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Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft organization Expands Comprehensive Cleft Care Services Across Philippines

Smile Train announced today the establishment of four Comprehensive Cleft Care (CCC) centers across the Philippines to increase accessibility of treatment to cleft-affected individuals and their families. Ongoing reality that babies are born with a cleft everyday is more than 540, that calls for comprehensive solutions to help them overcome challenges and live a happy, healthy life.

For the past two decades, Smile Train has supported more than 64,000 cleft surgeries through its 50+ partner hospitals and organizations throughout Philippines. As the organization marks its 20th anniversary in the country, it is further expanding its services to include nutrition support, orthodontic and dental treatment, and speech therapy in more locations across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

“Smile Train’s goal is to provide those born with a cleft the necessary holistic care beyond their initial surgeries. We will continue to build a network that will bring comprehensive cleft care to Filipinos, so they have the support and the tools they need to overcome any challenge. Through this network and these comprehensive cleft centers, we aim to ultimately provide them the ability to work, play, and live happy, healthy and productive lives,” said Kimmy Coseteng-Flaviano, Smile Train’s Vice-President for South East Asia.

Smile Train’s geographical and programmatic expansion comes as the organization celebrates National Cleft and Craniofacial awareness month this July. Smile Train has launched comprehensive cleft centers at partner hospitals including the Philippine Band of Mercy and Marikina St. Vincent General Hospital in Metro Manila, San Fernandino Hospital in Pampanga, and Mabuhay Deseret Foundation in ARC Hospital in Cebu. At these centers, in addition to surgeries, parents and patients in need can access nutrition counselling and nutrition services, orthodontic treatment, and speech therapy sessions at no cost.

These institutions have served as Smile Train’s partners for years, helping patients from across different provinces and performing thousands of cleft surgeries with the assistance of Smile Train, and will be continuing to do so in an increased capacity as CCC centers. Philippine Band of Mercy has performed 25,300 Smile Train-funded cleft surgeries since 2002; Marikina St. Vincent has performed 1,900+ cleft surgeries since 2011; San Fernando Hospital has done over 1,000 cleft surgeries since 2011; and Mabuhay Deseret Foundation has performed 1,500+ cleft surgeries since 2008. Additional partner hospitals will be able to provide CCC in the coming months.

More on Comprehensive Cleft Care (CCC)

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Comprehensive cleft care complements cleft surgery, which Smile Train has been providing at no cost to families in need for over 20 years in the Philippines. Cleft treatment is not a one-off process or even just a series of surgeries, but often requires a holistic approach including nutritional support, dental and orthodontic care, psychosocial support, and speech therapy. CCC is provided by an interdisciplinary, supportive team of highly trained professionals that typically includes geneticists, nutritionists, surgeons, nurses, speech therapists, ENTs, audiologists, mental health counselors, dentists, and orthodontists, among others. For Smile Train and its medical partners, CCC means that each person with cleft has access to all the care they need in order to thrive.

The expansion of Smile Train’s CCC footprint also supports its efforts to promote a working telehealth network, which will allow patients to access CCC despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and geography.

In the Philippines, the pandemic has not gotten in the way of Smile Train’s efforts to help cleft patients, providing over 1,800+ surgeries (pandemic-related) done in 2020, and 1,120 in the first 6 months of 2021 with 26 partners actively doing surgeries.

 

Since the start of the pandemic, Smile Train’s speech telehealth program in the Philippines has treated over 200 patients, providing them with more than 1,000 cleft care-related sessions. Recently, the organization launched the country’s first Filipino speech therapy mobile application which serves as a platform for more patients and families born with cleft to continue to receive comprehensive cleft care with minimal disruptions.

To learn more about how Smile Train’s sustainable approach means donations have both an immediate and long-term impact, please visit smiletrain.ph. For more information about Smile Train’s work in the Philippines, please contact [email protected]. Smile Train’s global efforts and to donate, please visit smiletrain.org. Lastly follow Smile Train Philippines on Twitter and Instagram @SmileTrainPh, and like us on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines. The Smile Train Philippines mobile application can be downloaded via Google Play and App Store.

 

 

 

 

July 26, 2021 by
Lifestyle

Brand of the Year Award to FERN-D: Sunshine on Top of All Brands

During this time of uncertainty, the outdoors has become an unsafe place, and everyone has been stuck at home. And to save ourselves from contagious health risks, we chose to give up the outdoor sun that used to be part of our daily routine. But we still believe that sunshine is a need, and we ought to get it in the midst of it all.

Your daily dose of sunshine—even without the sun.

FERN-D has always been a household name as a Vitamin D supplement in the Philippines. With its premium quality at an affordable price, Filipinos can get their daily Vitamin D fix even without stepping outside. This is why people have grown to love this “sunshine vitamin.”

This brand love has birthed fruitful results. FERN-D received the Brand of the Year Award for the Vitamins and Supplements Category in the 2020-2021 World Branding Awards. This prestigious award is not just any other award a brand could get—it is a worldwide recognition, nominated by over 250,000 consumers across the globe.

FERN-D has won the award by leading the numbers according to brand valuation, consumer market research, and public online voting. The consumer votes constitute seventy percent of this scoring process, proving that the brand is indeed voted by the people who receive and experience its quality.

A ray of sunshine amidst any weather.

In a time when the global economic landscape was greatly disrupted, the efforts and initiatives of brands to remain distinct and relevant are testament to the creativity and innovation they bring to the table.

IFERN CEO and PRESIDENT TOMMANNY TAN RECEIVES THE BRAND OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019
IN KENSINGTONG PALACE, LONDON

“The Awards are an acknowledgment of the tireless effort of the teams that build and maintain their brand presence in an ever-changing market,” said Richard Rowles, Chairman of the World Branding Forum.

Indeed, the success of FERN-D is a team effort. “Sharing Prosperity Through Global Entrepreneurship” is a philosophy that Mr. Tommanny Tan, President and CEO of I-FERN, lives by. By guiding, mentoring, and giving a business opportunity to people who came from humble beginnings, I-FERN has since produced entrepreneurs who carry the company’s legacy while spreading good health with products like FERN-D.

FERN-D WON THE BRAND OF THE YEAR AWARD IN THE WORLD BRANDING AWARDS
FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS (2019-2020 & 2020-2021)

For 2 consecutive years now of winning the Brand of the Year Awards proves the success that FERN-D continues to build—all by staying true to its promise to be a daily dose of sunshine for the Filipino market.

 

July 23, 2021 by
Lifestyle

Vote Pilipinas Team Up with Smart Communications to Encourage Filipinos To Register for 2022 Election

To encourage more Filipinos to register for the 2022 elections, Vote Pilipinas, the official Voter Registration Information Campaign Partner of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has partnered with PLDT’s wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. Spearheaded by the non-government organization Impact Hub Manila, Vote Pilipinas offers non-profit, non-partisan online and offline information about the upcoming elections.

“As the country’s leading mobile services provider, Smart is in a unique and significant position to expand the reach of ‘Vote Pilipinas’ using the power of digital technology and our nationwidest and nationfastest network,” said Jane J. Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.

With more than 18 million Filipinos belonging to the 18-39 year-old range, Gen Zs and millennials make up the biggest bulk of the voting population next year. Together, Smart and Vote Pilipinas will drive an information campaign aimed at igniting the youth’s passion and purpose to live smart and vote smart – starting with registering for next year’s polls.

“We’ve always believed in the power of the youth to positively impact our society. There’s no better way to show this than by participating in the upcoming elections – especially because the youth have a big stake in our country’s future,” she added.

Under the partnership, Smart will help boost Vote Pilipinas’ online call-to-action through social media executions, and help widen the reach of the non-partisan, non-profit organization until May 2022. These efforts are aimed at motivating Filipinos, especially the youth, to be counted, be informed, be heard, and be one with all Filipinos in nation-building.

To kick-off the campaign, Vote Pilipinas hosted a town hall called #MagpaRehistroKa where key officials from COMELEC explained voter registration and the country’s election system. Vote Pilipinas is also set to launch two more virtual town halls to share relevant information about the 2022 elections. The #MagpaRehistroKa virtual town halls will be available over Zoom, Facebook Live, and Kumu.

In line with the commitment and efforts of Vote Pilipinas and Smart to help the country attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals particularly UNSDG 16 which calls for strong institutions.

Visit and learn more about Vote Pilipinas through https://www.votepilipinas.com

 

 

July 23, 2021 by
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Here’s where we’re at in terms of voter registration—and how much further we still have to go

By just three months till the voter registration period, where do we stand in terms of voter registration? According to Director James Jimenez of the Commissions on Elections (COMELEC), there are now 60 million registered voters and 4.3 million new voters who will cast ballots in the 2022 Local and National Elections. According to COMELEC, the total number voters will reach 62 million by the time elections are held next year. This statement was given and provided during the non-profit and non-partisan campaign Vote Pilipinas’ virtual town hall, Magparehistro Ka! On July 8, 2021, an online event hosted by Zoom presented a lineup of speakers, including Jimenez, who discussed the present situation of voter registration in the Philippines and the collective action Filipinos must do to narrow the gap before registration shuts in September 2021.

According to COMELEC speakers, voter registration should be done in a group. They are urging schools to exempt their children so that they can participate in this major event and use their authority and right to decide on the destiny of their country. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, COMELEC informs the public that health precautions are in place when they come to register to vote. Participants in the town hall were able to directly ask COMELEC questions about voter registration.

During the town hall, COMELEC Commissioner Maria Rowena V. Guanzon delivered the keynote address; IHM CEO and founder Ces Rondario opened the program; several sessions with COMELEC’s Offices of the Election Officer (OEO) across Luzon provinces shared insights; and new Vote Pilipinas partners, including Smart Communications, the LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Creator and Influencer Council of the Philippines (CICP), and Greenbulb Communications, were introduced with their representatives present. On June 7, 2021, IHM officially partnered with Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) to ramp up the programs and campaigns of Vote Pilipinas, an IHM project and the official partner of COMELEC in disseminating information on voters’ registration.

Vote Pilipinas plans to hold two more Magparehistro Ka! Town halls before the registration deadline.

Learn more about Vote Pilipinas through https://www.votepilipinas.com

About Vote Pilipinas
Vote Pilipinas is the official Voter Registration Information Campaign partner of the Commission on Elections. Vote Pilipinas is a non-profit, non-partisan online and offline information campaign aimed at mobilizing Filipinos to register to vote for the upcoming national and local 2022 elections.
About Impact Hub Manila
Impact Hub Manila (IHM) is a social impact incubator and a network of impact-driven entrepreneurs and change-makers. Five years since it opened its doors in the Philippines, IHM has directly supported over 500 entrepreneurs,reached over 20,000 individuals through its events, training, incubation programs, and funneled over 1 million USD – worth of grants and entrepreneurial support. The Impact Hub network is present in 100 cities and 56 countries worldwide. The United Nations in Geneva recognizes IHM as a key driver for the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

 

July 17, 2021 by
Lifestyle

Keeping hydrated is important during the wet season to avoid disease

The country’s weather bureau has announced the start of the rainy season, signaling the end of the scorching summer days. We must be vigilant during this season since numerous ailments occur.

Diarrhea generated by viral or bacterial infection; watery disorders such as typhoid fever, cholera, and leptospirosis; and vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are among them.

To avoid contracting these diseases, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI)—the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country—reminds the public to keep hydrated, especially that we are in the middle of a global pandemic.

“It is important that we keep our immune system strong. One of the easiest ways to do this is to stay hydrated,” said PCPPI president and chief executive officer Frederick D. Ong.

Here are some healthy behaviors you can follow to keep active and avoid ailments.

Eat healthy

What you consume today will have a huge impact on your health in the future. A good eating habit is one of the most basic practices to have a robust immune system.

Making a well-balanced meal is simple – just add more fruits and vegetables, choose whole grain food, switch to low or zero fat options, and cut back on sugar.

Exercise regularly

Exercising remains one of the most effective methods to strengthen your body during the rainy season. You do not have to buy expensive machines or pay for gym subscriptions. You only need at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. To safely exercise at home, you may check various workout videos online. If you opt to do outdoor walk or run, follow social distancing and other safety protocols.

As part of your workout routine, replenish what you lose in sweat with sports drinks like Gatorade. It contains electrolytes that rehydrate your body to avoid dehydration.

Get enough sleep

Getting enough sleep is as important as eating healthy and exercising. A study from the Carnegie Mellon University found that people with poor, short sleep have greater chance of getting sick.

Quality sleep helps uplift your immune system. To get quality sleep, reduce your blue light exposure at night, avoid caffeinated drinks before bedtime, and reduce day time naps, among others.

Hydrate

Proper hydration is vital in having a strong immune system. It detoxifies and flushes out waste materials from your body. It also helps transport nutrients to our organ systems.

Taking in safe water is a must to avoid infection from water-borne diseases. To have a clean drinking water, you need to boil water for at least three minutes or do water chlorination. Or you can drink purified bottled water, like Aquafina and Premiere.

If you’re moving all day and feel sluggish or tired, that’s because you lose more than just water when you sweat.  You lose fluids and electrolytes. With this, it’s important for us to stay healthy and hydrated with an Electrolyte Drink like Gatorade Ion.

“Even during rainy season, we need to hydrate to arm our body from diseases and keep our immunity in top shape. Over the years, PCPPI has been helping Filipinos achieve that with our hydration drinks,” Ong said.

PCPPI is the exclusive manufacturer of well-known beverage brands in the Philippines: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Milkis, and Aquafina.

For more information about Pepsi just visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.

 

 

July 16, 2021 by
Lifestyle

TikTok’s Viral Tracks Get a New Perspective on Life

TikTok, the most popular platform for short-form mobile video, has seen the birth of a slew of brilliant artists and viral content. Many aspiring and up-and-coming musicians have found their place in the community, fearlessly sharing their original compositions and covers of popular songs with anybody who enjoys music.

Seeing great potential in these music creators, TikTok is taking the initiative to support them by breathing new life into viral songs on the platform, and helping their music grow. TikTok does this by tapping onto popular creators to record cover versions of these viral tracks, and adding them into the immense music library in TikTok that users can easily access on the app.

TikTok is where music begins, and a number of remade songs have already soared in prominence among creators since their June release. The first is a Zendee rendition of Cutie Uyyy, a Visayan song. After that, AD BEAT’ performed Ikaw Lang, a cover of the song.

Cutie Uyyy      

                                                                             

The southern part of the Philippines may be considered an untapped resource when it comes to musical talent, and Cutie Uyy is proof of this. The song is so catchy that it gained recognition all over the country after its initial release in February 2020, and eventually went viral on TikTok, even though many listeners did not understand its lyrics.

Cutie Uyyy, a Bisaya phrase that means Hey Cutie, is an R&B Hip-Hop song that talks about young love, and being infatuated with a cute girl you just met. A year after it first went viral, TikTok gave this track a second life through a cover version performed by one of its top music creators, Zendee, who also hails from the southern part of the Philippines.

Listen to Zendee’s version of Cutie Uyyy here. Alternate versions of the track – Cutie Uyyy (Chorus) and Cutie Uyyy (Slowed Chorus) –  are also available for creators on TikTok

Ikaw Lang

Released by the local band, Nobita, in May 2020, Ikaw Lang, which means Only You in English, is a love song that speaks of faithfulness, trust and devotion. The song recently experienced a resurgence on TikTok and other platforms, even making it to Spotify’s Viral 50 PH playlist. Since then, its music video has already hit over a million views.

Re-released on TikTok by real-life couple, Adrian Ferrer and Alliyah Cadelina, Ikaw Lang was given a beautiful new twist on the platform, thanks to the beautiful mix of Aaliyah’s angelic voice and Adrian’s prolific beatboxing skills. Singing together about a dream-come-true kind of love, the couple produced a timeless, romantic track that can easily melt the heart of anyone who listens to it.

Listen to a snippet of AD BEAT’s version of Ikaw Lang here. A 30-second cut of the track is also available on TikTok. Watch out for the release of the full song this July.

Discover new music and the latest viral tunes on TikTok! Download the app on your iOS and Android devices today to get started.

 

 

July 10, 2021 by
Lifestyle

TikTok makes reliable COVID-19 resources and information available to its users

TikTok ensures that the relevant public data and information are available on the platform, which is one of the ways it helps its users stay safe and educated during the pandemic. Similarly, TikTok can assist in sharing credible information with the public by forming relationships with government agencies such as the Department of Health.

According to Kristoffer Rada, TikTok Head for Public Policy, “TikTok is taking a proactive and holistic approach to countering misinformation on the platform. We have teamed up with experts across the industry, civil society, and public health, along with our own Content Advisory Council, in order to develop adequate policies, enforce strategies, and be able to stay ahead of rapidly evolving content. The current partnership we have with the DOH reinforces this commitment. As part of the Check The FAQs campaign we actively remove misleading or false COVID-19 information. Through our creators and medical professionals on the platform we also help promote accurate information that would help Filipinos make an informed choice about getting vaccinated.”

Dr. Beverly C. Ho, MPH, DOH Director for Health Promotion, says, “Parallel to our COVID-19 Vaccination campaign RESBAKUNA: Kasangga ng BIDA, TikTok, along with all the Filipino health creators, have been our allies in the battle against vaccine misinformation and hesitancy during this pandemic. The Health Promotion Bureau recognizes the potential this partnership holds in increasing vaccine confidence, easing the apprehensions of the people, and in forwarding correct information to a wider audience.” She adds, “HPB is thankful that the Check The FAQs campaign has put various equally entertaining and informative content in the limelight. We look forward to more of these engaging materials as we continue to get more Filipinos vaccinated. Sama-sama tayong lahat sa #BIDABakunation!”

TikTok’s Community Guidelines are designed to help combat medical misinformation on the platform by prohibiting users from posting false or misleading content, particularly in relation to COVID-19. This includes misinformation regarding vaccines, anti-vaccine disinformation, and paid advertising that promotes against vaccination. The TikTok platform also houses a dedicated Check The FAQs banner that sits on the discover page, which connects users to credible Covid-19 information as well as creative videos, not only from our creators but also from healthcare professionals.

Call-to-action information relating to COVID-19 vaccinations is only accepted on a case-by-case basis, as long as it is in the public’s best interests. False or misleading content, as well as accounts that disseminate misinformation, are recognized and removed from TikTok by professionally trained employees. False information and anything that violates TikTok’s Community Guidelines are also urged to be reported by community members. Suspicious networks and activities are also recognized and notified within the app using industry-leading threat detection platforms. Any Covid-19 information uploaded on TikTok is thoroughly checked for veracity by fact-checking partners such as Agence France-Presse (AFP). The Department of Health evaluates all vaccination-related films published on TikTok’s Covid-19 mainpage and approves those that include accurate vaccine information.

Only content with verified facts is broadly circulated in users’ For You feeds, reducing the risk of misleading information spreading within the program. Anti-vaccine and Covid-19 misinformation will not be recommended to users, and a banner warning viewers of misinformation will be displayed. False content is removed from TikTok, and queries linked to COVID-19 or vaccination misinformation are directed to the app’s Community Guidelines. Anti-vaccine hashtags are also not found in searches. Anyone who search for coronavirus-related hashtags on TikTok will see an in-app alert with links to reliable sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO) website and local public health authorities.

TikTok has the most up-to-date COVID-19 news and information. Install the app on your iOS or Android device right now.

 

 

 

July 7, 2021 by
Lifestyle

ARMY, You’ll Would like To get Your Hands on These Sunsilk x BT21 Special Limited Packs

To state that the past several months have been fantastic for ARMY in the Philippines is an understatement. For quite some time, the worldwide K-pop phenomenon has been making waves all over the world, continually shattering borders in terms of culture and profound music, all while displaying their good looks, entertaining personalities, spectacular fashion sense, and mesmerizing dancing moves.

If you’re a BTS fan, it’s almost automatic that you’re also a BT21 fan—the LINE Friends characters created by none other than RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook themselves. The adorable BT21 characters are Tata (V), Mang (j-hope), Chimmy (Jimin), RJ (Jin), Koya (RM), Cooky (Jung Kook), Shooky (SUGA), and Van (ARMY)—and you’ll see all of them in an exciting new collaboration that won’t only keep your merch collection growing, but also give you luscious locks: BT21 has teamed up with Sunsilk for an official BT21 merch collection—and we’re giving you a sneak peek ahead of its grand launch happening in July.

Here’s the boiling hot tea: the limited edition BT21 x Sunsilk packs will be up for grabs beginning July 12 on Shopee and July 14 on Lazada, so tell your fellow ARMY to set their alarms because this drop is something they wouldn’t want to miss out on.

“We wanted to give BT21 fans another thing to be excited about and something new to add to their merch collection. These limited edition Sunsilk packs in collaboration with BT21 is something they’ll surely want to get their hands on,” shares Isab Galang, Assistant Brand Manager, Total Shampoo

And because we know you can’t wait to dish out all the details, we’re letting you in on some inside scoop on what exactly to expect from the official BT21 merch collection in collaboration with Sunsilk. Start taking notes: Each BT21-branded box includes two 350ml Sunsilk bottles as well as a cute limited-edition official BT21 pouch featuring your favorite BT21 characters. You can use the handy pouches as a makeup kit, pencil case, purse, or even a small pouch to hold your everyday essentials. Take your pick from these four adorable packs:

  • Smooth and Manageable (Cooky and Shooky)

  • Smooth and Manageable (Tata and Van)

  • Strong and Long (Koya and RJ)

  • Strong and Long (Chimmy and Mang)

The BT21 x Sunsilk sets are available for only P699 each box or P2,696 if you wish to acquire all four sets. You should keep in mind that the BT21 x Sunsilk sets are limited edition, so get them while you can!

From July 12 to 14, you can buy BT21 x Sunsilk on Shopee and Lazada. Visit All Things Hair at https://www.allthingshair.com/en-ph and BeautyHub.PH at https://www.beautyhub.ph for the most up-to-date information about Sunsilk.

 

 

 

 

 

July 6, 2021 by
Lifestyle, News

To Encourage Voter Registration, Vote Pilipinas Launches the First Magparehistro Ka!

Commission on Election (COMELEC) partnership with Vote Pilipinas, a non-partisan non-profit organization operated by Impact Hub Manila, continues to educate Filipino voter registrants through the launch of the first of three Town Halls under its Magparehistro Ka! campaign. The online event takes place on Thursday, July 8, at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will be accessible through Zoom and Facebook Live. Will feature COMELEC’s latest data, updates on Vote Pilipinas, showcase sessions with some of Luzon’s Office of Election Officers (OEOs), as well as opportunities to ask COMELEC any questions on the registration process.

COMELEC Commissioner Rowena Guanzon will be delivering the keynote address to be followed by discussions from COMELEC Director James Jimenez and Vote Pilipinas lead Ces Rondario on current data and information regarding voter registration. This is against the target of 7 million newly registered voters that COMELEC aims to secure before registration for the 2022 National and Local Elections ends on September 30, 2021.

The event will also be sharing Vote Pilipinas’ future campaign plans set alongside its major sponsors and community partners. The program will then move to the #MagparehistroKa! Showcase Sessions, wherein OEOs from Luzon will educate first-time registrants on best practices, reminders, and call to action. This will be followed by a live question and answer #AskComelec portion and the launch of the first of three #MagparehistroKa! campaign videos as well as the release of the official Vote Pilipinas jingle.

The MagparehistroKa! Town Hall series consists of three virtual events held to increase the number of registered voters by informing and preparing registrants, making the voter registration process convenient and seamless.

For more information and learn more  about Vote Pilipinas through https://www.votepilipinas.com

About Impact Hub Manila

Impact Hub Manila (IHM) is a social impact incubator and a network of impact-driven entrepreneurs and change-makers. Five years since it opened its doors in the Philippines, IHM has directly supported over 500 entrepreneurs,reached over 20,000 individuals through its events, training, incubation programs, and funneled over 1 million USD – worth of grants and entrepreneurial support. The Impact Hub network is present in 100 cities and 56 countries worldwide. The United Nations in Geneva recognizes IHM as a key driver for the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

July 5, 2021 by
Lifestyle, News

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) new headquarters

Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc’s management, led by President and CEO, Frederick D. Ong (leftmost) inaugurated in early June the new headquarters together with Muntinlupa Deputy Administrator Roger John Smith (3rd from left). In photos are Atty. Carina S. Bayon, PCPPI Vice President for Legal and Government Affairs (2nd from left) and Ms. Vivian A. Cheong, PCPPI Senior Vice President for Human Resources and Corporate Affairs and Communications (rightmost).

Recently move to its new headquarters the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. With 2,000 sqm modern facility is part of a master-planned business district at the heart of Northgate Cyberzone by Filinvest.

“Building a new headquarters is PCPPI thinking beyond the pandemic. It is our opportunity to align our workplace with what PCPPI stands for – innovation, resilience and growth,” said PCPPI President and Chief Executive Offcier Frederick D. Ong.

The new office is fully-equipped with the latest audio and video equipment, employee lounges, and built-in air purifiers for the comfort, convenience and safety of PCPPI employees when they return to work. Its previous corporate office in National Road Tunasan, Muntinlupa City remains to operate as among the company’s manufacturing plants in the country.

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.

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 is a listed company in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE: PIP) with Lotte Corporation which is a holding company of Lotte Chilsung Beverage, one of the biggest beverage companies in South Korea as the lead shareholder co-managing with PepsiCo. 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.
July 5, 2021 by