PascualLove: From Our Family to Yours

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PascualLab joins hands with health guru Dr. Willie Ong to share the love via “MEDtalks with Doc Willie Ong” and donations to less fortunate sectors

(Quezon City, Philippines, July 21, 2020)  -- After a memorable digital celebration #PascualLoveLiveat75, Pascual Laboratories, Inc., one of the trusted pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines¹, extends the celebrations to more Filipinos by joining hands with health guru Dr. Willie Ong.

True to its 75th anniversary campaign #PascualLove, the company found it fitting to partner with Dr. Willie Ong because of their shared passion for health and social responsibility. Dr. Ong or “Doc Willie” as he is more popularly known, is a cardiologist and a known philanthropist.

As part of the partnership, Dr. Ong will be mounting two “MEDtalks with Doc Willie Ong” to provide more health information. Dr. Ong who is an advocate of more affordable medicine for a wider public, shares his knowledge through his newspaper column, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and youtube @Doc Willie Ong

Through the tie-up, PascualLab will be donating vitamins and food supplements to Dr. Ong’s chosen donees. Dr. Ong is a philanthropist who has been donating medicines and beyond, to less fortunate members of society.

Leveraging on what PascualLab has to offer in terms of health innovations, Dr. Ong has been sharing Poten-Cee adult and pedia products to community members in Southville III, Muntinlupa City; frontliners at San Lazaro Hospital; and residents at Baseco Compound in Tondo starting last year.

This July, officers of PascualLab will welcome Drs. Willie and Liza Ong to Balagtas, home of PascualLab’s manufacturing plant, to personally turn over Poten-Cee N.A., Poten-Cee Plus, and C-Lium Fibre Special Edition to the residents, children, and medical frontliners in the municipality through the Regional Health Unit.

The partnership is part of PascualLab’s CSR program SEED which stands for Sowing to Empower, Educate, and Develop. Driven by the company’s value of social responsibility, PascualLab’s CSR program hopes to plant the seeds of charity, fellowship, and volunteerism through initiatives in health, education, and the environment — all in the hope of helping transform Filipino communities

for the better.

*Based on the latest IVQA results

Solve your Online Learning Woes with the POCO M3 PRO 5G

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With schools and universities still implementing blended modules and online classes, having access to the right tools has become essential to maximize learning from home. A powerful, affordable and battery efficient smart phone can make it the best study buddy for cash-strapped students.

Enter the POCO M3 PRO 5G, the latest smart phone in the POCO series packed with the latest technology to make online learning stress-free. Here are some reasons why the POCO M3 Pro 5G is the perfect online learning tool.

Seamless multitasking and app switching with the powerful MediaTek 700 Processor

Watching virtual discussions while taking notes and browsing the internet at the same time but worried that your phone might crash? Worry no more as for the first time, POCO is making use of MediaTek Dimensity technology, which offers enhanced overall performance and speed. MediaTek Dimensity 700 and its leading 7nm process provides a flagship-level experience with power efficiency. Switching to other apps from Microsoft Teams to Viber or Zoom to Facebook Messenger is hassle-free with no hiccups.

The phone also comes with an octa-core CPU that operates at up to 2.2GHz, and fast UFS 2.2 storage, supporting ts power users with high performance when streaming videos, watching video conferences or snapping pictures. Split-screen for these apps has never been this easy!

In terms of RAM and storage, it comes with 2 variants, the 4GB ram and 64GB internal storage and 6GB ram and 128GB internal storage with up to 512GB expandable storage. This means more apps, files, photos, and heavy documents to store. No need to uninstall apps to make room for new ones. In terms of software, POCO M3 Pro 5G runs the latest MIUI 12 based on Android 11. This OS is known for its clean look, friendly interface, and packs lots of awesome wallpapers.

Dual 5G connectivity for faster connection and quality video viewing for online learning

Another helpful feature is its dual 5G connectivity, which offers faster download and upload speeds without hurting your wallet for areas with 5G connectivity. This is the most affordable 5G smartphone released by POCO up to date.

With more areas becoming 5G-enabled, using the POCO M3 Pro 5G ensures you to get most out of your mobile internet. You get to enjoy a more stable internet connection thus no more dropping signal during your classes on Zoom or MS Teams, plus experience less buffering and load HD-quality videos while you research on YouTube and other streaming platforms. This also ensure you don’t miss deadlines especially when uploading big files or downloading digital modules and reading materials.

Massive battery perfect for long hours of online classes and meetings

You won’t have to worry about longer online classes or meetings as this packs a 5,000 mAh battery that can even last up to 2 days depending on usage. Added by the power of the MediaTek 700 Processor, you get less battery consumption with more power. It also comes with a 22.5W in-box charger and supports 18W fast charging so you can power up your POCO in a snap.

Smoother display with 90Hz refresh rate and a 360° Light Sensor for eye care for a better visual experience

POCO M3 PRO 5G offers faster visuals and a smoother experience for users with its 90Hz 6.5" FHD+ display. With its 90Hz refresh rate, scrolling up and down through the app drawer, images and webpages become so much smoother, while higher refresh rates can make your eyes feel a lot less tired. More details and vibrant colors provided by this high-definition display is perfect for your phone editing projects, creating visual presentations or watching online lectures.

It also comes with a 360° Light Sensor on the front and back that adjusts the brightness naturally, smartly, and precisely to help reduce eye strain. This newest technology helps take care of your eyes especially for those that have long periods of online classes, projects, or watching long educational videos. Whatever the light condition in your environment, the 360° Light Sensor is there to adjust smartly and give you the best viewing experience without causing eye strain.

The updated Reading Mode 3.0 also adds warmer colors and paper texture to the background, perfect for users who are into reading e-books or reviewing through their files. POCO also retained the all-time user’s choice features such as the 3.5mm headphone jack with Hi-Res Audio certification for greater audio quality, IR blaster for controlling smart devices, and NFC for seamless content sharing.

This phone is perfect for students looking for a budget-friendly phone that provides the latest features to help them study and play – and it’s a great looking phone too, with its unique 3D curved back design and glossy finish and comes in three eye-catching colors: Power Black, Cool Blue, and its signature POCO Yellow.

POCO M3 Pro 5G is available for only ₱8,990 for the 4GB RAM variant with 64GB internal storage and ₱11,990 for the 6GB RAM variant with 128GB internal storage. Its available in any POCO Authorized Stores or the POCO official store in Shopee and Lazada. You can also follow POCO’s official Facebook page to stay up to date on their latest news.

About Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core.

With an equal emphasis on innovation and quality, Xiaomi continuously pursues high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.

Xiaomi ranked 3rd globally in terms of smartphone shipments in the fourth quarter of 2020. The company has also established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, with 324.8 million smart devices connected to its platform, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In August 2020, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the second time, ranking 422nd, up 46 places compared to 2019. It also ranked 7th among internet companies.

Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index and Hang Seng China 50 Index.

5 facts and fallacies on vaccines

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Vaccines have been around for a while, but an age-old debate has resurfaced along with the availability of those that address COVID-19. Are they safe and effective?

AXA, one of the Philippines’ leading insurance providers, takes a closer look at the myths and misconceptions, as well as the hard facts, which can help you decide if vaccines, indeed, do the job they’re intended for.

Myth 1: Vaccines can make a person sick.

Fact: According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you can’t get sick when administered with a vaccine. However, some people can experience mild side effects, such as soreness on the part of the body where the vaccine was injected. Such side effects disappear quickly, and more serious side effects are not common.

Myth 2: Vaccines can cause the very disease it aims to address.

Fact: It is unlikely that a vaccine can cause a disease to develop, but certain individuals may not reach the needed immunity level from the vaccine to fight the disease. Like most medicines, some vaccines aren’t 100% effective and people react to it differently, affecting its efficacy, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This doesn’t mean that a vaccine isn’t safe or effective or is a catalyst for the disease. It only shows that a few may not respond to it as well as others, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma &Immunology (AAAAI).

Myth 3: It is better to get natural immunity from a disease than get it from a vaccine.

Fact: Without being vaccinated, your body may build immunity from natural infection, but you also put yourself at risk for serious complications and even death. For example, when you don’t get your child vaccinated for Hib (Haemophilus influenza type b), this may cause intellectual disability. Without getting vaccinated for measles, this may lead to death, according to WHO.

The same is true with the COVID-19 vaccine that has been hotly debated recently. Without getting vaccinated, it may lead to hospitalization or death. According to the CDC, you may also develop what is called “long-COVID,” where you may experience the chronic symptoms associated with the disease, like headaches or shortness of breath-.

Myth 4: COVID-19 vaccines can give you the disease or may have serious side effects.

Fact: COVID-19 vaccines are designed to build immunity against the disease by using weakened or killed SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19. As for the adverse effects, there are some mild or short-term effects associated with these vaccines, such as fever, headaches, or body aches, which signal that the vaccine is working to build your immune system against the disease, according to the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S. However, it is recommended that you consult a doctor if you have allergies or any other pre-existing medical condition to assess your risk.

Myth 5: You get immunity for life when vaccinated against COVID-19.

Fact: According to the CDC, it’s still early to tell if a shot or two of the COVID-19 vaccine can give you life immunity. Studies continue to be conducted on a regular basis to check for its long-lasting effects, and formulas continue to be adjusted to develop immunity against other strains or variants of the disease.

Immunity against certain diseases doesn’t happen overnight, but research has shown that vaccines effectively provide protection against some of life’s most dreaded diseases. For critical illnesses that you may encounter as you get older, the best way to safeguard your health against them is to get protected as early as now.

The best way to do this is to get yourself a health insurance plan like AXA’s Global Health Access, which offers customers the best access to healthcare services here and abroad.

“Aside from the threats of COVID-19, critical illnesses like cancer, stroke, and heart attack remain in our midst, so we should also protect ourselves against them. With Global Health Access, it is easier for policyholders to avail of medical care wherever they are in the world through our partnership with over 1,400 hospitals and clinics locally and over 9,000 hospitals worldwide,” says Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer of AXA Philippines.

Global Health Access policyholders can now reimburse COVID-19 vaccine costs up to P5,000 and other eligible home care expenses, boosting the confidence of our customers in these challenging times. See here the full details of the coverage.

Global Health Access also includes coverage for epidemic and pandemic diseases like COVID-19, allowing customers to get comprehensive treatment for such illnesses, on top of other top-tier health benefits, such as up to P175 million coverage for inpatient and outpatients treatments and executive health checkups of up to P20,000 per year. Moreover, the health plan allows cashless payments, which makes it more convenient for customers these days due to the ongoing pandemic.

When it comes to health, it’s always better to boost your protection. 

To know more about Global Health Access, visit www.axa.com.ph/health-protection/global-health-access.

Why these influencers are showing 27 different emotions in online portraits

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(MANILA, PHILIPPINES, July 2021) -- Content creators and celebrities have been taking to social media to share their emotional journey throughout lockdown, via selfie portraits. Dubbed #27EmotionsChallenge, these social media stars, including model Jessica Yang and Tiktok stars Dasuri Choi and Yanyan de Jesus to name a few, bared a full spectrum of their authentic emotions from the past year or so, including anxiety, confusion, triumph, and satisfaction, to encourage everyone to embrace every emotion they feel may it be good or bad.

[Link to Dasuri Choi’s post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRQ6M2qJ9g3/]

Each post featured a collage of selfies, representing their range of feelings captured with the OPPO Reno6’s powerful AI camera technologies, and was captioned with a personal story, diving into what these emotions were. While they each revealed intimate details about their anxieties and uneasiness during the lockdown, they also found what they needed to focus on, leading to feelings of gratitude, enlightenment, and excitement as they look ahead to their next projects and even growth.

[Link to Yan Yan De Jesus’ post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRQ2wnRn2cN/]

The #27EmotionsChallenge is a call to share your most authentic self through your real and unfiltered emotions captured in portraits. Take the challenge too and share your authentic emotions on social media. Aside from that, you may also check out the fun 27 Emotions Filter on Instagram and Facebook and guess which of the 27 emotions you’ll need to capture in portrait for your story.

Earlier this month, James Reid and Nadine Lustre kicked off the OPPO Reno6 series campaign, sharing their own emotions in portrait on Instagram. While keeping specifics about the Reno6 series quiet for now, the global smart device brand promises more emotions captured in portraits to be shared on social media, leading up to the official launch of the newest addition to the Reno series.

[Link to Jessica Yang’s post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRLNPZfBcHH/]

To stay up to date with the OPPO Reno6 announcements, visit the OPPO Philippines official website at www.oppo.com/ph or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

Staying hydrated helps prevent illnesses during the rainy season

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The sweltering summer days are over as the country’s weather bureau declared the start of the wet season. During this season, we need to keep our guards up because many illnesses emerge.

These include diarrhea, caused by viral or bacterial infection; waterborne illnesses like typhoid fever, cholera, and leptospirosis; and vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue.

To avoid contracting these diseases, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI)—the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country—reminds the public to keep hydrated, especially that we are in the middle of a global pandemic.

“It is important that we keep our immune system strong. One of the easiest ways to do this is to stay hydrated,” said PCPPI president and chief executive officer Frederick D. Ong.

To stay fit and protect yourself from diseases, here are some healthy habits you may do.

Eat healthy

What you consume today will have a huge impact on your health in the future. A good eating habit is one of the most basic practices to have a robust immune system.

Making a well-balanced meal is simple - just add more fruits and vegetables, choose whole grain food, switch to low or zero fat options, and cut back on sugar.

Exercise regularly

Exercising remains one of the most effective methods to strengthen your body during the rainy season. You do not have to buy expensive machines or pay for gym subscriptions. You only need at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. To safely exercise at home, you may check various workout videos online. If you opt to do outdoor walk or run, follow social distancing and other safety protocols.

As part of your workout routine, replenish what you lose in sweat with sports drinks like Gatorade. It contains electrolytes that rehydrate your body to avoid dehydration.

Get enough sleep

Getting enough sleep is as important as eating healthy and exercising. A study from the Carnegie Mellon University found that people with poor, short sleep have greater chance of getting sick.

Quality sleep helps uplift your immune system. To get quality sleep, reduce your blue light exposure at night, avoid caffeinated drinks before bedtime, and reduce day time naps, among others.

Hydrate

Proper hydration is vital in having a strong immune system. It detoxifies and flushes out waste materials from your body. It also helps transport nutrients to our organ systems.

Taking in safe water is a must to avoid infection from water-borne diseases. To have a clean drinking water, you need to boil water for at least three minutes or do water chlorination. Or you can drink purified bottled water, like Aquafina and Premiere.

If you’re moving all day and feel sluggish or tired, that’s because you lose more than just water when you sweat. You lose fluids and electrolytes. With this, it’s important for us to stay healthy and hydrated with an Electrolyte Drink like Gatorade Ion.

“Even during rainy season, we need to hydrate to arm our body from diseases and keep our immunity in top shape. Over the years, PCPPI has been helping Filipinos achieve that with our hydration drinks,” Ong said.

PCPPI is the exclusive manufacturer of well-known beverage brands in the Philippines: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Milkis, and Aquafina.

About Pepsi Philippines

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning 70 years. PCPPI's principal stockholders are Lotte Corporation, Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd., and Quaker Global Investments B.V. PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known beverage brands: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Milkis, and Aquafina. It has established 14 operations across the country, serving more than 700,000 outlets and providing employment through its extensive distribution network. PCPPI is committed to create a positive impact on society with programs focused on environmental sustainability, nutrition, education, and livelihood. For more information, visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.