Generika Drugstore Unveils Gamot Guide for the Filipino Family

Prevention is better than cure, we always hear this but honestly, maintaining a healthy lifestyle becomes a luxury for some people because of the high cost of living and health maintenance such as healthy food and supplements. Sickness then becomes inevitable which makes people shell out more money for medical consultation and medicines to cure their sickness. Unfortunately some don't seek medical attention anymore because of the high cost of medicines. Good thing nowadays people have the option to buy generics medicine which is more affordable yet equally effective compared to branded ones.

Generika Drugstore is one of the Drugstores that provide generics medicine. Generika is driven by an enduring social purpose: To help create a nation where every family can afford their basic healthcare needs. It is a mission that began thirteen years ago, when they were among the pioneers in the Philippines’ generics industry. Today, they have over 630 stores nationwide that continue to provide Filipinos with safe, high-quality, and affordable generic medicines. Now that Generika is part of Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc., they have the bolstered capacity to provide even better healthcare services to the Filipino people.

Photo from Generika Drugstore Facebook Page

And last month I received an invite to Generika's event, I was excited to find out their latest offering to the Filipino families. However I wasn't able to attend because my daughter who got sick with Pneumonia was just discharged from the hospital. Although I didn't get to attend they still shared with me the good news wherein every Filipinos will surely benefit from.

Generika Drugstore unveiled their Gabay Generika, it is their beating heart. It is the philosophy behind every single thing that the company does. It is embodied by the passion of their pharmacists who only seek to guide and assist their customers. Their pharmacists do not just dispense drugs, they provide customers with expert advice.

At its core, Gabay Generika is a new line of value-adding PLUS services that include free blood pressure monitoring, affordable mobile laboratory offerings, and blood sugar testing. But the most important aspect of Gabay Generika is the Gamot Guide – a printed reminder for customers to help them understand how to better take their medicine. Combined with free patient consultations, customers will be equipped with all the information they need to safely and effectively use their medications.

This passion for patient well-being is best exemplified by Generika’s own Actimed brand. This line of generic medications is of the highest quality and is sourced only from reputable manufacturers here and abroad. With all their drugs passing Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards, the generics they offer are guaranteed to be safe and as effective as their branded counterparts. Moving forward, Actimed will soon include wellness and nutraceutical products such as probiotics and health supplements all at a price point more affordable that what is currently available in the market.

Photo from Generika Drugstore Facebook Page

Generika’s advocacies for better healthcare extends with MEDPadala, an innovative digital service that can help Filipinos from across the globe provide for their family’s healthcare needs. Through a web platform, gift certificates can be purchased and sent via SMS or email. This is especially helpful for Overseas Filipino Workers who want to ensure that their relatives have ample budget for medicine. The gift certificates are also available in every Generika outlet, and via partners such as LBC, Ventaja PayRemit, PayVenue, Ayannah, Beam and Go, and many more.

Mr. Ted Ferrer - Generika President, Mr. Jay Ferrer - Generika Vice President for Operations, Atty. Josette Abarca - Generika Vice President for Finance and Administration, Mr. Paolo Borromeo - Head of Corporate Strategy and Development of Ayala Corporation, Mr. Michael Montelibano - Director of Ayala Health, and Ms. Beia Lat-ay - Head of Strategy and Business Development of Ayala Health

In the next four to five years, Generika Drugstore aims to have over 1,000 outlets in the country. With Gabay Generika serving as a strong anchor for better public service, MEDPadala as a means to improve access to medication, and Actimed as an expanding line of quality generics, more Filipinos can now improve their overall well-being. On the 31st of August 2016 at Fairmont Makati, Generika showcased to the media these value-adding PLUS services while highlighting how they can uplift Filipino lives. It was attended by Generika and Ayala Executives who presented their vision for Generika, focusing on its continued advocacy for accessible healthcare products and services.

To know more about Medpadala, simply visit http://medpadala.com.ph/. For more information about Generika Drugstore and Gabay Generika, you may go to http://www.generika.com.ph/.

#NoBodyLikeJames: The New Century Tuna Campaign

At last! After creating abuzz on the internet and social media and kept everyone guessing, the hunk  behind that large intriguing billboard on EDSA with those luscious lips has finally been revealed!

Yes, James Reid is the latest endorser of Century Tuna featured in a traffic-stopping EDSA billboard and a sizzling new television commercial, now airing, that teasingly highlights his totally hot and chiseled bod. Actually, the TVC and billboard is part of an all-new advertising campaign created around the idea of transformation and metamorphosis, where James proudly joins the illustrious company of Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay. 

You can watch the new TVC here

And why James Reid? Well, it’s pretty evident that from the time he entered showbiz six years ago through the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash to the present, he’s really been able to transform himself—in terms of his private life, career and of course his physique!

While others would probably turn complacent and simply rest on their achievements, James continues to further himself and his craft. He’s clearly more self-confident now and has since shed his timid persona and his lanky build. He hits the gym regularly, where weightlifting is his preferred workout, and maintains a balanced diet consisting of good carbs, no rice, and, of course, Century Tuna.

It’s no secret that James has had a string of box-office hits to his name (Diary ng Panget and Talk Back and You’re Dead), a much-watched teleserye (On The Wings of Love, which enjoyed top ratings during its run), a highly popular loveteam in JaDine, plus a Platinum album to boot and a new teleserye Till I Met You, all while keeping his feet firmly on the ground. So what’s not to love about him?

Together with this new ad campaign for Century Tuna, we can surely look forward to seeing James in other exciting events and appearances in the coming days.

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sinigang na Liempo sa Sampaloc Recipe

During the Knorr #LutongNanay event, my group mates and I were assigned the easiest #AsimKiligPaMore Sinigang, the original Sinigang na Liempo sa Sampaloc. I'm sure everyone has already mastered this dish but I would still love to share with you its recipe. Here it is!

INGREDIENTS:

Please excuse the meat on the photo, there has been a switch during the preparation.

• 1 kilo liempo (pork belly), sliced in 2 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 liter water
• 2 (22 g) pack Knorr Sinigang na Gabi
• 1 bundle kangkong leaves
• 3 medium taro root (gabi), peeled and halved
• 3 medium ripe tomato, halved
• 2 medium yellow or white onion, quartered
• 2 cups string beans (sitaw), cut in 2 inch length
• 1 large Chinese eggplant (talong), sliced
• 12 pieces okra
• 3 to 4 pieces long green pepper (siling pansigang)
• Fish sauce (patis) to taste

PROCEDURE: 

1. Boil the water in a cooking pot.

2. Add the tomato and onion. Set the heat to medium and continue to boil for 15 minutes.

3. Add the pork belly and gabi. Continue to boil in low heat for 1 hour or until the pork gets tender.

Add more water, if necessary.

4. Add the Knorr Sinigang na Gabi mix. Stir.

5. Add the long green chili and boil for 3 minutes.

6. Stir-in the okra, string beans, and eggplant and cook for 5 minutes.

7. Add the kangkong and fish sauce. Stir. Cover and turn off the heat. Let it stay covered for 5 minutes.

8. Transfer to a serving bowl.

9. Serve with warm rice.

10. Share and enjoy!

Check out other Knorr #AsimKiligPaMore Sinigang recipes here:

Knorr #LutongNanay: Surf and Turf Sinigang Recipe

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sizzling Sinigang Recipe

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sinigang with Pakwan Recipe

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sinigang with Pakwan Recipe

Sinigang with Pakwan recipe is something you'd never thought would be possible. The sweetness of the pakwan or watermelon gives the #AsimKiligPaMore Sinigang dish a cut above the rest. This is probably the dish that has the most number of ingredients but I would love to recreate this for my family because it's delicious and is just easy to prepare. This is definitely going to be a big hit on your next family gathering or any meal time. Sharing with you the recipe here, enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 500 grams Pork Belly 3 inches x 1 inch slices
• 3 tbsp Knorr Liquid Seasoning
• 2 tbsp
vegetable oil
• 1 liter water
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2
 onion, cut into 2 wedges
• 3 pcs tomatoes, sliced into quarters
• 1 inch fresh ginger, cut into fine matchsticks
• 1 lemongrass stalk, white part only
• 2 pcs fresh kaffir leaves (optional)
• 200 grams gabi, sliced into cubes
• 500 grams seedless watermelon, peeled & cut into 1inch cubes (divided into 2 parts)
• 1 22-gram pack Knorr Sinigang sa Gabi mix
• 1 cube from Knorr Beef Cubes
• 2 long green chillies, sliced
• 150 grams sitaw, cut into 7 cm lengths
• 1 tbsp
fish sauce, plus extra to taste
•  ¼ tsp
freshly ground black pepper
•  100 grams okra
•  1 bunch
water kangkong
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Steamed rice, to serve
• fish sauce to serve

PROCEDURE:

1. Marinate the pork belly in Knorr Liquid Seasoning for at least 30 mins.

2. Place a large casserole over medium-high heat. Add the oil and, working in batches, cook the pork until evenly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and onions to the casserole. Add the tomatoes, ginger lemongrass, gabi and watermelon and cook for 2 minutes before returning the pork to the casserole.

4. Add the water, Knorr Sinigang Mix and Knorr Beef Cube. Cook for a further 1–1½ hours until the pork is almost tender.

5. When the pork is tender. Remove the pork from the casserole and set aside. Strain the liquid and add the fish sauce, soy sauce and pepper to taste.

6. Add the remaining watermelon, beans, and okra and cook for 20 minutes, before adding the water spinach and cooking for a further minute until all the vegetables are tender.

7. Serve with steamed white rice and fish sauce for dipping.

Check out other Knorr #AsimKiligPaMore Sinigang recipes here:

Knorr #LutongNanay: Surf and Turf Sinigang Recipe

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sizzling Sinigang Recipe

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sinigang na Liempo sa Sampaloc Recipe

Knorr #LutongNanay: Surf and Turf Sinigang Recipe

This is another #AsimKiligPaMore Sinigang dish that we learned during the Knorr #LutongNanay event. It sounds interesting and soshal. It's made with the usual sinigang ingredients but what makes it special is that it has fish, pork sukiyaki and shrimp in it. It's definitely a Special Sinigang and here is the recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 L rice washing
• 2 pcs onions, quartered
• 2 pcs tomatoes, quartered
• 2 pcs gabi, quartered
• 1 pc green chili (sili pansigang)
• 1⁄4 kg shrimp, trimmed
• 1⁄4 kg Maya-maya, cut into serving pcs.
• 1 pack Knorr Sinigang sa Sampalok Original 20g
• 1⁄4 pc radish, sliced
•  4 pcs okra
• 1 cup long beans or sitaw, sliced
• 1⁄4 kg pork sukiyaki, sautéed
• 1 cup kangkong, sliced

PROCEDURE:

1. Bring to boil rice washing in a pot with onions, tomatoes, gabi, and green chili until gabi is tender.

2. Add shrimp, maya-maya, and Knorr Sinigang sa Sampalok Original. Simmer until cooked.

3. Add radish, okra, and long beans. Simmer for a minute then add pork sukiyaki and kangkong. Cover for a minute then serve and enjoy!

Check out other Knorr #AsimKiligPaMore Sinigang recipes here:
Knorr #LutongNanay: Sinigang na Liempo sa Sampaloc Recipe

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sizzling Sinigang Recipe
Knorr #LutongNanay: Sinigang with Pakwan Recipe