Women’s Inspiring Winning Moments Spotlighted by ZP Therapeutics

 

“Babae ka, hindi babae lang.” 

 

Women have always proved that they are way more than what society limits them to be. That’s 

why it is only fitting to highlight their triumphs – exactly what leading healthcare company ZP 

Therapeutics (ZPT) did this International Women’s Month! 

 

Virtually, ZPT spotlighted When Women Win: Hear These Feel-Good Stories of Pinays Thriving 

In Their Chosen Fields. Hosted by Bianca Valerio, the session gathered a powerhouse of Pinays 

from different fields to elevate their inspiring success stories – Founder and CEO of Ideal Visa 

Consultancy Charity Delmo, award-winning stage actress Sheenly Gener, President and Founder 

of Rags2Riches Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, and Founder and CEO of Style Genie, Abbie Victorino. 

Even our host Bianca is a lady boss herself being a life coach and author. 

 

Trust us, these introductions don’t even do justice to what these extraordinary ladies have 

accomplished!

 

Truly, these women have broken the glass ceiling. But behind the waves that they’ve created are 

unique challenges. Sheenly fearlessly detailed how a single mom like her rose in the film and 

stage industry, arenas that are dominated by men. Reese, on the other hand, shared how she’s 

always mistaken as an assistant to a male CEO, making her realize how women’s 

accomplishments are usually undermined. “Every time we needed to explain ourselves again and 

again, we know that there's still a lot of work to be done”, she says. 

 

How do they confront these struggles? Softness, which Reese described as “a strength in itself. 

There are so many things in this world where when we apply softness, it solves the problem”. 

Charity agreed, especially as a woman leader. Did you know that this boss babe encourages her 

employees to choose family commitments over work if ever schedules conflict? Truly, empowered 

women empower women!

 

As they take charge of their own careers, they make sure to take care of their well-being, too. 

Abbie shared that aside from watching K-dramas, self-care with the help of their trusted ZP 

Therapeutics products enables her to push harder. Some of their holy grails include Physiogel 

and Hakubi White C which nurture their skin and Xenical which maintains their healthy figure. 

With the help of Propan TLC, they are also assured that their kids are well-taken care of as they 

hustle hard. Thanks to these staples, they have a confidence boost to reach their goals throughout 

their journey. 

 

When you don’t let restrictions hinder their success, anything is possible. ZPT’s celebration 

reminds us that the journeys and victories of modern Pinays deserve to be highlighted. Despite 

all odds, she strives, she thrives, and most of all, she wins. 

 

Be inspired by these moments when women win. Watch ZP Therapeutics’ FB Live in full through 

this link: https://tinyurl.com/WhenWomenWin

 

Enjoy 10% off on Propan TLC, Physiogel, Xenical, and Hakubi White C when you shop at 

www.watson's.com.ph, and Watson’s on Shopee and Lazada! Simply use the code WOMENWIN

on selected items upon check out

If you love your furbabies, protect them from rabies infection!

 
We can’t help but love our pets. They provide us companionship and comfort, which can benefit us in many ways especially now that we’re spending more time at home. 

But while pets are undoubtedly therapeutic, unfortunately, they also have the potential to pose a threat to our health. One of these is rabies infection.

A bite or even a scratch of an animal can transmit this virus to humans, which can put you and your pet's life in danger. According to the Department of Health, almost half of the annual rabies cases in the Philippines involve domesticated pets. This means that now more than ever, furparents need to be extra vigilant in protecting themselves and their pets. There are current ways to prevent this such as vaccinating our pets, but it is still essential to know what to do once exposed. 

In celebration of World Rabies Day last September 28, ZP Therapeutics, a division of Zuellig Pharma Corporation (ZPC), advocated for early prevention, proper treatment, and control of the disease. During a virtual event entitled, "Review of Animal Bite Management ", the company took the opportunity to provide continuing education to the healthcare community while spreading information to the public. 

General and Laparoscopic Surgeon Dr. Vinzon Valencia, FPSGS, FPCS, led the insightful discussion, which revolved around this year's theme, "Rabies: Facts, Not Fear". It updated participants on the latest rabies information and clinical management. Ultimately, the event highlighted the importance of proper information and how that can greatly help us in our fight against rabies.

How is rabies transmitted?

Protecting ourselves from rabies starts with knowing and understanding the different ways in how it can be contracted. There are three categories of exposure, depending on the severity and area of exposure:

Category I, which is transmitted through: 

• Feeding or touching the infected animal, licking of intact skin;
• Exposure to a patient with signs and symptoms of the infection by sharing of eating and/or drinking utensils;
• Casual contact and routine delivery of healthcare to the symptomatic patient.

Category II can be transmitted through:

• Nibbling of uncovered skin, with or without bruising or hematoma;
• Minor or superficial scratches or abrasions without bleeding, including those induced to bleed;

Category III can be transmitted through:

• Transdermal bites (such as puncture wounds, lacerations, avulsions) or scratches or abrasions with spontaneous bleeding;
• Licks on broken skin or mucous membrane;
• Exposure to a rabies patient through bites, contamination of mucous membranes or open skin lesions, and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation;
• Unprotected handling of an infected carcass;
• Ingestion of raw infected meat;
• Exposure to bats;
• All Category III exposures on the head and neck area.

 

What to do after possible exposure?

If you've been bitten, scratched, or may have been exposed to rabies via any of these three categories, immediately wash the wounded with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes. This is the most reliable way to lower your chances of infection. Dr. Valencia advised against dressing the wounded area, as this will only favor the growth of bacteria and increase the likelihood of infection. Self-medicating is also strongly discouraged, though, for it's best to just leave the situation to our healthcare professionals. So if you are seeking help from traditional healers like manghihilot, tandok, or tawak, know that this will just even promote the spread of infection, and it won't be of any help!

 

For Category II & III exposures, it is best to see a healthcare provider for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) within 24 hours. Your healthcare provider will assess the patient and shall administer the necessary rabies vaccine or rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) shots. The schedule of these shots will follow WHO's updated recommendations on the rabies vaccine regimen schedule, as discussed by Dr. Valencia. Make sure not to skip though, for your doses should be completed until Day 7, regardless of the status of the biting animal. 

Are there any contraindications on Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIGs)?

Worried about getting your Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) after getting exposed? Don't fret. According to Dr. Valencia, there are no contraindications for rabies vaccines and RIGs. This also goes for breastfeeding and pregnant women, and even someone who has recently received a COVID-19 vaccine. In view of rabies infection's risk to our lives, we should prioritize administration of PEP no matter what the case may be. Getting protected from rabies infection is always more important because it can save someone's life.

 

Indeed, knowledge is key when it comes to dealing with rabies. As Dr. Valencia said, "Rabies is fatal and irreversible but it is avoidable". It can save your life, your loved one's life, and of course, spare your furbaby from the dangerous disease. Join ZP Therapeutics in taking World Rabies Day as an opportunity to educate ourselves. Even in the smallest way we can, by spreading facts and not fear, we can all make rabies a thing of the past.