Let’s Talk About Water

As a very hands-on aunt, I only want the best for my nephews and nieces. When I’m not with them, I worry for their safety – who they’re with, what they eat and drink, when they’re coming home. I guess it’s natural for a very hands-on tita to have moments of doubts when it comes to members of her family.

Last June 25, Wilkins had the media over at The Manila Peninsula for a conference on the importance of safe drinking water. The event was hosted by radio DJ and mom Delamar Arias, who shared stories on raising her adorable son Cooper.

Grandmothers, moms, and even aunts usually have a Circle of Trust that they turn to in moments of doubt. The Circle of Trust is mom’s most trusted support group that ensures the safety and health of her children. Even though I don’t have kids of my own, I still have my Circle of Trust includes my mom, our family doctor, relatives and friends.

Host Delamar Arias joins trusted experts Wilkins Brand Manager Criselle
Pascual-Villafuerte,  Pediatrician Dr. Sally Gatchalian, and Coca-Cola ASEAN
Quality, Safety & Environment Director Arnel Cabungcal

Dr. Sally Gatchalian stressed the importance of drinking only clean and safe drinking water. She said that unsafe drinking water, combined with lack of sanitation and poor hygiene, risks the body to diarrheal diseases. It’s really during these rainy seasons that waterborne diseases are most prevalent so I always tell my nieces and nephews to extra precaution so as to avoid getting sick. Aside from safe drinking water, Dr. Sally also said that hydration is also key in the prevention of these diseases.


When it comes to safe drinking water, Wilkins Distilled is the most trusted by moms and prescribed by pediatricians. Arnel Cabungcal, ASEAN Quality, Environment & Safety Director of The Coca-Cola Company, walked us through the distillation process. And what makes Wilkins different from the others is that it undergoes an extra purifying step called reverse osmosis to make sure that the water is 100% clean and pure.

With my participative and active seat mates Clara Palma, Ching Alano
and Donna Cuna-Pita

Team Wilkins: (L-R) Coca-Cola ASEAN Quality, Safety & Environment Director Arnel Cabungcal, Coca-Cola Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Director Angie Miles, Coca-Cola Category Marketing Manager (Stills & New Categories) Teejae Sonza, Coca-Cola Group Brand Manager (Stills & New Categories) Criselle Pascual-Villafuerte, and Coca-Cola Senior IMC Manager (Stills Category) Nikki Benitez

The Wilkins media conference was definitely an informative afternoon for me. I’ve learned so much about water, waterborne diseases, and the importance of safe drinking water as shared by the guest speakers. I also had fun with the quizzes after every segment. I even won a case of Wilkins distilled drinking water for getting an answer right. Now that was a time well spent – delicious food, great speakers, interesting topics, and good company.

The Most Trusted Water Brand of Moms
and Pediatricians

Donna Cuna-Pita