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  • ADP Pharma Launches NOVUHAIR® 3-in-1 VIP PROMO KIT

    ADP Pharma Launches NOVUHAIR® 3-in-1 VIP PROMO KIT

    As part of NOVUHAIR’s 10th year of success and fervent commitment to consumer health awareness on hair loss prevention and maintenance, plus a decade of partnership with Mercury Drug Corporation, ADP Pharma Corporation has launched the NOVUHAIR® 3-in-1 VIP PROMO KIT.

    Check out the promo video:

    The NOVUHAIR® 3-in-1 VIP PROMO KIT serves as a token of the company’s appreciation and gratitude to the affirmative support of its loyal users and new trialists.

    The continued consumer support, committed distributors and agency partners, dedicated brand ambassadors, passionate and hardworking marketing and sales teams spearheaded by Managing Director Mr. Bob Segovia, and the full support of ADP Pharma CEO Mr. Martin Pascual and executives.

    NOVUHAIR® has retained dominance in 2019 as the leading hair loss treatment in the Philippines. (Source: Passport Euromonitor International October 2019 Research).

    REFERENCE:

    Ralf Huertas

  • No equipment? No problem!

    No equipment? No problem!

    While everyone is still advised to stay at home, working out can be a challenge especially for fitness enthusiasts, (and couch potatoes), who need to stretch those muscles but has no equipment.

    For others, buying online can be a great option but, honestly, having these tools can be heavy on the budget. So, why not try these easy, no equipment workouts to get you moving and sweating?

    Sante Fitness Lab (SFL), a premier one-stop fitness center that offers holistic training programs, lists five clever ways you can turn your home space into a homemade gym that you can do every day and squeeze in your tight schedule.

    Stair Cardio

    This is an obvious one. When you’re at home, some house chores end being procrastinated since walking up and down the stairs can be bothersome, but it is the chance for people at home to get back on track with their cardio workouts. So, get your heart pumping and walk or run up and down the stairs, and get your cardio back on track.

    Work With Space You Have

    People tend to overcomplicate getting fit and think that the only to workout is with treadmills, workout benches, and other gym equipment. Sometimes, however, all you need is enough space to do simple workouts.

    Bodyweight workouts are some of the best routines you can do at home since it only needs your bodyweight. Push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and plenty more workouts are available for you to do with only enough space.

    Weights In Disguise

    Don’t single out barbells and dumbbells as the only weights to help you get buff, because there are plenty of other perfect alternatives for it.

    For instance, a 2-gallon water bottle is equivalent to a 17-pound dumbbell making it perfect for an arm workout. So, don’t pass up the chance to lift heavy sacks of rice or packs of groceries and get the strength workouts you need.

    Find Your Balance in the Bedroom

    Did you know that you can also use your bed for yoga? Your bed has enough space and good cushioning, just like your mat, making it perfect for yoga. The springs in the mattress can make it harder to balance but, that adds a little challenge to the routine.

    The Workout Chair

    Your chair can also help you in working out at home. You can do lower body moves like step-ups, Bulgarian split squats, and, if you’re feeling brave, box jumps. These workouts are best executed using a bench or a simple chair at home.

    For the upper body, you can do core moves like v-sits, chair dips, or seated shoulder press using your bench. Don’t forget to grab your two-gallon water bottle as your weights.

    Take It to the Next Level

    If you want to have an even better approach for your home workout, try SFL’s “Live More, Do More 30-Day Program,” a total wellness solution that features an expertly designed athletic training-inspired fitness program plus the immune-system boosting benefits of Sante Pure Barley.

    The program lives up to SFL’s mission to help everyone become Champions In Life starting with adopting the right fitness regimen and proper nutrition. SFL Coaches believe that you’ll be sure to have better results, whether its for weight loss or exercising for your specific health condition and at the same time protect yourself from diseases with proper nutrition and fitness combined. Designed to be quick and easy-to-follow, you’ll also be able to easily adopt it into your busy lifestyle.

    Personal training, Physical Therapy and Nutrition Consultation services are also available if you have specific needs. Through SFL’s distinct programming system where baseline assessment and progress monitoring are critical and scientific principles and methods are applied by coaches, you can be assured that you can achieve your goals safely and effectively as everything is well thought of and planned for, whether it’s for jumpstarting your fitness, weight loss, recovering from an injury or training for your sports.

    To know more about Santé Fitness Lab, its training programs, facilities, and other upcoming events, visit its official Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/santefitnesslab/ or its website at https://santefitnesslab.com/.

    REFERENCE:

    Ginalyn Gerolao / PRC, Inc. / lyn.gerolao@teamprcinc.com.ph

  • Taiwan offers knowledge in combating Covid-19 through smart solutions and effective communications

    Taiwan offers knowledge in combating Covid-19 through smart solutions and effective communications

    New Covid 19 info drive website offers information for stakeholders, local and foreign expertise

    There is no doubt that the best and most effective way of combating the Covid-19 virus and prevent its further spread, aside from an effective vaccine, is for the public to be well informed.

    Taiwan is among the more than 200 countries around the world affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) said there are 18,354,342 confirmed cases globally, with deaths amounting to 696,147. Despite these alarming numbers, Taiwan met the challenge with effective contact tracing measures, smart products and solutions, advanced preparations, swift action, and enough forward-thinking vision. Thus, the country became one of the most successful when it came to early containment and prevention to minimize the virus’ impact.

    To date, Taiwan is largely considered as among the global “gold” standards in fighting the dreaded Covid-19. The Global Covid-19 Index (GCI), which compiles and analyzes daily data from 184 countries around the world, in its July 25, 2020 report, ranked Taiwan as among the Top 5 countries that can best recover from Covid-19.

    Taiwan believes effective communication should be at the forefront of the fight against Covid-19 so it recently launched https://www.anticovid19tw.org, a website where Taiwan shares its experience in fighting Covid-19 to affected countries around the world, including the Philippines. The website provides information to various stakeholders and also features some of Taiwan’s most advanced and state-of-the-art epidemic prevention measures and smart technologies in fighting the virus.

    Equipping the Public with Information

     For the general public, the website effectively and comprehensively answers common questions and other information the public needs to know regarding the virus, such as the virus transmission, risks and complications that affect various age and gender demographics, even mental health concerns, the usual symptoms, and also what to do immediately in case of suspected infection and where to go for medical assistance.

    Measures that the government can consider

    In the Philippines, Local Government Units (LGUs), mostly the densely populated ones, may also benefit from the website since they can learn how the Taiwanese government conducts its own “Contact-Information-Based Measures” or “Contact Tracing” as it is called locally. It also shows how the Taiwanese government responds in terms of providing assistance to foreigners in Taiwan who may have Covid-19 related concerns, and how the Taiwanese government implements health and safety regulations and other important protocols to help prevent the spread of the virus upon initial reporting. It even shows how foreign governments can enter into collaborative and cooperative agreements with Taiwan and seek its knowledge in combating the virus.

    Empowering the medical industry

    Finally, by browsing the website, the Philippine medical community can also discover various Covid-19 diagnostic and treatment modes employed in Taiwan for confirmed cases that can be adopted locally. Medical professionals are also presented with different scenarios on how patients with special needs can be treated in case they are infected.

    Enabling the business community to cope

    To help them cope with the pandemic, the Philippine business community may also browse through the website and learn how to keep their businesses afloat in such a difficult time. Information on smart supply management solutions, plus measures on how companies can help protect their employees through face masks and other protective equipment, may be found on the website. There are also actual experiences by Taiwanese businesses that enabled them to mitigate the devastating impact of the Covid-19 contagion.

    Over the past few years, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has been a reliable partner of Filipino businesses in connecting and doing business with quality Taiwan suppliers, products and services. TAITRA continues to introduce Taiwan companies to its Philippine counterparts through frequent dialogues and business familiarization tours even prior to Covid-19. The contagion did not stop TAITRA in its endeavors as it organized various online events for the benefit of stakeholders amid the pandemic, such as “Taiwan’s Medical Services and Epidemic Prevention Experience Sharing”

    held last July, and even the online product presentation via YouTube of “Taiwan Biomedical Solution to Covid-19 and Genetic Analysis,” organized by Hsinchu Science Park and TAITRA, and featured some of the top biomedical companies in Taiwan. Taiwan believes that the fight against the virus continues and there should be no letup to control it. Its model of excellence in fighting the disease has become a hallmark, and the Taiwanese government is more than willing to share to other affected countries in the world its best practices to help finally end this debilitating pandemic.

    REFERENCE:

    Richard Mamuyac

  • As HIV cases among Filipino males rise, Durex calls for continued awareness and support to the LGBTQIA+ community

    As HIV cases among Filipino males rise, Durex calls for continued awareness and support to the LGBTQIA+ community

    With the ongoing pandemic, the COVID-19 virus has been on everybody’s mind, causing tremendous anxiety and fear in everyone. While undeniably COVID-19 has resulted in a health crisis of unparalleled proportions, the issue of HIV in the Philippines alongside that of LGBTQIA+ community concerns still remains a critical one, more so in view of the latest data from the Department of Health (DOH) and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS).

    Statistics from the DOH show that the average number of people newly diagnosed with HIV on a daily basis is at 35. Furthermore, the number of HIV cases among sexually active males has been considerable, with January to December 2019 figures pegged at 7,743 male to male transmissions.

    Additional data shows that from January 1984 to December 2019, sexual contact among men who have sex with men (MSM) is at 85% or 59,906, and was the predominant mode of transmission. This is followed by male-female sex at 11% or 7,476, and sharing of infected needles at 3% or 2,166. More than half of men who have sex with men at 52% or 31,377 were 25-34 years old at the time of testing, and 31% or 18,555 were 15-24 years old.

    These figures resulted in the DOH Central Office National AIDS and STI (sexually transmitted infection) Prevention and Control Program to sound the alarm over how more young Filipino men are being infected by HIV.

    Meanwhile, data from the 2019 Global AIDS Report shows that the population size estimate of men who have sex with men stands at 830,000, with an HIV prevalence of 5%, HIV testing and status awareness at 28.4%, and condom use at 40.1%. In the same study, the population size estimate of transgenders stands at 190,000, HIV testing and status awareness at 36.3%, and condom use at 40.6.%.

    “The lockdown imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges and difficulties to a lot of people, where people living with HIV (PLHIV) have not been spared,” says Dr. Louie Ocampo, Country Director of UNAIDS Philippines. “Early on, for example, accessing life-saving antiretroviral therapy and prevention services including condoms became difficult. It’s imperative therefore that all stakeholders’ work together to ensure uninterrupted access to HIV services is provided and that we remain relentless in our drive to curb a possible second wave of the HIV epidemic in the country.”

    Truly no one is invincible to catching HIV, and now more than ever, the use of protection and the importance of always being prepared in encounters cannot be stressed enough. This bares even more relevant with the recently concluded virtual celebration of Pride Month – with the call of the LGBTQIA+ community, one of the most vulnerable sectors of HIV, for inclusivity and acceptance – and the active participation of Durex.

    Through its No One Way Love All Ways Campaign, which emphasizes that there’s really no one way to own your sexuality, Durex continues the fight to curb the spread of HIV in the Philippines, even in this season of COVID-19.

    Beyond the No One Way Love All Ways Campaign, Durex has a host of other worthwhile initiatives in partnership with various stakeholders. Included here is the brand’s donation of condoms to the Taguig City Health Office last April, which were then distributed to health centers as well as being made available for the city’s telemedicine program. Durex is also donating P20K worth of products to LoveYourself for their National HIV Prevention Month activities this August.

    Without question, hand in hand with the present fight against COVID-19, so must the fight for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with HIV continue. So, too, is the need to arrest the alarming rise in HIV cases in the country.

    REFERENCE:

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +638937472 | +639173068591

    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Sarah G gets new and trusted partner for boosting her Immunity

    Sarah G gets new and trusted partner for boosting her Immunity

    In fairness, FERN-C has finally revealed the new celebrity brand ambassador through online event dubbed as “inFERNess!” last July 27, 2020.

    She is known as the country’s Popstar Royalty with a very large and loyal fan base. Even if she is busy with her showbiz commitments, Sarah Geronimo-Gudicelli makes sure that she closely monitors her health and that she takes her Vitamin C every day.

    Now that Sarah has settled down and is ready to start her own family, she knows that she has to prioritize her and her family’s immunity in these unprecedented times. Sarah has found a new partner in strengthening her immunity as she is the new celebrity endorser of Fern C.

    “Inferness, Fern C is a big help for me because most of the time, I leave the house without eating breakfast,” Sarah related. “Fern C is sodium ascorbate, so I can take it even on an empty stomach without having to worry about getting the acidic side effect.”

    Fern C is the number one sodium ascorbate brand that can up our immunity without the acidity caused by certain Vitamin C brands. It is an immune system booster, an anti-oxidant and increases resistance to infectious diseases without the acidic side effect. This non-acidic form of Vitamin C also means that more people can take Fern-C anytime even on an empty stomach.

    “Sarah is the perfect celebrity endorser of Fern-C because she is the embodiment of a successful and busy person who wants to always boost her immunity by taking Fern-C,” said Sharmaine Abarientos, the General Manager of STADA. “Both Sarah and Fern-C are the best in their fields because they are both established and have the desire to help more people improve their health and well-being.”

    In addition to having a new celebrity endorser, Fern-C is now being manufactured by STADA. STADA, a German pharmaceutical company, is a trusted and reliable partner in Europe for more than 120 years. It is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals with a long-standing heritage rooted in pharmacies. Its goal is to offer quality medicines at reasonable prices across all segments of healthcare – specialty, generics and consumer health.

    As part of their aggressive expansion, the group acquired Fern-C, one of the leading brands in the local Vitamin C market. Worldwide, the STADA Group is represented in more than 30 countries in about 50 subsidiaries. In the Philippines, it is a strong player in the field of Ophthalmology and is poised to expand its footprint in the generics and consumer health business with brands like Oilatum and Zerochol.

    “Fern-C will be better than ever under STADA because we will really give the brand the boost it needs in terms of heavier campaign support and greater brand accessibility,” Abarientos said. “Fern C has an established brand heritage and we will be able to develop a strong consumer healthcare platform to launch other quality product as well as to provide better health for all Filipinos.”

    REFERENCE:

    Richard C. Mamuyac

  • Durex calls for inclusivity and acceptance

    Durex calls for inclusivity and acceptance

    During the recently held Pride Month, Durex proudly joined the LGBTQIA+ community in their shout for inclusivity and acceptance. Continuing its mission to protect every Filipino from the threats of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV and AIDS, Durex underscores the importance of using protection during sexual intercourse. To achieve this, they aim to make condoms accessible to Filipinos’ education and awareness initiatives such as school tours and social media and influencer campaigns. This has become ever more relevant as the Philippines has become the country with the fastest growing HIV cases, with 35 cases reported per day in 2019 according to the DOH.

    Towards this end, Durex strengthens its support to the LGBTQIA+ community, which has seen a high infection rate year on year. And for the month of June, Durex took Pride by sharing love and care for all and by removing dated notions and outmoded definitions of LGBTQIA+ sex, to show there’s really no one way to own your sexuality.

    Simply put, Durex aims to show people that they should never feel confined and intimidated by how others define gay and lesbian sex, and that their ways are also truly valid. Each one of us should be aware of our own rights as individuals and must have love and respect for one another’s choice.

    Hence, the brand came out with the timely campaign message ‘No One Way, Love All Ways’, which was the rallying cry during the recently concluded Durex Online Pride Party hosted by Becky Nights. This fun and exciting party featured several games and activities, including interviews with special guests TonyToni, Slick Rick, and Sam YG of Boys Night Out, Gameboys’ Elijah Canlas, Miss International Queen 2012 Kevin Balot, LGBTQIA+ Advocate Justin Contemprato, and Content Creator Jake Perez. Viewers of the Online Pride Party were also treated to special performances by celebrity impersonators Brigiding, Popstar Bench, and Precious Paula Nicole.

    “One of the best ways to show our support to the LGBTQIA+ community is to make each and every one of them feel that they are loved and accepted”, Durex Philippines said in a statement recently. “It is equally important that their feelings are valued and embraced, and that we don’t dictate to them how they should think and feel.”

    With the ‘No One Way, Love All Ways’ message, Durex also sets out to enjoin everyone to continue the fight of the LGBTQIA+ community long after Pride Month – in solidarity and in togetherness. Because as prejudice, preconceptions, and HIV cases continue to rise, the march must simply continue on!

    REFERENCE:

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +638937472 | +639173068591

    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Experts Urge Public To Take A Closer Look At Drinking Water

    Experts Urge Public To Take A Closer Look At Drinking Water

    Health experts reveal that it is not enough that the water you drink looks clean to the naked eye. Your water should also be proven clean through lab tests, to avoid common water bourne diseases, such as cholera, dysentery, and gastroenteritis. Unfiltered water also has many potential contaminants, such as chlorine, heavy metals and allergens, as well as parasites.

    Despite this, keep in mind that water is also important in everyday hydration. A document released by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition cites hydration as a key to supporting the body’s ability to fight the COVID-19 virus and support the immune system, recommending 2-4 ounces of clear liquid beverages every 15 minutes.

    “Keeping properly hydrated at a time like this refreshes our bodies and keeps the virus away,” said Dr. Sybil R. Bravo, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital and a member of the Blood-Bourne Infectious Diseases Core Team.

    Health experts around the world continue to stress the need for proper hydration, along with getting enough sleep and proper handwashing, as the best ways to ward off the COVID-19 virus. However, access to safe and clean water continues to be a challenge. There are many harmful substances and minerals in unpurified water, and not all bottled water in the market is the same

    Finding clean water that undergoes stringent purification processes to filter harmful substances and minerals means checking the purification process of which it undergoes. Some follow stricter and more stringent global processes to ensure that they are truly clean. Wilkins Pure, one of the water brands of The Coca-Cola Company, is certain to be clean and pure. With international certifications under its belt, Wilkins Pure goes through an advanced, seven-step purification process, which help assure that the water you drink purifies the body of toxins.

    Learn more about the Wilkins via its official Facebook page or cokebeverages.ph.

    About Coca-Cola in the Philippines

    Coca-Cola has been refreshing Filipinos and making a difference in the Philippines for 108 years. The Philippines was Coca-Cola’s first market in Asia to begin local bottling operations. Today, the Coca-Cola system in the Philippines has evolved into a total beverage company, offering 19 brands in its beverage portfolio and employing over 10,000 Filipinos in over 19 manufacturing facilities and more than 60 distribution centers nationwide. As part of its long-standing commitment to the country, Coca-Cola continues to #GOBEYONDGOOD as a business by continuously supporting safe water access programs in over 200 communities, empowering over 200,000 women entrepreneurs through training and peer mentoring, and accelerating packaging collection and recycling under its global World Without Waste initiative.

    REFERENCE:

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +638937472 | +639173068591

    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Five Remarkable Health Benefits of Vitamin C

    Five Remarkable Health Benefits of Vitamin C

    While there is still no available vaccine yet for COVID-19, we need to continue looking after our physical and mental health to aid our immune system.

    To maintain a healthy lifestyle, we need to stay active and eat a well-balanced diet, says the World Health Organization (WHO). It also pays to take food, rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin C, which plays a big role in keeping our body away from illnesses that weaken our immune system.

    Every day, adults need at least 75 mg of Vitamin C, as per the Recommended Energy and Nutrition Intake (RENI), to help keep us strong and healthy. Fortunately, Vitamin C is water-soluble and found in many fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bell peppers, broccoli, kale, and spinach.

    While it is commonly advised to get vitamin C intake from foods, many people turn to supplements to meet their needs. For instance, FITN’TRIM, a healthy drink that is also an alternative source of vitamin C and other nutrients for a healthier diet, has 75 mg (100% RENI) of Vitamin C per sachet.

    Aside from helping keep the body strong and healthy, taking the right amount of Vitamin C also has other amazing advantages, as listed below:

    A Strong Antioxidant

    Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant, which serves as molecules that protect the immune system from harmful “free radicals.” These harmful molecules can cause oxidative stress to the body when piled together and has been linked to numerous chronic diseases. Studies show that Vitamin C increases the body’s antioxidant levels by 30 percent, which also helps the body fight off inflammation.

    Lowers Blood Pressure

    Vitamin C helps the kidney remove sodium and water from the body, which also helps the blood vessel walls relax and thereby blood pressure. Lower blood pressure also means a healthy heart, which lessens the chance of getting a heart attack or a stroke. It is important for many Filipinos today since 2 out of 10 people are at risk of hypertension.

    Prevents Iron Deficiency

    Vitamin C acts as a diuretic, which helps the kidney remove sodium and water from the body, and also helps the blood vessel walls relax, thereby lowering blood pressure. Lower blood pressure also means a healthy heart, which lessens the chance of getting a heart attack or a stroke. This is important for many Filipinos today since 2 out of 10 people are at risk of hypertension.

    Helps with Physical Health and Weight Loss

    Exercise is still recommended, despite the need for people to stay and work at home to stay safe from the virus. Alongside a balanced diet and a workout routine, vitamin C is a great addition to improve physical well-being. It also improves the body’s ability to heal wounds and reduce inflammation inside and outside the body.

    Studies have shown that Vitamin C status is inversely related to body mass. Individuals with adequate Vitamin C status oxidize 30% more fat during a moderate exercise bout than individuals with low Vitamin C status; thus, vitamin C depleted individuals may be more resistant to fat mass loss. In short, burning fat will be incredibly easy during workouts.

    Good for the Mental Health

    Vitamin C is also a remedy and energy booster for mental health, especially that studies show people with higher levels of vitamin C are less likely to suffer from depression and fatigue. It also helps improve memory and, with the ability to prevent inflammation and oxidative stress, it also helps reduce inflammation in the brain, spine, and nerves that can cause Dementia.

    A Source of Vitamins and other Nutrients

    Aside from being a high source of Vitamin C, FITN’TRIM is also a great drink to partner during workout routines or healthy diets.

    As one of Santé’s premier organic health and wellness products, FITn’Trim has the brand’s signature organic pure barley grass powder, certified by BioGro, New Zealand’s leading organic certification agency.

    It contains green tea and a zest of lemon flavor mixed with L-Carnitine that aids in increasing your metabolism, which triggers the reduction of body fat, helping you get rid of the unwanted baggage that weighs you so you can have a more positive and lighter life.

    FITN’TRIM also has calcium to help build strong bones and teeth, protein to help in muscle growth and maintenance, magnesium to aid in muscle and nerve function, dietary fiber to aid digestive health, as well as Iron and Zinc, which also helps our immune system.

    To learn more about FITN’TRIM and Santé’s other organic health and wellness products and services, visit its website at santebarley.com.

    REFERENCE:

    Alvin Marayan 0998 9613729

    PRC, Inc.