AXA Philippines welcomes Binibining Pilipinas candidates

The 40 lovely candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2017 were warmly welcomed during a courtesy call at the corporate offices of AXA Philippines and its non-life insurance subsidiary Charter Ping An.  For nine years now, Charter Ping An has been the official insurance provider of the prestigious beauty pageant, sponsoring the full personal accident, medical reimbursement, and travel insurance coverage of the candidates here and abroad.

Claude Seigne, chief general insurance officer of Charter Ping An, welcomed the candidates, and shared some insights about how they can protect their future as early as now, by investing their earnings properly.

Also present to greet the candidates were AXA Philippines chief customer officer Amor Balagtas, AXA General Insurance chief technical officer Peili Zhang and AXA General Insurance head of transformation Marc Gorospe.

The highlight of the event was the awarding of insurance certificates to the candidates, and the candidates expressed their appreciation for the assurance that being covered for eventualities has given them. The sponsorship is a reflection of AXA Philippines’ firm commitment to empower its customers to live a better life through its full range of insurance products to suit their needs and lifestyles.

About AXA Philippines

AXA Philippines is one of the leading and fastest-growing life insurance companies in the Philippines. It was borne out of the formidable synergy between Metrobank, one of the foremost financial institutions in the Philippines, and AXA, a global leader in insurance and asset management serving 107 million customers in 64 countries. At present, AXA Philippines has more than 800,000 lives insured and covered by individual policies and group life insurance. AXA Philippines has more than 3,000 financial advisers in 37 branches and 693 financial executives in 938 Metrobank and PSBank branches nationwide. In 2016, AXA Philippines entered the non-life insurance business with the acquisition of Charter Ping An, the 5th largest general insurer in the country.

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Finding balance between passion and profession

Atty. Rene “Rebo” Saguisag, Jr. is a multifaceted individual who, despite his busy profession, never turns down an opportunity to work with his passion. Aside from being a notable lawyer, following the footsteps of his father, prominent human rights lawyer Rene Saguisag Sr., he was also a former BEST Center coach and is currently the UAAP commissioner for two consecutive seasons, 78 and 79. On top of that, Atty. Rebo is also a strong advocate of sports development among the youth naming the Mindanao Peace Games as one of his involvements.  Recently, he even volunteered to manage his son’s little league baseball team.

How does he balance his passion and profession? “I don’t,” Saguisag wittingly answered. “I just married the perfect wife who fills all my shortcomings.” Law practice and basketball seem like two different worlds. Managing each would require his undivided attention as they are both time-consuming and emotionally draining. He explained, “I don’t see it as an obstacle but a challenge and opportunity to better myself so I never even considered choosing one over the other. In fact, if handled properly, they can even complement each other.”

Saguisag stated that his success as a lawyer, his pride in being a former BEST Center coach and now the UAAP commissioner, his commitment to being a good family man, and a better individual are all because of the lessons he learned while playing basketball when he was still young.

“All I really needed to learn, I learned inside the basketball court,” he shared.

Saguisag’s experience as a former coach for BEST (Basketball Efficiency & Scientific Training) Center, multi-awarded and pioneer in basketball clinics in the country, helped in his values formation. He noted how the organization has instilled in him discipline and a great sense of responsibility. The strict guidelines and high standards imposed and maintained in the clinics and the proper behavior required in the court, along with the values taught in team sports, has molded him to become who he is today.

He further explained, “Playing and coaching basketball aided me in knowing the technicalities and rules of the game which is vital in my position as a commissioner. Meanwhile, small details such as punctuality and grooming (like making sure my jerseys are tucked) helped in how I properly carry myself, even inside the courtroom.”

So far, the former BEST Center coach and now notable lawyer-cum-UAAP commissioner enjoys the best of both worlds and aims to implement his advocacies for the development of both fields. He also encourages everyone not to limit themselves to their own comfort zones but instead, be open to opportunities, accept challenges and turn these into achievements. Above all, never undermine the seemingly trivial lessons you learn along the way for it is through these experiences that make you who are, regardless of what you are.

For more information, call 411-6260 or 372-3066. You can also visit http://facebook.com/page/BEST-Center-Sports-Inc/.

Sony Channel Sets the Table this May For “Top Chef Duels,” The Next Hit Reality Program on Television

Sony Channel brings back all the best culinary talents on television in the new reality competition show Top Chef Duels which premieres in May on Sony Channel.

The cooking competition pits 18 winners, finalists, and fan favorites from the past seasons of Top Chef and Top Chef Masters in a culinary showdown of gastronomic proportions.

Every episode features two chefs competing against each other in three rounds of head-to-head challenges designed to test their skill, speed, and creativity. The third challenge determines who moves on to the grand finale, where the top chef wins the grand prize of $100,000.

Hosted by celebrity chef Curtis Stone, the 10-episode series will also have as celebrity judges actress Shailene Woodley, musician Pink, actor Adam Samberg, and many more!

Top Chef Duels premieres on May 22 and airs weeknights at 7:55pm.

Sony Channel is available on SKYCable Channel 35, Destiny Cable Channel 62, Cignal Channel 120, G Sat Channel 48, and Cablelink Channel 39.

About Sony Channel

Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing entertainment with the biggest and best of Hollywood. Designed for the socially connected viewer, Sony Channel features some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle, and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies.

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