Venus Raj’s new take on beauty

Venus Raj’s new take on beauty 

By Jojo P. Panaligan

Venus Raj started the four-year streak of Pinay bets winning at the most prestigious international pageants in 2010 when she ended up as Miss Universe 4^thrunner-up. Her victory was made more significant by the fact that the last time the Philippines reached the Top 5 was more than a decade prior.

These days, ask Venus about her views on beauty and you’d see her in a different light.

“Lagi na lang beauty is about physical appearance dahil na din sa yan ang na-pro-promote sa media pero ang totoo, hindi lang yan tungkol sa kulay mo, sa kutis mo, sa tangkad mo, sa liit ng bewang mo. Walang peg ang beauty. As long as may maganda kang kalooban and you do what’s right, you become beautiful in the eyes of people,” she said in an exclusive interview.

 Venus recalled a time when she wanted to become fair-skinned.    

 “But then I became a Born Again Christian and I realized that seeing maputi as a measure of beauty is the world’s standard. Now I look at my brown skin and I’m thankful for it. Eto ang bigay sa akin, so why would I want something else?”

 It doesn’t mean, though, that one should not do anything and everything to enhance or preserve ones’ looks. Beyond vanity, Venus believes taking care of oneself is divine mandate.

“God wants us to be healthy, both inside and out. We also reflect His work in our lives by the way we look. Wag mong pabayaan ang mga gifts Niya sa yo,” was her simple explanation.

 In renewing as endorser of the 42-year-old Dermclinic, the beauty queen is happy that its anniversary theme is “Be in the Pink,” with emphasis on beauty a by-product of being healthy. The go-to dermatological center of Dr. Vinson B. Pineda already has 18 branches nationwide and Venus can explain the success from a personal point of view.

 “This company treats me and all of its clients like family. Mararamdaman mo yan. In my case, comfortable ako even sa pinakamay-ari. He guides me in things beyond our professional dealings. He reminds me to be a channel of blessings to people,” she said.

 Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Joel Villanueva concurs.

 “His existence and the way he runs the business are testaments to God’s goodness and faithfulness. He is my idol and I am one of those who can tell that he is successful because of God’s approval,” Villanueva said to that effect.

  Venus advises women and beauty queens to not compare themselves to others. She said that everyone has a time to shine and what’s more important is integrity even when another has taken the spotlight.

 “There will always be someone greater or ‘lesser,’ if that’s the word to use. It really doesn’t matter. Just be yourself---the way you were meant to be---and the world will see your beauty. Have peace in your heart, your life. Be happy, stay happy.”

Source: Manila Bulletin, December 2, 2013

Be in the Pink: Celebrating 42 years of Professional Dermatology with Dermclinic

“Happy skin day! Be in the pink!”

Not even the world’s strongest storm could dampen the spirit of everyone who came to celebrate Dermclinic’s 42^nd Anniversary in SM Megamall on the afternoon of November 8, 2013.

Professional Dermatology

Dr. Vinson B. Pineda, the acknowledged “Father of Philippine Dermatology” and recognized as the country’s top dermatologist, founded Dermclinic in 1971. Having experienced the ordeal of acne problems in his youth, Dr. Pineda made it a mission to bring the right skin care to every Filipino.

For 42 years, Dermclinic has revolutionized skin care by providing high-quality dermatological products and services that are second-to-none. As the pioneer in mall-based skin clinics in the Philippines, Dermclinic dedicated itself in bringing the best aesthetic results through the safest and advanced medical techniques.

“Dermclinic is a professional and ethical clinic, manned by professional dermatologists,” emphasized Dr. Pineda. “We have doctors.”

Backed by fully certified professional and rigorously trained dermatologists, and continuously investing in state-of-the-art medical equipment and research, Dermclinic remains the top-of-mind dermatological center in the Philippines with 18 branches nationwide. 

Beauty

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Or so the old adage says.

In 2011, when “having whiter skin is beautiful” was the norm, Dermclinic raised a lot of eyebrows—and questions—when 2010 Miss Universe 4^th Runner-up Venus Raj, a dark-skinned beauty, was announced as its brand ambassador. “Dermclinic is the first dermatological clinic who accepted the natural beauty in me. Kayo po ang mga unang naniwala na ang ganitong kulay pala ay maganda,” recalled Ms. Raj.

“Health radiates beauty,” enthused Dermclinic Sales and Marketing Manager, Jillen Oasan. As embodied by its anniversary theme “Be in the Pink,” Dermclinic has always believed that beauty, in the eye of every beholder, is defined by having a healthy and glowing skin.

42 Successful Years

“I grew up idolizing Dr. Pineda not only because he is a world-renowned dermatologist—but also because of his immeasurable passion to be a channel of God’s blessing to other people,” shared Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Joel Villanueva. “This day reminds us of God’s goodness and faithfulness,” he added.

Dr. Pineda, aside from wearing the CEO’s hat of Dermclinic, is also a Senior Pastor of the MM Light of the World Church. He attributes his and Dermclinic’s success to God.

“In the 42 years of our existence as one of the top dermatological institutions, we are successful because of God’s approval,”declared Dr. Pineda. “We are going to increase and be prosperous because that is God’s plan for us.”

As witnessed by partners from ABS-CBN, Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror, New You Magazine, and the PR group Allouata, as well as the entire Dermclinic family—there’s no stopping at 42. Life is indeed more beautiful with Dermclinic.

Dermclinic's Anniversary Raffle Promo

ANNIVERSARY BEAUTY TREATS PROMO MECHANICS

1. Clients are entitled to one (1) raffle coupon for every Php 3,000 single receipt purchase of products and/or services.

Ex: Php 10,000 worth of single receipt purchase = 3 raffle coupons.

2.  Clients shall fill-out a raffle coupon with their Name, Address, phone number, and signature; and drop in drop boxes located in all Dermclinic branches nationwide. Submission of entry is from November 1, 2013 until November 30, 2013 only. Prizes are not convertible to cash.

The following prizes to be given away are:

• Apple^® iPad Mini (16GB with Wi-Fi): 1 Winner
• DKNY^® Designer Bag (T&C Saffiano): 1 Winner
• NuDerm Supreme Kit: 5 Winners
• 3Face Gift Certificates: 10 Winners

3.  Sealed drop boxes shall be collected one day after the deadline for dropping of entries and brought to Dermclinic head office in MGF Champaca Bldg., 156 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City for safe keeping under the custody of Ms. Evangeline V. Oasan. A DTI representative will be invited to be present in the opening of drop boxes and during the determination of winners. Draw date will be on December 3, 2013 at 11 a.m., on the 3rd Floor VBP Hall of Dermclinic head office. Winners will be drawn by the Dermclinic Sales and Marketing-OIC and the Dermclinic Operations Manager.

4.  Winners will be notified through their mobile phones, e-mail and registered mail. Names of winners will be posted in all Dermclinic branches nationwide.

5.  Winners must present two (2) valid ID’s and a notification letter from the Dermclinic Marketing Department.

6. For GMA area and Luzon area winners, redemption of prizes shall be made at the Dermclinic head office located at 5/F MGF Champaca Bldg., 156 Amorsolo St., Makati City. For Visayas area winners, prizes shall be redeeemed at the Dermclinic branch in SM Cebu. Redemption period shall be within 60 days from receipt of notification. Tax for prizes will be paid for by Dermclinic, Inc.

7. A participant can only win once. In case the name of a participant is drawn more than once, he/she gets the higher-valued prize.

8. Employees of the VBP Group of Companies are not qualified to join including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity.

See Posters for Details

Per DTI NCR Permit No. 9575 Series of 2013

Visit the nearest Dermclinic branch to know more. You can also check Dermclinic’s website and its official Facebook and Twitter pages.

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