The Peninsula gets health and safety stamp
THE PENINSULA Manila has just received the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels Stamp from the Department of Tourism, making it one of only three Philippine hotels to receive the world’s first global safety and hygiene stamp. This is awarded to governments and businesses around the world that have made it their priority to adopt globally standardized health and hygiene protocols.
Wellness tourism during the pandemic
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, people have started to look for ways to help improve their physical health and pay attention to their mental health, leading to the rise of wellness tourism and health-centered vacations. Now that COVID vaccines have been approved and are being distributed worldwide, the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel is in sight. The Farm at San Benito, a medical wellness resort and a member of CG Hospitality, offers various medically supervised health treatments specially designed to help boost immunity. The Farm secured the necessary permits and managed to reopen its doors in May of last year to continue its services as a medical wellness facility. Nestled amid forests of Lipa, Batangas, The Farm’s proximity to Manila makes it an ideal sanctuary to local travelers who wish to relieve stress while on their health journeys. The Farm also offers a selection of plant-based vegan meals and healthy pescatarian dishes to nourish the body as well. Guests can choose between the two restaurants, Alive! and PESCE. The Farm has maintained its status as a COVID-free facility throughout its operations since reopening by following strict health and safety protocols. Guests are required to undergo an Antigen Saliva Test administered by medical doctors and licensed health professionals upon arrival. A RT-PCR test is also made available on-site. The Farm will strictly implement health protocols to assure guests their health-centric vacation remains unsoiled. The Farm offers several holistic programs aimed at boosting the immune system. The specifically designed Immune Support Program includes COVID-19 testing, medically supervised holistic treatments to support the immune system, nutrient-rich organic vegan meals and beverages, microbiome nourishment, mindful movements and more. Like other holistic programs, it includes psycho-emotional sessions that attend to the guests’ mental health and emotional state — two things that can be severely affected as people feel isolated while following quarantine protocols. For those suffering from Post-Covid Syndrome (characterized by persistent symptoms that may include loss of taste and smell, fatigue, difficulty breathing, muscle and joint pains as well as digestive issues even after recovering from a COVID infection), The Farm has come up with a Post-COVID Recovery Program inclusive of daily nutrient-rich organic vegan meals and detox juice, holistic consultation, brain biofeedback, live blood analysis, colon cleansing, acupuncture, vitamin infusion, liver compress, energy healing, immuno cell renewal, steam therapy, ozone therapy, and sustainable program discussion, with daily complimentary mindful and functional fitness activities such as yoga, mandala flower meditation, sound healing, power walk, wellness talks and more. The Farm also partnered with Living Life Well Medical Group offering Cigna Global Healthcare-accredited services and treatments for pain and mental health problems. The Pain Management program, which focuses on work-related diseases and chronic pain, helps with the symptoms while addressing the root cause of the problem. On the other hand, The Farm’s Mental Health Management program helps with work-related depression, stress, and anxiety. For bookings and inquiries, call 8884-8080, 0918-884-8080 or send an e-mail to info@thefarm.com.ph.
