Otsuka Extends its Support to PGH Hospice and Palliative Ward
Otsuka Extends its Support to PGH Hospice and Palliative Ward The newly opened palliative ward of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is one of the beneficiaries of Otsuka (Philippines) Pharmaceutical Inc. (OPPI)’s CSR this year. Last December 13, the OPPI CSR team, headed by its Human Resource Manager, Ms. Betsy Grozman, along with Mr. Taiga […]
Otsuka Congress 2024
Otsuka Congress“Convergence: Practical Delivery of Physical and Mental Healthcare in Practice” Otsuka (Philippines) Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OPPI) gathered healthcare professionals for its highly anticipated Otsuka Academy Congress, held at Shangri-La, The Fort last August 2, 2024. This year’s theme, “Convergence: Practical Delivery of Physical and Mental Healthcare in Practice,” highlighted the importance of integrating physical and […]
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti): A Pharmacological Treatment for Agitation Associated with Dementia in Alzheimer’s Disease
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti): A Pharmacological Treatment for Agitation Associated with Dementia in Alzheimer’s Disease The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Brexpiprazole(Rexulti) last May 11, 2023, as a treatment for Agitation associated with Dementia in Alzheimer’s disease (AAD). The FDA’s approval was based on two phase 3 clinical trials that showed significant improvements in agitation […]
Rebuilding Rural Health Unit Destroyed by Typhoon Yolanda
As a response to the devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda, OPPI embarked on a fund-raising project which drew the support not only of its local employees but its affiliates as well. The funds collected were used to rebuild a Rural Health Unit in Barangay Sulangan, Guiuan, Eastern Samar, complete with hospital beds and other equipment, […]
Improving the Aetas’ Quality of Life
OPPI embarked on a three-phased program to help improve the quality of life of the Aetas. The first phase covered a donation of an elevated water tank and a washroom facility, and the second, a solar panel system for their school. The third phase was a livelihood assistance program where the Aetas were given goats […]
Groove and Groom
Otsuka CARES visited the Cavite Center for Mental Health (CCMH) for a one-day CSR activity. The program started with a lively Zumba session. An instructor hired by OPPI provided the lead, and the exercise was gamely participated by the patients, the center’s staff and the CSR team. Chilled Pocari Sweat were distributed and provided the […]
OPPI Donated B-Fluid to the Philippine Army
As an offer of assistance and support to the wounded soldiers who fought in Marawi City, OPPI, through its CSR arm, donated B-Fluid injection to the Army General Hospital. The Clinical Nutrition team headed by OPPI’s Vice President, Mr. Yasuhito Kamei, represented the company in the turn-over ceremonies.
Relaks ka Lungs!
In celebration of Lung Month, OPPI conducted a one-day activity at the Lung Center of the Philippines entitled “Relaks ka Lungs” last August 2017. OPPI gave out personal kits to patients at the Outpatient Department and MDR-TB section. A lay forum was conducted by Dr. Tarcela Gler, the former Medical Director of OMRC (Otsuka Manila […]
Donation to Hospicio de San Juan de Dios-Brothers of Mercy
OPPI spearheaded another CSR project with the donation of office equipment and Neo-mune, its newly launched enteral nutrition powder to Hospicio de San Juan De Dios – Brothers of Mercy, a foundation that houses mentally challenged individuals. The Hospice serves destitute patients who are mostly abandoned or no longer have any relatives left to care […]
OPLAN 3C – Caring for Children with Cancer
The CSR Team conducted an activity dubbed “OPLAN 3C – Caring for Children with Cancer” at the Bahay Aruga, a halfway house that offers free housing for pediatric cancer patients in need of chemotherapy from the Philippine General Hospital. Most of the patients in the house are from far-flung provinces. Dr. Rodney Dalisay, OPPI’s Medical […]