Organon Philippines trains employees in life-saving CPR

Organon Philippines is equipping its employees with hands-on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills as part of its World Heart Day 2026 activities, amid the continued prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the country.

The pharmaceutical company organized voluntary CPR training for employees at the Philippine Heart Center, combining demonstrations and practical exercises to prepare participants to respond during cardiac emergencies.

The initiative comes as ischaemic heart diseases remained the leading cause of death in the Philippines during the first quarter of 2026. Provisional Philippine Statistics Authority data showed 23,448 deaths from the disease from January to March, accounting for 21.2 percent of all recorded deaths during the period. Cerebrovascular diseases were also among the country’s top causes of death.

Organon Philippines Country Manager Emman Tiglao said the program seeks to turn health awareness into practical preparedness.

“World Heart Day reminds us that protecting health goes beyond awareness. Sometimes, it means being prepared to act when someone needs help most. By giving our employees the opportunity to learn CPR, we want to equip them with a practical skill that they can carry beyond the workplace, to their homes, families and communities,” Tiglao said.

Employees who complete the training receive a Certificate of Completion for the CPR for Lay Rescuers Course from the Philippine Heart Center’s Education and Training Department.

Tiglao said investing in employees’ health knowledge and preparedness can also encourage them to take a more active role in supporting others.

“Our employees are at the heart of what we do. Investing in their knowledge and preparedness is one way we can build a workplace where people feel empowered to care not only for their own health, but also for those around them,” he said.

The initiative also complements Organon’s broader health advocacy, including its focus on women’s cardiovascular health.

“Cardiovascular health is something that concerns all of us. While Organon continues to advocate for greater attention to women’s health needs, initiatives like this remind us that everyone has a role to play in building healthier and more prepared communities,” Tiglao said.