Sigurado na si Jolina with OMRON

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In the bustling world of Filipino television,Jolina Magdangal has long been a household name, lighting up screens with her vibrant personality and unmistakable charm. But off-screen, she is just as dedicated in her role as a wife and mother of two, always putting her family’s health and happiness first. 

This dedication to good health makes Jolina the ideal brand ambassador for OMRON  Healthcare business in the Philippines, the country’s leading provider of health monitoring and management solutions. As the new face of OMRON, the multifaceted actress emphasizes the crucial role of healthcare monitoring in ensuring family wellness through its “Be Sure” campaign.

Prioritizing family health

Jolina, affectionately known to her fans as “Jolens” or “Momshie Jolens," is a mother to two energetic kids, and a wife to her supportive husband Mark.  Living a life full of activity and joyful chaos, she enthuses: “As a mom, siyempre, ang pinakaimportante para sa akin is making sure my family is healthy and safe,” Jolina shares. “Mas conscious ako in making small healthy changes in our lifestyle, and I always try to stay on top of my family’s health.”  

Juggling her career with her personal life, Jolinaunderstands the demands of a busy lifestyle. As she manages her time between filming her teleserye Lavender Fields, she emphasizes the need for simple, reliable health solutions—something OMRON has provided her with for years. “With all the projects, tapings, and events that I do, it’s a big comfort to have a way to check my health anytime, anywhere. It aligns with OMRON’s  ‘Be Sure’ campaign, which gives me peace of mind na kahit saan ako dalhin ng work, I’m able to take care of myself and my family’s health. Walang worries! ” 

Echoing this principle is OMRON’s ‘Be Sure’ campaign, which is designed to empower families to prioritize health monitoring as an integral part of their daily lives. The campaign highlights the importance of using reliable health monitoring and treatment devices to accurately track important health indicators, encouraging families to take proactive steps toward better health. Through high-quality, reliable, and accessible health monitoring tools and technology, OMRON aims to ensure that everyone can monitor their health effortlessly, creating a culture of awareness for cardiovascular health and risk prevention in every household.

 

Empowering families with OMRON innovative health solutions

Founded by Kazuma Tateishi, OMRON’s mission has always been about empowering people to take charge of their health. The company has spent over 50 years developing innovative solutions for cardiovascular, respiratory, and pain management, constantly pushing boundaries to provide accessible, easy-to-use home health devices. 

OMRON  offers an array of products, including OMRON Complete, which combines blood pressure monitoring with ECG to detect heart irregularities like AFib, tachycardia, and hypertension. Through the OMRON Connect app, users received personalized insights and easy-to-share results, supporting early intervention in heart health. Additionally, OMRON’s user-friendly provides essential respiratory care, while its body composition monitors deliver vital metrics for overall health management. On top of that, OMRON’s products are equipped with IntelliSense® feature, which personalizes the cuff inflation for accurate readings. OMRON’s products are also designed for ease of use. The IntelliWrap™ Cuff, for example, is a game-changer, providing 360° accuracy and eliminating the guesswork for users at home 

“OMRON’s  ‘Be Sure’ campaign speaks to our commitment to providing accessible health monitoring solutions for Filipino families. We are honored to have Jolina Magdangal, a beloved figure and dedicated mother, join us in this mission to empower families to stay on top of their health,” OMRON Healthcare Philippines General Manager Benjamin Agbulos said.

Health habits that fit the family lifestyle

Jolina has adopted several health-conscious practices into her family’s routine. “We try to eat balanced meals and exercise by going biking.  I make sure to check my blood pressure regularly. These habits may seem small, but they go a long way in keeping us all healthy,” she says. OMRON’s portable, user-friendly devices make it easy for Jolina to incorporate health checks into her busy life. She uses an OMRON blood pressure monitor for regular tracking, which is especially important given the demands of her work and long days on set.

The actress recalls a particular experience that solidified her trust in OMRON’s  products: “Ngayon na nagmo-monitor ako ng blood pressure ko, having an OMRON BP monitor with me is a big relief—I can check anytime, lalo na during long days sa shoot.”  For her kids, the OMRON thermometer is a staple, providing reassurance when they’re feeling unwell. Even for her post-workout recovery or after long shoot days, she reaches for the OMRON TENS device, which is designed to relieve muscle pain and promote relaxation—calling it “a lifesaver.”

A message for moms and families

“Sa mga momshies out there, remember that taking care of yourself is the first step in taking care of your family. You can trust products and devices from OMRON to help you monitor health easily. Also, don’t hesitate to ask for help from others when you need it or share responsibilities with your partner or other family members. It’s okay to prioritize your well-being so you can be sure you are always healthy for your family!” she encourages.  

In her words, health isn’t just about physical wellness; it’s also about feeling confident that she’s doing everything possible to protect her family. OMRON’s “Be Sure” campaign resonates with Jolina’s goals as a mom and wife, ensuring her family is taken care of as she balances her career and personal life.

Through this campaign with Jolina, OMRON continues to help every Filipino family embrace a healthier lifestyle—one in which they can truly “Be Sure.” 

OMRON products are available at major retail drugstores both physical locations and online, such as Watsons, Mercury, South Star Drug, and Rose Pharmacy. Additionally, e-commerce platforms like Lazada, Shopee, and Tiktok offer a wide range of Omron Products including maintenance and accessories.

 

For more information about Omron’s healthcare products, please visit https://www.omronhealthcare-ap.com/ph.

Give yourself a squeeze this May Measurement Month

As of 2021, an estimated 1.28 billion people worldwide are recorded to be hypertensive. A 2021 comprehensive global analysis on hypertension revealed that although it is straightforward to diagnose hypertension and relatively easy to treat the condition with low-cost drugs, there remain significant gaps in diagnosis and treatment. In fact, about 580 million people with hypertension are unaware of their condition because they were never diagnosed.

Alarmingly, raised blood pressure remains the number one cause of preventable deaths globally. In the Philippines, hypertension was among the greatest contributors to the highest mortality rate recorded by the country in the past 63 years.

 

Given these statistics, various health organizations across the world continue to work for hypertension awareness and improved management. Among the campaigns with this aim is the May Measurement Month (MMM), an annual movement that encourages people to get their blood pressure checked. 

 

Since 2017, the teams behind MMM have screened more than 4 million people in 100 countries, and have found almost one million participants with untreated hypertension. This year, 85 countries, including the Philippines, will be joining in the observance of May Measurement Month with the theme #THEBIGSQUEEZE.

 

The Big Squeeze in the Philippines

May Measurement Month in the Philippines was kicked off by the Philippine Society of Hypertension on May 17, 2022 – which is also the established World Hypertension Day. MMM 2022 marks the fifth year of the campaign being observed in the country. 

 

MMM will be held from May to September of 2022, with the aim of screening 1 million Filipino adults, providing diet and lifestyle treatment to advice to participants with high normal to hypertensive BP ranges, and gathering significant data on hypertension to motivate the government to improve local screening facilities and contribute to the reduction of the global burden of diseases related to raised BP.

 

“We know that raised blood pressure is the single biggest contributor to the global burden of diseases and global mortality. The number of people affected and the prevalence of high blood pressure worldwide are expected to increase over the next decade. Therefore, preventive strategies are urgently needed, especially in less developed countries like ours,” said Dr. Alejandro F. Diaz, MMM country lead for the Philippines. 

 

“We want to partner with both government and non-government organizations to combat this cardiovascular disease. So, we have formed a hypertension alliance for this purpose, to continue to push for awareness, prevention and treatment of hypertension,” said PSH President Dr. Deborah Ona.

 

Partners for The Big Squeeze

 

 

The Department of Health expressed its support to the MMM through Health Promotion Bureau Director Dr. Beverly Ho, who gave a message during the program on May 17. Moreover, the Quezon City local government also stood in solidarity with PSH and its cause. During the kick-off ceremonies, Mayor Joy Bemonte participated in the ceremonial blood pressure measurement at Quezon City Hall. Mayor Belmonte shared that since January 2022, the city has recorded nearly 6,500 citizens with hypertension, 2,970 of whom also have diabetes. Given this, the city targets 150,000 QC residents to be aware of their blood pressure so that they can be given proper medication and due assistance by the government.

 

Also joining in the advocacy is OMRON’s Healthcare business in the Philippines. OMRON, which has been a staunch supporter of MMM since 2017, hosted the streaming of the 2022 kick-off program via its official social media channels. OMRON hasalso been putting efforts into enhancing the awareness levels on the benefits of home BP monitoring by providing free checkups in pharmacies and densely populated areas across the country. 

 

“OMRON Healthcare is one with the Philippine Society of Hypertension and all of the partners for the May Measurement Month in aiming to decrease the prevalence and ease the burden of hypertension. Through our longstanding support for this movement, OMRON aims to encourage Filipinos to practice blood pressure monitoring as a health habit,” said Yusuke Kato, General Manager for OMRON Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd – Philippine Branch (Healthcare Division).

 

For more information on May Measurement Month 2022, you may visit www.maymeasure.org.

 

About the Philippine Society of Hypertension

The Philippine Society of Hypertension Inc. (PSH) was incorporated on 7 January 1993 by medical health providers concerned with the diagnosis, management, treatment, and prevention of hypertension. These providers include internist-cardiologists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, neurologists, obstetrician-gynecologists, pediatricians, occupational and family physicians and practitioners from other medical disciplines. 

 

PSH is a member of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) and the World Hypertension League (WHL). For more information, please visit the PSH website at https://www.philippinesocietyofhypertension.org.ph.

 

For more information on OMRON’s Healthcare business in the Philippines, please visit OMRON’s website at https://www.omronhealthcare-ap.com/ph.

 

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OMRON Healthcare announces that its blood pressure monitoring (BPM) devices will now be available at Mercury Drug

OMRON Healthcare, a global leader in the field of clinically proven, innovative medical equipment, announces that its blood pressure monitoring (BPM) devices will now be available at Mercury Drug, the leading drugstore in the country. The latest OMRON HEM 7156-A model is already out in selected Mercury Drug stores nationwide.

 

OMRON, alongside organizations such as the Philippine Society of Hypertension, continues to campaign for home blood pressure monitoring as a means to mitigate the effects of hypertension. Even amid the pandemic, high blood pressure continues to be one of the top causes of mortality among Filipinos, with the latest survey from the Philippine Heart Association placing the prevalence rate of hypertension at 37 percent.^[1] Despite this alarming statistic, only about 25% of hypertensives monitor their blood pressure at home, the survey further reveals.

Through this collaboration with Mercury Drug, OMRON reaffirms its commitment to help more Filipino families achieve good heart health.

“Our partnership with Mercury Drug allows us to bring OMRON closer to more Filipinos. With Mercury Drug’s vast network of more than 1,200 stores nationwide, we have a larger platform to make our world-class and reliable healthcare technologies more accessible to Filipinos. As we continue to forge more partnerships and expand the channels where our products are available, we remain steadfast in our commitment to promote home blood pressure monitoring as a means to help prevent the complications resulting from hypertension,” shared Yusuke Kato, General Manager for OMRON Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd – Philippine Branch (Healthcare Division). 

 

Mercury Drug has been offering branded and generic medicines, medical devices, and healthcare and personal care products since 1945. Through the years, it has established its reputation as the leading drugstore in the Philippines, making it one of the most trusted and awarded merchants in the country today.

 

Ms. Vivian Que-Azcona, President of Mercury Drug Corporation said, “This partnership aligns with our mission to serve our customers – to have what they want, when, where and how they want it. This OMRON blood pressure monitoring device is a welcome addition to our  product range that will help our customers  in managing their health condition.” 

 

 

Effortless Accuracy from the Comforts of Home

 

The HEM-7156-A is a state-of-the-art device designed for ease of use.

 

One of the most notable features of the HEM-7156-A is the 360-degree IntelliWrap Cuff technology. A study by Perleberg Research in 2014 revealed that one in three people measure their blood pressure inaccurately when monitoring from home.^[2] A big contributor factor to this is incorrect cuff positioning. OMRON’s IntelliWrap Cuff solves this through a preformed fit cuff that gives accurate readings at any angle and reduces measurement errors at home. The cuff is even designed to make wearing easy to do even with just one hand – a benefit that is indispensable for self-monitoring. 

 

OMRON HEM-7156-A is also equipped with “Intellisense”, a standard among all OMRON blood pressure monitors. This means that the device automatically personalizes the cuff inflation to eliminate pain or discomfort for the wearer during measurement. This revolutionary technology pioneered by OMRON further minimizes possible misrepresentation in readings.  

 

The device is programmed to signal when an individual is suspected to have highly elevated blood pressure through its Hypertension Indicator. It features Pulse Rate and Body Movement Capturing and Irregular Heartbeat Detection, the latter helping to detect abnormal heart beat rhythm for early intervention and treatment of possible cardiovascular diseases. The product package also comes with a universal adapter. 

 

The OMRON HEM-7156-A is available in selected Mercury Drug branches nationwide for only Php4,380. For more information about OMRON Healthcare’s products and their availability, please visit https://www.omronhealthcare-ap.com/ph.

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[1] PRESYON 4 Nationwide Hypertension Survey 2021 Results

[2] Perleberg Consumer Research 2014, UK/Italy