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GMA Network
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Mika Salamanca, Brent Manalo, Dustin Yu, Bianca De Vera, Esnyr go on a night out
Mika Salamanca, Brent Manalo, Dustin Yu, Bianca De Vera, and Esnyr just had a fun night out! Brent gave fans a glimpse of their bonding time by posting a photo of the group at a restaurant on his Instagram broadcast channel. 'Fam night,' Brent wrote. Shortly after their dinner, Bianca created an Instagram broadcast channel called 'Quadro,' which includes herself, Dustin, Mika, and Brent. The four, plus Esnyr, formed a close bond during their time on "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition," with Bianca even referring to Mika as her best friend inside the house. MikBrent and DustBia were among the PBB ships that quickly became fan favorites, with their chemistry blossoming inside Bahay ni Kuya. Mika and Brent were hailed as the first ever big winner duo. Esnyr and his duo Charlie Fleming were named as third big placer. Meanwhile, Dustin and Bianca were the last housemates to get evicted from PBB. —Jade Veronique Yap/JCB, GMA Integrated News
NDTV
09-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
What Is Digital Fasting? Solution For New-Age Mental Health Issues
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Digital fasting involves abstaining from technology to improve mental health. Practicing digital fasting helps reduce distractions from social media and notifications. Benefits include improved mental health, better sleep and increased productivity. Do you doomscroll? Are you addicted to Instagram reels? Then the concept of digital fasting is for you. As intermittent fasting continues to gain popularity worldwide among health enthusiasts, people are also exploring the idea of digital fasting to improve their mental health, as #DigitalFasting was trending on X with people talking about the need to pause and take a break. How to practice digital fasting? Digital fasting, also known as digital detox, includes abstaining from using digital devices and technology for a certain period of time. While practising digital fasting, people avoid social media platforms to reduce distractions and comparisons. They also limit screen time on digital devices, such as phones, tablets or computers. Usually, people turn off notifications on their mobile phones to minimise distractions and interruptions. What are the benefits of digital fasting? A majority of people nowadays have a mobile phone in their hands with a good internet connection. They spend a huge amount of time scrolling reels on social media - consuming almost everything they get online. Social media provides a good platform to connect with others, but people often waste their time and end up getting anxious about it. However, having control over it can offer various benefits. Improved Mental Health: Avoiding unnecessary use of social media can reduce stress and anxiety. Better Sleep: People will be able to sleep on time if there is less exposure to screens before bedtime. Increased Productivity: Less wastage of time will lead to more time for focused work and activities. How often should you practice digital fasting? Some people choose to digital fast on a regular basis, for example, they set aside device-free time every day for some hours. Meanwhile, some people prefer to digital fast periodically as they take breaks from technology for a day, a weekend or longer. Impact of excessive screen time on the young generation Diana Quadros, a Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Mumbai, told NDTV, "As a psychologist, I've seen firsthand the devastating impact of excessive digital device use on mental and emotional well-being. It can lead to feelings of loneliness, decreased self-esteem and a sense of disconnection from the world around us." "Our children are especially vulnerable, with excessive screen time linked to delayed cognitive development and increased risk of ADHD. It's time for us to take a step back, reassess our relationship with technology, and prioritise our well-being," Quadro added. A study published by the US government in 2023 highlighted that heavy reliance on screen media has raised serious public health concerns among children as young as two to three years old because it might harm their cognitive, linguistic and social-emotional growth. The study titled, 'Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Child Development: An Updated Review and Strategies for Management', was published in the National Library of Medicine. The study noted that new technologies are now ingrained in a young child's daily life, with children nowadays becoming "digital natives" as they are born into an ecosystem that is augmented by mobile media, which keeps changing every minute. The study highlighted that social media and screen technology can improve education and learning; however, "too much time spent in front of a screen and multitasking with other media has been related to worse executive functioning and academic performance".
Hypebeast
31-05-2025
- Business
- Hypebeast
Quadro Creations Unveils A Collection Rooted in Conscious Creation
There's an invisible rhythm to daily life, a repeated gesture, a method that forms itself. This silent movement, the undercurrent of what never truly ceased, is the genesis ofQuadro Creations'Fall/Winter 2025collection, 'Modus Operandi.' Moving beyond fleeting trends, the collection focuses on continuous methods—the habit that becomes a conscious choice, the detail refined by time, and the repetition imbued with intention. Each piece is conceived not as a standalone item, but as part of a cohesive 'equipment,' featuring precise forms, responsible materials, and silhouettes that seamlessly blend function with presence. For Lucas Borges, Creative Director of the brand, 'Modus Operandi' is a culmination of the brand's journey, born from a deep understanding of action and time in creation. 'There are things that depend directly on our initiative—proposing new products, new ideas—and others that require the time of the other, the public, the client, to be absorbed and understood,' he says. 'Now, I feel we've entered a new phase, where we can bring these elements together and build from these experimentations — not from scratch – but by refining or simplifying.' This evolution allows the brand to work with validated pieces, making them more accessible or complex as needed, all while building a clearer vision and a distinct brand lexicon. 'Modus Operandi' also reconfigures the discarded repositioning of the traditional. This backward glance is a conscious choice for a brand that intentionally operates at a different pace. 'What motivates me most is the exercise of pausing, breathing, and looking at the past with more affection,' Borges notes. This reflective process is essential for a non-conventional brand like Quadro, allowing it to introduce new ideas with care and clarity. Borges sees his role as aligning the brand's diverse interests, which are design, commercial and financial, by finding creative solutions that resonate across all spheres. 'We aim to offer a highly durable product, so people don't need to buy clothes all the time, but rather invest in the right pieces.' Discover more about Quadro Creations via the brand'swebsite.
