Saturday, April 19, 2025

Save Our Fur Babies from Heat Stroke This Summer

Magic the Shih tzu & Princess Snow White the Malshi


Here’s how to keep your fur baby safe when it gets hot.


1. Keep Them Cool

Never leave them in a parked car, even for a minute. Temps can skyrocket in seconds.

Provide shade if they’re outside—trees, umbrellas, or a covered patio.

Keep them indoors during the hottest parts of the day (10am–4pm).

Use cooling mats, fans, or air conditioning when indoors.


2. Hydration is Key

Always have fresh, cool water available.

Add ice cubes to their water bowl or let them lick frozen treats (like dog-safe ice pops).


3. Limit Exercise

Walk them early morning or late evening when it’s cooler.

Queen Hadassah the American Bully

Keep walks short and slow, especially for flat-faced breeds (like pugs or bulldogs).

Avoid hot pavement—if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.


4. Grooming Matters


Brush regularly to get rid of excess fur.

Snow White the Malshi


Avoid shaving too short—fur actually helps regulate body temperature and protect against sunburn.


5. Know the Signs of Heat Stroke

Watch for:

Excessive panting

Drooling

Red or pale gums

Vomiting or diarrhea

Lethargy or collapse

Peachy Pie the American Bully

If you see these, move them to a cool area, offer water, wet their paws and belly with cool (not ice-cold) water, and get to the vet immediately.







Friday, April 18, 2025

7 Reasons to declutter your house - your life


Decluttering your house can be important for several reasons—practical, mental, and emotional. Here’s why it’s worth doing:


1. Less Stress: Clutter can feel overwhelming. A clean, organized space can help you feel more relaxed and in control.


2. More Space: Getting rid of things you don’t need frees up room for the things that matter—or just more breathing room in general.


3. Saves Time: You’ll spend less time looking for lost items and more time enjoying your space.


4. Improves Focus: A clutter-free environment can make it easier to concentrate and be productive.


5. Easier to Clean: Fewer items means less dusting, fewer things to trip over, and quicker tidying.


6. Better Mental Health: Studies show clutter can contribute to anxiety and depression. Clearing it out can boost your mood.


7. Helps You Let Go: It encourages a mindset of valuing experiences over things, and helps you release attachment to the past.




Are you now decided to declutter your house?





Thursday, April 17, 2025

Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. Earns Prestigious Recognition as One of the Best Workplaces™ in the Philippines 2025 for the third consecutive year

 


Biopharmaceutical leader Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. (Takeda) has reaffirmed its commitment to a people-first culture and workplace, earning a spot among the Philippines' Best Workplaces™ for 2025–its third consecutive win.

 

Earning a spot on the Philippines’ Best Workplaces™ list is no small feat. The selection process, led by Great Place To Work®, is highly competitive and grounded in rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. To qualify, companies must first be Great Place To Work Certified™ and achieve a minimum score of 65% on the Trust Index© Survey—a globally recognized benchmark for workplace excellence.

 

The Great Place To Work® awards evening revolved around the theme “Change Happens Here,” highlighting workplaces that continue to empower employees and prioritize human connection, even in technological advancements.

 


This year, nearly 500,000 employees participated in the survey, representing 750,000 voices across the Philippines. Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. stands out, with an impressive 97% of its employees stating that it is a great place to work which is far exceeding the 65% average for a typical company in the Philippines. This remarkable achievement underscores Takeda’s unwavering dedication to fostering an exceptional workplace culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and supported.

 

“In Takeda, each recognition we receive is a celebration of our very own people; the heart of our success. This achievement is a testament to the strength of our collaboration, trust, and shared purpose. Together, we will continue to create a place where every voice is heard, every effort is appreciated, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference. Ultimately, we want our people to bring their best self to work every day” said Loreann Villanueva, Country Manager of Takeda Philippines.

 

 

   

Takeda employees take part in fun activities like bowling and dancing, alongside by empowering development programs such as Strengths Finder and Career Growth

 

"Takeda Healthcare Philippines’ recognition as one of the Philippines’ Best Workplaces for 2025, reflects the voices of thousands of employees nationwide and the growing emphasis on exceptional workplace culture. Their inclusion, shaped by real employee experiences in an evolving business landscape, perfectly embodies our theme, 'Change Happens Here.' This event celebrates how Filipino organizations are fostering environments where employees thrive and bring their best every day," said Ms. Antoniette Talosig, Managing Partner of Great Place To Work® Philippines.

 

Villanueva added, “Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc., will continue our commitment in empowering our people while driving innovation and patient-centric outcomes for the Filipino people. We aim to further enhance our employee experience through continuous learning opportunities, career growth and inclusive engagement programs. We will carry on our legacy in creating a workplace that prioritizes collaboration, creativity, and resilience, making it a - great place to work that our employees are proud to own.”

 

“Takeda has a team of globally diverse colleagues who are committed to bringing Better Health to people and a Brighter Future to the world. Our success depends on fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are welcomed, empowered and inspired to use their unique voices and talents. We are committed to making a positive impact on people’s lives every day — including our employees.”

 

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About Takeda

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines. Together with our partners, we aim to improve the patient experience and advance a new frontier of treatment options through our dynamic and diverse pipeline. As a leading values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, we are guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Our employees in approximately 80 countries and regions are driven by our purpose and are grounded in the values that have defined us for more than two centuries.

Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. Founded in 2014, Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. aims to broaden patient access to treatment across the country through sustainable access programs enabling affordable and integrated access solutions for disease areas such as oncology, gastroenterology, rare diseases & vaccines and by strengthening the healthcare system guided by our commitment to Patients, our People and the Planet.

For more information, https://www.takeda.com/en-ph/

 

About Great Place To Work

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of ground-breaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces List. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram or visit greatplacetowork.com.ph to learn more.

 

About Great Place To Work Certification

Great Place To Work Certification is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place To Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 97 countries apply to get Great Place To Work Certified.

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