Vicks’ #TouchOfCare

(Manila, Philippines) A strong follow up from its 2018 #TouchOfCare video, Vicks once again releases another true-to-life story on the transformative power of care, to celebrate the extraordinary stories of the people who have lived it by their actions. This time, it centers on a child infected with HIV and a woman whose love and care paved way for the transformation of both their lives. This is a powerful story that aims to challenge current beliefs, social norms, definitions, and stereotypes; a bold move aimed to address issues on discrimination.

Vicks, a brand synonymous with Generations of Care globally, continues its mission on transforming people’s lives with the power of care with the belief that it is Care that makes a family, and not the other way around. The brand’s #TouchOfCare campaign brings to the surface societal taboos and sheds light on them to inspire change in perspectives and preconceived biases. It reveals how anybody with a loving touch of care has the capability to transform another person’s life.

“The purpose of the Vicks brand is rooted in care. With our #TouchOfCare campaign, we aim to share stories where people have transformed lives of others through their extraordinary acts of care. The story of “Agnes” was one such story which just needed to be told. We hope the campaign inspires more people to transform lives and transcend social norms, definitions and stereotypes through their own acts of care.” - Akhilesh Negi, P&G Brand Director Healthcare APAC

The 4-minute video heroes a child who was born with HIV infection. When his mom died from the disease, the 4-month old was handed by his immediate family to Agnes, his mom’s friend. Captured in the story is how Agnes later on found out about the child’s condition, and instead of turning away from the unexpectedly difficult situation, she committed to raise him and showered him with love and care. It was the start of a beautiful life transformation for the two; revealing how Agnes fought for child’s life against all ridicule and discrimination from the people around them. Today, with Agnes’ unfaltering love and care, the child is 4 years old and his HIV infection lays dormant in his body.

To watch the video visit: https://www.facebook.com/VicksPhilippines/videos/316478069224916/ 

“With the Touch of Care campaign, we are passionate about telling powerful stories of love. The story of Agnes just grabbed us from the start and we felt this moving tale of mother and son,  amidst their challenges, was something we want to share with the world. This is the power of care that Vicks celebrates, for when you choose it, you have a hand in transforming another person’s life and make it better.” - Lester Estrada, P&G Philippines Marketing Director

Vicks believes that sharing Agnes’ story will create a ripple effect that inspires people to look past the current beliefs, social norms, definitions, and stereotypes placed on people, and ultimately creates a transformative power of care. The brand also wants to create societal awareness for children born with HIV in order to change society’s beliefs and perspectives towards them. Vicks is committed to amplifying inspiring stories that show the transformation of human lives when people give a touch of care.

“While brands have the power to lead conversations and influence culture, it is ordinary people in their everyday lives who actually inspire these brands to reflect relevant realities in our advertising. This extraordinary ability of a person to transcend every imaginable boundary to feel and care for another life, another human being, continues to be the inspiration for Vicks’ "Touch of Care" campaign across multiple geographies. To celebrate the lives, amplify the stories and support our everyday heroines and heroes is a privilege for our brand.” - Ajay Vikram, Publicis Singapore Chief Creative Officer, Global Clients

Vicks has partnered with Project Red Ribbon (a partner of Department of Health - National AIDS/STI Prevention and Control Program and is associated with the World Health Organization and UNAIDS). This partnership aims to give the same love and care seen in the film to the children under the “Duyan Project”. “Duyan”, a Filipino noun which means “cradle”, aims to provide care and support to children with HIV in the Philippines. Through the said program, they will be given care, love and attention, to improve their quality of life until they are once again healthy and can go back to school.

To know more about HIV, Project Red Ribbon, and the “Duyan Program” visit

https://www.hivphilippines.com/duyan-program

https://www.hivphilippines.com/definitions

http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/philippines

https://www.doh.gov.ph/aids-hiv

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First Aid Training on Wound Care Management today

Glenmark Philippines Inc. leads in creating First Aid “first responders” at school and at home

SMX Convention Center, SM Aura, Taguig City, February 24, 2019—Glenmark Philippines, Inc.,
an affiliate of a leading research-based pharmaceutical company Glenmark Pharmaceuticals,
will conduct a “First Aid for Kids Training” today in this city, through its brand on wound care,
Foskina Ointment.

Through the training, held today at the SMX Convention Center from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm,
Glenmark aims to increase awareness about the value of knowing the application of basic first aid,
particularly among parents and school facilitators of pre-school and kindergarteners.

Kids in this age range are usually prone to cuts, scrapes, and burns, acquired either at home, school
or other areas like malls, parks, and playgrounds where they are most physically active. Thus, it is of
utmost importance that parents and school facilitators are knowledgeable when it comes to applying
first aid as the “first responders” on proper wound care management and in other cases of
emergencies.

Among the highlights of the training will cover wound care and burn management, allergies and bites,
and CPR and choking.  The lectures and hands-on demos will be led by the team behind Early
Intervention Management, Dr. Dan Luchangco from the Emergency Department of the Makati Medical
Center and Dr. Joy Sto. Domingo, Chairman of the VRP Emergency Medicine Consultants.

Media partners for the event include Manila Bulletin (Digital), Channel Hue, Experience Travel and
Living magazine and Moms & Kids Magazine.

For cuts and scrapes, fix it with Foskina! For more information about Foskina Ointment, visit
www.firstaidforkids.ph , or follow them at Instagram (firstaidforkidsph) or
www.facebook.com/firstaidforkidsph.

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Heavy Meals at Artisans

It's a routine for us, fieldworkers to have lunch out when we are at the main office for month-end reports or just plainly being at the main office.

Last day, we wanted to try El Txoco, the new resto/cafe a few blocks away from the office. But to our dismay learning that they only serves/caters for snacks or merienda and no rice meals.

Good thing, there's a nearby (actually, just a few steps away) resto. Called the ARTISANS. Mexican (I think) restaurant in town.

Looking at their menu, got me by surprised (Shocked at the PRICES). The cheapskate in me reacting violently.. But lo, and behold! when the food we ordered arrived, shocked me even more! 

Servings were actually good for two!!! Prices were between Php325-Php600 or more, depending on the kind of meals you order.. But I think it is justified for value. 

We were served with sumptuous heavy meals. Even their waffles are good for 4-5 persons..

My tummy was full and still heavy until night time..  ;)

Valentine's Date at Dang Maria's

It's been a a habit for a time that we dined out on Vday. 

This year, I decided to bring my girls at this homey, romantically nice restaurant around town.

Days prior the 14th, i already scouted some venues to bring the family for dinner. Wanted to spend the night having a sumptuous meal in a relaxing place.. Hence, made a reservation for a family dinner. 

Had a short chat with the staff via their FB Page, and was advised that I can order meals in advance so that it'll be served upon arrival and to cut the waiting time. :)

Their pizza is the best for me so far! No wonder that they've expanded their pizza business in the Visayas.. :) (Php 275.00 on regular size for Beefy Beefy and Pepperoni) They also have family sized ones!

We ordered Chicken and Pork Milanese (Php 165.00/meal). It's huge and delish too!

Dang Maria- a home garden restaurant and a bed and breakfast place situated in Bancao-Bancao, Puerto Princesa.

Staff were very accommodating and we had a great night experience.. My girls wants to come back at day time soon.. :)

Free “Bazi Reading” for Château Royale guests during the “Year of the Pig”

In celebration of the coming Chinese New Year, Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa guests on

February 9 will have a once-in-a-lifetime experience they will never forget.

As a special treat to its “Year of the Pig” checked-in guests, Château Royale Hotel Resort and

Spa will have a Bazi reading expert who will be ready to accept Bazi reading and consultation.

“Bazi Reading” or “birth profiling” is a statistical tool used to analyze a person’s birth date and

time in order to read and understand that person’s assets and liabilities. Among these include

health, marriage, career path and other life’s important activities and foresee high-probability

events. This reading will help provide individuals a good understanding of who they really are,

their potentials for success.

All readings are done scientifically with no amount of superstition whatsoever. The readings’

results are provided in order to help enable people make wiser decisions or do realistic

adjustments in their lives that will help shape or affect their future.

To avail of the Bazi consultation, checked-in guests should only register with the Concierge and

will be asked to prepare at least 3 specific questions that the Bazi master will answer. For a

deeper reading, guests will be asked of their birth date and hour of birth. If no hour of birth is

provided, only limited advise on business, children and lovelife will be provided.

The Bazi Reading at Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa for the Chinese New Year will be

offered for only P5,688 to checked-in guests instead of the usual P8,888. This comes with a Bazi

chart to be given onsite and sent as well to guests’ email.

In the email, a personality reading will also be included so that clients are guided and they can

have a better understanding of themselves. For those with families, it is suggested that they

provide the Bazi expert the hour of birth of the spouses and their children so that their

questions may be answered better.

“Every Chinese New Year, it is common that you find people seek guidance from the stars, and

now with Bazi reading, they can get guidance about life’s future happenings through numbers

and done in the most scientific way possible. At Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa, everyone

is family, and what better way to make family bonding better during Chinese New Year than to

provide them with a family experience they will truly cherish, just like every time they stay

here,” explains Marie Abolencia, Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa’s Director of Sales and

Marketing.

So head on out to Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa for that unique Chinese New Year

experience you will never forget. Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa is located at Km. 72,

Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas. For more about Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa and its

wonderful Christmas offerings, call (02) 742-8016, (+63)917-5015478, (+63)917-7035876, or

(+63)917-7046183, or email reservationschateauroyale@gmail.com. You can also visit

www.chateauroyalebatangas.com.