In a candid sit-down interview that underscores her pivot from the mainstream limelight to being a holistic-wellness advocate, Maxene Magalona has offered the most comprehensive look yet at her self-discovery and healing journey and the reconciliation that happened thereafter with her family.
Appearing on the latest episode of broadcast journalist Karen Davila’s vlog series, the daughter of the late Philippine rap icon Francis Magalona discussed personal moments – from her “cool off” period with her family, to her mental health struggles, healing, and advocacy.
Magalona addressed the “healthy distance” she placed between herself and her family, a move she described as imperative to their shared healing. Referencing her diagnosis of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), the actress revealed that the space was necessary.
However, Maxene was happy to share how, following her healing process, she was able to renew and strengthen her relationship with her mother and siblings. “You know, when we were not together, I was actually praying for her. And she said she was doing the same for me.”
Independent in Her Self-Love Journey
The conversation pivoted to the practicalities of her solo-living lifestyle, where Magalona highlighted that her healing is rooted in discipline, specifically regular meditation and mindful eating.
Even as a solo condo-dweller and an advocate of holistic wellness, she prioritizes cooking her own food — a habit made sustainaoble, she says, thanks to GrabMart. Magalona emphasized, “May connection ang eating with mental health. Before, wala pa akong idea. Syempre, kumakain lang tayo ng kahit anong masasarap. Ang na-realize ko in my journey is that we have to practice mindful eating. The food affects the brain. Everything is connected.
Now, I have to make my own [food]. And cooking is very therapeutic also. I order [groceries online]. Simple lang naman. I order through my Grab app – sa GrabMart. Sobrang convenient. Kasi ang ginagawa ko, syempre pag busy na ako dito, marami akong ginagawa, I can’t go to the grocery by myself. Kailangan ko idaan sa aking GrabMart.”
Same Price, More Savings
The episode saw the duo putting the platform’s “Same Same” campaign to the test, visiting a physical grocery store to confirm that prices on the app mirrored shelf tags exactly. Through Grab’s strategic partnership with SM and Robinsons Supermarkets, users of GrabMart are assured that items online and in the actual stores of the brands have the same price.
Grab has collaborated with partners SM and Robinsons Supermarkets to prepare specialized in-store pickers. These dedicated teams handle quality reviews to ensure the accuracy and freshness of every item ordered on GrabMart.
The pair also validated the freshness of the produce, giving a nod to the quality of merchant partners and well-trained in-store pickers. By positioning Grab as her partner in making every day better, Magalona stands as a representative for thousands of Filipinos living on their own and who are wholeheartedly embracing their self-love journeys.
Adding to the convenience is the new Saver Delivery option, allowing shoppers to enjoy delivery for as low as ₱49 — perfect for those last-minute holiday hauls.
For Maxene, this kind of convenience is what makes GrabMart a game-changer for modern households, especially as the holidays are approaching with a lot of things going on everywhere. “When it comes to your mental health, it’s [about asking as much] help from others. Para mabawasan yung to-do list mo, nandiyan si GrabMart para sa atin,” said Maxene.
So in preparation for the holidays, Filipino families and those living solo can take a cue from Maxene Magalona: spend smart, live mindfully, and celebrate the holidays with confidence through partners like GrabMart.
