by Nickie Wang
Leonie Agri Corp. (LAC), a subsidiary of one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines PascualLab, takes a step into the international market via the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) - Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 2023 ASEAN Conference on Medicinal Forest Trees tour held last September 7, 2023.
Opening the Doors to an International Market
LAC, the first and largest organic-certified farm and plant in the Philippines,¹ recently welcomed 80 delegates of the ERDB from Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, at its 42-hectare home in Nueva Ecija. As part of their three-day itinerary, the delegates from the business, academic, and public sectors, were given the tour of the newly-refurbished LAC.
According to ERDB OIC-Assistant Director Forester (For) Conrado B. Marquez: “We have carefully chosen LAC as the ideal location for the conference tour. LAC is a renowned agriceutical company and the tour provided invaluable insights to every individual regarding the importance and utilization of medicinal plants, as well as the various forest tree species. This immersive experience further enhanced the understanding and appreciation of the potential benefits that these natural resources hold for society."
Leonie Agri Corp.
LAC recently renovated its farm and manufacturing plant, to further its parent company’s mission of providing quality health and wellness products and services, with highlight on its combination of organic-based farming methods and produce as well as its pharmaceutical-grade processes and products. Along with its farm and plant improvements comes the widening of its product and service portfolio.
Home of Ascof Lagundi and WellGreens plus C-Lium Fibre
Home of the first Lagundi cough relief in the market, Ascof Lagundi² and the first commercially available Sinta food supplements, WellGreens Sinta, LAC is also home to premium and
organic-certified raw materials including Sambong (Blumea Camphor) and Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa). It also mostly manufactures C-Lium Fibre³, the leading psyllium fiber brand in the Philippines while another food supplement, PureGreens Malunggay is in the pipeline.
Government-recognized
LAC, certified by the Department of Agriculture for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and by the Islamic Da’Wah Council of the Philippines for Halal, produces premium organic raw materials to meet the various toll needs of clients.
Industry-compliant
Also certified by Department of Health’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), LAC offers reliable toll manufacturing services such as:
Sachet filling, Blistering, Dehydration, Milling, Encapsulation, Packaging, Spray drying, Extraction, Essential oil extraction, and Sterilization.
Antonio C. Causing, LAC President and CEO affirms: “We share with DENR, the same passion for sustainability, and their vision of a nation enjoying and sustaining its natural resources and a clean and healthy environment. LAC for one, adheres to these sustainable practices and quality standards.”
Originally servicing clients in Southeast Asia, LAC is gearing up to explore more markets in Asia and the rest of the world in the coming years.
Corporate Social Responsibility
While LAC’s vision remains aligned with its parent company PascualLab’s vision for Strong, Healthy Families and its focus on market expansion, the Filipino-owned agriceutical firm continues to draw from its core – a passion for CSR. LAC is a socially responsible organization that employs sustainable methods. It also supports community development and the livelihood of local farmers. It partners with the local communities not only of Nueva Ecija, but also of Aurora and Bulacan in Luzon, Philippines to train farmers in the processes and standards of organic farming, providing them opportunities to improve the quality and increase the quantities of their crops, through earth-friendly methods, while earning a sustainable living as agripreneurs.
Beyond this, LAC reaches out to sectors in need and survivors of natural calamities.
Leonie Agri Corporation – continuously evolving to provide purposeful health solutions to its current and emerging markets.
For more information, visit http://www.leonieagricorp.com/
by Mom Center
On its 77th year of bringing quality, family-friendly health and wellness products to Filipinos, Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab) continues to spread #PascualLove, reaffirming its commitment to pursue its vision of
Strong, Healthy Families.
Pioneering Innovations
Since it was founded in 1946 to help address the health needs of Filipinos during the post-war era, PascualLab has been constantly at the forefront of providing quality health innovations through its products. Among its purposeful innovations are Vitex negundo L. Lagundi Leaf (Ascof Lagundi)*, the first and the No. 1 Lagundi cough remedy in the market², and WellGreens, a line of premium organic supplements that go through a 13-step quality assurance process and that are certified pure organic by the EU and USDA, certified for Good Agricultural Practices by the Department of Agriculture, and Halal by the Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines.
Quality and Care At The Heart of Our Service
Beyond purposeful innovations, quality and care have always been at the heart of PascualLab, creating health products that suit various health and lifestyle needs such as top adult Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) brand–Poten-Cee Vitamin C. ¹ Poten-Cee offers variants from adult to pedia as well as specific variants to suit people with sensitive stomachs, busy lifestyles, and those watching their blood sugar. One of Poten-Cee's newer variants include Poten-Cee Zn Advance (Ascorbic acid + Zinc + Cholecalciferol) that has the ideal combination of Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin D, to help boost immunity.
This year, PascualLab is introducing Poten-Cee + Collagen’s (Poten-Cee + C’s) newest variant, Marine Collagen. Poten-Cee + C Marine Collagen has Sodium Ascorbate³ (Vitamin C in non-acidic format) and Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen sourced from fish.⁴
Vitamin C is essential for collagen production⁵ while Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen helps reduce wrinkles and improve skin hydration and firmness.⁶
Making Health Easier From Our Family To Yours
Along the lines of oral health, PascualLab, is also one of the pioneers in introducing a mouthrinse with Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide, OraCare Mouth Rinse. OraCare Mouth Rinse helps keep the mouth healthy, along with brushing and flossing, with regular use. Now, OraCare Mouth rinse’s no sting formulation makes gargling easier, more affordable and available to family members*** with its’ ”Buy More, Save More”, Buy 1 Take 1 promo.****
#PascualLove
From purposeful innovations to quality products that support people with various lifestyle needs, PascualLab continues to spread #PascualLove, making being healthy easier and more natural for Filipinos.
For more information, visit www.pascuallab.com, follow us on IG and FB @PascualLaboratories, Inc.
*IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.
**"MAHALAGANG PAALALA: ANG POTEN-CEE + C AY HINDI GAMOT AT HINDI DAPAT GAMITING PANGGAMOT SA ANO MANG URI NG SAKIT"
***Mouthwash is not recommended for children less than 6 years old.
****Per DOH-FDA CCHUHSRR Permit No. 0307 s 2023, valid until November 10, 2023.
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Reference:
¹IQVIA 2022 Data
²FDA-approved packaging
³Hiatt A, Ferruzi M, Taylor L, et al. Deliquescence Behavior and Chemical Stability of Vitamin C Forms (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, and Calcium Ascorbate ) and Blends. International Journal of Food Properties. 2011; 14(6) 1330-1348. DOI: 10.1080/10942911003650338.
Vitamin C. Micronutrient Information Center. Linus Pauling Institute. Oregon State University Website. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/vitamin-C. Updated: 2023. Accessed: March 8, 2023.
⁴Gelsea K, Poschl E, Aigner T. Collagens—structure, function, and biosynthesis. Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 2003; 55: 1531– 1546. DOI:10.1016/j.addr.2003.08.002
⁵Pullar J, Carr A, Vissers M. The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health. Nutrients. 2017; 9(8): 866. DOI: 10.3390/nu9080866
⁶.Campos P, Franco R, Kakuda L, et al. Oral Supplementation with Hydrolyzed Fish Cartilage Improves the Morphological and Structural Characteristics of the Skin: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study. Molecules. 2021; 26(4880): 1-15. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26164880
By Manila Bulletin
To spread the #PascualLove as part of its CSR program Sowing to Empower, Educate, and Develop (SEED) , Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab) sponsor-employees spent a weekend of bonding over an art activity, talent showcase, group games, and basic health checks with children from World-Vision assisted communities in Malabon last May 6, 2023 at the World Vision grounds in Quezon City. PascualLab, a partner of international charitable institution World Vision since 2020, has been sponsoring children in less-fortunate communities in Malabon via the CHOSEN program. Through the program, these children were given the chance to pick their sponsors, essentially choosing people who can help them realize their wishes for education towards better lives amidst challenges including the current health crisis. Three years into the pandemic and during PascualLab’s anniversary month, the sponsors were finally able to be with the children who have CHOSEN them. Malabon plays a significant place in PascualLab’s history as the Pascual family traces its roots to this Northern part of Manila. PascualLab VP and CHOSEN sponsor Mia Pascual Cenzonshared: “PascualLab has always had a passion for CSR and a heart for family so we take every chance to help others through our health products and in more ways such as the CHOSEN program”.
By Swirling Over Coffee
Poten-Cee + Zinc Advance (Vitamin C + Zinc + Cholecalciferol) Brand Ambassador Piolo Pascual recently made a surprise visit to the Bulacan manufacturing plant of Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab), home of the
top-of-mind Vitamin C brand.¹ In true #PascualLove fashion, PascualLab executives and employees headed by Mia Pascual Cenzon, VP for Corporate HROD and Design Services & Corporate Communications, gave a warm welcome to Pascual who later took to the stage for a photo opportunity with lucky employees; toured the ISO:2015,
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Halal-certified facilities where some of the well-loved brand’s variants are manufactured; and joined a small gathering with PascualLab executive officers. It was a coming home of sorts for the Ultimate Heartthrob as he was also given a glimpse of Pascual history at the family’s weekend home turned museum. Pascual is currently the brand endorser for Poten-Cee + Zinc Advance which has Vitamin C² that helps enhance the body’s natural defenses, Vitamin D3 that helps activate the body’s immune system,³ and Zinc that helps prevent viral entry (with proper diet and exercise).⁴ For more information, visit Poten_PH @FB and IG and at PascualLab’s official Lazada and Shopee stores
https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/pascuallab/
https://shopee.ph/pascuallabstore
#GalingPascualLab
IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.
Source:
¹IQVIA 2022 data
²Carr AC, Maggini, S. Vitamin C and Immune Function. Nutrients. 2017. 9(11): 1211.
³Wessels I, Rolles B, Rink L. The Potential Impact of Zinc Supplementation on COVID-19 Pathogenesis. Front Immunol. 2020; 11: 1712. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01712
⁴Aranow C. Vitamin D and the Immune System. J Investig Med. 2011; 59(6): 881–886. doi:10.231/JIM.0b013e31821b8755.
Source: John Michael Bueno
The woman who captured the fancy of every young Filipino through a shampoo commercial in the 80's still looks absolutely gorgeous. She's Alice Dixson, and judging by the looks of it... she's still as pretty.
She's doing several shows including highly successful First Lady (sequel of First Yaya) together with Sanya Lopez and Gabby Concepcion and previous Legal Wives on the same network. But how does she look this good? Alice affirms it's her natural, healthy choices.
She's a stern advocate of proper nutrition, diet, and help from WellGreens. This is Pascual Laboratories Inc.’s premium and certified organic natural food supplement. This year, their thrust has been to educate people about the benefits of taking food supplements that contain vitamins and nutrition needed by the body daily. They don't just get it from natural sources but also make it from certified organic companies like Leonie Agri Corp. that go through strict standards of farming, production and manufacturing of EU and USDA organic certification bodies. They (LAC) are also recognized for their Good Agricultural Practices by the Department of Agriculture. These WellGreens products such as Sinta, Lagundi-Cuban Oregano, Malunggay, Mangosteen-Malunggay and Ampalaya go through a stringent 13-step process. My personal choice is the Sinta as it is known as a herb that curbs type 2 diabetes which I have*. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that help manage certain inflammatory conditions*. This is also the reason why WellGreens is Alice Dixson’s healthy choice as she makes sure to incorporate preventive food supplements into her diet which she calls "self love".
According to Alice “I take Wellgreens so I can pursue more of my passions. It complements my already healthy choices, it goes beyond natural and is certified organic and premium. It also keeps my blood sugar in check and is easily available in stores nationwide."
If you want to get these supplements, they are available in Mercury Drug Stores, Shopee and Lazada through Pascual Lab's official stores. Currently, they have buy one take one promos for some of these products so go get them now. For more information, check out their social channels and official website at pascuallab.com.
Sources:
¹Okhuarobo A, Falodun J, Erharuyi O, et al. Harnessing the medicinal properties of Andrographis paniculata for diseases and beyond: a review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology. Asian Pac J Trop is. 2014 Jun; 4 (3):213-222. DOI: 10.1016/S222-1808 (14) 60509-0
²Ischak N, Botutihe D. Premiliminary Study of Clinical Antidiabetic Activity of Salam Leaves (Eugenua Polyantha) and Sambiloto Leaves (Andropgrahis Paniculata in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Envronmental Science. 580 (2020) 0123034. Doi: 10. 1088/1755-1315/589/1/012034
³Alrich JR Hilario , et. al. “Evaluation and Characterization of Indigenous King of Bitters, Andrographis paniculata (Sinta) and Momordica Charantia (Ampalaya)”. September 2021
⁴Nizmawardini Y, Endang H, Djunaidi R, et al. The Effect of Andrographis paniculata Extract Capsules on Blood Glucose Level in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Current Research. 2013; 5(3): 578-581. ISSN: 0975-833X.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10589439
⁵Rahmi E, Kumolosasi E, Jalil J, et al. Extracts of Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees Leaves Exert Anti-Gout Effects by Lowering Uric Acid Levels and Reducing Monosodium Urate Crystal-Induced Inflammation. Front Pharmacol. 2022; 12:787125. DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.787125
Source: AskFlow
After embarking on its 75th-year campaign #PascualLove, Pascual Laboratories, Inc. or PascualLab highlights its celebration of over 7 decades of health and innovation in a night of nostalgia, music, and thanksgiving via “PascualLove Live at 75!” this May 26.
“Care begins with family”
On May 26, 2021, exactly 75 years since PascualLab was launched, one of the most trusted pharmaceutical companies will look back to where it all started and what is at the core of it all – family. Capturing this familial care in music and video is the launch of “Walang Kasing” which captures PascualLab’s legacy of love.
The campaign #PascualLove, through the music video, emphasizes the kind of love that can only come from the family. For PascualLab, this love is manifested in the products it produces for Filipino communities, as well as in each endeavor it undertakes — from pursuing purposeful health innovations, to nurturing employees whom PascualLab calls Family Members, to serving the health needs of Filipinos.
#GalingPascualLab
Accompanying the night of nostalgia is also present-day music from one of the top artists of the Philippines and internationally known – Ben & Ben.
The 9-piece band, led by brothers, vocalists, and guitarists Paolo and Miguel Benjamin, is one of the most celebrated artists for having risen to the top of the industry in a span of 4 years for rhythm that touches the soul and lyrics that capture raw emotions, to the accompaniment of eclectic music.
Ben & Ben was the perfect choice for PascualLab’s 75th as the band is a family of their own who call themselves a family band or “famband” composed of twin brothers Paolo and Miguel Benjamin on acoustic guitars and vocals, Agnes Reoma on bass, Poch Barretto on electric guitar, Keifer Cabugao on violin, Pat Lasaten on keyboards, Toni Muñoz and Andrew De Pano on percussions, and Jam Villanueva on drums, who perform songs of love and positivity, values that the PascualLab Family believes and espouses.
On May 26, Ben & Ben will make viewers reminisce with their greatest hits such as “Maybe The Night”; trigger emotions with their stirring performances of “Leaves” and other notable songs; and speak of love on many planes with “Araw-araw”. #PascualLoveLiveat75 will be one for the books for Ben&Ben plus their fans too as the band will also mark a first, during the same night.
“From our family to yours”
PascualLab, the company behind the brands Poten-Cee Vitamin C, Vitex Negundo L. Lagundi Leaf (Ascof Lagundi), C-Lium Fibre, and OraCare Mouthrinse will make “PascualLove Live at 75” one night to remember as well with the presence of celebrities who have become part of PascualLab’s history such as multi-awarded actress and philanthropist Bea Alonzo, multi-faceted artist and philanthropist
Heart Evangelista, and many more!
Hosting the digital celebrations is multi-awarded and iconic disc jock
Chico Garcia. Garcia, known for the award-winning and long-running radio show
“The Morning Rush” is also the voice behind the “Back to the 80s” show that for years, brought back listeners to the best years in music.
Interesting trivia on PascualLab and special giveaways will also be shared in between.
Catch #PascualLoveLiveat75 on PascualLab’s official Facebook and YouTube pages on May 26 at 7:30 p.m. Link opens 10 minutes before. Video will also be up for 24 hours only so be sure to catch it! #PascualLove #GalingPascualLab
Source: Runner Rocky
After embarking on its 75th-year campaign #PascualLove, Pascual Laboratories, Inc. or PascualLab highlights its celebration of over 7 decades of health and innovation in a night of nostalgia, music, and thanksgiving via “PascualLove Live at 75!” this May 26.
“Care begins with family”
On May 26, 2021, exactly 75 years since PascualLab was launched, one of the most trusted pharmaceutical companies¹ will look back to where it all started and what is at the core of it all – family. Capturing this familial care in music and video is the launch of “Walang Kasing” which captures PascualLab’s legacy of love.
The campaign #PascualLove, through the music video, emphasizes the kind of love that can only come from the family. For PascualLab, this love is manifested in the products it produces for Filipino communities, as well as in each endeavor it undertakes — from pursuing purposeful health innovations, to nurturing employees whom PascualLab calls Family Members, to serving the health needs of Filipinos.
#GalingPascualLab
Accompanying the night of nostalgia is also present-day music from one of the top artists of the Philippines and internationally known – Ben & Ben.
The 9-piece band, led by brothers, vocalists, and guitarists Paolo and Miguel Benjamin, is one of the most celebrated artists for having risen to the top of the industry in a span of 4 years for rhythm that touches the soul and lyrics that capture raw emotions, to the accompaniment of eclectic music.
Ben & Ben was the perfect choice for PascualLab’s 75th as the band is a family of their own who call themselves a family band or “famband” composed of twin brothers Paolo and Miguel Benjamin on acoustic guitars and vocals, Agnes Reoma on bass, Poch Barretto on electric guitar, Keifer Cabugao on violin, Pat Lasaten on keyboards, Toni Muñoz and Andrew De Pano on percussions, and Jam Villanueva on drums, who perform songs of love and positivity, values that the PascualLab Family believes and espouses.
On May 26, Ben & Ben will make viewers reminisce with their greatest hits such as “Maybe The Night”; trigger emotions with their stirring performances of “Leaves” and other notable songs; and speak of love on many planes with “Araw-araw”. #PascualLoveLiveat75 will be one for the books for Ben&Ben plus their fans too as the band will also mark a first, during the same night.
“From our family to yours”
PascualLab, the company behind the brands Poten-Cee Vitamin C, Vitex Negundo L. Lagundi Leaf (Ascof Lagundi), C-Lium Fibre, and OraCare Mouthrinse will make “PascualLove Live at 75” one night to remember as well with the presence of celebrities who have become part of PascualLab’s history such as multi-awarded actress and philanthropist Bea Alonzo, multi-faceted artist and philanthropist Heart Evangelista, and many more!
Hosting the digital celebrations is multi-awarded and iconic disc jock Chico Garcia. Garcia, known for the award-winning and long-running radio show “The Morning Rush” is also the voice behind the “Back to the 80s” show that for years, brought back listeners to the best years in music.
Interesting trivia on PascualLab and special giveaways will also be shared in between.
Catch #PascualLoveLiveat75 on PascualLab’s official Facebook and YouTube pages on May 26 at 7:30 p.m. Link opens 10 minutes before. Video will also be up for 24 hours only so be sure to catch it! #PascualLove #GalingPascualLab. 05/13/2021 (The Lifestyle Portal)
Multi-awarded actor, singer, and health enthusiast Piolo Pascual joins Poten-Cee Vitamin C’s family of A-list brand ambassadors as the latest endorser.
Piolo joins Poten-Cee’s powerhouse endorsers led by multi-awarded actress Bea Alonzo and just last year, by multi-faceted artist, fashion icon, and philanthropist Heart Evangelista.
It is an endorsement that has long been waiting to happen since Piolo shares a surname with the company’s founders and owners. While there is no relation, Pascual and the PascualLab Family share one thing in common – a love for life and passion for health.
Piolo, one of the Philippine entertainment industry’s eminent actors who has become one of the most recognized names since he first entered the industry in 1990, has proven himself a formidable force, giving life into and doing his best in whatever he dabbles in.
A well-known health and badminton enthusiast, Piolo puts a premium on his health, all the more proving that he is the easy choice to endorse Poten-Cee + ZN and Poten-Cee + ZN Advance, Poten-Cee’s newest variants.
