iNova Pharmaceuticals spreads holiday cheer to kids

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The sound of laughter and joy echoed through the neighborhood as over a hundred children from the local outdoor basketball court of Barangay Fort Bonifacio gathered recently to receive a special surprise from iNova Pharma Philippines, Inc.

The kids were greeted with an entertaining magic and puppet show courtesy of iNova Pharmaceuticals. iNova Pharma Philippines, Inc Managing Director Jason Carroll swooped in like Santa Claus to hand out presents to the kids at the end of the show.

Here you go! iNova Pharma Philippines, Inc Managing Director Jason Carroll led the iNova team in giving gifts to the kids of Barangay Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City. Additionally, the company also provided the kids with an entertaining magic and puppet show as well as lunch to make for a memorable occasion.

Lighting up faces, an annual tradition

“Seeing their faces light up with delight like that reminds us of the importance of giving and sharing in our communities,” said Carroll. “We are so grateful for the opportunity to give back.”

The company has been carrying out its annual tradition of gifting children in the community for Christmas since 2019. Each year, the company donates presents and toys to children in need, providing a memorable holiday experience for those who might not otherwise have one.

Due to the pandemic, the event was suspended for safety reasons. This year, the company was able to revive the tradition and was once again able to spread some holiday cheer to the community's kids.

Thanks to the combined efforts of iNova Pharma Philippines, Inc. and the local leaders of Barangay Fort Bonifacio, the event gave kids in the community a memorable day of fun and Christmas cheer.

iNova Pharmaceuticals is an international pharmaceutical company that distributes a wide range of market-leading, innovative and trusted healthcare solutions that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. The company operates in the Philippines and over 20 countries across Asia, Australasia, and Africa.

How festive is that! Jason Carroll (in green shirt), the Managing Director of iNova Pharma Philippines, recently visited Barangay Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City to give away Christmas gifts to over a hundred kids in the neighborhood.

 ‘Tis the season of giving! The magic and wonder of the season were alive and well at Barangay Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City as iNova Pharma Phils., Inc. brought the gifts to the neighborhood children. In the photo was the iNova team, iNova Pharma Philippines Managing Director Jason Carroll, and (far right) Barangay Kagawad Amante Dela Cruz Jr.

COMCO Southeast Asia appoints Head of Digital and ICOM together with Camp COMCO top graduates to beef up expansion

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Fast moving to its 7th year, COMCO Southeast Asia (SEA) reinforces its expansion as it appoints seasoned communications practitioner Michelle “Mish” Marie Casal to be the group’s newest Deputy Account Operations Director and Digital, Social and Content Administrator.

With over a decade of experience in digital and integrated marketing, public relations, brand strategy, and business development, Mish leads COMCO’s digital and integrated communications (ICOM) business unit that offers services like social media management, digital activation and public relations, influencer marketing, multimedia arts, video storytelling, and community management, among others. She leads the management of COMCO’s key digital and integrated communications accounts such as Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz Anti-Head Lice Shampoo, logistics giant Lalamove, leading home-improvement store Mr.DIY, health products producer APLGO, Sun Life Asia Service Center Philippines, the shared services arm of Sun Life Philippines, the European Higher Education Fair of the European Union in the Philippines, and Uratex Monobloc.

Throughout her career, Mish was able to hone expertise in almost all industries such as real estate, healthcare, FMCG, BPO, B2B, and more. Some of the clients she’s worked with include MSD, Aboitiz Land, DHL, Victory Liner, and Shell.

Apart from Mish, the Agency also welcomes Pinky Tuason Integrated Communications Supervisor and Paula Jhea Sison as Brand Communications Officer.

Pinky is an accomplished communications professional with experience in writing, events management, content creation and planning, design, and video editing. She has a diverse work background having worked in industries ranging from manufacturing to technology and social institutions. Before joining COMCO SEA, Pinky was already an award winner after bagging two prestigious Anvil Awards: The Anvil Award of Excellence for “Bachang Advocacy” for Canon and the Anvil Award of Recognition for “PMTV Heads Up!” for Philip Morris International.

Meanwhile, Paula is an exceptional communications practitioner and writer with extensive experience in the government relations industry. For two consecutive years, she received the Pag-Asa ng Bayan Award (Employee of the Year) and the Dangal ng Bayan Award (Employee of the Year) while working for the Pangasinan Provincial Government. Paula will be part of the incoming Camp COMCO Mentorship Program Cycle 19.

Along with COMCO Southeast Asia’s newest officers, the Agency is equally proud to onboard top graduates of its multi-awarded Camp COMCO Mentorship Program. They are Hiacynth Ablanez, Cum Laude from Bulacan State University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting; Patricia Yap, Magna Cum Laude from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts; Gabby Marcelo from De La Salle University – Dasmariñas with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Public Relations; Mabel Villanueva, Magna Cum Laude from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations; Dianne Curray, Magna Cum Laude from the Lyceum of the Philippines University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Major in Integrated Marketing Communications; Gabriel Gonzales from Mapua University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Sciences; and Jaderick Buhay, Magna Cum Laude from the University of Batangas with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication who will be part of the incoming COMCO Mentorship Program Cycle 19.

With these new additions to the team, COMCO Southeast Asia’s Regional Integration & Chief Executive Director Mr. Ferdinand Bondoy trusts that the Agency he co-founded is in good hands. “Mish, together with our new team members, are a great addition to our growing team. With her solid experience and expertise, I believe that COMCO SEA’s digital, social, content, and integrated communications arm will continue to flourish, create excellent campaigns, and provide quality service to our clients,” says Mr. Ferdinand Bondoy, COMCO SEA’s Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder.

To know more about COMCO Southeast Asia, visit comcosea.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comco.southeastasia on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcosea, and @comco_sea on both Instagram and Twitter.

AXA home insurance offers free post-COVID cleaning

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While COVID-19 cases are still a common occurrence in the country, the increased vaccination rate has helped make symptoms milder and more manageable, making it possible to isolate and recuperate at home. To ensure the safety of our family members, especially those with comorbidities, thorough home sanitation is crucial after recovery. AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, has a special offer for AXA Home Security policyholders that allows them to reimburse COVID-19 home cleaning and sanitation services up to P5,000 until December 31, 2022.

“At a time when our house is our safe haven, AXA Philippines strives to ensure that the protection we offer extends to our homes as well. With our ongoing promo for Home Security, we hope to further support the evolving needs of our customers, for added peace of mind,” said Nandy Villar, AXA Philippines Chief Marketing Officer.

AXA Home Security is a comprehensive insurance package for your home, giving you and your family peace of mind for an annual premium as low as P1,200 for a coverage of P1 million. Its many features include property damage coverage that protects your home and its contents in case of unexpected natural disasters such as fire, typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and more. It also covers financial losses resulting from either robbery or burglary or both, as well as Family Personal Accident coverage in the event of permanent disability or accidental death of the policyholder or a family member.

It also provides additional benefits such as rent and relocation expense coverage if your property becomes uninhabitable, personal liability coverage plus household helper cover, as well as access to emergency services such as fire, police, or ambulance services via the Rescue Line feature on the Emma by AXA PH app.

Home Security policyholders can claim their one-time reimbursement by presenting two valid IDs of the family member who tested positive, their RT-PCR test result, and official receipt from the cleaning company. The claim must be submitted within 30 days after the confirmation of the COVID-10 infection.

AXA continues its commitment to help its customers protect what matters most. Get the protection you need for your family and home by visiting https://www.axa.com.ph/homesecurity.

Cebu Pacific brings back CEB Super Pass this 10.10

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The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific, gives everyJuan an early PASSko as it offers its one-of-a-kind travel voucher, the CEB Super Pass, from 10AM on October 10 until October 13, 2022.

For only PHP 99, one-way base fare, customers can purchase an open-dated pass that allows one to travel across the airline’s widest domestic network, whether via Cebu Pacific or Cebgo. Each passenger can also buy all they can and fly only when they can, from October 17, 2022, until November 30, 2023.

“We are very happy to relaunch this well-loved product right in time for the holiday season. Now it’s even easier to give your loved ones the gift of flexible travel, which they can use up until next year,” said Carmina Romero, Cebu Pacific Director for Corporate Communications.

The CEB Super Pass is made available for Juans who place a high value on flexibility, convenience, and affordability for their travels, whether for leisure or business. This was initially launched in 2021 as part of its 25th anniversary celebration, in line with the airline’s promise to keep making travel accessible for everyJuan.

Passengers who have existing Travel Funds may also make use of their virtual wallets to stock up on these vouchers. Get your CEB Super Pass for yourself and for your loved ones.

Visit the Cebu Pacific website: https://bit.ly/CEBSuperPass for more information.

DKSH and LEO Pharma Partner to Deliver Products and Solutions to People in Asia with Skin Conditions and Thrombosis

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DKSH and LEO Pharma have entered into an agreement to bring high-quality therapeutic products for dermatology and thrombosis to patients across Asia. This agreement both supports LEO Pharma’s strategy of building a simpler and more competitive organization and DKSH Business Unit Healthcare’s strategic focus of strengthening its regional footprint.

Khalid Aouidat, Vice President, Commercial Activities, SEA, LEO Pharma (left) and Bijay Singh, Head of Business Unit Healthcare at DKSH (right) at LEO Pharma's head office in Denmark.

DKSH Business Unit Healthcare, a leading partner for healthcare companies seeking to grow their business in Asia and beyond, has partnered with LEO Pharma to bring high-quality therapeutic products for dermatology and thrombosis to patients across Asia.

Partnering in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, the two companies seek to solidify brand presence, grow market share, and ultimately improve patient health outcomes in the region. Skin diseases can cause serious physical and social discomfort for millions of patients around the world whereas thrombosis can affect anyone regardless of their age, race, gender, and ethnicity.

DKSH will support LEO Pharma by building dedicated sales and marketing teams on the ground in Asia and managing logistics and product distribution in these markets. The firm’s experienced teams and broad distribution network will ensure LEO Pharma products reach modern trade, traditional trade, hospitals, clinics, and other medical channels, as well as patients in need across the region.

LEO Pharma is a global company dedicated to advancing the standard of care for the benefit of people with skin conditions, their families and society. With decades of research and development to advance the science of dermatology, LEO Pharma now offers a wide range of innovative treatments and therapies for all skin disease severities as well as thrombosis.

Khalid Aouidat, Vice President, responsible for commercial activities in Southeast Asia at LEO Pharma commented: “At LEO Pharma, we are dedicated to changing the standards of care for people with skin diseases by bringing new innovative treatments forward and making them easily accessible. Supporting this ambition, we are delighted to be partnering with DKSH. Their experience and strong regional footprint in Asia, as well as their marketing and sales expertise will help to further strengthen LEO Pharma’s brand and its continued growth.”

Bijay Singh, Head of Business Unit Healthcare at DKSH, said: “We are committed to enriching people’s lives and improving healthcare for all. The partnership with LEO Pharma strengthens our ambition to become the preferred partner for clients to help patients in Asia to have better access to high-quality and innovative products and solutions. While we drive their growth across the region, LEO Pharma can focus on researching and developing products and solutions for people with skin conditions.”

 

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About LEO Pharma

LEO Pharma is a global company dedicated to advancing the standard of care for the benefit of people with skin conditions, their families and society. Founded in 1908 and majority owned by the LEO Foundation, LEO Pharma has devoted decades of research and development to advance the science of dermatology, and today, the company offers a wide range of therapies for all disease severities. LEO Pharma is headquartered in Denmark with a global team of 5,200 people, serving millions of patients across the world. In 2021, the company generated net sales of EUR 1,339 million. www.leo-pharma.com

 

About DKSH

DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For more than 150 years, we have been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across our Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, we offer sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 33,100 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2021. The DKSH Business Unit Healthcare distributes pharmaceuticals, consumer health and over-the-counter (OTC) products as well as medical devices. With around 7,920 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 5.6 billion in 2021. www.dksh.com/hec

New AXA campaign brings ‘Me-Time’ to Asia’s sandwich generation, encouraging them to redefine what it means to be well

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“Make Time For Me-Time” deepens AXA’s commitment to provide tangible and meaningful support

for positive mind health

AXA today launches an Asia-wide campaign encouraging everyone to ‘Make Time For Me-Time’, normalising the importance of making time for yourself because healthcare starts with self-care.

The campaign was inspired by the needs of Asia’s sandwich generation, who are caught between caring for their elderly parents and their children, meaning they find themselves spending their waking hours caring for others. When they do find a few minutes to devote to themselves, they can often feel guilty or ashamed – especially if it means telling someone ‘No’.

This insight reflects AXA’s continued focus on promoting positive mind health both in and out of the workplace. This includes raising awareness of its importance to overall health and breaking down stigma through initiatives like its annual Mind Health and Wellbeing Study, as well as equipping individuals with the tools to improve their own mental wellbeing, such as through its recent Fit to Flourish series that provided a path to developing the 10 skills that underpin good mental health.

“For the sandwich generation in Asia, cultural expectations mean it is normal to spend your waking hours caring for others, whether at home or at work. Yet AXA’s own research and experience in serving our customers shows that self-care is critical to wellbeing and the more you care for yourself, the more you can care for others,” says Gordon Watson, CEO of AXA Asia and Africa. “We therefore want to normalise the importance of taking time out for yourself, free from guilt, as a necessary part of what it means to be well.”

Watch the campaign film

The new integrated campaign is steeped in the science of colour: soft blues help with mental fatigue, red is associated with energy and improving blood circulation, and yellows create a sense of warmth.

To bring this to life, AXA has also collaborated with renowned artist YOSHIROTTEN to create an ‘Art Care Series’. A specially created series of eye, breathing and stretching exercises aim to soothe the body and mind using the science of shape, colour and sound. Ranging from 30-seconds to 15 minutes in length, the outdoor activations will be placed in high-traffic areas to remind people to take time out for themselves.

Experience the Art Care Series

Created by Publicis Groupe Hong Kong, ‘Make Time for Me-Time’ is launching Asia-wide in markets including Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines, with influencers sharing their personal experiences and tips for making time for Me-Time.

Watch the Art Care Eye and Breathing Exercise videos.

Sun Life Asia Service Centre-Philippines named one of the country’s top 10 GBS employers

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Sun Life Asia Service Centre-Philippines (ASCP) was recognized among the top 10 global business service (GBS) employers in the country, according to a study by renowned global research firm Everest Group.

According to Everest, maintaining a positive brand image is of significant importance in sourcing and retaining top talent. The research was conducted to analyze the employer brand perception of over 200 leading GBS organizations across India, Poland and the Philippines across multiple dimensions – overall satisfaction, compensation and benefits, work environment, career opportunities and diversity and inclusion.

Sun Life ASCP received an A+ employee satisfaction grade and also received exceptional scores in compensation, diversity and career development.

The rankings were determined based on ratings and feedback from popular public sites that are critical sources for candidates conducting employer research – Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn and the Everest Group.

Sun Life ASCP shared that it was delighted to be recognized by Everest Group as one of the top employers in the technology and business industry.

“It is truly an honor to be named among the top GBS employers in the Philippines. This is a testament to our commitment of providing our employees with fulfilling and rewarding careers in information technology and business operations, which we aim to achieve through robust programs on career development and personal empowerment, wellness and work-life balance, as well as providing a culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion,” shared by Aldo Almera, ASCP VP and Site Head.

The study also assessed the initiative best-in-class GBS organizations undertake to differentiate themselves in talent markets. With job flexibility becoming an important factor in the overall satisfaction of more and more Filipino employees, Sun Life ASCP recently launched its #BalikASCPHOme program to help enable a hybrid operating model that will give employees the benefits of work flexibility through work from home while still giving them the opportunities to interact with their team in the office.

The Hybrid Sun Start Program was also created to excite and engage new hires on this model, providing Covid-19 care kits, memorabilia, face to face interactions with leaders and an office tour and coffee with the Site Head, for a more positive orientation experience.

When it comes to career development, Sun Life ASCP provides robust training modules such as Agile, Digital Enterprise and DevOps courses, with over 80% of employees completing courses. The company is also innovating in the delivery of mentorship through digital channels with its Speed Mentorship Program, online sessions that provided an avenue for leaders to inspire, motivate, educate, share best practices and promote engagement to team members.

Sun Life ASCP is also a three-time recipient of the LOMA Excellence in Education Award, recognizes companies doing an outstanding job of talent development through LOMA's professional designation programs. The organization is also Great Place to Work certified for two years in row starting 2020.

Sun Life ASCP is also fully committed to providing opportunities for all through its Diversity, Equality and Innovation (DE&I) programs, with a particular focus on building robust pipelines and an inclusive environment for women, LGBTQ, persons with disabilities, millennials and other uniquely situated groups of employees.

Among its milestone DE&I activities for 2022 is the creation of a DE&I Club, which would consolidate its inclusion networks – Bright Women, Sun Life Pride Network, Diversability for PWDs, Dekada for inter-generational programs and Working Families.

For women, the company has launched its #theITWoman campaign, which aims to empower women in tech by highlighting their stories and, collaborating with institutions for coaching and mentorship. Sun Life ASCP also continues to support the LGBTQ sector through various employee education efforts and by supporting organizations like the Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry Pride or PFIP.

Sun Life Asia Service Centre-Philippines (ASCP) provides Business Processing, IT, and Knowledge Service to Sun Life's global businesses. ASC Philippines is part of Sun Life Asia Service Centres and together with ASC India, support Clients through all stages of client and software life cycle for Sun Life in Canada, the US, Philippines and parts of Asia. Sun Life Asia Service Centre India was also recognized by Everest as part of the top 20 organizations – IT workforce with an employee satisfaction grade of A.

To learn more about Sun Life ACSP, visit https://www.sunlife.com/asc/en/

About Sun Life Asia Service Centre Philippines

Sun Life Asia Service Centre-Philippines (ASCP) provides Business Processing, IT, and Knowledge Service to Sun Life's global businesses. ASC Philippines is part of Sun Life Asia Service Centres and together with ASC India, support Clients through all stages of client and software life cycle for Sun Life in Canada, the US, and Asia. Over the years, the ASC has achieved scale and operational maturity by integrating closely with Sun Life’s corporate functions. ASCP enables Sun Life business through technology, building new capabilities, and keeping their focus on Client For Life moments. For more information, connect with us through:

Website: https://www.sunlife.com/asc/en/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunlifeascp

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sun-life-financial

AIA Philippines partners with the PCP Foundation to empower more Filipinos To Live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives

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Since it was established in 1947, the country’s premier life insurance company, AIA Philippines (formerly AIA Philam Life), has been actively partnering with various organizations to empower more Filipinos to live healthier, longer, and better lives.

As a testament to its commitment, the company is inking more partnerships to support initiatives which push its advocacies promoting health and wellness. AIA Philippines’ most recent collaboration is with the Philippine College of Physicians Foundation, Inc. (PCPF) who received a donation pledge of PHP1.5 million to fund the organization’s Bridging Leadership Workshops and projects, and other non-communicable disease registry/programs.

“We at AIA Philippines are well-positioned to make a difference in health and wellness by supporting initiatives that can contribute towards improvements in the health care sector,” Kelvin Ang, CEO of AIA Philippines, said. “We are proud to partner with the PCP Foundation and other organizations in the health sector. Supporting their initiatives go a long way towards helping more Filipinos live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.”

The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) is the umbrella organization of internists in the Philippines. This organization aims to continue the medical education of internists and other physicians, and provide accreditation and certification of training programs for internal medicine in the Philippines. PCP created the PCP Foundation to become the social service arm of the College.

From left to right: Max Ventura, Diane Madulid-Santiago and Regina Custodio from the AIA Philippines ESG Team, Dr. Maricar Limpin, 2021 President of the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP), Bernadette Chincuanco, Head of Branding and Communications from AIA Philippines, Dr. Kenneth Hartigan Go, Vice-President PCP Foundation, Dr. Sandra Torres, Executive Director PCP Foundation.

The PCP conducted a Bridging Leadership Workshop in 2021 for their members. This is a transformational leadership program focused on enabling the physicians to work with other stakeholders, such as the local government units, in providing innovative health projects for their respective communities. AIA Philippines is supporting some of the projects.

Some notable programs under the partnership include GINAHA (the Sweetheart Project, which aims to improve health outcomes through community empowerment of indigent hypertensive and diabetic patients of barangay San Isidro village, Virac, Catanduanes. Another is the “Magpangaman gamit ang BOTA, Leptospirosis matana ta” initiated by the PCP Western Visayas-Panay chapter that aims to prevent Leptospirosis among farmers from Cabatuan, Iloilo, a town where a high incidence of Leptospirosis is found. If these programs are successful, it can serve as a model for preventing non-communicable diseases and leptospirosis in other areas.

Aside from the PCP Foundation, AIA Philippines has other ongoing partnerships with various organizations in the health sector: the Cancer Research and Registry Philippines Foundation (CARE), the Philippine Alliance of Patient Organization, the Philippine College of Surgeons Cancer Commission Foundation (PCS-CanCom), I Can Serve Foundation, UP Cancer Institute, the Philippine Society of Public Health Physicians (PSPHP), and the Ateneo School of Governance (ASOG).

Know more about AIA Philippines by visiting their website at aia.com.ph or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AIAPhilippines/, emailing customerservice.ph@aia.com or calling (02) 8528-2000. For more information about the PCP Foundation, you may visit their website at https://pcpfoundation.com/ or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PCPFoundationInc/ . The PCP Foundation secretariat may be reached via email at secretariat@pcpfoundation.com.

Learn the A-Z to stop cyberbullying; go to www.makeitsafe.ph

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A is for apple? Think again. In cyber lingo, as these parents have experienced, the alphabet takes a whole new meaning, but not necessarily all good.

These cyber expressions could range from AMP, a shorter version of a Filipino cuss word, to other derogatory terms.

Or you might have heard someone say “Go KYS” or “Reincarnate.” These are simple but disturbing terms with the harmful intention of telling a person to “kill yourself.”

And sometimes, cyberbullying does not even use letters or words. Instead, people resort to emojis such as a pig face or snout to shame a person for being fat, or a clown to denote stupidity.

Offensive language and emojis, which often victimize users of social media and social messaging apps, do not stop at inflicting emotional pain. It may cause anxiety, fear, and depression that could prove damaging to mental health, especially among kids and young adults. Cyberbullying is also known to lead to negative self-talk and low self-esteem among children.

“To stop cyberbullying, we start with understanding how and where it happens. Parents can protect their children better if they know how young people communicate. Globe is sharing helpful tips on how parents can guide their kids in this new digital environment,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe.

Explore the new language of the youth and learn the A-Z of cyberbullying prevention through Globe's new portal, www.makeitsafe.ph, accessible via mobile and desktop browsers. You can talk about the alphabet on the site and how each corresponds to lessons on cyberbullying.

You may even add words you may have heard used in cyberbullying to help expand the glossary.

The portal is part of Globe’s cyber safety advocacy, which runs parallel to its support for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which fosters innovation towards economic development under SDG No. 9, and inclusive and equitable quality education under SDG No. 4.

The country’s leading digital solutions platform has various initiatives to protect people, particularly, minors and the youth, from cyberviolence, which includes bullying, and online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).

Globe also implements the Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), a series of workshops and modules that teaches students, parents, and teachers about online responsibility and safety. It has been rolling out initiatives under the #makeITsafePH campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity, partnering with various local and international organizations to block sites that promote OSAEC.

To learn more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

Globe extends personalized service to more broadband customers through Viber communities

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Through challenging times, Filipinos have always found solace and support in being part of communities. That sense of belonging in a space with people we share something with has become a lifeline, especially as we continue to battle through the pandemic.

To extend Globe’s unique brand of care, the leading digital solutions platform is reaching out to more broadband customers by setting up new Viber communities.

Globe At Home has set up three more Viber communities this year to serve residents of Bonifacio Global City and McKinley, Acacia Estates, and select villages in Quezon City.

To date, Globe has 14 Viber communities catering to more than 7,000 members from Valenzuela, Cavite, Naga and Camarines Sur, Legazpi and Albay, Cebu, Davao, and other partner villages.

“These communities are our way of bringing care closer to home, assuring our customers that help is only a message away when they need it. Concurrently, our hotline remains open for customers who need utmost care such as our senior citizens and those affected by calamities,” said Beck Eclipse, Globe’s Chief Customer Experience Officer.

Broken down, ​Globe owns and manages 11 Viber groups with ​a total of ​5,406 members​, and joined 3 groups established by partners to serve​ 1,986 members.

Since the launch of its first Viber community in 2020, Globe At Home has continued to make strides in expanding to other communities around the country.

This brand of #AlagangGlobe is part of the company’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9 which highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development.

These localized groups deliver targeted and more focused servicing such as addressing community-specific queries and concerns like fiber availability in the area and local service disruptions, recommending the best customer channel for a specific concern, and offering products that are relevant to the community. Members also get immediate assistance from live Globe Care Specialists and same-day repair visits depending on the time the concern was raised.

Likewise, the communities provide updates on the latest plans and relevant offers in their areas, as well as restoration efforts in case of outages.

More and more customers use these Viber communities to get the support they need and are sharing their positive experience.

"Thank you for your call and for speedily resolving the issues I brought up on this platform."

- Quezon City Community Member

“Just sharing feedback regarding this community chat. I joined and messaged them yesterday because I was having connectivity issues. They called me immediately and sent a technician this morning to check on my modem and mesh. It was fixed within an hour. So happy!”

- Acacia Estates Community Member

“Hello! Just wanted to extend my thanks for resolving my speed issue yesterday. All is well now. Thank you!”

- Ayala Westgrove Community Member

"Thank you so much Alagang Globe - Naga and CamSur for the prompt action on my concerns. God bless!"

- Naga and CamSur Community Member

“An actual person will reply and eventually contact you as needed. Worked for me and the response was great!”

- Acacia Estates Community Member

"Thank you for being so prompt and attentive."

- Alabang South Community Member

Interested Globe At Home postpaid and prepaid customers can check if there is a Viber community in their area by accessing the link or QR code at https://glbe.co/viber-help. Customers living in villages with existing Viber communities may also check with their respective homeowners associations on how to join.

“We believe that having an active presence in Viber communities enriches the service experience of our customers. This digital channel allows us to reach out directly to more customers than ever before,” said Eclipse.

Globe will continue to roll out more Viber communities in the coming months and introduce new features to further enhance customer experience.

To learn more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

Top Immunity Boosting Habits and Essentials You Need For Your Family’s Protection

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#BeReady Everyday and Build Immunity Resilience from morning to night

Maintaining good health for you and your family requires discipline, hard work, and consistency. As a breadwinner, the responsibility of taking care of your family goes beyond being the main provider and paying bills, extending to other duties like running errands, and of course, making sure their health is in top form. In order to accomplish all that, taking care of yourself must also be a priority, as sickness is not an option.

With the rise of disease-causing germs and viruses along with the factors of modern-day life, breadwinners are looking for the best and most effective ways to strengthen their own and their family’s immunity to avoid illnesses.

Here are some of the immunity-boosting habits that you can start practicing to build a healthy routine that supports and strengthens your family’s immune system:

Start Your Mornings Right

Mornings don’t need to be dreadful if you swap out worrying about the tasks of the day with setting aside some me-time sessions instead. Getting up earlier than the world and enjoying the peace and quiet with a morning meditation under the sun will instantly brighten your mood and give you an extra dose of vitamin D. If you have no access to an outdoor area, don’t miss out on your vitamin D and get your daily immunity boost with just one tablet of Ascorbic Acid + Zinc + Cholecalciferol (Redoxon®) Triple Action dissolved in a glass of water, along with proper diet and exercise.

Maintain a Healthy Diet

It’s the number one advice of doctors for a reason! A healthy and balanced diet contains the essential nutrients to support the immune system. The key to this is in meal planning. You can start by preparing a weekly meal plan for your family that incorporates more fruits and vegetables in every meal to limit your family’s consumption of processed food and excessive sugar.

Take Vitamins and Supplements

There are days that your body will not be able to receive the sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals it needs. On those days, supplements are your best friend since adequate and regular supply of essential nutrients is needed to help strengthen the immune system and help fight off the germs and viruses that may cause diseases, with proper diet and exercise. ¹  

It’s a good thing that the world’s pioneer immunity brand since 1934, Ascorbic Acid + Zinc + Cholecalciferol (Redoxon®), has finally arrived in the Philippines! Boosting your mornings with this family breakfast immunity drink, you can be confident in getting the essential micronutrients you and your family need. Ascorbic Acid + Zinc + Cholecalciferol (Redoxon®) Triple Action defense combines Vitamin C that helps protects body from oxidative stress, Vitamin D3 to help strengthen immunity, and Zinc to help defend the immune system in just one tablet dissolved in a glass of water, along with proper diet and exercise.

Engage in an Active Lifestyle

Exercise doesn’t just keep you fit, but it also improves your mood and can help decrease the risk of chronic diseases. Whether it’s a full-body workout, playing sports, or even simple activities like walking for half an hour, make it a part of your daily schedule to move your body every day! A good tip is choosing exercises that you and your family can enjoy together to make it a bonding experience. Adding these into your day improves your blood circulation, flushes out toxins, and stimulates the immune system to detect illnesses earlier.

Practicing Safety Protocols

Prevention is always better than cure when it comes to you and your family’s health. Continuing to practice minimum safety protocols such as wearing proper masks, social distancing, and constant cleaning of your hands and surfaces will save you a lot of the potential hassles that sickness brings.  

Pursuing a strong immunity for you and your family will require some changes in your routine and discipline to maintain them. Gradually adding in these practices into your current routine will help your body and mind #BeRedoxonReady for a healthier immune system, with proper diet and exercise.

Ascorbic Acid + Zinc + Cholecalciferol (Redoxon®) is available on all leading drugstores nationwide and e-commerce sites in tubes of 15 tabs for Php 254 SRP and 30 tabs for Php450 SRP. For more information, visit Redoxon®’s official website, and follow their social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube.

 

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REFERENCE:

Maggini S, Maldonado P, Cardim P, Fernandez Newball C, Sota Latino ER (2017) Vitamins C, D and Zinc: Synergistic Roles in Immune Function and Infections. Vitam Miner 6: 167.

IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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KonsultaMD, Watsons partner for FREE 24/7 quality consumer healthcare

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Leading telemedicine service platform KonsultaMD and leading health and beauty store chain Watsons Philippines have partnered to give FREE healthcare to Filipinos nationwide.

Aside from being a one-stop-shop for personal and medical needs, Watsons Philippines now provides FREE 24/7 unlimited doctor consultations to its customers via KonsultaMD for a minimum purchase of P500.

For KonsultaMD members, Watsons offers FREE delivery for at least P1,000 worth of purchase from their official website www.watsons.com.ph or via the Watsons mobile app, which can be downloaded on Google Play, AppStore, and AppGallery.

“The partnership between KonsultaMD and Watsons provides customers a very convenient way to access doctor consultation and pharmacy service online. We look forward to a seamless customer experience between our digital platforms.” said Joseph Soliman, Health Business Development Controller of Watsons.

The free KonsultaMD health plan can be enjoyed by up to five family members for one month. They can talk to a licensed general physician anytime via voice, or video call, with no appointment needed

Aside from primary medical advice, KonsultaMD members can receive general health information and interpretation of laboratory results and diagnostic examinations.

Moreover, they can have access to important medical documents such as e-prescriptions, e-laboratory requests, and e-medical certificates at the doctor’s discretion.

“We are excited over this partnership with Watsons since we want healthcare to be accessible to as many Filipinos as possible. Now, we can provide health coverage to many families by just shopping at Watsons,” said Cholo Tagaysay, KonsultaMD Chief Executive Officer.

KonsultaMD is working to make healthcare available to everyone, everywhere all the time by collaborating with retailers such as drugstores, convenience stores, and other establishments nationwide.

Download the KonsultaMD app on Google Play, AppStore, and AppGallery. Know more about the partnership by visiting https://use.konsulta.md/watsons.

MR.DIY receives GOLD Seal of Excellence at DTI-Provincial Bagwis Awards 2022

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MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, celebrates another win as one of its branches in Primark Tacurong received the GOLD Seal of Excellence during this year’s DTI-Provincial Bagwis Awards.

The DTI-Bagwis Awards honors businesses that safeguard consumer rights while conducting ethical trade and ensuring that customers receive the best value for their money.

Ms. Roselle Marisol Andaya, Chief Executive Officer for MR.DIY Philippines thanked the DTI for the recognition of their work and MR.DIY’s stakeholders for their support of the brand.

“I express my gratitude to DTI for recognizing MR.DIY and our Primark Tacurong branch with a Gold Seal of Excellence. This award reflects MR.DIY’s mission to providing the best for our customers and partners, as well as an instrument to keep us inspired to be better as we celebrate our fourth year anniversary,” Ms. Andaya said.

About MR.DIY

MR D.I.Y. is the largest home improvement retailer with more than 2,000 stores across Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Cambodia, India, and Europe in Turkey and Spain. The home improvement retailer has dedicated itself to making a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide.

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the company often works in collaboration with other mass merchandise retailers or owners of malls or shopfront properties. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of — approximately 18,000 SKUs — across 5 major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising amongst others toys, car accessories, jewelery, and cosmetics).

The company strives to put customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality, and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “ALWAYS LOW PRICES”

Philips commits to install an innovative range of multimodality imaging solutions at Makati Life Medical Center for enhancing patient’s experience

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Manila, Philippines – Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology through Basemed Inc., has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Life Nurture Inc. to install a range of multimodal health technologies at the newest specialty care destination in Makati City- the Makati Life Medical Center. The solutions to be installed for diagnosis and treatment include the Philips Azurion 7 C20, the Philips Ingenia Prodiva 1.5T CS, the Philips BV Vectra mobile C-arm system, Philips Incisive CT 128 Slice, and the Philips MobileDiagnost wDR.

·        Innovative imaging solutions include the Philips Azurion 7 C20, Philips BV Vectra mobile C-arm, and the Philips Ingenia Prodiva 1.5T

·        The range of technology is engineered with advanced efficiency tools to optimize workflow and deliver higher quality patient care

Executives from Philips, Basemed Kare Inc., and Elekta, during the contract signing agreement, February 26, 2022. (Left to right: Basemed Kare Inc. director Karl Zapanta, Philips sales and clinical modality head Seneriza Castro, Basemed Kare Inc. president Bernadette Zapanta, Basemed Kare director Christian Dominic Isip and Elekta regional sales marketing manager Deonne Rosales)

“At Philips, we believe in breaking down boundaries and removing the complexities that stand in the way of delivering seamless access to healthcare,” said Natasha Kwan, Regional General Manager, Philips Health Systems for Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Growth Markets, Philips APAC. “Our integrated imaging solutions for diagnosis and treatment enable more connected care, and more confident decision-making. Through cutting-edge machines and equipment, we look forward to working with Makati Life Medical Center to provide top-quality value-based care to people within and beyond the borders of the city,” she added.

Dr. Dennis Sta. Ana, President and CEO, Makati Life Medical Center said “Makati Life Medical Center is committed to care delivered in the best interests of the patient. From our roster of medical and surgical specialists, to state-of-the-art machines and equipment, we endeavor to ensure high standards of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. As an innovative leader in healthcare, we are glad to partner with Philips to enable access to technology that brings quality care to our patients and saves more lives in the process.”

The Philips Azurion 7 C20 is a next-generation image-guided therapy platform that enables clinicians to easily and confidently perform open and minimally invasive procedures in one room. With high safety standards and low radiation exposure to benefit both patients and staff, the platform comes with a unique user experience that helps in optimizing laboratory performance and providing superior care.

Engineered for a revolutionary workflow that delivers MRI speed and productivity, the Philips Ingenia Prodiva 1.5TCS leverages imaging solutions built on proven dStream digital broadband technology present in over 2000 installations worldwide. The Breeze Workflow accelerates work by reducing the number of positioning steps by up to 34%[1], while its simple smart user interface with SmartExam automates many exams to streamline workflow and enhance exam consistency.

Dedicated to orthopedic surgical procedures including trauma, spine, and pain management, the Philips BV Vectra mobile C-arm system is compact yet intuitive to operate. Its 1x1K high-resolution digital imaging chain delivers high-quality images quickly and consistently – further improving workflow in high-pressure operating environments.

Designed with state-of-the-art efficiency technologies and the latest in network security, the Philips MobileDiagnost wDR provides the exceptional quality of a Philips premium DR room in a flexible mobile X-ray system.

The Philips Incisive CT system offers intellect in every step, with CT Smart Workflow. The smart workflow bring advances that matter in day-to-day imaging, in the assessment and diagnosis of pulmonary damage.

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[1] Based on internal study comparing workflow with Achieva