Summer in the Philippines hits differently. Between beach trips, weddings, reunions, and the relentless Metro Manila heat, looking and feeling your best from April to June takes real preparation — and for many Filipinos, that preparation is starting earlier than ever. One of the most talked-about approaches to weight management heading into 2026 is the GLP-1 program. Originally developed to manage Type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and liraglutide have

The landscape of medical weight management in the Philippines has evolved rapidly as we enter 2026. Two names dominate the conversation: Mounjaro  (Tirzepatide) and Wegovy   (Semaglutide) . Both are FDA-approved, once-weekly injectables that have changed the lives of thousands, but they are not identical. As patients in Bonifacio Global City  and across Taguig  look for the most effective way to reach their health goals, the debate often centers on which medication delivers s