When the COVID-19 pandemic hit PH in 2020, it caused a huge demand for alcohol-based hand rubs, disinfectants, and other similar essentials. Cebu City experienced a shortage of these items, so the owners of Visayas Wine Factory, Inc. began manufacturing their ethyl alcohol formula for their own consumption. Family and friends began to take notice, and inquiries for orders came pouring in. After a thorough and rigorous discussion, production, and approval process, DEFEND 70% ETHYL ALCOHOL was born. To date, the DEFEND product line carries two (2) ethyl alcohol variants (green and blue) and is promoted and distributed along with Q-tect Ready-to-Use Surface Disinfectant and Q-tect Fogging Solution. The DEFEND brand is manufactured in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines, solely distributed by Charlton Trade & Enterprise, and can be purchased online via https://sugbowine.com; cloudkart.ph. DEFEND Alcohol is also available in Prince Warehouse Supermarket, selected Gaisano Supermarkets, Gaisano Countrymall, Bing Pharmacy, Berovan, SHELL Select convenience stores and E + Lahug.