Pfzier Ranked As Leading Company In Asia For COVID-19 Response And Patient-Centric Approach By Asian Patient Groups

Pfizer is ranked 1st in Australia/New Zealand region and overall 2nd in Asia in its corporate reputation from a patient perspective

Asian patient groups have placed the pharma industry 1st for corporate reputation in Asia amongst other healthcare sectors

Pfizer had been ranked first in its Covid-19 response, patient centricity, patient safety and bringing innovative, high-quality products amongst pharma companies in Asia in the ‘Corporate Reputation of Pharma’ survey by patient groups across the APAC region. Overall, the company is ranked second for its corporate reputation across Asian countries.

Pfizer moved up in the survey rankings from 4th place to occupy the top ranking in terms of patient groups ‘Working’ with Pfizer, representing a significant increase in rankings in 2021 vs. 2020, in ten Asian countries.

Flu season is coming: Are you and your loved ones prepared?

Medical expert shares ways to stay healthy and protected from the virus

Just like that, summer is over, which could only mean one thing: flu season is just around the corner.

As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions continue to loosen up, people are taking the opportunity to go out more often. Many have gone back to work. There are even schools in some areas that have returned to face-to-face classes. 

While we are currently feeling the heat of summer, the rainy season will soon take over. It has been observed that during this wet period the highest cases of flu are being recorded.  

Returning to the Workplace: Safeguarding Communal Areas Against COVID-19 is Prime Concern for Employers

Companies in the Philippines are preparing for a hybrid working set-up in 2022, strategizing COVID-19 risk mitigation plans for employees reporting in-office

Global Leader in Hydration Solutions Waterlogic presents high-grade purifying technology Aqua SmartGuard as a much-needed addition for COVID-proof office spaces

The Aqua Smartguard by Waterlogic is a must-have for pandemic-proof offices ready to welcome employees this 2022

The Philippines welcomed the Lunar New Year on a high note as the government relaxed restrictions in the National Capital Region and seven other provinces to Alert Level 2. The easing of the alert level is expected to encourage mobility and commerce, favoring the country’s plans of stimulating the growth and revenue flow of businesses gravely impacted by the pandemic – most especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). With the improving pandemic situation of the Philippines, companies are exploring hybrid work set-ups consisting of both in-office and remote reporting.

Why testing matters in the time of Omicron

Find out why testing is important in taking care of and protecting yourself and your family from the effects of COVID-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently labeled a new strain of the COVID-19 virus as a variant of concern, due to the sudden rise in cases all around the world. This variant is called the Omicron variant, first identified in South Africa on November 24, 2021.

It spread rapidly, and on December 15, 2021, the Philippines reported its very first Omicron case. One month later, the Department of Health (DOH) would announce that Omicron has replaced Delta as the country’s predominant variant. By January 19, 2022, the DOH would confirm the first two documented deaths due to Omicron, and 492 new cases would bring the total of Omicron cases in the Philippines to 535.

It is clear that the effects of the Omicron variant need to be monitored closely. But what exactly is Omicron, and why should we be concerned about it?

Your Guide to a COVID-free Home

Here’s how you can ensure your family’s safety from the Omicron variant 

Once again, the Department of Health (DOH) categorized the Philippines as a “high risk” country for the COVID-19 virus*. As the number of cases spikes and the positivity rate increases by the day, there’s no doubt that the highly contagious Omicron variant plays a part. 

In response to the current situation, the government has raised the alert level status in some parts of the country and continues its vaccination efforts. And while we can further increase our body’s protection by getting a booster shot against the coronavirus, it’s vital to remain vigilant for the sake of everyone in your household.  

Grab Philippines reaffirms its commitment to safety amidst rising COVID cases in the Philippines

• Grab enhances its COVID Assistance Fund by 4X to support vaccinated driver- and delivery-partners who may have contracted COVID and would need to self-isolate;
• Grab Philippines to mandate COVID testing to unvaccinated drivers- and delivery-partners starting 17 January 2022, and encourages partners who are vaccinated for at least 3 months to get their booster shots from LGUs;
• Grab Philippines to offer discounted rides for Filipinos going to and from vaccination sites through GrabCar Bayanihan

Amid the surge of COVID cases in the Philippines, Grab -  Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, announces key initiatives as part of its ongoing commitment to providing Filipinos with a safe and reliable platform for their everyday needs while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of driver- and delivery-partners on the platform.

As of January 2022, the Philippines is witnessing a resurgence of COVID cases - breaching the 30,000 mark for new cases per day. The DOH has also declared that there have been reported cases of the more infectious Omicron variant in the country. In light of these events, Grab Philippines is reaffirming its commitment to ensuring utmost safety and hygiene throughout its platform through the following measures: 

Is your home clean and safe this holiday season?

Create a Pine-tastic, worry-free Christmas at home with Pine-Sol Original

Last year, the pandemic stole our Christmas as if the COVID-19 virus was the Grinch. But this year, due to people’s continued compliance with safety protocols, as well as the ongoing rollout of the nationwide vaccination program, quarantine restrictions have now been less stringent, especially since health authorities record a lower number of COVID-19 cases every day. 

While everything is, in a way, now slowly going back to normal, with the holiday season just around the corner, welcoming Christmas guests is inevitable. And yes, it does not mean that we need to let our guards down since the sickness-causing virus still lurks around. 

Clorox campaigns for better home hygiene amidst a rise in local transmission

Is your home really safe for you and your family? 

As the country’s major cities prepare to ease alert levels, people are expected to go out and converge more as opposed to the last few months, making everyone forget that the pandemic is very much around and won’t go away anytime soon. 

The Philippines' Covid-19 numbers have improved in the Metro Manila region and the transmission of the disease has slowed. According to OCTA Research, the latest reproduction number for the region, which refers to the number of persons an infected person can transfer the virus to, was at 0.99, down from 1.03.  

Sore throat, now the #2 major symptom of COVID-19

Sore throat is one of the major symptoms experienced by people with Covid-19. Strepsils lozenges provide symptomatic relief of sore throat: they provide 2-in-1 defense by killing viruses and germs in as fast as 60 seconds, and provide deep down relief unlike gargles.

With the continued spread of COVID-19 that has sickened more than two million Filipinos, many fear that their dry coughs and sore throats may be a symptom of the dreaded disease. And it is a cause for concern as these two are some of the most common symptoms of COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization.

Treating Mild COVID-19 Cases at Home Care Tips to Learn for You and Your Loved Ones

"Most NCR hospitals at a critical stage," "Mindanao hospitals run out of COVID-19 beds," "Patients treated in vehicles as hospitals are now full; other facilities also reach full capacity."  

These are the looming scenarios we hear on the news every day. With the highest daily COVID-19 infection recorded by authorities, aggravated by lack of resources and fundings, hospitals are pushed to ask patients to seek healthcare services elsewhere. 

On the lighter side, most of these recorded cases are asymptomatic, or patients with mild symptoms typically last about 7-10 days. It includes: 

Orient Euro Pharma helps PH’s fight against COVID-19

Before the pandemic started, the Philippines was seen to have steady economic growth, becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia with an average GDP of 6.3 percent over the ten years until 2019.

However, the onset of the global health crisis brought the country's economy into recession, breaking almost three decades of uninterrupted growth. Since the pandemic started, the country’s COVID-19 cases are now over 1.6 million as per the Department of Health (DOH) data. 

Major metropolitan areas like Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao, posted the bulk of the COVID-19 cases, and various degrees of community quarantine is implemented to control the spread of the virus.

FedEx Extends Support, Donates Third Dedicated Charter Flight Carrying Critical COVID-19 Aid to India

In continued effort to support India and combat the second wave of COVID-19, FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, today announced the arrival of a third dedicated charter flight carrying much needed COVID-19 supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) to India.

The third FedEx Boeing 777F charter flight carrying over 250,000 face shields, 100,000 goggles, more than 80,000 coveralls and gowns and over 134,000 KN95 and N95 masks landed on June 13, 2021 in Mumbai, India from Memphis, Tennessee. Items arriving on the charter flight were donated by Dignity Health, coordinated by TMC Navya, and will be distributed by Direct Relief to medical facilities in India through Tata Memorial Centre.

Take your hand hygiene up a notch with this revolutionary product

Get 24-hour protection against harmful organisms with Hygiene 24

Microbes are organisms that coexist with humans. The vast majority of microbes are harmless-- in fact, some of them help our body systems function well. However, there are ones that can make us sick and these are called pathogens.

Bacteria, viruses, and germs are some of the pathogens that bring diseases to their hosts.2 For example, the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 also known as SARS-CoV-2 is a highly transmissible and pathogenic coronavirus responsible for the dreaded Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). But, there is an easy way to protect you and your family against these harmful pathogens: good hand hygiene.,

Safe and clean laundry using Beko Hygiene+ Washing Machine this pandemic

There is now a more conscious effort to live a healthier life. As restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are being eased, our lives will not be the same again.

We prefer to cook own food, bake our own bread and even wash our own clothes. In our new normal, we are more comfortable doing things for ourselves and that includes taking care of our clothes and the cloth face masks that we wear when we need to go outside.

As part of our new normal, we need to go for with brands which have values that are aligned with ours, such as love and dedication to family and concern for their wellness

Why You Should Get A Copper Mask

There is so many masks options now out in the market today, there are the medical grade, and there are also the simple yet provides minimal protection. For ordinary citizens like us, it would be wise to have at least a reusable yet highly-effective mask with quality materials.

If anyone in your family qualifies as high-risk due to age or pre-existing medical conditions, protect them by getting them a copper mask.

Copper Masks are very reliable due to its structure, design, and effectiveness in preventing viruses and other airborne particles to enter through the nose and mouth yet still allows a space for better breathing and speaking.

Grab, National Taskforce on COVID, BCDA launches COVID-19 testing site for driver- and delivery-partners in Metro Manila

Grab - the Philippines' every day everything app, together with the National  Taskforce on COVID and the BCDA, is furthering its commitment on platform safety as it launches its RT-PCR testing site for its driver- and delivery-partners in Metro Manila. Located in Quezon City Memorial Circle, driver- and delivery-partners can avail of the free-of-charge RT-PCR testing starting July 30, 2020.

"Safety has always been at the core of everything we do at Grab. We believe that through our partnership with the National Taskforce on COVID, the BCDA, and our driver- and delivery-partners, we continue to ensure our communities' safety as we navigate our paths to the new normal," says Brian Cu, Grab Philippines President.

Contactless Delivery - How it keeps business and customers safe from the virus

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, some businesses are forced to cease or limit their operations while others, especially retailers, bringing their products and services online—this changes, drastically, the game in e-commerce as more businesses need to ensure not that they deliver fast services but also, contactless delivery.

The “New Normal” has dawned on everyone across the globe to avoid contracting the virus. This situation also urged businesses to observe specific hygiene practices set by the authorities to help prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus.

Power Rates Down Again This June

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced earlier this month that power rates have decreased by P0.0216 per kilowatt hour (kWh) for a typical household.

From last month’s P8.7468 per kWh to P8.7252 per kWh this June, the reduction is equivalent to around P4 in the total bill of residential customers consuming 200 kWh.

According to Meralco, there has been three straight months of generation rate reduction, and a total rate decrease of more than one peso per kWh since the start of the year.

Prevent the Spread of Virus with these Simple Ways

These days, remaining sickness-free and being as healthy as possible continues to be a global priority. Taking extra measures is understandable; everyone wants to be safe and for their families to be far away from harm. 

The simplest and most common ways to take care of oneself are often overlooked. As a reminder, here are a few things to keep in mind to prevent catching or spreading viruses: