Philippine Heart Center advances cardio thoracic surgery education in the country

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The first Cardio Thoracic Surgery Center opens its doors for further education for medical personnel

MANILA, Philippines— The Philippine Heart Center (PHC) and the Children’s Heart Foundation, in partnership with B. Braun Medical Supplies, recently launched the country’s first advanced Cardio Thoracic Surgery Skills Lab at the Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Training and Education, which is poised to advance the medical education on cardio thoracic surgery in the Philippines. 

Philippine Heart Center opens the country’s first advanced Cardio Thoracic Surgery Skills Lab at the Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Training and Education. This features German-based B. Braun Medical Supplies latest technologies: AESCULAP 3D Einstein Vision and the AESCULAP Valve XS. (Left to right) Philippine Heart Center Executive Director Dr. Joel Abanilla, Quezon City Councilor Irene Belmonte, and Children’s Heart Foundation’s Mr. Alex Go & Mr. Henry Lim.

The opening of the Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Training and Education is a testament to PHC’s commitment to elevating the standard of healthcare in the Philippines. This new center will serve as a skills and surgery training center, which will be equipped to provide skills simulation, proctorship, and observation, as well as live surgery. 

Apart from this, the Philippine Heart Center is also taking strides towards addressing common healthcare services problems, including long waiting lists and recovery periods of patients, long operation times for surgeons, and reducing the turnaround time of the health care process and surgery altogether. 

With the new training center, the PHC does not only aim to promote continuing medical education for medical personnel, particularly with regard to minimally invasive cardio thoracic surgery, it also hopes to improve the overall experience of Filipino patients from consultation to recovery.

“With cardiovascular diseases rising as one of the top causes of death in the country, it is only apt that we tap into various partners in the private sector to leverage on their expertise and technology in order to improve our health care system and provide better services to Filipinos,” said Dr. Gerardo Manzo of Philippine Heart Center. “We are optimistic that opening the training center, in partnership with the B Braun Medical Supplies, will allow us to improve the quality of life of patients and elevate the standard for cardio thoracic surgery in the Philippines and the whole Asia-Pacific region.”

The Philippine Heart Center is the first and only training center in the Philippines and the ASEAN region with 3D technology of German-based B. Braun Medical Supplies for minimally invasive cardiac surgeries. In photo: Children’s Heart Foundation President Alexander Li Gokianlin (in white barong) and B Braun Medical Supplies Managing Director Mr. Lih Chyun Yeong (in blue coat) with the latest AESCULAP 3D Einstein Vision and the AESCULAP Valve XS.

The short courses designed by both B. Braun and the Philippine Heart Center will be taught by faculty comprised of Philippine medical professionals as well as foreign experts from ASEAN and European region.

In order to facilitate the medical education at the Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Training and Education, the facility will be equipped with B. Braun Medical Supplies’ latest innovations—the AESCULAP® 3D EinsteinVision® and the AESCULAP® Valve XS. 

These technologies aim to equip medical professionals with improved visualization and depth perception of the operating field, which makes it possible for cardiac surgeons to perform open heart surgeries through smaller incisions. This means that patients are now able to recover faster, as compared to conventional open-heart procedures.

Executives from the Philippine Heart Center and B. Braun Medical Supplies ink an agreement to provide innovative heart surgery tools to Filipinos. From Left to Right, B. Braun Medical Supplies Chief Finance Officer, Mr. Rey Richard Caparas, Managing Director Mr. Lih Chyun Yeong, Philippine Heart Center Executive Director Dr. Joel Abanilla and Deputy Executive Director for Medical Services, Dr. Gerardo Manzo.

“B. Braun Medical Supplies believes that providing continuing medical education among Filipino medical professionals will allow to boost the overall health in the country, especially that the rate for cardio thoracic surgeries is increasing in the Philippines,” says B. Braun Medical Supplies Managing Director Lih Chyun Yeong.

To date, 21 medical professionals have been trained at the newly inaugurated center found at the 5th floor of the Medical Arts Building of the Philippine Heart Center, and will continue to train more in the coming months, as well as potentially establish more health center in other provinces. 

Creative Ways for Kids to be Responsible at Home

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As parents, raising children with the right values are essential for their character. Teaching kids the necessary values in life at a young age can be something that will pay off once they live their own lives, which every parent wants for their child.

Patience and understanding play a huge part in teaching these values to children. Although it is a long process, this is something that will pay off even in the long run. Here are some simple activities and tips on how to teach little ones (or not-so-little ones) with being responsible at home.

Get kids involved in the simple tasks at home

Children are very curious at a young age. This would be a good opportunity to educate them on how the day to day household chores work. For example, let them help sweep in the garden or water the plants in the morning. Another way is to ask for their help in preparing the toast when cooking sandwiches for breakfast. Make sure that appliances are kid-friendly and easy to use so they can easily learn and help out.

Using all-in-one appliances like Samsung Smart Oven can make meal preparation times easier. This appliance functions as a convection oven and a microwave that can be used for baking, grilling, slim frying, defrosting, steaming and even making yogurt, making it the perfect cooking appliance. It also has auto cook functions that can easily be navigated by kids when they want to cook simple snacks like french fries, onion rings, and frozen pan pizza.

Samsung Smart Oven 35-liter with 6-in-1 functions

Creating routines for kids allow them to easily turn basic responsibilities into habits

Creating routines for kids can allow them to easily turn basic responsibilities to be a habit. These habits can make up a child’s character which gives importance to being responsible for one’s self. For instance, making the bed after waking up, packing their lunch, transferring the leftover food in the refrigerator after dinner, or bringing down laundry hampers from their rooms.

There will always be an instance where one forgets to add last-minute dirty clothes in the washer, but worry not! Samsung Front Load washer has an Add Wash and Eco Bubble technology that lets you add clothes anytime and ensures all is clean with cleansing bubbles that penetrate fabrics faster than concentrated detergent.

Samsung Front Load Washer 7.5 kg with Add Wash and Eco Bubble Technology

Add a fun twist to household chores

Make household chores fun and interesting for children to accomplish! A creative take on this is to create a goal list for children to put fun stickers to after every accomplishment, hamper hoops to encourage kids to not leave the laundry on the floor or to ask kids to randomly pick popsicle sticks with chores written on them. Since every child is different, feel free to explore different takes that can excite them.

Create a reward system to motivate kids

Incorporating a healthy challenge for children can give them another boost of motivation to be more responsible. For example, if a child finishes his/her homework ahead of time, that can be rewarded accordingly when they request to watch more TV or ask for treats! Another option is to have a tally board to keep track of the children’s conquered challenges. Acknowledging their growth can also be a way to further inspire them to keep being responsible.

Teach your kids to be well-rounded and independent

Everyone has their own way of doing things, and this also applies to children. Teaching your kids different chores (no matter how small) at home will help them develop real-life skills that they can use later on in life. Guiding them with their everyday chores will make your kids feel capable, responsible, and confident. Instilling these values will make them feel part of the team and encourage them to be good citizens. 

Samsung Digital Appliances has innovations that help create space that makes it easy for parents to instill the right values at home.

For more information on the Samsung Digital Appliances, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/home-appliances/ and like SamsungPH on Facebook.

Alice Dixson Spearheads the 3rd Celebrity Charity Superbowl

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She can’t stop having fun because it is in doing so, actress Alice Dixson gets to continue raising funds for Kalipay Negrense Foundation in Bacolod.

It’s the third year of the 80s actress’ fun bowling doubled as fundraising event and year after year, the money she was able to raise with the help of her celebrity & non-showbiz friends doubles up! This year’s affair, dubbed as Alice Dixson Celebrity Superbowl, was recently held at the SM Megamall Bowling Center.

There are regular celebrity bowlers like Teresa Loyzaga, Jackie Aquino, Alma Concepcion, TV director Rich Ilustre, Gerry Acao, Ynez Veneracion and CJ Jaravata. Among the new bowlers were young actresses Julia Barretto, Alyana Asistio, Arra San Agustin, singer Karylle, athlete James Younghusband, socialite & fashion icon Tessa Prieto-Valdes who as expected came in a colorful, shimmering outfit (even brought variety of colored tutus for her teammates), former bandmates Angel Jones & Radha with her partner Fabian, actors Rafael Rosell & Manuel Chua, newcomer Chichi Rita, versatile actress Gladys Reyes whom Alice also thanked to have come “better late than never.”

Those who came to show support to Alice’s project are TV/radio host Ali Sotto with her husband Omar Bsaies, Donita Rose, Tim Yap, as well as Iza Calzado while her husband Ben Wintle stayed on to play.

Emerged as winners in the Celebrity category were Rich Ilustre (1st), Gerry Acao (2nd), and Kookoo Gonzales (3rd). They received gift certificates for 3D/2N stay in Club Agutaya in Palawan, 3D/2N stay in Villa Angelina Resort in Dapitan City and luggage from Delsey for the first, second, and third place respectively.

Nobody went home empty-handed as attendees received gift items and certificates from Pharex E, 4S BioBotanical Hair System, Home Rituals Spa, AsiaLink Finance Corp, Casa Vicente, Mike Abcede, MavX Productions, Pigrolac, UltraMega Supermarket, AntiSnor, Delimondo, Kate Tokyo, Balmain, AESi, Century Tuna, Belo Medical Group, Sarangani Bay, Physiare, Potato Corner, Dakak Resort, Club Agutaya, Overboard, City of Dreams Manila, Delsey, New World Hotel, Salad Stop, TWG Tea, Shake Shack, Koket, Hanford, Mainline Power PH, Primadonna, Creative Leather, Jessi Bartolome, HMR Trading Haus, 7 Grains, Ruby Jack’s Steakhouse & Bar and Six Doors BBQ Buffet.

Happy & Blessed New Year 2020 everyone!

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Looking back in 2019, it is incredible to see God's hands on our lives. God has truly shown His strength through many obstacles and trials. He guided and provided for us always.

His loving-kindnesses indeed never cease

His compassions never fail....They are new every morning.

Thank You God...Great is Your faithfulness, endures to all generations.

Happy & Blessed New Year 2020 everyone!

Celebrate Christmas with family and Filipino favorites The holidays are merrier and sweeter with everyone’s favorite treats from Rebisco!

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It’s the time of the year when families get together and share in the warmth of each other’s presence. 

As Christmas in the Philippines also means indulging indelicious and satisfying feasts with loved ones, there’s no better way to spread holiday cheer at parties and gatherings than with everyone’s favorite snacks and treats from Rebisco, now a part of Filipinos’ lives for more than 55 years. 

“No matter how simple or grand the Christmas feast is at your home, there’s always space for the family’s favorite Rebiscosnacks,” said Lulu dela Peña, Rebisco’s Marketing Communications Head. “We’re proud of having been an important part of the nation’s celebrations for generations now.”

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It's a yummier holiday because Rebisco’s got something for everyone!

Serve an assortment of candies and sweets for the kids to enjoy

Whether you’re young or old, there’s a Rebisco product for every member of the family this Christmas!

Start off the holiday parties with the right snacks! Prepare the sweets platter for the kids -- and kids at heart—that’s full offamiliar flavors everyone grew up with; serve candies and sweets such as Lipps, Vita Cubes, Judge candies and gums, Chubby chewy candy, Krimstix cream paste, Superstix wafer sticks, as well as the Mister Yema, Mister Keso, Mister Melon, and Mister Buco candies. 

Munch on a bowl of Happy Peanuts and Ding Dong

Anyone looking for crunchy and savory finger food they can munch as the night goes on can get the addictive Happy Peanuts and Ding Dong as they wait for the clock to strike midnight. Spice up snacking with something that’s sweet, sour, and spicyall at the same time with Dolce Tamarind Balls. For the more health-conscious relatives, there’s always Jeanne and Jamie’s guilt-free snacks, such as whole thins, water crackers, ordigestives.

There’s also a snack for those who want to stick to their all-time favorites, like Rebisco Sandwich and Hansel Sandwich. There are also Rebisco Crackers and Hansel Crackers that guests can pair with some warm coffee or tea; or you can also relax with the rich chocolate filling of small treats like Choco MuchoCookies and Wafertime Rich Cream.

For those who can indulge a little more, sweeter snacks are available for them to enjoy, like satisfying Choco Muchochocolate bars, Doowee Donuts, or the comforting goodness of Mrs. Goodman Choco Oatmeal.

Whoopie Cake Tower

How about serving a cupcake tower centerpiece full of Rebisco’s yummy cupcakes like Topps Sarap, and Whoopie marshmallow cakes that anyone can enjoy, no matter their age.

The holidays are also a great time to do movie marathons and sleepovers with family and friends. That’s when you break out the chips and curls nobody will be able to stop munching. There’s Funky, a potato snack that comes in various flavors; the crunchy, cheesy, and spicy corn snack Kruffs in Cheesy Jalapeno or Sour Cream and Chives; the nacho-crispy goodness of Tostas, which has both smoky BBQ and savory cheese flavors in one pack.

No Christmas gathering, whether it’s Noche Buena or any party in general, is complete without spaghetti. Try the new Bueno pasta from Rebisco to make sure that everyone gets to enjoy the finest spaghetti dishes on the most enchanted evening of the year. 

A Christmas meal is not complete without a delicious dessert. A moist Fudgee Barr is best served as it is or as part of a cake or ice cream recipe. If you’re going the ice cream route, it’s best to use Creamline ice cream with all its wonderful flavors and variants, such as lollies and cups for kids and bigger tubs for the whole family!

Lastly, when you’re looking for a meaningful gift to give your loved ones, there’s no better present than the Rebisco special designer tin can, which assorts the different Rebisco snacks in a beautiful special edition can that features heartwarming family-themed artworks by five amazing Filipino visual artistsincluding three student artists from the only art-based school in Angono City, Rizal. This collection will definitely makesomeone happy this holiday season—not only will they be bringing home valuable works of art, you’ll also have done your part in promoting Angono, the art capital of the Philippines.

Stock your pantries now with these great Rebisco treats in time for your Christmas celebrations!

Looking toward tomorrow

In the near future, Rebisco is seeing new ways to bring delight to the Filipino family through a more diverse range of snacks and meals that are best enjoyed when shared. 

“We want to express our gratitude to generations of Filipinos who have always loved our products and the people who have worked tirelessly to help us achieve milestone after milestone throughout the decades,” dela Peña added. “Rebisco has, and will continue, to make deliciously delightful moments possible with snacks and meals Filipinos will love and love to share, every day.”

For more information on other Rebisco products for holiday feasts, visit rebisco.com.ph and follow Rebisco’s social media accounts, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RebiscoSnackademy/) and Instagram (@rebiscoph).