5 Minutes Matter with Panadol

 

 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a global leading healthcare company and maker of Panadol^® announced the brand entry and launch of the new (paracetamol) Panadol^® with Optizorb^® in Philippines today. The world’s trusted pain reliever will be made accessible to consumers at pharmacies across the country starting next month.

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“Pain is one of the greatest personal, social and economic burdens faced by people around the world,” said John Sayers, President Consumer Healthcare, Asia, Pacific and Latin America, GSK. “Panadol has helped people find pain relief across 85 countries for over 50 years and today we are pleased to bring this leading paracetamol brand to Philippines’ consumers. This is a significant milestone for GSK in line with our global commitment to help people do more, feel better and live 
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The men and woman behind the PH launch of Panadol. GSK released the fastest-acting (5mins!) pain reliever in the market at Manila Peninsula Hotel today. Glad to have witnessed the arrival of a medicine I have come to love and only got to buy in SG or HK previously. Now, each 10's catch cover sells for just P32 SRP! Love it ;) Panadol, beloved in 85 countries p, is finally in the PH market and this iteration is its best one yet

Panadol^® is one of the world’s leading paracetamol-based pain relievers which is sold in more than 85 countries. Last year alone, 15 billion (paracetamol) Panadol^® tablets were sold worldwide.

Panadol 's pitch: It works 5 times faster than the leading paracetamol brand because of the Optizorb technology

“The brand is testament to our customers’ trust and faith in the product which boasts an extensive scientific research breakthrough such as the Optizorb^® technology in our new Panadol^® which is the first and only paracetamol product that contains Optizorb^®,” added Sayers.

Panadol^® with Optizorb^® is the only paracetamol brand with the unique Optizorb^® disintegration system which allows the release of its medicine in as little as five minutes vs. regular paracetamol tablets. Studies conducted by GSK have proven that 75 percent of people who take Panadol with Optizorb^® caplets reach pain relieving levels of paracetamol in the bloodstream significantly faster than those taking other generic pain relieving brands.

LACOSTE CELEBRATES ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY

In celebration of its 80^th Anniversary, LACOSTE unveils an exclusive and unique brand experience roadshow in Manila, which is on display from January 10 to 12 and January 14 to 16 at the Shangri-la Plaza’s East Wing Atrium. Visitors will encounter three cubes filled with moving and still images and objects from the brand archives dating back to the invention of the polo shirt and founding of the brand in 1933 by tennis champion René Lacoste.

EIGHTY YEARS OF REINVENTING THE CODES

The first cube showcases the iconic polo shirt. The walls will feature a carefully curated collection of LACOSTE polos over the years, including the Holiday Collector’s Series, where each year since 2006, the brand features guest artists to re-imagine the classic polo. These include British industrial designer Tom Dixon, British product designer Michael Young, Chinese artist Li Xiaofeng, American designer Jonathan Adler, Brazilian designers the Campana Brothers and American fashion icon Visionaire with singer/photographer Michael Stipe. A screen loops film clips that tell the story of the iconic L.12.12 polo shirt, the brand evolution through the decades, and the Polo of the Future.

EIGHTY YEARS OF NATURAL EVOLUTION

The second cube contains a cabinet of Crocodile Curiosities. Here, visitors will discover the various shapes and sizes, colors and contexts that the LACOSTE crocodile logo has adopted and adapted to over the decades during its natural evolution. Along the walls is a timeline highlighting the important dates and milestones in the brand history. Complementing this is a set of fun facts about the crocodile species at large: Did you know that crocodiles live up to 100 years?

EIGHTY YEARS OF REINVENTING SILHOUETTES IN MOTION

The third cube houses a collection of images from the brand archives. Black and white heritage photos of brand founder René Lacoste, himself a tennis legend, as well as his wife and daughter, both golf champions, are mixed with more recent images of fashion shows, products and other objects that combined, offer a compelling visual narrative of LACOSTE’s development and expansion from a single item –the iconic polo shirt– to a truly global lifestyle brand. Film clips of current Creative Director Felipe Oliveira Baptista and Design Director Christophe Pillet speaking to the inspiration and ideas for their innovative work round out the content of this room. Outside the cube, a window showcases tennis dresses from the 1970’s, the Golden Age of that sport and an important time for the brand as it began seriously producing women’s sportswear.

OPENING OF THE FIRST AGORA STORE CONCEPT IN SHANGRI-LA PLAZA’S EAST WING

The newly opened Lacoste store in Shangri-la Plaza’s East Wing is the first Agora store concept in Manila. Its polished look gives a glimpse of clean lines and a breezy store design. Inside, visitors will be able to touch and try on the special collections featuring the 80th Anniversary logo created by British art director Peter Saville and designed especially for this important birthday of the brand. The capsule collection of the 80^th Anniversary, as well as the brand’s seasonal collections, include apparel, leather goods, footwear, eyewear and other accessories.

In the Philippines, Lacoste is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Shangri-la Plaza East Wing, Greenbelt 3, Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Tower Shangri-la Plaza, The Power Plant Mall, Megamall, The Podium, Mall of Asia, Gateway Mall, Trinoma, Eastwood Mall, Newport Mall, Robinsons Galleria, Robinson’s Magnolia, Robinson’s Place Manila, Alabang Town Center - Corte de las Palmas, Ayala Center Cebu, SM Davao, Abreeza Davao, and Veranza KCC Mall. Lacoste Accessories is also exclusively distributed by SSI and is located at Glorietta 4 and Gateway Mall.

American Eye Gives Back to OFW's

The Christmas season is all about the spirit of giving. And give is what the American Eye Center, the country’s leading eye care center, will do this Yuletide season.

In line with its support of Filipinos working abroad, the American Eye Center is giving eligible OFWs the ultimate gift with its Pamaskong Handog OFW Privilege Card through its Shangri-La and Greenbelt branches. With the OFW Privilege Card, kababayanscan now secure eye health for themselves and for their dependents from anywhere in the world through discounts on diagnostics and treatments.

“The essence of the holidays is giving back to the community and American Eye Center does so by honoring our beloved OFWs. These modern day Filipino heroes deserve much recognition and we do that by offering quality eye care for them and the rest of their families through our exclusive OFW Privilege Card,” says American Eye Center’s COO Dr. Benjamin Cabrera.

American Eye Center offers the OFW Privilege Card to all overseas Filipino workers and their qualified dependents. The card is absolutely free and entitles the bearer to a 50 percent discount on comprehensive eye examinations and 15 percent discount for their dependents. The card also allows special 20 percent discount on cataract surgery, 15 percent discount on All Laser or Bladeless LASIK, and 10 percent off on diagnostic procedures.

The card also offers exclusive discounts at American Eye Center partner SPEX Optical. All OFW’s need to do is set an appointment and present valid overseas employment documents to avail of these unlimited discounts starting December 2013 to March 2014.

Eye health and OFWs

“American Eye Center honors OFWs with this privilege because we believe and respect the sacrifices they make to provide a better life for their families. In order to do so, these modern day heroes need to be physically up to take on this challenge which is where eye health comes in. They deserve nothing short of optimum eye health to achieve overall well-being,” Dr. Cabrera said.

Excellence in Ophthalmic Care

American Eye Center has been breaking new ground in ophthalmic care since its establishment in 1995. American Eye Center’s level of excellence is backed by the Associated Eye Specialists, the most experienced and longest-running EyeMD group practice in the country, composed of 17 doctors extensively trained in various ophthalmic subspecialties. The Center is also staffed with highly qualified optometrists, nurses and counselors to provide patients with personalized quality eye care.  

           

American Eye Center is a full-service diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical eye facility fully accredited with the Department of Health and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. It houses the latest diagnostic equipment for the early detection and monitoring of all eye diseases such as Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy and Cataract.  

Its location in Greenbelt 5 in Makati City has a laser suite, an operating room, a recovery room, examining rooms, and a spacious reception area.  Clients can also choose from a wide array of elegant eyewear from SPEX, a world-class eyewear center adjacent to the American Eye Center and managed by The Optical Shop. 

The company’s main office is located at the level 5, Shangri-La Plaza, EDSA cor. Shaw Blvd., Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. For inquiries and details, call tel. nos. 636-0762 or 729-EYES (3937) or email us at info@americaneye.com.ph. You may also visit www.americaneye.com.ph for more information about the OFW Privilege Card.

Avail of American Eye Center’s OFW Privilege card and ensure a clear future for the entire family.Set an appointment today via phone or e-mail or through American Eye Center’s appointment planner available at their website. Always stay in the know by downloading the American Eye Center App available on iPhone, iPad, and on Android.

Mandaue Foam Furniture Store’s Pong Sofa

A sofa holds countless stories. It is where families and friends usually share some quality time and cherished conversations. However, there are times when you want to re-shuffle it because you want to be seated in a more comfortable way, or a particular kind of occasion simply calls for a different type of seating arrangement. With Mandaue Foam Furniture Store’s Pong sofa, you have the choice to organize or style your seats the way you want it to be.
Made of wooden frame construction and covered with your preferred upholstery, this modular sofa, also known as the Pong L Shape Sofa, is designed to cope with any gathering. You can separate the seats, straighten the arrangement, or basically make best use of the available seat cushions.

 Whether you have a scheduled movie marathon with your friends, story-telling with your kids, or even casual talks, its flexible design lets you take the weight off your feet in comfort and style. Mandaue Foam Furniture Store also gives you the freedom to choose the perfect upholstery for your very own Pong sofa. The fabric comes in various prints, colors, and textures depending on your taste, budget, and preference. So if you’re looking for a trendy, comfortable, functional, and affordable way to spice up your house, grab the modular Pong sofa in any of Mandaue Foam Furniture Store’s 19 branches nationwide, and get ready to build and share more precious stories with your love ones.