of coffee and join us today on Freshly Brewed, where meaningful conversations unfold between inspiring leaders and BusinessMirror’s journalist-hosts.In this Women’s Month special, host Justine Xyrah Garcia, BusinessMirror’s Macroeconomy reporter, sits down with Loleth So, Group Commercial Director of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts and President of the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association.With more than three decades in hospitality, So shares how she built a career in sales and marketing, navigated an evolving industry, and continues to champion collaboration and mentorship within the tourism sector.Over coffee, the conversation explores leadership, the evolving tourism landscape, and the growing role of women shaping the future of hospitality.

Skincare today is no longer just about aesthetics—it’s about science, discipline and intentional self-care, especially for those balancing multiple roles at home and at work.Grab your cup of coffee and join us on Freshly Brewed—where compelling conversations come alive between fascinating guests and BusinessMirror’s journalist-hosts.In this episode, we sit down with Marion Navarro, Vice President of Resuron Philippines Corp., to talk about building a science-backed skincare brand anchored on trust and long-term care. From Resuron’s early beginnings to its expanding portfolio—including the deeply personal line For Moms by Mom—Navarro shares how research, lived experience and clear purpose shape the company’s philosophy.She also reflects on wellness beyond skincare, practicing self-care without guilt, and what’s next for the brand in an evolving market.Hosted by Justine Xyrah Garcia, BusinessMirror’s Macroeconomy Reporter, this episode blends business insight with personal perspective—brewed fresh for your Monday listening.

We read labels on almost everything—but do we really understand what’s on our food?

In this episode of BM Freshly Brewed, we look at food labels as practical tools for making informed, confident everyday choices—not just fine print on packaging.

Joining us is Ms. Arlene Reario, President of the Philippine Association of Nutrition, who explains what information truly matters and how better nutrition literacy supports healthier lifestyles—without feeling restrictive.

🎙️ Airs Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
🎤 Hosted by Justine Xyrah Garcia, BusinessMirror labor reporter.

If you’ve ever belted out “Shine,” “Now That I Have You,” “You’ve Made Me Stronger,” or “Tell the World of His Love,” you’ve already experienced the genius of Trina Belamide.

In this episode of BM Freshly Brewed, host Edwin P. Sallan, BusinessMirror's Digital Content Manager and editor of BM Plus, SoundStrip, and Tourism, sits down with the award-winning songwriter as she shares how these timeless hits came to life — and how she turned her passion for music into a lifelong career.

Tune in as Trina talks about her creative process, her collaboration with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez, and her newly launched book, “Trilogy: The Songs of Trina Belamide.”

From melodies to memories — it’s a masterclass in songwriting, storytelling, and OPM history.

From Antarctica to North Korea, from life on a sailboat to riding the world’s most extreme trains—Kach Umandap has truly seen it all!

In this exciting conclusion, veteran journalist Malou Talosig Bartolome continues her conversation with the Filipina globetrotter who made history.

In this episode:

✅ What it’s like to live on a sailboat for months

✅ The thrill (and risks) of riding trains in North Korea & Mauritania

✅ The biggest lessons from traveling to 195 countries

Ready for another round of adventure? Watch now!

What does it take to be the first Filipina to visit all 195 UN-recognized countries with a Philippine passport?

Meet Kach Medina Umandap, the fearless traveler who turned her dream into reality!

In this first of a two-part conversation, BusinessMirror’s veteran Diplomatic Reporter Malou Talosig Bartolome dives into Kach’s incredible adventures—from backpacking across continents to navigating life at sea.

Discover:

✅ How Kach started her 12-year global journey

✅ The best (and toughest) moments on the road

✅ Her mission to inspire Filipinos to travel fearlessly

📌 Tune in NOW for an exhilarating episode!

#BusinessMirror #FreshlyBrewed #KachUmandap #FilipinaTraveler #TravelTheWorld #195Countries #PinoyAbroad #TravelGoals #AdventureAwaits #KnowMore

[Aired Saturday, April 30, 2022]

You absorb your environment, everything around you. And sometimes, as you start to see, hear, touch, and feel—the emotion just engulfs your whole psyche. You want to write it down, but the words fail you. Your story is raring for release.

We will help you find the words. Join us in this MASTERCLASS ON LITERATURE WEBINAR.

Speakers:

Dr. Jose “Butch” Dalisay

Multi-awarded poet-fictionist and academician

Charlson Ong

Multi-awarded fictionist and screenwriter

Hosted by:

• Marra PL. Lanot

Philippines Graphic Reader Editor

• Kris Lanot Lacaba

Poet, freelance journalist, and a Palanca winner for poetry.

• T. Anthony C. Cabangon

Philippines Graphic & BusinessMirror Publisher

With the participation of:

Dra. Edna Faura-Agustin

School Division Superintendent, Biñan City, Laguna

Brought to you by Philippines Graphic Reader, the first nationally circulated magazine on Philippine Literature in English.

*Philippines Graphic Reader is the companion magazine of the Philippines Graphic and sister publication of the BusinessMirror and Pilipino Mirror.

A virus killing millions of swine is now spreading to Asia, and its ill effects on the meat trade could force Filipino consumers to shell out more pesos in the near future. Full story:

https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/05/23/african-swine-fever-spreads-to-china-is-it-time-for-phl-pork-industry-to-whine/

“Wednesdays with John Mangun” is a podcast to be anchored by John Mangun, a columnist for the BusinessMirror and behind the website Mangun-on-Markets.com. Every Wednesday, Mangun reads one of the many pieces he wrote for his column “Outside the Box,” which is published every Tuesday and Thursday in the BusinessMirror.

For this episode, Mr. Mangun discusses the performance of the Philippine economy, measured according to gross domestic product or GDP, during the administration of President Benigno Aquino and President Rodrigo Duterte.