The power to protect yourself from cervical cancer is in your hands. Every woman--- regardless of race, age, lifestyle or socio-economic status---is at risk. But it can be prevented. The World Health Organization recommends screening and vaccination as a form of preventive health care.

Few weeks ago, Power Wives Club which consists of spouses of seafarers were invited at Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Bagtikan St., Makati City to educate and learn more about Cervical Cancer. I am so thankful that I had an opportunity to cover this kind of event that gives me a lot of information about Cervical Cancer that mommies like me is prone of.
The event was hosted by Ms. Suzi Entrata and as part of the event attendees were taught on how to wrap their gifts and also how to put on make up. As we all know it's the holiday season and gift wrapping is now a must because of the holiday season. This will be of big help for moms like me who is busy now in preparing gifts for their loved ones. We can now wrap gifts creatively. On the other hand, looking beautifully is also a must and make ups help cover that blemishes or wrinkles. For sure we'll be the star of that gatherings. Mommies are thrifty right? This make up session is a big help for moms as they share tips on putting on make ups. A do-it-yourself move without the fuss and hassle of going to the parlor. A thrifty move for us mommies.

Power Over Cervical Cancer

Our culture celebrates our women as selfless and who always put their families’ interest ahead of their own. While selflessness is naturally an asset, we also want to imbibe to our beloved women the values of resilience, self-confidence and self-appreciation as we envision them to realize the fullness of their womanhood.
In this regard, leading research-based pharmaceutical company GSK continues to ramp up its cervical cancer awareness efforts with the patient—the woman—always a priority. In the Philippines, the Power Over Cervical Cancer campaign urges Filipinas to realize that they are empowered—that they can do something to prevent the disease from happening to them, so they can have the wonderful, meaningful and joyful life that they deserve.

The Power Wives

The key thrust of GSK’s 2015 cervical cancer awareness campaign, Power Over Cervical Cancer, revolves around empowering women when it comes to preventing cervical cancer.

To further advance this advocacy to embrace more women across all demographics, the pioneering Power Wives will be the Seafarers’ Wives, who will undergo a program that will include sessions on personality development, image building, personal resilience, financial management and self-care.

To date, there are about 400,000 Filipino seafarers deployed who render themselves and their families at greater risk for several diseases and infections due to their working conditions. While they are striving for financial stability as their idea of a bright future, GSK wants to bring into their consciousness the value of preventive health care.

Secure the Future

On a national scale, Filipino seafarers on board international fleets have greatly contributed to our social economic progress. Their foreign exchange remittances grow annually, notwithstanding that our seafarers comprise only 5 percent of the total OFWs working abroad.
In 2014, their contributions amounted to USD5.6billion out of the USD24.3 billion dollars aggregate OFW remittances or more than 20 percent thereof. Currently, we are also ranked number 4 among the biggest shipbuilders in the world.

Shipping clearly moves the world. The underlying truth is that Filipino seafarers play a major role in the shipping industry as a whole, with 1 out of 4 seafarers on board international vessels being Filipinos. This means they comprise 25 percent of the total global maritime professionals in the world.

“The significance of the Philippine maritime industry transcends both the global and national arena. Undeniably, 90 percent of world trade is still reliant on international shipping. This means that almost all the food we eat, clothes we wear, the things we buy, use, own, in one way or another, were shipped on board vessels before they got to us,” stated Capt. Ronald SJ Enrile, Senior Vice-President Maritime Management of Philippine Transmarine Corporation, the country’s biggest shipping-employment agency.

Securing the OFW families’ future is important. The future should not only mean financial stability but also health and wellness among the family members. Therefore, the need for health checkups and vaccination becomes more imperative.

Importance of early protection
Cervical cancer is a major problem for Filipino women: it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among Filipinas, with seven dying of the dreaded disease every single day. What’s more worrying is that 2 in 3 Filipinas diagnosed with cervical cancer may die within five years, or up to 2,832 women dying in a year. In its early stage, it may have no signs or symptoms.

Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells develop and spread in the cervix, the entrance between the vagina and the uterus. The human papillomavirus (HPV), a very common virus, is the necessary cause of cervical cancer. It has been shown that 99.7 percent of cervical cancer patients are positive for HPV infection. It is also estimated that up to 80 percent of women will be infected with HPV at some point in their lives.

While HPV is primarily transmitted via sexual intercourse, skin-to-skin genital contact is also a recognized mode of transmissionv. Beyond regular consultations and pap smears by your doctor, vaccines that protect against cancer-causing HPV are also now readily available.
The incidence of cancer-causing HPV infection is actually highest at the young ages of 15-19. This is why the World Health Organization Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (WHO-SAGE) on Immunization reiterates the importance of getting young girls protected through HPV immunization before their first exposure to HPV (i.e. before sexual contact), as young as 9 years old.

Older women are just as susceptible. The risk of persistent infection with cancer-causing HPV (which is necessary for cervical cancer to develop) increases with age, and is highest when a woman is over 66 years old. Vaccination remains to be recommended for older women who did not receive it at an earlier age. However, screening continues to be encouraged among older women as a matter of precaution.

Prevention is better than cure, I will definitely let my loved ones like my mother, my titas and my friends encourage them about the big help of Vaccination against Cervical Cancer. I'll share what I've learned on this event.

Because of this, I will schedule a to visit my OB-gyne and that's very soon. Vaccination against Cervical Cancer is now one of my priority for my self and for my family. 

To know more about cervical cancer, visit the Pangarap Mo, Protektado page on Youtube containing various short films conveying how protecting oneself against vaccine-preventable diseases is one important step in the achievement of one’s dreams.

ABOUT GSK
GSK is one of the world’s leading, research-based pharmaceutical companies with the mission to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. GSK manufactures and distributes more than four billion packs of products to 150 countries around the world. With this extensive global presence, GSK is striving to make our products as widely accessible as possible.

For further information, please visit www.gsk.com.

Personal care is a must for all women like me. There are many ways to effectively achieve the caring that we need in natural way as much as possible. That's why we need to experience natural care "down there" with pH Care.

This is why pH Care bottled up nature’s wonders through two popularly used ingredients, papaya and guava leaves, to come up with their all-new pH Care Naturals line in pH Care Naturals Papaya and pH Care Naturals Guava. The folks behind the best-selling feminine wash pH Care have an intimate understanding of the importance of caring for your feminine area, and they expertly combine the properties of these winning natural ingredients with their mild and effective intimate care products.

I am proud to say that I am a pH Care user for a long time. I always see to it that it is included in my list whenever I go to the supermarket or if it's our grocery time. This 2 new variants is really something that I will definitely try and I am very sure that it will give the best care “down there” always.

pH Care Naturals Papaya
There are a lot of factors that can influence a woman’s confidence when it comes to donning that swimsuit, including puson problems and cleavage consciousness. But one other common insecurity many women have is dark skin in and around the feminine area, and this is something they can feel self-conscious about even in the comfort and privacy of their own rooms and bathrooms. And, while there are many products for whitening dark skin in other parts of the body, most of these aren’t safe or suited for use in intimate areas. But now, pH Care has a new whitening feminine wash variant that uses natural ingredients, so you keep the sensitive area fresh and fair. The new pH Care Naturals Papaya is powered with papaya extract, so you get fairer skin in as early as 14 days! And since we know papaya is one of nature’s wonders when it comes to skin-whitening, you’re sure to get only the best results with the mildest ingredients.

pH Care Naturals Guava
Even if you’re not overly concerned with dark skin, you may still want a feminine wash made from natural ingredients that will still keep your intimate area fresh and clean. After all, in a hot country like ours, sweat can lead to discomfort, even body odor, and infection—and it’s worse when it involves the feminine area! But no need to worry; pH Care Naturals Guava has been specially infused with guava leaf extract, which is well-known for its cleansing and anti-bacterial properties. In fact, the use of guava leaves for intimate care is a traditionally renowned practice passed on from generation to generation. So if you’re among the 33% of Filipinas constantly seeking for natural solutions “down there,” then give pH Care Naturals Guava a try. It will naturally deodorize the area so you can feel confident regardless of outfit, activity, or even weather. It has quite a refreshing scent, too!

Now, you can be assured of natural care “down there”, para fresh and clean na, odor-free pa!

The NEW! pH Care Naturals Intimate Wash is available for P49.50 (50mL) and P104 (150mL) at leading supermarkets, drugstores, and beauty stores. For more information, check out facebook.com/pHCare. #pHCareNaturals #NaturalCare FB: pH Care: Fresh, Sexy Secrets IG: @pHCarePhilippines Twitter: @pHCarePhilippines

As a mommy, I always see to it that all the things needed when traveling are ready and easy to get.  You'll never know when and where you will need it.  The more accessible it is the better.  With kids you really need to be ready anytime and any where, just like a girl scout, "laging handa" (always ready).  Baby bags should always have the following, clothes, water, milk, tissues and of course wipes when they get dirty or you know what I mean.  Baby Wipes are handy and very helpful for me in cleaning my babies.

Who says babies are the ones who uses wipes?  Well, gladly, Unilab have their PH Care Feminine Wipes.  They're very useful for moms like me, especially when I am on the go.  Mostly I use tissues, but there are times that tissues aren't good enough and I sometimes get uncomfortable with it especially when the one you've bought wasn't intended for that feminine part.

So, I am very thankful that they introduce the PH Care Feminine Wipes Cool Wind that helps mom like me, I feel clean and fresh every day.  This wipes is alcohol free and hypoallergenic which is great for our those sensitive skins.  It also has Active Cool for extra freshness.



I am a long time user of Ph Care Feminine Wash particularly the Cool Wind one, so I know already the effect of PH Care Feminine Wipes Cool Wind to me.  Both are very useful to me to make me feel better and no worry at all.

So for mommies like me out there, specially those busy moms and working moms,  PH Care Feminine Wipes is a good one for us, it is very handy and easy to use.