Benedick Module 2 Q4 Conchem

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Jhon Benedick C. Mag-abo
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Consumer

Chemistry

Quarter 4 – Module 2:
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES VS. OVER THE

COUNTER MEDICINES



Science – Grade 9
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Quarter 4 – Module 2-3: PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES or OVER THE COUNTER

MEDICINES
First Edition, 2021

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Quarter 4 – Module 2: PRESCRIPTION
MEDICINES VS. OVER THE COUNTER

MEDICINES

Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your
studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are
carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

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Thank you.

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the
nature of Chemistry. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be
changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
The module contains:

● Lesson 1 – PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES or OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINES
This learning module is aligned on the learning competency:
Compare prescription medicines from over-the-counter (OTC) medicines in terms of their
chemical properties and uses
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. differentiate the OTC and prescription medicines
2. give examples of OTC and prescription medicines
3. familiarize the proper usage of medicines

What I Know

Directions: Read the statements below. Choose your answer from the given choices. Check the box
that corresponds to your answer.

1. This is a type of medicine that only doctors are allowed give can only be purchased from a
pharmacist. Prescription Medicine
Prescription medicine
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine

2. This is a type medicine bought in a drugstore or pharmacy and can be taken without the doctor’s
prescription. Over-the-counter medicine
Prescription medicine
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine

3. If you use a household or kitchen spoon to measure liquid medicines, you can be sure to get the
right dose. False
True False

4. You can’t be harmed by over-the-counter medicines. After all, you can buy them without a doctor’s
prescription. True
True
False
5. It’s okay to use someone else’s prescription medicine if you have the same symptoms. False
True
False
6. It’s okay to take more medicine than what is directed on the label if you are very sick. False
True
False

7. All medicines have an expiration date. True
True
False

8. Medicine should be kept in a place where children can’t reach them. True
True
False

9. Taking more medicine than directed will help you feel better faster. False
True
False

10.A pharmacist can answer questions about over-the-counter medicines.True
True
False

Lesso n Chemistry: PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES or

1 OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINES

What’s In

Pharmacology, the study of drugs and medications, is a complicated
subject. One of the ways to make it easier to understand is to have a good
knowledge of drug classification, or the system by which various drugs are grouped
together which was discussed last module. Drugs are categorized in a variety of
different ways. In the pharmaceutical industry, drugs are grouped according to their chemical activity
or conditions that they treat. There are many reasons to classify drugs, ranging from understanding
the usefulness of particular types of drugs to formulating treatment plans based on chemically similar
drugs. Last module, learners learned the different classifications of medicines with their corresponding
examples.

Direction: Classify the following medicines according to their type.

Canesten cream (Clotrimazole) Biogesic Glumet (Metformin)

(Paracetamol) Stresstabs (Multivitamins+iron)

Amoxil (Amoxicillin) iu) Myra –E (Tocophilvitamin E 400

Neozep(Phenyleprine hydrochloride) Eye Mo Neobloc (Metoprolol)
(Tetracycine hydrochloride) Sophia pills

Pharmacy (P) Prescription-Only- Over-the-counter
Medicine (POM) medicine (OTC)
Eye Mo ( Tetracycine hydrochloride)
Sophia pills Amoxil (Amoxicillin) Canesten cream (Clotrimazole)
Biogesic (Paracetamol)
Glumet (Metformin) Neozep (Phenyleprine hydrochloride)

Neobloc (Metoprolol) Stresstabs (Multivitamins+iron)

Myra-E (Tocophil vitamin E 400 iu)

What’s New

A drug is a substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or
prevention of disease. Here are the main differences between OTC drugs and prescription drugs.
Prescription drugs are:

• Prescribed by a doctor and bought at a pharmacy
• Prescribed for and intended to be used by one person.
• Regulated by FDA through the New Drug Application (NDA) process.
• Almost all prescription drug formulations are protected by patent laws for a certain number of

years, which means the drug company responsible for creating a prescribed drug can price their
exclusive drugs accordingly. Only one drug manufacturer may make a prescription sleep aid
called Ambien®, for instance, although other drugs may accomplish similar goals.

Activity 1.
Direction: List five (5 examples of medicines you are familiar with and provide their adverse reaction
based on your experience.

Medicine Allergic Reaction/Side Effect
Claritin (Loratadine) Sleepiness, dry mouth

Amoxil (Amoxicillin) Heartburn
Levothyroxine Headache
Biogesic (Paracetamol) Low Blood Pressure
Advil Nausea
Neozep (Phenyleprine hydrochloride) Difficulty urinating

What is It

What is the difference between prescription drugs and OTC drugs?

A drug is a substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment,
or prevention of disease. Here are the main differences between OTC drugs and
prescription drugs.

Prescription drugs are:

• Prescribed by a doctor

• Bought at a pharmacy
Prescribed for and intended to be used by one person
Regulated by FDA through the New Drug Application
(NDA) process. This is the formal
step a drug sponsor takes to ask that the FDA consider
approving a new drug for marketing in the United States.
An NDA includes all animal and human data and analyses
of the data, as well as information about how the drug
behaves in the body and how it is manufactured.

OTC drugs are:

Drugs that do NOT require a doctor's prescription drug

Bought off-the-shelf in stores
Regulated by FDA through OTC Drug monographs. OTC
monographs are a kind
of "recipe book" covering acceptable ingredients, doses,

formulations, and labeling. Monographs will continually be updated
adding additional ingredients and labeling as needed. Products
conforming to a monograph may be marketed without further FDA
clearance, while those that
do not, must undergo separate review and approval

through the "New Drug Approval System."

Top Ten Prescribed Drugs

1. VICODIN (HYDROCODONE/ACETAMINOPHEN)

Vicodin is a popular drug for treating acute or chronic moderate to moderately severe pain.
Its most common side effects are lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, and vomiting. Vicodin
can reduce breathing, impair thinking, reduce physical abilities, and is habit forming.

2. SIMVASTATIN (GENERIC FOR ZOCOR)

Simvastatin is one of the first "statins" (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) approved for treating
high cholesterol and reducing the risk of stroke, death from heart disease, and risk of heart attacks.
Its most common side effects are
headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and muscle pain. Like other statins it can cause
muscle break down.

3. LISINOPRIL (GENERIC FOR PRINIVIL OR ZESTRIL)

Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used for treating high blood
pressure, congestive heart failure, and for preventing kidney failure caused by high blood pressure
and diabetes. Lisinopril side effects include dizziness, nausea, headaches, drowsiness, and sexual
dysfunction. ACE inhibitors may cause a dry cough that resolves when the drug is discontinued.

4. LEVOTHYROXINE (GENERIC FOR SYNTHROID)

Levothryoxine is a man-made version of thyroid hormone. It is used for treating
hypothyroidism. Its side effects are usually result from high levels of thyroid hormone. Excessive
thyroid hormone can cause chest pain, increased heart rate, excessive sweating, heat intolerance,
nervousness, headache, and weight loss.

5. AZITHROMYCIN (GENERIC FOR ZITHROMAX, Z-PAK)

Azithromycin is an antibiotic used for treating ear, throat, and sinus infections as well as
pneumonia, bronchitis, and some sexually transmitted diseases. Its common side effects include loose
stools, nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting. Rare side effects include abnormal liver tests, allergic
reactions, nervousness, and abnormal heart beats.

6. METFORMIN (GENERIC FOR GLUCOPHAGE)

Metformin is used alone or in combination with other drugs for treating type 2 diabetes in
adults and children. The most common side effects of metformin are nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating,
diarrhea, and loss of appetite.

7. LIPITOR (ATORVASTATIN)

Lipitor is a "statin" (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) approved for treating high cholesterol. It also
prevents chest pain, stroke, heart attack in individuals with coronary artery disease. It causes minor
side effects such as constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, gas, heartburn, and headache. Like other statins it
can cause muscle pain and muscle break down.

8. AMLODIPINE (GENERIC FOR NORVASC)

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used for treating high blood pressure and for
treatment and prevention of chest pain. Its most common side effects are headache and swelling of
the lower extremities. Amlodipine can also cause dizziness, flushing, fatigue, nausea, and palpitations.

9. AMOXICILLIN

Amoxicillin is a penicillin type antibiotic used for treating several types of bacterial infections
such as ear, tonsils, throat, larynx, urinary tract, and skin
infections. Its side effects are diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, itching, vomiting, confusion, abdominal
pain, rash, and allergic reactions.

10. HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill) used alone or combined with other drugs for
treating high blood pressure. Its side effects include weakness, low blood pressure, light sensitivity,
impotence, nausea, abdominal pain, electrolyte disturbances, and rash.

OTC drugs are:
Drugs that do NOT require a doctor's prescription and bought off-the-shelf in stores
OTCs can be shared by friends and family;
Non-prescribed medicines, on the other hand, are generally formulated to a strength deemed

"safe and effective" by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If dosing instructions are followed
properly, many non-prescribed medicines can be used together without fear of dangerous interactions
or overdoses.
Most over-the-counter drug formulas are no longer proprietary secrets, however, so a number of
companies can produce aspirin or cough syrup and compete side- by-side on store shelves.

Top Ten Medicine Cabinet Essentials (Home Pharmacy OTC Drugs)

1. ACETAMINOPHEN
Common brand names: Tylenol, Panadol, and Tempra.
Acetaminophen is the most commonly recommended OTC medication for fever. It works well for
minor aches and pains, especially for people who cannot tolerate anti-inflammatory medications such
as ibuprofen or aspirin
2. Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Common brand names: Motrin, Advil
Many non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat inflammation, fever, and pain are
available over-the-counter. OTC ibuprofen is often recommended by health care practitioners to
decrease pain and inflammation from minor orthopedic injuries.
3. DEXTROMETHORPHAN Common brand names: (Delysm, Pedicare, Robitussin, Scot-Tussin, St. Joseph,
Theraflu, Triaminic, Vicks 44, and many others)
It is an over-the-counter product used to control cough. It is usually found as one of many ingredients
in cough syrups and cold medications (those that have the DM in their names such as Robitussin DM
or store brands).
4. GUAIFENESIN
Common brand names: (Robitussin, Mucinex among many others) is an expectorant (it loosens mucus
in the bronchi or large breathing tubes). It may initially cause more coughing to remove the mucus but
will then decrease the cough intensity and frequency as the mucus is cleared out. Adequate hydration
will augment the effect of guaifenesin.
5. ORAL DECONGESTANTS come in either pill or liquid form and act by shrinking engorged blood
vessels in the nasal and sinus passages. It is important to read the ingredient list since many
preparations contain multiple medications. These medications often contain an active ingredient such
as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) which is an adrenaline like drug.

6. NASAL SPRAY DECONGESTANTS act similarly to oral decongestants but have the advantage of
acting only in the area applied, usually without the stimulant side effects. The most common active
ingredient in nasal sprays is oxymetazoline (for example, oxymetazoline [Afrin], Dristan Nasal Spray,
phenylephrine [Neo-Synephrine]). Nasal sprays can cause a "rebound" effect where nasal symptoms
can return if they are used for more than 3 days and then discontinued. It is important to read and
follow the package label instructions

7. DIPHENHYDRAMINE (BENADRYL)
Common brand names: loratadine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec), and fexofenadine (Allegra).
It is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. Its major
side effect is drowsiness or sleepiness, so it also is the active ingredient in many OTC sleeping pills.

8. CALCIUM CARBONATE
Common brand names: Caltrate 600, Os-Cal 500, Rolaids, Tums), aluminum hydroxide (for example,
ALternaGEL, Dialume), and magnesium hydroxide (Phillips Milk of Magnesia) These are antacids that
work immediately to relieve acid indigestion and heartburn. They are available in both chewable
tablets and liquid forms. Aluminum based antacids may cause constipation, and the magnesium based
products may cause diarrhea. Maalox is a combination of the two types of antacids.

9. Medications for Constipation
OTC medications to relieve constipation include glycerin suppositories as well as medications that help
bulk-up and lubricate the stool. Bisacodyl (Correctol, Dulcolax), calcium docusate (Colace, Surfak), and
Senna (Ex-lax, Senokot) are the most commonly available medicine. Laxative dependence is a problem
that may occur with laxative use; use of these drugs continually over one week indicates the individual
should seek medical advice.

10. LOPERAMIDE (Imodium A-D) is often recommended as an OTC medication for the treatment of
diarrhea. However, if constipation, ileus (constipation, abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting),
fever, or bloating occurs, the medication should be stopped.

What’s More

ACTIVITY 1: OTC vs Rx
Direction: Read the statements at the bottom of the page and decide whether they apply to

overthe-counter (OTC) or prescription (Rx) medicines or both. Use the Venn diagram
below to classify the statements.

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2. This medicine should be used only by the person for whom the medicine was ordered.
Prescription Medicines

3. This medicine is prescribed by a doctor for one person. Prescription Medicines

4. The medicine label, including the directions, must be read and followed carefully before use.
Both

5. This medicine can be bought without a doctor’s prescription. Over the counter medicines

6. Medicines are dangerous if misused or abused. Both

7. A healthcare professional or your local poison center can answer questions about this
medicine. Both

Assessment 1 Guide

Questions:

1. How does over the counter medicine differ from prescription medicine?
Over the counter medicine are dugs that do NOT require a doctor’s prescription, while prescription
medicine needs to be prescribed by the doctor

2. How does over the counter medicine similar from prescription medicine?

Those could relieve pain and cure certain illness.

3. Enumerate examples of medicines of prescription and over the counter drug.
Prescription Medicine examples :
Paracetamol
Mefenamic
Aspirin

Over the Counter drug examples:
Amoxicillin
Metoprolol
Metmofin

Activity 2: Taking Medications
Direction: Read the statements below. Decide what should be done on each situation. Write your
answer on the blank.

1. My name is Trevor. I have felt puffy in my nasal and sinus passages. What should I do?
Use nasal spray decongestants

2. My name is Lana. I have fever and minor aches and pains. What should I do?
You may use over the counter medicine such as acetaminophen

3. My name is Jay. I feel pain and inflammation in my feet from walking this morning. What
should I do?
Consult your doctor and ask for some medicine prescription to ease pain.

4. My name is Ted. I am sneezing and have watery eyes. What should I do?
Try visiting your doctor to consult and use some nasal spray.

5. My name is Tom. I haven’t excreted in the past few days. What should I do?
Take some stomachache medicines

6. My name is Ley. I went to gym and my leg muscle is aching. What should I do?
Muscle pain can be ease with Aspirin

7. My name is Lady. I have persistent loose stools for three days now. What should I do?
Try to visit your doctor for consultation.

8. My name is Jam. It seems that I have phlegm. What should I do?
Over the counter medicine like Robitussin will help.

9. My name is Garry. I feel a burning pain in my chest after I drank 6 cups of coffee. What
should I do?
Reduce the consumption of coffee, Antacids will help but make sure to consult your
doctor

10. My name is Ann. I sneeze too many times today. What should I do?
Over the counter medicine such as Neozep will help.

Assessment 2
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Referring to the information, which of the following symptoms does this antihistamine relieve?

a. Drowsiness c. Glaucoma
b. Emphysema d. Runny nose
2. How much of the antihistamine should an adult take?
a. 1 tablet every 4 hours
b. 2 tablets every 4 hours
c. No more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
d. Ask the pharmacist

3. Which of the following drugs can be purchased without a prescription?
a. Acetaminophen
b. Depressants
c. Opiods
d. Stimulants

4. Which drug is sold behind the counter and only a controlled amount can be purchased
per month
a. Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
b. Allegra-D (Fexofenadine hydrochloride)
c. Robitussin DM (Dextromethorphan)
d. Zyrtec (Ceterizine)

5. Acetaminophen is less likely than aspirin to cause gastric distress, but an overdose of
as little as 4 grams can lead to irreversible liver disease. Who is most at risk? a. A drinker
b. A smoker
c. Anyone on a low sodium diet
d. Anyone over the age of 65

6. What is the greatest danger of taking OTC antacids?
a. Potential for overdose
b. Taken longer than recommended
c. Effect the absorption of other drugs
d. Have a rebound effect

7. What condition can Aspirin can cause problem?

a. Asthma c. Blood pressure

b. Bronchitis d. Gout

8. In giving a child more than one dose medicine, which section of The Drugs Facts should be
carefully reviewed?
a. Active ingredients
b. Directions
c. Dosing
d. Inactive ingredients

9. Where are OTC medicines kept?
a. In a dark area
b. In the refrigerator
c. Out of reach of children
d. Not kept because OTC drugs are dispensed in single doses

10. What is the, 'Drugs Facts' label?
a. The label in front of the OTC package
b. The label of a prescription drug
c. The advertisement about the drug created by the manufacturer d. No label

Activity 3

ACTIVITY 3: Right Dose
Direction: Below is a sample dosing table, similar to one you would find on a Drug Facts label. Use the
table as well as your knowledge about medicine safety to answer the questions below.

Children under 6 years of age Ask a doctor
Children 6 to under 12 years of age
2.5 mL (½ teaspoonful) two times per day;
Adults and children 12 years of age do not give more than 5 mL (1 teaspoonful)
and over in 24 hours
Adults 65 years of age and over 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) two times per day;
do not take more than 10 mL (2
teaspoonful) in 24 hours
5 mL (1 teaspoonful) two times per day

Guide Questions
1. Olivia is 12 years old, and her parents gave her a first dose of this medicine at 8 a.m. They gave her

a second dose at 3 p.m. the same day. By the evening, she is still not feeling better. Based on the
table above, when can Olivia’s parents give her another dose of this medicine? Another dose can
be given to Olivia, 24 hours after taking the previous dose.

2. What might happen if someone used a kitchen spoon to measure out a dose of this medicine?

3. Why do you think doses aren’t the same for all age groups? Why might parents of children under
six needs to ask a doctor before administering this medicine? Because of the physiological concept
of the body. If the dose is too much then the body might not be able to take it and could cause
over-dose.

4. Why is it important to always discuss medicine dosing with a parent or trusted adult?
Discussing the dosages of medicine to some trusted adults can help you to some conclusions
about the right amount of dose that you need to give to yourself.

5. How can you use what you’ve learned about dosing to help your family use over-the-counter (OTC)
medicines more safely? I could apply it by reminding them that dose must be based to your age
due to the physiological preferences of the body.

Assessment 3 Guide
Questions
1 What is a prescription?

Prescription is an instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a
medicine or treatment.

2. How does a doctor determine the prescription a person needs?
A doctor writes a prescription based on a patient’s medical history, symptoms, and other
factors. The doctor asks questions such as, “Are you allergic to any medications?” and “Are you
currently taking any other medicines?” These questions help the doctor decide which
medications to prescribe and which ones not to. Due to some reasons sometimes, they ask abou
your allergy to avoid allergic reactions.

3. When do you consider a person has abused prescription drugs
I consider a person has abused the prescription drugs if they try to use the prescription paper of
the doctor for several times without consulting for an update.

What I Have Learned

ACTIVITY 4: OTC an Rx – Word Search
Direction: Find the following words in the puzzle. Words are hidden vertically, horizontally and diagonally
Guide Questions
1. List down three (3) OTC medicine and give their generic names.

Advil- Ibuprofen
Tylenol- Acetaminophen
Zantac- Ranitidine

2. List down three (3) Rx medicine and give their generic names.
Glumet- Metformin
Neobloc- Metoprolol
Amoxil- Amoxicillin

What I

Can Do

Reading a Prescription Drug Label

Direction: Using the sample label provided, answer the following questions to determine what
important information must be included on a prescription drug label.
Guide Questions

1. What is the name of the pharmacy?
MANITOBA Pharmacy

2. What is the brand name of this drug?
APO-AMOXI

3. What is the generic’s name of this drug?
AMOXICILLIN

4. How does should it take?
TAKE 1 CAPSULE 3 TIMES A DAY UNTIL FINISHED

5. What is the strength of the medication?
500 MG/ CAPSULE

Assessment

Direction: Read the following item carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if
the statement is incorrect.

1. If you use a household or kitchen spoon to measure liquid medicines, you can be sure you will
get the right dose. FALSE

2. You can’t be harmed by over-the-counter medicines. After all, you can buy them without a
doctor’s prescription. TRUE

3. It’s okay to take two medicines with the same active ingredient at the same time. FALSE
4. It’s okay to use someone else’s prescription medicine if you have the same symptoms he or she

had when he or she got it. FALSE
5. It’s okay to take your leftover prescription medicine later if you get sick again. FALSE
6. It’s okay to take more medicine than what is directed on the label if you are very sick. FALSE
7. In a medicine, an active ingredient is what relieves a person’s symptoms. TRUE
8. The Drug Facts label tells you what symptoms the medicine treats. TRUE
9. The Drug Facts label gives you the dosage information. TRUE
10. A pharmacist can answer questions about over-the-counter medicines. TRUE
11. All medicines have an expiration date. TRUE
12. Children should not use prescription medicine without the permission of their parent or a

trusted adult. TRUE
13. Medicine should be kept in a place where children can’t reach it. TRUE

14. If you and your friend are the same age it will be safe for you to take the same dose of an over-
the-counter medicine. TRUE

15. Prescription medicine cannot be bought without a doctor’s permission. TRUE

16. Children over 12 can take over-the-counter medicine without a parent’s permission if they
carefully read the label. FALSE

17. Medicine should be stored in the container it came in. TRUE

18. One gulp from a bottle of liquid medicine is exactly one tablespoon of medicine. FALSE
19. Over-the-counter medicines can be dangerous when misused. TRUE

20. Prescription medicine can be found on the shelves in some stores. FALSE

Additional Activities

Interview old ages/parents /adults regarding medicine they take (answer and guide the
learners through tabular form)

Name Age Medicine Uses Dosage
Benedick 16 Biogesic
Rose 18 Ascorbic acid For my fever 1 tablet every
6hrs
Jean 26 Ferrous Sulfate
For higher 1 tablet
Joy 29 Tylenol
source of vitamin (500grams)per

day

Prevention of One pill a day
iron deficiency
anaemia.

For headache 2 tablets every
6 hours

References

Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM. February 2020.12
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res_childrens_cold_flu/article_em.htm

Omudhome ogbru, pharm.d.2020. Top 10 Drugs Prescribed in the US
https://www.medicinenet.com/top_drugs_prescribed_in_th
e_us/views.htm



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Department of Education – Region III Schools Division of AngelesCity

Office Address: Jesus St., Pulungbulu, Angeles City

Telephone: (045) 322-5722; 322-4702 888-0582; 887-6099

E-mail Address: [email protected]