Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. and Otsuka-Solar Philippines, Inc. have launched a partnership to strengthen community-based dengue awareness, prevention and control.
Otsuka-Solar is the company behind Pocari Sweat, a widely recognized hydration product. Its parent company, Otsuka, was founded in 1921 in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, and has a long-standing commitment to health and wellness.
Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited, is known for its life-transforming treatments in gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines. Founded in 1781 in Osaka, Japan, Takeda continues to be a leader in biopharmaceutical innovation.
“Our collaboration with Otsuka-Solar represents a significant step toward our goal of advancing healthcare in the country,” said Loreann Villanueva, country manager of Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc.
“By combining our expertise, we can better educate communities on disease prevention and empower them to take proactive steps in protecting their health.”
The partnership was formalized in a signing ceremony at the Diamond Hotel, where Japan Embassy health attaché Dr. Fumiko Aoki, Otsuka-Solar president Ken Saito, and Villanueva led the launch of the initiative.
The collaboration aims to increase dengue awareness within the community in support of the integrated dengue prevention and control strategy of the World Health Organization and the Department of Health.
Saito, emphasized the importance of hydration and wellness in dengue prevention.
“At Otsuka-Solar, we believe that good health starts with the right habits, and proper hydration plays a vital role in overall wellness. Through this collaboration with Takeda and the support of the Japanese Embassy, we are taking a step further in ensuring that communities are better equipped to prevent and manage dengue.
We are proud to be part of this initiative and remain committed to strengthening healthcare education and access in the Philippines,” Saito said.
Beyond its collaboration with Otsuka-Solar, Takeda Healthcare Philippines also recently partnered with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), the umbrella organization representing leagues and federations of local government officials.
This move further strengthens public and private sector cooperation to advance health education and disease prevention efforts nationwide.
“When people are informed and engaged, they make smarter choices that protect not only themselves but also those around them,” Villanueva said, “Through this partnership, we aim to foster meaningful conversations that drive lasting improvements in community health.”
