PascualLab: Spreading #PascualLove or Over Seven Decades

One of the top-of-mind pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines¹ celebrates 77 years of delivering quality and family-friendly health and wellness products. 

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.

Pascual Welcomes Kathryn Bernardo as Newest Endorser For Oracare

In a few weeks we will see Kath Bernardo back on Primetime television with her latest series "Pangako Sa 'Yo" which is a remake of the highly successful series of Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa. This slowly brings Kath into the limelight of being a fully bloomed woman from being the Teen Queen as she is known up to today. 

With that transition, she is growing in terms of her roles and as well as the product she is endorsing. Kath has also learned a lot of things from both the positive and negative things that she encountered in her career. With their love team up with Daniel Padilla still hot today, she keeps the right pace in bringing the "magic" in their pair but keep things still on " the "friendship" level with DJ.

Fashion blogger David Guison on a habit that never goes out of style

He was a painfully shy student who refused to head group projects in class and stayed glued to his seat unless called to recite. Who would have thought that the self-effacing David Guison would eventually acquire an itinerant lifestyle as an acclaimed fashion blogger – getting major exposure in the style industry and going on exciting adventures to pursue his passion?

Blogging, however, isn’t quite new to the 23-year-old multimedia arts graduate from the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde. David actually started writing personal blog entries way back in high school and sustained his interest in it after fulfilling a photo blog requirement in college. “It was a pre-requisite for us to have a blog tapos ayun na-enjoy ko siya, tapos tinuluy-tuloy ko na. I started getting readers and then people were e-mailing me na ‘why don’t you post your outfits?’ ” David recalls. “And then when I posted an OOTD (outfit of the day), ‘dun na siya nagkick-off, so I decided to pursue style blogging.”

Vince Ferraren on his modeling success: ‘It’s not all about looks’

In a time when gorgeous Pinoy models with foreign blood are competing for modeling gigs in the country, Filipino-Australian Vince Ferraren seems to have broken into the local modeling industry with relative ease—straight from an IT job in Australia.

“Pinapasok ako ng kuya ko sa isang model training sa Australia so I took a course there for about a week and did one fashion show. I then decided to come to the Philippines,” said the 24-year-old model, who strives to speak in fluent Filipino.

“Pumunta kami dito para magbakasyon but then I met the guy who wants to be my manager and he was like, come over and try modellng,” Vince relates how his career path took a momentary twist into uncharted territory.

With his good looks, toned physique, and towering height, it didn’t take long for Vince to snag an endorsement deal with a giant clothing brand—joining various underwear fashion shows and appearing in billboards in the Metro's thoroughfares.

But it is more than his 6’4” height that made Vince stand out in this competitive environment. Aside from his physical attributes, it is his attitude—towards others and towards his job—that turned heads in the industry.

Indeed, Vince encounters new people and makes a lot of friends, especially during shoots. So for him, the secret to maintaining good relations and stature in the business is not just confined to being attractive and having a toned body, but also by maintaining good oral hygiene.

He shares, “I always have a travel kit that contains a toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash, especially when there’s some acting stuff involved, may ka-partner ako, and then we’re very close. What if she’s a beautiful girl and I like her, but my breath doesn’t smell so good?”

This explains why Vince stresses the importance of using a mouthwash to complement brushing and flossing—a habit that dentists advocate. He thus makes sure to include OraCare Mouthrinse as part of his oral hygiene regimen, making him feel confident that his breath constantly smells fresh and clean when he deals with people, on- or off-cam.

Vince is likewise relieved that OraCare works without the sting or burning sensation that one usually gets from other mouthwash brands that contain alcohol. Because he has sensitive gums, OraCare is the ideal fit for him.

“I have tried other mouthwashes in Australia and here in the Philippines. I have sensitive gums, so when I go to the dentist, he reminds me to treat my gums gently. This is why I like OraCare—it’s mild—like you’re gargling with water--yet you know it is effective,” he avers.

Aside from ensuring a comfortable and pleasurable gargling experience, OraCare contains an active ingredient called Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide, which kills bad bacteria that are not eliminated by simply brushing and flossing. The active ingredient also neutralizes volatile sulfur compounds—the main source of strong mouth odors.

For someone like Vince who always smiles and projects happy vibes on-cam, the benefits of good oral hygiene go beyond the physical. “When I know that I have a real clean and healthy mouth, I feel better and more confident,” he says.

OraCare Mouthrinse, made by Pascual Laboratories, Inc., is available at leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide. It comes in three variants—Regular, Cool and Merrymint.

Karylle on what makes her confident

Just less than seven months after tying the knot to SpongeCola vocalist Yael Yuzon, singer-actress and theatre performer Karylle Tatlonghari is doing a great job juggling her roles as a celebrity and as a wife. Despite her busy schedule, Karylle always makes sure that her body is at its best, especially her mouth.

Having a dentist as her father, the “It’s Showtime” host learned the importance of oral hygiene at a very young age, sharing that it’s one of the things that her father instilled in her while growing up.

“A lot of people don’t regularly go to the dentist so he’s always reminding me on my ‘things to do’ para [hindi ako magsisi] in the long run,” she says. Now that she’s all grown-up, Karylle is still faithful to what her father taught her about oral health.

A No-Sting Approach to Good Oral Health

For many people, good oral health begins and ends with brushing their teeth after meals. While this practice is commendable, sadly it is not enough. Food particles, especially those at the back of the teeth and in hard-to-reach areas, may remain lodged, causing a host of alarming oral health problems. These include halitosis (bad breath), gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and periodontitis (a gum infection that damages soft tissue and the teeth’s bone support).

Food particles that are not removed by regular brushing may be used as fuel by anaerobic bacteria (bad bacteria) so they can multiply. These bacteria may cause dental problems such as tartar, plaque, and cavities, among others. They also release gaseous elements called volatile sulfur compounds, which are identified as major sources of strong odors in the mouth.

Wacky Boys Night Out DJs get serious about oral care

Despite their wacky comments and funny, naughty boy antics on-air, the Boys Night Out DJs Slick Rick, Tony Toni, and Sam YG get serious when it comes to their grooming and hygiene habits.

Since it began airing four years ago, Boys Night Out (BNO) has become one of the most popular shows on local nighttime FM radio. Its DJs—the threesome of Tony Toni, Slick Rick, and Sam YG—have entertained thousands of listeners with their playful and often naughty banter. They’re a testament to the adage that, indeed, boys will be boys.

"With OraCare I can use it on a daily basis without wondering whether it would hurt my mouth or something, kasi hindi siya matapang. I said to myself, finally, they came up with something that does not give you the sting yet gives you fresh breath," Boys Night Out DJ Sam YG says.

Despite their wacky comments and funny, naughty boy antics on-air, however, the BNO dudes get serious about their grooming and hygiene habits. Being sloppy about their appearance and getting careless about their oral hygiene, for example, is neither cool nor funny for Boys Night Out.

“Being a radio personality and a media professional puts you in close contact with lots of people. They could be fans. They could be colleagues, friends, or potential clients. It would be very embarrassing and, in a way, even disrespectful, for a media personality to be less than presentable in public.

On the importance of having clean, fresh breath in their line of work: "That's part of the job: you're just going to be talking and talking, and you don’t want your bad breath to slow you down. It's important because you don't want to leave the impression of having bad breath," says Boys Night Out DJ Slick Rick.

“As media personalities, we can’t avoid relating to people. It would be a major blunder to be sloppy in our appearance, but it’s even worse if we have poor oral hygiene—that would give a really negative impression when we start talks and conversations with others,” says Slick Rick.

For these beloved jocks, there's no denying the importance of having clean, fresh breath in their line of work.

"For us, our ‘breath’ is our livelihood. It affects how people perceive us," says Tony Toni, who often plays the role of the naughty, racy fellow among the three.

No matter how good-looking and handsome you are, if you have strong, unpleasant mouth odor, you can say goodbye to your chances of getting a kiss after a date,” says Boys Night Out DJ Tony Toni.

"That's part of the job: you're just going to be talking and talking, and you don’t want your bad breath to slow you down. Plus you never know when you're going to meet a girl you like. It's important because you don't want to leave the impression of having bad breath," says Slick Rick, BNO’s undisputed ‘ladies’ man’.”

"We talk to people everyday. It's our business; it's our job. And in dealing with people, you always want to make sure you leave a good impression," Sam YG, the self-described nerd of the group, explains.

Having strong mouth odor, as far as these 3 are concerned, is a sure recipe for social disaster.

"When you know that your breath smells good, it gives you confidence, which I think is the most important thing," says Boys Night Out DJ Sam YG.

"You could be this hunk, but if you have bad breath that's what people will always remember you for," Slick Rick adds.

"It's a big turn-off for women. No matter how good-looking and handsome you are, if you have strong, unpleasant mouth odor, you can say goodbye to your chances of getting a kiss after a date,” says Tony Toni.

"If you have bad breath, people will say you have low standards of personal hygiene, then it's a domino effect na," he adds.

The same goes for women, according to Sam YG.

"How can you even think of moving on with that person if right from the start you're turned-off by her bad breath? That's minus sexy points," he says.

This makes their oral hygiene regimen of paramount importance to their everyday lives.

Their oral hygiene regimen

"Right after waking up, I have to brush my teeth to ensure I have fresh breath even though I don't have anyone with me at home. After I eat, I brush again, then floss. Then I take a shower and after that, mouthwash before I leave the house," shares Slick Rick. "I'm kind of praning about keeping my teeth and my mouth clean. " he adds.

"I brush my teeth after every meal, then floss about twice a day. I use mouthwash three times a day," shares Sam YG

The three DJs
For the DJs of Boys Night Out, their 'breath' is their livelihood. That's why among their stock of hygiene products, Slick Rick, Tony Toni, and Sam YG rank their mouthwash right near the top.

Which is why, among their stock of hygiene products, the boys rank their mouthwash right near the top. Knowing the importance of using a mouthwash, the BNO DJs literally took pains to find the right brand for them.

"When I was younger, the strong and stingy flavor of the mouthwash I used made me almost want to cry. Even now, there are still some mouthwashes like that. It's like, there has to be some pain for it to be effective. Alright, after that your breath is ok, but then you have to deal with pain to some extent," Sam YG says.

"Other brands, however, don't really eliminate the odor, they just mask it with its strong flavors. Especially when you've eaten something like shawarma that has a lasting effect even after you've brushed your teeth," he adds.

"There are other brands naman that are effective. But it's really the stinging effect na ayaw ko e, it's very strong and it comes to a point na you have to dilute it. Yung iba may bad aftertaste pa. So much so that you can even taste it even when you are already eating. I used to think na kung walang alcohol or wala yung stinging effect, it's not as potent," Tony Toni chimes in.

Then they tried OraCare.

On using OraCare

"At first, I was curious because of the "no sting" claim. I was like, ok, let's see how the product will get the job done without giving me the sting. I wanted to see if it really works that way. It sounded too good to be true," Sam YG recalls. "But since I’ve used it, I”ve never looked back."

"Since I started using OraCare regularly, I haven’t been as conscious about my breath. I'm more confident when talking to people. You're not shy. Like when you’re in a club and the music is loud, you can bring your face closer to other people’s faces to talk without feeling worried," says Tony Toni.

"Since I started using OraCare regularly, I haven’t been as conscious about my breath. I'm more confident when talking to people. You're not shy. Like when you’re in a club and the music is loud, you can bring your face closer to other people’s faces to talk without feeling worried," says Boys Night Out DJ Tony Toni.

"With OraCare I can use it on a daily basis without wondering whether it would hurt my mouth or something, kasi hindi siya matapang. I said to myself, finally, they came up with something that does not give you the sting yet gives you fresh breath," Sam YG adds.

"It makes you wonder also that if the mouthwash is very harsh, what does that do to my teeth, gums, tongue? If there's much pain, couldn't it have some damaging effect?," Sam YG observes.

And because this trio is Boys Night Out, they won't miss out on the benefits of having nice-smelling breath on the ladies.

"It makes a guy more attractive to women. It says that the guy knows how to take care of himself. And girls like a guy who's well-groomed. Well-groomed, with good hygiene, then with style to match, how can you lose? Those are sure pogi points if a guys know how to take care of his breath," Tony Toni.

"And I notice that more women kiss me when I have fresh breath," he adds.

"When you know that your breath smells good, it gives you confidence, which I think is the most important thing. When you're confident about something, di ba it's easier for you to project yourself well? Because you have nothing to hide and nothing to be shy about, it’s like ‘I'm confident, I can go up and talk to anybody’ and confidence leads to pogi points. If you feel good, people are going to be attracted to you," concludes Sam YG.

"I'm kind of praning about keeping my teeth and my mouth clean," Boys Night Out DJ Slick Rick shares.

Good oral hygiene spells success at work, in romance and any social situation. As Boys Night Out found out, OraCare is clearly the smarter choice for fresh breath and healthy teeth and gums. OraCare Mouthrinse (in Regular and Cool flavors) and OraCare Toothpaste are available in leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide.