BPI brings Japanese flavors closer through VYBE and Ramen Nagi, plus other dining brands

Dining out becomes even more rewarding for VYBE e-wallet users as the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) partners with Noodlerama, Inc. to expand its growing roster of brand partners. The collaboration combines the convenience of cashless payments with exclusive dining offers from several well-loved restaurant brands in the Philippines.

Until October 31, VYBE users can enjoy more value when dining at participating branches of VYBE Ramen Nagi, Ramen Ton-ichi, Propaganda Bistro, and Akimitsu. The partnership gives customers another convenient way to make cashless payments while enjoying special dining benefits at their favorite restaurants.

As part of the partnership, VYBE users can enjoy exclusive dining offers:

• Ramen Nagi: Get ₱150 off participating Hot Nagi side dishes with a minimum spend of ₱1,000.
• Ramen Ton-ichi: Enjoy a regular-sized Ton-ichi Ramen for only ₱99 when ordered with any participating regular-sized ramen.
• Propaganda Bistro: Get ₱100 off on one order of Crunchy Pork.
• Akimitsu: Enjoy an 8-piece California Maki for only ₱150 with a minimum spend of ₱500.

"At BPI, we continue to expand VYBE's network by partnering with brands that are part of our customers' everyday lifestyles. Through our collaboration with Noodlerama's restaurant chains, we're making QR Ph payments more rewarding while helping our partners connect with more customers. It's another step in making digital payments more convenient, accessible, and valuable for everyone." ~Eric M. Faustino, Head of Digital Partnerships at BPI

Customers can enjoy the exclusive offers by paying through QR Ph using their VYBE e-wallet at participating branches nationwide during the promo period. But the benefits of VYBE extend beyond these partner restaurants. Thanks to its interoperability with QR Ph, users can also pay at any QR Ph-accepting merchant nationwide, allowing them to use their VYBE wallet across a much broader network of establishments.

This wider connectivity makes digital payments more convenient and accessible, giving Filipinos greater flexibility in how they pay while contributing to the country's expanding cashless payments ecosystem.

VYBE is also growing beyond its role as a digital payment tool. As BPI expands its network of brand partnerships, the e-wallet connects customers with exclusive offers across dining, shopping, travel, and other lifestyle categories. With close to 2.9 million users as of September 2026, VYBE continues to build its position as an e-wallet that adds more value to everyday cashless transactions.

Through strategic collaborations with partner brands, BPI aims to make digital payments more rewarding for customers while helping businesses reach and engage more consumers. The initiative reflects the Bank’s continued commitment to making convenient, secure, and rewarding digital payments part of everyday transactions in the Philippines.

PCPPI Chief ESG Officer Joins BSP Leadership and Sustainability Summit Panel

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) Chief Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Officer Atty. Carina Lenore Bayon spoke on a panel at the 2025 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Leadership and Sustainability Summit, where she discussed "Greening Institutional DNA."

During the panel, Attorney. Carina explained how PCPPI integrates sustainability into its operations and culture by incorporating ESG concepts into its basic business practices. She focused on practical ways to operational efficiency, circularity, reducing carbon footprints, and promoting workplace sustainability.

The annual BSP Leadership Summit brings together BSP leaders to increase strategic alignment, facilitate information exchange, and build leadership capability, all while fostering cross-departmental collaboration and peer learning.

SM Prime promotes sustainability with the Water for Tomorrow Campaign

Headquarters to some of the largest Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) brand names, the Three E-com Center at the Mall of Asia Complex efficiently operates its sewage treatment plant to collect, treat, and remove contaminants from wastewater, making it safe to discharge to the surrounding environment.

One of today's most serious concerns is access to clean and safe drinking water, as rising urbanization and population expansion put a strain on freshwater supplies.  The United Nations (UN) Water program highlights the need of effective water management for society and the environment.

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), Southeast Asia's leading integrated property developer, has prioritized water conservation and management since the early 1990s, long before the relationship between water stress and climate change was generally acknowledged.

Through Water for Tomorrow, SM Prime's water stewardship effort, the company actively incorporates climate resilience into its developments, assuring responsible resource management while also benefiting the communities it serves.

Sustainable water management

Water saving and efficient management techniques are integrated into SM Prime's building operations.  The corporation makes significant investments in sustainable water management technologies to reduce freshwater use and municipal water supply demand.  It has discovered sensible water usage and innovative solutions to address the growing concern about water security. 

In 2023, SM Prime recorded a total water use of 7.2 million cubic meters, with 61% of that water recycled. 

On average, mall operations consume more than 1 billion gallons of reclaimed water.  SM Supermalls cleans and disinfects with reclaimed water, cares for plants and landscaping, and cools its air conditioning towers.   Efficient plumbing and sophisticated water-saving technologies, including low-flow fixtures, help to regulate the mall's water consumption. 

These procedures have been implemented across the group.  The SM Offices' E-Com Centers at the Mall of Asia Complex have sewage treatment units that recycle greywater.  In addition to rainwater collecting technologies that help maintain its urban gardens, SM Development Corporation (SMDC)'s Sea and Shore Residences provide discharged treated water to the greening of the Estates in the MOA Complex. 

As part of its water conservation initiative at Pico Sands Hotel, SM Hotels and Convention Corporation lowered freshwater usage by 36%, resulting in 52% water reuse and 41% at Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club. Since 2010, SM Prime's water desalination plant in Nasugbu, Batangas, has had a substantial impact on water management and sustainable eco-tourism, guaranteeing that it serves all Hamilo developments. 

Protecting water resources 

SM Prime supports this year’s UN-Water World Water Day 2025 on March 22, which focuses on the theme “Glacier Preservation.” 

Glaciers play an important part in the global water cycle half a world away. Glacial ice is the world's greatest freshwater reservoir, accounting for around 69% of the total.  With increasing glacial melting, changed rainfall patterns, droughts, and rising sea levels, the earth faces a water catastrophe affecting the most vulnerable.

Recognizing these problems and the requirement for a consistent water supply, SM Prime continues to include water-saving measures into its property developments. This raises public awareness and promotes responsible water use among mall visitors, tenants, employees, and communities.  To help lessen reliance on freshwater sources, SM Supermalls opened the SM City Baguio rainwater treatment facility (RTF) in 2023. It has converted 17,000 cubic meters of rainfall into potable water and continues to run and serve the surrounding neighborhood. 

“As businesses face growing water challenges, we must take action to secure our Water for Tomorrow. Water stewardship is an investment in our future. We must move beyond conservation and prioritize resource protection, waste reduction and water security for future generations.” ~Hans T. Sy, SM Prime Executive Committee Chairman

SM Prime’s Water for Tomorrow program plays a key role in SM Prime’s sustainability strategy, along with Net Zero by 2040 and a Waste-Free Future. 

Hanabishi and GCI give away free laundry products with every garment care appliance purchase

Hanabishi and Green Cross, Inc. (GCI) continue to give even after the holidays. Customers who purchase any Hanabishi garment care equipment from the Hanabishi online store will receive a free Glide, Zonrox, or Del product as part of the “Laba-ndles” promotion.

“As a way of thanking our customers for their loyal support, Hanabishi and GCI, the makers of Glide, Zonrox, and Del, are giving away free products that will make their clothes even more fresh and clean as they use their Hanabishi garment care appliance.” ~Cherish Ong-Chua, VP for Marketing and Finance of Hanabishi Appliances

Hanabishi offers a wide selection of garment care appliances, such as washing machines, dryers, garment steamers, and flat irons.  Its washing machine lineup includes twin tub washers, fully automatic washers, single and twin tub washers, and more.  It offers spin dryers of varying capacities.  The firm also offers a variety of flat irons and garment steamers to meet different needs and budgets.

The “Laba-ndles” promo is eligible for purchases made through its online store, www.myhanabishi.com, and through its official stores on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok.

Hanabishi is a name you can trust when it comes to quality appliances for the home and office. For more than three decades, it has been providing Filipino families with appliances that are reliable and affordable.

For the latest updates on the brand’s latest products and promotions, follow its official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.

About Hanabishi: 

Sa Bahay at sa Business Mo, Hanabishi!

Hanabishi is a Filipino household name for appliances for over 35 years. It is a brand engineered to fit the lifestyle of the Filipino both for homes and businesses. Hardworking, durable and resilient, are the attributes that personify Hanabishi making it the brand of choice of every Filipino mom and businessman when it comes to value and practicality. Hanabishi is the mark of quality that grows with you through the years. Built with passion and an impeccable desire to uphold the quality of life in every Filipino home, Hanabishi will remain to be the PRACTICAL choice and KAPARTNER, today and for the many years to come.

For more information about Hanabishi, please visit www.myhanabishi.com/shop and  like them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MyHanabishiAppliances/

The Aristocrat Restaurant renews partnership with Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) and The Aristocrat Restaurant extend partnership until 2026. Present during the ceremonial contract signing ceremony were (from left to right) PCPPI Region Commercial Head for National Key Accounts – Food Service Alex Catindig, Roxas Food Ventures Inc. (The Aristocrat Restaurant) Business Development Head Sylvia Reyes, PCPPI President and Chief Executive Officer Phyo Phyu Noe, Roxas Food Ventures Inc. President Raymund Reyes, PCPPI Chief Commercial Officer Lyndon J. Cuadra, and PCPPI Region Commercial Head for National Key Accounts – Retail Business Maricel Guro. Under the agreement, all 17 branches of The Aristocrat Restaurant will exclusively serve PCPPI’s carbonated soft drink brands, as well as Premier Purified Water until 2026. 

The Aristocrat Restaurant, a well-known Filipino restaurant chain, was recently informed by Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) that until 2026, its 17 locations across Metro Manila and Luzon will exclusively serve popular beverage brands such as Pepsi, 7-Up, Mountain Dew, Mug, and Premier Purified Water. The formal agreement marking was gone to by Roxas Food Adventures Inc's. (The Blue-blood Café) President Raymund Reyes and Business Advancement Head Sylvia Reyes, as well as PCPPI's Leader and Chief Phyo Phyu Noe and Boss Business Official Lyndon J. Cuadra.

The Aristocrat Restaurant began operations in 1936 at their first branch along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. The oldest surviving restaurant in the country has been an integral part of the culinary landscape, and its enduring legacy has recently been recognized on a global scale as one of the most legendary restaurants in the world. In 2013, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines officially recognized The Aristocrat Restaurant as a historic site, with its marker right outside their flagship location. In 2024, the iconic Filipino restaurant will celebrate its 88th anniversary. The partnership between PCPPI and The Aristocrat Restaurant began in 2007.

For more information about PCPPI and its brands, please visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.  

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 13 regional operations sites across the country, serving around 20,000 direct customers that reach 740,000 outlets, and providing livelihood and employment through its extensive distribution network.

PCPPI is committed to create a positive impact on society with programs focused on employee and community empowerment, responsible and ethical operations, and environmental sustainability. 

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. strengthens partnership with Philgeulin Group, Inc.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) and Philgeulin Group Inc. build stronger relations with three-year exclusive partnership. Shown in the photo above, present during the contract signing ceremony were (from left to right) PCPPI Head of Sell Planning Kiyeol Kim, Phigeulin Group Inc. General Manager Annie Lee, Phigeulin Group Inc. Vice President Alex Yu, PCPPI Chief Commercial Officer Lyndon Cuadra, and PCPPI Area Commercial Head Red Israel. Under the agreement, Dookki Korean Topokki Buffet will serve PCPPI’s carbonated soft drinks across its 23 branches nationwide until 2026. 

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of PepsiCo beverages in the country, recently announced its exclusive partnership with Philgeulin Group Inc. Having been a PCPPI client since 2021, Philgeulin Group Inc. will now exclusively carry PCPPI’s carbonated soft drink brands in all its 23 branches of Dookki Korean Topokki Buffet restaurant until 2026. These brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, and Mug Root Beer. 

During the ceremonial contract signing at Dookki’s Mandaluyong branch, PCPPI Chief Commercial Officer Lyndon Cuadra, Head of Sell Planning Kiyeol Kim, and Area Commercial Head Red Israel were joined by Philgeulin Group Inc.’s Vice President Alex Yu and General Manager Annie Lee.

For more information about PCPPI and its brands, please visit pepsiphilippines.com. 

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 

Tom’s World renews partnership with Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.

Tom’s World, PCPPI renew partnership. Present during the ceremonial contract signing for the three-year agreement are (from left to right) Tom’s World Area Marketing Officer Precy Lacson, PCPPI Key Account Manager Henson Ardon, PCPPI Area Commercial Head Red Israel, Tom’s World Vice President and Head of Corporate Management Oliver Ryan Co, PCPPI National Key Accounts - Food Service Director b, Tom’s World Digital Content Project Officer Armadith Teodoro, and PCPPI Customer Development Manager Joel Javier. The executives are flanked by mascots Tom (in blue) and Joy (in red).

Tom’s World, the Philippines’ fastest growing chain of family entertainment and amusement centers, has recently renewed a long-term partnership with Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI). Under the agreement, Tom’s World will exclusively serve PCPPI products for three more years. These include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Gatorade, and Premier Purified Mineral Water.

Best known for establishing family-friendly recreational centers, Tom’s World has key locations in Metro Manila, and continues to expand operations nationwide. From its fun arcade games and party venues (in select branches), the company also features spaces where young children can further develop their motor, mental, and social skills. 

“Working closely with Tom’s World allows our team at PCPPI to bring joy to more Filipino families across the country. We are honored to be part of their mission to enriching both the young and young-at-heart through fun.” ~Red Israel, Area Commercial Head

For more information about PCPPI and its brands, please visit www.pepsiphilippines.com. 

About Pepsi Philippines

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages & snacks in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning 70 years. PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known food and beverage brands: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Sips, Milkis, Let’s Be and Aquafina. It has established 14 manufacturing facilities 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.

Medical care brought closer to low-income families in Cagayan

Roland Bariuan takes home free medicines after his medical check-up.

While access to quality healthcare continues to be hampered by challenges, medical missions have become an increasingly vital source of support for low-income communities. Through time, they have gone beyond providing medical care and have taken up a new role: transforming the lives of individuals and communities.

The SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) recognizes just this, so it has made its mission to travel from Luzon to Mindanao to provide free medical care and services to thousands of patients from various hard-pressed communities.

Just recently, the medical mission team headed to the cities of Tuguegarao and Cauayan in Northern Luzon and provided services to thousands of low-income families. Two of them are Roland Bariuan and Angeline Cacanindin.

Medical Mission Tuguegarao and Cauayan

• Strength to do more

Roland has been a tricycle driver in Tuguegarao City since 1994. But, two years ago, he suddenly felt weak and had to spend money on medical consultations and examinations.

“Napansin ko na kahit malakas ako kumain, namamayat ako at nanghihina. Nalaman ko na may diabetes na po ako. Pero hindi pwedeng pabayaan ko ang sarili ko. Hindi pwedeng maging tamad ako dahil may sakit ako. Kung tamad po ako mamasada, wala kaming pangaraw-araw at gagastushin pambili ng gamot. Dahil magastos po magpagamot, kadalasan po akong pumunta sa city health office para sa lahat ng aking checkups. Ngayon, nataon pong nalaman kong mayroon medical mission dito sa SM City Tuguegarao. Ang kinikita ko sa pamamasada ang ginagamit ko at ng pamilya ko para sa aming pangangailangan. Kaya mahalaga sa akin ang aking kalusugan. Ang magandang pangangatawan ang nagbibigay sa akin ng lakas para mas lalo pang pagsumikapan ang pamamasada. Pero bilang tricycle driver, hindi namin maiiwasang magkasakit dahil usok ang kasabayan namin sa pamamasada. Kaya malaking tulong ang libreng check-up sa ang libreng gamot mula sa SM Foundation. Malaking tulong ito dahil kahit papaano, hindi ko muna iisipin ang pang gamot ko.” ~Roland Bariuan, a tricycle driver in Tuguegarao City since 1994

Determined to care for his health, he goes to the city health office for his routine checkups. The same drive to boost his health is also what led him to SM group’s medical mission, led by SMFI:

Through the medical mission, he received free consultation, blood tests, x-ray, and medicines–services that would break the bank if he had it done elsewhere. With the assistance extended to him, he had his scheduled checkup without worrying about the finances and even managed to put aside money originally allotted for medicine and laboratory tests.

• Making quality healthcare attainable

Roland’s fellow resident from Cagayan Valley, Angeline Cacanindin, knows full well the need to maintain a healthy body, for this is her tool to fulfill her duty as a house helper. She also believes that this is what her children can rely on as they strive in school.

However, her youngest daughter has been complaining about a toothache, which was already interfering with her nutrition and attendance in school.

When she heard about SMFI’s medical mission in SM City Cauayan, she immediately brought her daughter for a checkup. Here, her daughter’s tooth was extracted. She also received free paracetamol, antibiotics, vitamins apt for her child’s age, and dental hygiene tips from volunteer dentists.

Angeline Cacanindin (rightmost) hold the hand ofher daughter during the tooth extraction.

“Butas na po ang mga ngipin niya. Kaya tuwing kumakain po siya, pumapasok ang kanin at nasasaktan siya. Hindi na rin po siya makapag focus sa school dahil sa sakit. Nito lang po, tumawag po ang teacher niya at sinabing umiiyak po ang anak ko per hindi umiimik. Nung kinausap ko po siya, nalaman kong sobrang sakit na po ng ngipin niya. Umiyak din po ako dahil ramdam ko ‘yung sakit. Hindi ko siya agad madala sa dental clinic dahil nasa trabaho po ako at mahal din po ang magpabunot. Ang medical mission na ito ay malaking tulong kasi libre po serbisyo pati ang mga gamot. Ngayon po, makakapagsimula muli kaming subaybayan ang kalusugan ng aming anak para maganda po ang kinabukasan niya.” ~Angeline Cacanindin

Through the ongoing medical missions of SMFI, many economically disadvantaged individuals like Roland and Angeline get lifelines–an intervention that provides immediate relief to those in need and a chance to access medical care and resources that are often unavailable or unattainable.

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BingoPlus continues to promote local festivals bysupporting Victorias City’s Kadalag-an Festival

Coronation of Ms. BingoPlus Kadalag-an Queen 2023 Kyla Rose Romarate

True to its mission of promoting Philippine leisure activities like sports, concerts, beauty pageants and cultural festivals, BingoPlus, the first live-streaming bingo in the Philippines, went to Victorias City, Negros Occidental to support the Kadalag-an Festival from March 17 – 21.

The festival that was instituted in 1999 as a thanksgiving celebration in honor of Our Lady of Victory is a colorful celebration of Victoriahanons’ culture and traditions. Street dancing, merrymaking and the search for the Kadalag-an Queen are the highlights of this festival that also marked its 25th Charter Day this year.

BingoPlus, one of the sponsors of the event, added color to the festival by letting revelers join their fun booth activations and selecting Kyla Rose Romarate as Miss BingoPlus Kadalag-an Queen 2023 who was crowned by Victorias City Mayor Javier Benitez award on Queen Coronation Night.

“This involvement in Kadalag-an is a testament to the fact that BingoPlus is more than just an online entertainment brand, but a brand with a mission to promote Filipino culture and traditions by supporting local festivals, among others. In fact, BingoPlus also supported Victorias City’s 9th Kalamayan Festival last December. That Christmas festival celebrates the bountiful years of the sugar industry that helped sustain the progress of Victorias City.” ~Jasper Vicencio, President of AB Leisure Exponent, Inc.

For more updates and info visit www.bingoplus.com and download the BingoPlus App.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Updates Local Veterinarians with New Developments

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Philippines Inc. launches Vetmedin S for canine heart disease, Vaxxitek HVT IBD ILT, Vaxxitek HVT IBD ND and Prevexxion RN for poultry diseases, and Entericolix for swine 

• Innovative products and new technology join hands in leading the fight against animal diseases.
• Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Philippines, Inc. releases new brands: Entericolix for swine, Vetmedin S for canine cardiac health, and for poultry, Prevexxion RN and new variants under the Vaxxitek brand: Vaxxitek HVT IBD ILT and Vaxxitek HVT IBD ND.

During the recent Philippine Veterinary Medical Association's 90th Scientific Conference and Annual Convention, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Philippines, Inc. announced new brands, two cutting-edge farm equipment, and a brand-new educational website to local animal health care professionals. 

The SMX Convention Center in Pasay City hosted the event in February, which provided attendees with information about the most recent technological advancements and animal health knowledge. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health proceeded to introduce new devices and products that were of interest to the general public in accordance with the convention's theme, "Strengthening the Practice of Veterinary Medicine with Advanced Technologies and Networks."

“At Boehringer Ingelheim, we count on innovation as one of our core values. Fueled by our passion to improve the lives and well-being of humans and animals alike, our relentless pursuit of advancement delivered us these new products and devices. As innovative and as effective these products and tools may be, they can only serve their purpose with the help of every veterinary professional in this room and all over the Philippines. Boehringer Ingelheim reaches out to you. You are key in making the purpose of these products and tools come to life.Let us make these innovations work to make their benefits count in the lives of humans and animals here in the Philippines. Let us make these innovations work to make their benefits count in the lives of humans and animals here in the Philippines.” ~Dr. Sukje Sung, Head of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Philippines, Inc. 

Dr. Sung gave an outline of the new variations of Vaxxitek for poultry and the three new brands for the three fundamental species the organization is presenting in the country: Entericolix for pigs, Prevexxion RN for poultry, and Vetmedin S for dogs with concerns about their cardiac health.

Prevexxion RN is effective against very virulent strains of Marek's disease, while Vaxxitek HVT IBD ILT and Vaxxitek HVT IBD ND help prevent Infectious Bursal Disease, Marek's Disease, Newcastle Disease, and Infectious Laryngotracheitis in poultry. Entericolix provides swine with 21 days of immunity against edema disease and diarrhea caused by E. coli and C. perfringens Type C; Additionally, Boehringer Ingelheim has introduced Vetmedin S, a medication that has been shown to improve the quality of life and delay the onset of congestive heart failure in dogs with heart disease.

Dr. Sukje Sung, Head of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health

Building up Dr. Sung was Dr. Melvin Cassion, Client Experience Lead for Boehringer Ingelheim Creature Wellbeing Philippines, Inc. "With regards to creature medical care, we are now past the period of therapy and control, that was so quite a while back. Prevention came next. However, Boehringer Ingelheim is now moving from disease prevention to prediction. He emphasized the resources available to the Philippine pork industry with that statement: SoundTalks®, a device that uses artificial intelligence in conjunction with always-on, in-barn audio monitoring to detect signs of respiratory disease, and FreVAXTM, an innovative vaccine injection device for pigs that does not require the use of a needle.

After that, Dr. Cassion unveiled the Animal Health Hub, an online learning portal that veterinarians can use to quickly access a variety of learning modules and keep up with the most recent technology and knowledge. The website, which initially launched with a focus on companion animals like dogs and cats, will soon include other species and be accessible to related users like veterinary students, farm managers, veterinary technicians, and others.

Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim is working on breakthrough therapies that transform lives, today and for generations to come. As a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, the company creates value through innovation in areas of high unmet medical need. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. More than 52,000 employees serve over 130 markets in the three business areas, Human Pharma, Animal Health, and Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing. 

A Healthier 2023 Begins with Simple, Meaningful Lifestyle Choices

With the start of a new year comes fresh opportunities to make better, healthier choices. Developing habits supporting one’s lifestyle goals may prove to be challenging, but Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) encourages Filipinos to take even small, simple steps to build sustainable habits over time.

 

“Our brands support Filipinos as they take strides towards a healthier, more productive 2023. We believe that by making more mindful choices over time, more people can reap the positive benefits of adopting a more active, balanced lifestyle.” ~Frederick D. Ong, PCPPI President and Chief Executive Officer

Aside from exclusively producing well-loved beverages such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, and Gatorade in the country, PCPPI also bottles and distributes Premier Purified Water. As one of the country’s respected drinking water brands, Premier Purified guarantee consumer satisfaction as products pass high standards after stringent quality and safety testing.

 

PCPPI suggests five key tips to start 2023 on the right foot:

 

·     Explore healthier dietary options. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adults should maintain a diet high in fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and grains, but lower in salt, free sugar, and saturated fats. When filling one’s food basket, spend a few more minutes to check the nutrition labels. Developing healthy dietary habits may help strengthen the body in fighting non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

 

·     Integrate movement in your daily routine. The worst exercise routine is a non-existent one. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an adult needs 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. That’s only 30 minutes every week day, so getting a few steps, skips, and stretches in may work wonders for one’s overall well-being.

 

Engaging in physical activities can also improve one’s self-esteem and cognitive functions, and can also help reduce tendencies for anxiety and depression.

 

·      Recovery is key. While physical activity and dietary choices are important in one’s annual health kick-start, getting adequate rest allows the body to recharge and reset. More than getting sufficient hours of sleep, medical studies suggest reducing one’s use of digital devices while in bed to help improve the quality of resting time.

 

·    Make time for mental health. Practicing self-care and kindness goes a long way. Taking a few minutes to pause and reflecting on the brighter side of daily life can do wonders when managing stress. One’s health also has to do with embracing mindfulness, patience, and compassion towards oneself and others. It may help to keep a daily journal, or write down three positive things that happened at the end of the day as forms of “self check-in.”

 

·       Drink more water. The CDC says everyone should consume eight to 10 glasses of water. Aside from preventing dehydration, doing so helps regulate cognitive, hormonal, and circulatory functions. Having a bottle of Premier Purified Water handy is recommended for proper nourishment even when on-the-go.

 

Other than Premier Purified Water, PCPPI is the sole Philippine manufacturer and distributor of Pepsi, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Sting, Tropicana, Lipton, Aquafina, and Milkis. For more information about PCPPI and its brands, please visit pepsiphilippines.com.

 

 

 

References:

https://www.who.int/health-topics/healthy-diet#tab=tab_1

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/index.htm#:~:text=We%20know%20150%20minutes%20of,See%20tips%20for%20getting%20started

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/water-and-healthier-drinks.html#:~:text=Getting%20enough%20water%20every%20day,to%20constipation%20and%20kidney%20stones

https://www.pepsiphilippines.com/brands/view/10

 

About Pepsi Philippines

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages & snacks in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning 70 years. PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known food and beverage brands: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Sips, Milkis, Let’s Be and Aquafina. It has established 14 manufacturing facilities 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.