Sunday, October 30, 2022

SNAP-Magat wins highest award in GKK regionals

SN Aboitiz Power-Magat receives GKK’s highest award at the Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) regional awarding ceremony, held in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan on October 24, 2022. (L-R) Representing DOLE-REgion 2:  Jesus Elpidio Atal Jr., Assistant Regional Director; Engr. Dennis Aquino, Engr. IV, Occupational Safety & Health Center; from SNAP-Magat: Melvin Catu, VP and Chief Technology  Officer; Engr. Edgardo Bundalian,  AVP and Plant Manager; Eliseo Ingles, Sr. Manager, SHESQ; Cheryl Ragsac, Nurse & Document Control Specialist; and Barry Frank  Yabut, SHESQ Sr. Specialist. 

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Experts call out the need for affordable breast cancer treatment during the launch of trastuzumab biosimilar in the Philippines

In response to the prevailing threat of breast cancer in the Philippines, Pfizer has introduced a trastuzumab biosimilar to enable more Filipinos to have access to a more affordable treatment for HER2 positive breast cancer.

Announced during a recently held Oncology Summit organized by Pfizer and held at Grand Hyatt Manila, Taguig Philippines that was attended by leading healthcare practitioners and Oncology experts, Pfizer’s biosimilar Trastuzumab received the approval of the PhilippinesFood and Drug Administration (FDA) in March 2022 to bring this innovative treatment option to the Filipino patients. Trastuzumab refers to a monoclonal antibody that is used to treat specifictypes of HER2 positive breast cancers and stomach cancers.

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

mWell sets new standards in digital health apps with the Philippines’ first fully integrated platform

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell unveiled a roster of groundbreaking firsts in digital healthcare as the Philippines’ first fully integrated health app at the forefront of innovation anchored on good health and well-being.

In an event dubbed as PH1 hosted by no less than beauty queen, TV personality and youth advocate Catriona Gray, mWell celebrated the many firsts in a little over a year of its pilot launch and announced other pioneering efforts that help redefine not only telemedicine but the entire healthcare landscape.

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Lalamove strengthens commitment to driver empowerment with more healthcare, financial, and fuel benefits

With the commitment of empowering its partner drivers, on-demand logistics company Lalamove has strengthened its Panalomove Driver Rewards program with new partnerships to provide more benefits in healthcare, financing, and gas, among others. 

In a survey conducted on over 8,000 partner drivers across Manila, Pampanga, and Cebu, the data shows that the most preferred benefits are fuel discounts, followed by insurance and vehicle maintenance.

In response to this, Lalamove has new additions to diversify its roster of Panalomove Driver Benefits that can cater to the needs of every partner driver.   

Friday, October 21, 2022

Get the Best Possible Health Care for your Elderly Loved Ones

MediCard offers the perfect coverage with MediCard Select, MediCard VIP 

Aging comes with different health risks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), growing old can enhance the chance of developing long-term diseases, including cancer, dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and many more. 

To help prevent, detect, or treat such chronic illnesses from our elderly loved ones, MediCard, a leading Health and Maintenance Organization (HMO) in the Philippines, believes that having the right healthcare coverage is crucial. Fortunately, the top HMO provider offers premier healthcare coverages, such as MediCard Select and Medicard VIP, to give access to the best possible care for our senior loved ones in their golden years.  

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

UNIQLO Donates Proceeds from PEACE FOR ALL Charity T-shirt Project

Funds raised from worldwide sales of UTs expressing a desire for peace

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the donation of 145,314,300 yen of funds (as a reference only, US $1,007,173 when calculated using the September 20, 2022 exchange rate of of $1 = 143.23 yen) raised from the global sales of T-shirts through the PEACE FOR ALL charity project. The calculation period for the donation is from launch on June 17 through August 31, 2022. Presented on September 20, 2022, the amount of the donation was proportioned to three organizations that provide humanitarian aid to those affected by poverty, discrimination, violence, conflict, and natural disasters.

UNIQLO Launches Second Installment of SPY x FAMILY UT

Follow-up to first release, Bond joins the hugely popular Anya and the long-awaited kids make their first appearance.

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of the second part of SPY x FAMILY UT, its collaboration with the SPY x FAMILY anime series. This latest installment in the collection echoes the excitement building around the highly anticipated second season of the anime airing from October 2022. The collection includes KIDS items for the first time, allowing parents and children to enjoy the UTs together. Fans eagerly awaiting the upcoming broadcast can enjoy the world of SPY x FAMILY a little earlier through UT.