AXA ION, first online life insurance store in PH

AXA Philippines, one of the country's largest and fastest growing life insurance companies, continue to redefine standards by being the life insurance company the Philippines to offer life insurance products online through AXA iOn ( AXA Insurance Online ).

" With AXA iON, we now give customers the chance to secure their financial future from the increasing costs of education, the burden of expensive healthcare costs, and the passing of breadwinner, all in a digital platform and in just a few, easy steps,"Hermans stated.

Hermans observes that most life insurance companies tend to create a lo of mystery or confusion around their products by coming up with a multitude of options, features and limitations, all packed in a lot of jargon.

"AXA Philippines wants to change this by offering the most basic financial products that can help people secure their financial future in a transparent,easy, and affordable way to the growing population of Filipinos who are logged on the internet on an almost daily basis," adds Hermans.

AXA iON offers four (4) fully-guaranteed products that make up the AXA exentials line, which are designed to be affordable with premiums starting at only P 1,000 month:

1. Savings eXentials  is a fail-proof alternative to savings that provide better returns than a regular savings account returns, pays out the cash to your family even if you don't complete the 5-year savings plan in case of death or disability.

2. Academic eXentials gives guaranteed cash benefits once a year for 5 consecutive years, to help defray costs related to tuition or education. But in case of untimely demise  before the 5-year pay-out period, Academic eXentials will give your family additional cash every year until the year before the scheduled release of benefits.

3. Life eXentials is a back-to-basics income replacement plan. Unlike typical life insurance plans, Life eXentials pays out its benefits monthly over a period of up to 5 years so there's no danger of wiping out the insurance proceeds at once and ensures that the beneficiaries get a  monthly stipend to replace the income of the loved one who passed away.

4. Health eXentials is the affortable complement to HMO coverage as it pays out cash upon diagnose of critical condtions such as heart attact,stroke, including gender specific cancers ( breast, cervical, prostate cancers), Alzheimer's disease, liver disease and 30 other critical illnesses.

For any inquiries about this press release , please contact:
AXA Philippines: Brand Marketing & Communications

Coca-Cola, TAYO Foundation

                open new season of outstanding youth organization awards

Members of Team BUNDOL Mountaineers, the Coke Barkada Awardee last year, with officers of the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc. smile after planting trees by the balding side of the mountain. The Coke Barkada award is given to the TAYO Finalist that shares happiness, and embodies the passion in changing communities through projects that mirrors what Coca-Cola has been doing in the fields of water stewardship, women empowerment, and promoting well-being.

Manila, ​Philippines—

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Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines with its longstanding partner, Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards Foundation, is once again calling student and youth organizations across the Philippines to take on the 12^th TAYO Awards challenge. The TAYO Awards recognizes the outstanding contributions of Filipino youth groups to their respective communities throughprojects that address relevant needs or opportunities such as poverty reduction, education, disaster risk reduction, financial literacy, environmental conservation, and tourism.

In its most recent run, TAYO received a total of 286 entries, of which the following winners were chosen: Gualandi Volunteer Service Program, Association of Locally Empowered Youth-NM, Hayag Youth Organization, Kawil Tours, Tanay Mountaineers Incorporated, Reduction Advocacy Program, TC Youth Laboratory Cooperative, United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary - Foundation University Chapter, Tulong sa Kapwa Kapatid, Volunteer Service Provider, and University of San Carlos-Pathways.

Special recognition was also given to a high-energy team of Sarangani mountaineers dubbed Team BUNDOL, this year’s Coke Barkada awardee. The Coke Barkada Award is given to one of the TAYO finalists that best demonstrates the qualities of a Coke Barkada – a group that shares happiness and embodies the passion to change communities through projects that mirror the Coca-Cola sustainability pillars ofwater stewardship, women empowerment, and promotion of well-being.

A Lasting Partnership

The partnership between TAYO Foundation and Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines – the social investment arm of Coca-Cola Philippines and Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines - began in 2005 upon the institution of the Coke Barkada Award as a special category in the annual TAYO Awards.

“At Coca-Cola, we believe that you can never be too young to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. People may be calling this generation the ‘selfie’ generation but, as one TAYO Finalist put it, it’s a we-generation or a TAYO-generation, not a me-generation, as I’ve come to know them. I feel like a proud mom to them, hearing their stories and getting to know all the wonderful work that they do,” said Cecile Alcantara, President of the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc.            

                           

In 2006, Coca-Cola Foundation scaled up its partnership to be the TAYO Award’s sole co-presenter.

“Last year, I remember being brought to tears when one of the TAYO Finalists went to the audience to hug her friend during the awarding ceremony. Moments like these are the result of the golden triangle at work: where business, civil society and government pool together to help towards the growth of the country and its people. As a Company, we believe that our business is only as strong and sustainable as the communities we serve and through partnerships like these, we take the opportunity to contribute all we can to make a positive impact,” said Atty. Adel Tamano, Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications of Coca-Cola Philippines, who also serves a judge in the panel for TAYO.

  

“You don’t forget groups like the Team BUNDOL Mountaineers, Tulong Sa Kapwa Kapatid, or even the Cebu Youth Ambassadors from the year before. These aren’t just groups, these are real people with real stories and I look forward to being part of the panel again this year to hear all of them,” he added.

The TAYO Awards 2014 is presented by the TAYO Awards Foundation, together with the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, in partnership with the National Youth Commission and the Office of Senator Bam Aquino.

   

Joining the search

To join the TAYO Awards, organizations must accomplish a TAYO 12 Entry Form and TAYO 12 Project briefer that can be accessed through in the Tayo Awards Website (http://www.tayoawards.net/tayo12/). Documents proving the existence and veracity of information, list of officers, leaders and founders and three-page project documentation must also be e-mailed to Tayo secretariat.

The TAYO Awards accepts entries from interested youth groups, organizations, clubs, and societies that are composed of at least 15 members, more than half of which must be between 15 to 30 years old. The submitted projects must have either been recently concluded or are still ongoing.

Entries are judged on the following criteria: Impact of project entry on stakeholders; harnessing the spirit of volunteerism and citizenship; creativity and innovation; and sustainability and effective use of resources. The winning organizations will receive a special trophy created by Philippine sculptor Tyom De Leon Imao, and a Php50,000 grant from Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines.

Deadline for entries is on September 30, 2014. Interested organizations may submit their entries through the official website of TAYO Awards, www.tayoawards.net.

Coca-Cola marks fourth season of Football Festival

 

                               This activity promote physical and healthy living
                                

​The Coca-Cola Football Festival gathered over 240 teams, or over 3,600 players, to play on 22 football fields simultaneously to go for the gold. This year's champions included  DBosco Garelli, De La Salle Zobel, Makati FC/Elite, La Salle GH, Makati FS, ABC Stars Naga, Claret FC, Makati FC, and Filipinas Dragons.
 Manila, Philippines (3 May 2014) – In its ongoing commitment to promote active, healthy living, Coca-Cola Philippines recently kicked-off the fourth season of the Coca-Cola Football Festival at the Alabang Country Club

 The league gathered 240 teams or over 3,600 players from all over the country to vie for championships in 11 different age categories. Coca-Cola Football Festival was played on 22 football fields simultaneously and followed a 7A Side Football Format wherein each team is limited to 7 players. Only one team per club or school per division is allowed to join the cup.


 “We are very happy with the response that the Coca-Cola Football Festival received in the previous seasons. Last year, we had about 2,700 players joining us on these fields and now we’re at the 3,600 mark. This proves the growing interest of Filipinos in football and it is something Coca-Cola Philippines would like to invest on so that in the long run, we could enjoin more people to take on more active, healthy lifestyles through sports,” said Guillermo Aponte, President and General Manager of Coca-Cola Philippines.

In 2013, teams such as the Green Barons, Miriam College, Xavier Football Club, Roxas Wildcats Football Club, Masbate Football Club, Makati Football Club, De La Salle University, FC Sikat, De La Salle Zobel, Makati FC Elite, and Makati Football School took home the championship trophies in various categories.

 The teams who emerged as champions for 2014 were DBosco Garelli (Men’s Open), De La Salle Zobel (Ladies Open), Makati FC/Elite (Boys 10), La Salle GH (Boys 8), Makati FS (Players 6), ABC Stars Naga (Girls 14), Claret FC (Boys 16), Makati FC (Girls 16), Filipinas Dragons (Boys 14), Claret FC (Boys 12), and ABC Stars Naga City (Girls 12).

“Coca-Cola believes that physical activity is requisite to being healthy. Understanding what energy balance is—that is calories in, calories out—means knowing that the calories we take in, whether from a slice of cake or a bottle of Coca-Cola, we should also be able to expend. That is the core of our overall program on wellbeing,” added Aponte.

The commitment of Coca-Cola Philippines towards the promotion of wellbeing is hinged on a global sustainability framework, which also involves women’s economic empowerment and environmental protection.

 Globally, the Company supports over 280 active healthy living programs in 115 countries, helping individuals make informed choices on food consumption, proper hydration, and the benefits of engaging in different forms of physical activity. Among those done locally are the Coca-Cola Football Festival, the Red Cross Million Volunteer Run, and ongoing Coca-Cola PBA Youngstars.

 
“Through our different programs and initiatives, we try to contribute in providing workable solutions to the current issues of today. That is our commitment as a Company.  At the same time, we also help educate and promote that regular exercise, paired with a sensible, balanced diet is a step closer to having an active, healthy lifestyle,” Aponte added.

The Coca-Cola Football Festival is a collaborative effort between Coca-Cola Philippines, Powerade, Makati Football Club, Alabang Football School, Alabang Country Club, and the NCR Football Association.

Internationally, the Coca-Cola Company also has a long-standing relationship with FIFA since 1974, and has been an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup since 1978. Through the Company’s ‘World’s Cup Campaign’, it invites the world to celebrate football as a force for social good.

 

Papa John's Pizza

Papa John's gives you more reasons to enjoy its great-tasting pizza with Chicken Carbonara Pizza!

The new Chicken Carbonara Pizza comes with crispy bacon in creamy carbonara sauce and a blend of Parmesan, Romano, and Mozzarella Cheeese, topped with grilled chicken, onion bacon and mushroom at a party size price of P485!

You can never go wrong with a fun pizza party with Papa John's Chicken Carbonara Pizza Group Meals for 4 and 6.

Group Meal for 4 includes:

Set A (P815) - 1 Family Chicken Carbonara Pizza, 2 orders of Herbed Parmesan Breadsticks, 4 Regular sodas (1.5 liter for delivery)

Set B (P831) - 1 Family Chicken Carbonara Pizza, 4 orders of soup, 4 regular sodas (1.5 liter for delivery)

Set C (P833) - 1 Family Chicken Carbonara Pizza, 2 orders of pasta (choice of Three Cheese Pasta, Hot Salad Pasta or Crab Meat Pasta), 4 regular sodas

For Parties and other occasions, enjoy Chicken Carbonara Pizza Group Meal for 6 with:

Set A (P1039) - 1 Family Chicken Carbonara Pizza, 3 orders of Pasta (choice of Three Cheese Pasta, Hot Salad Pasta or Crab Meat Pasta), 6 regular sodas (1.5 liter for delivery)

Set B (P1199) - 1 Family Chicken Carbonara Pizza, 2 orders of Herbed Parmesan Breadsticks, 3 orders of Pasta (choice of Three Cheese Pasta, Hot Salad Pasta or Crab Meat Pasta), 6 regular sodas (1.5 liter for delivery)

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 Now on its 3rd year, Papa John's is a fast growing branch that has currently 17 outlets in the NCR region.

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" ILO ILO "

Terry (Angeli Bayani) accepts a job as a maid for an ordinary family living in a tenement in Singapore, where she quickly meets her biggest challenge: the precocious ten-year old boy Jiale. Terry nearly gets deported when the kid frames her for theft. But Terry will not be pushed around, and with tough love and determination, she slowly wins the heart of the little boy. As Terry takes charge of the household, she also strikes the suspicions of the mother, a pregnant working woman who doesn’t want to lose control. But the year is 1997, in the middle of the Asian financial crisis, and the father has just lost his job. While the family struggles with their finances, Terry’s employment is also put on the line. Based on the true experiences of director Anthony Chen and the Filipina maid who raised him as a child, Iloilo is the story of how people across cultures connect with one another in the midst of frustrations and doubts.     

                                                                                                                                        

Iloilo, inspired by director Anthony Chen’s experiences growing up with a Filipina maid, is a moving tale about a young mother from Iloilo, Philippines who comes to Singapore to work as a maid, and her employers, a Singaporean family struggling to survive through tough times; and how they are able to build connections despite their differences and amidst the fears, frustrations, and doubts that surround them.                                                                                                                                                                                                           

A familiar name in Singapore and Malaysia, Yann Yann first secured her standing in the Singapore entertainment industry after a string of notable films such as Singapore box office hit 881, Singapore Dreaming, Love Matters and Being Human.  After returning to Malaysia, Yann Yann wowed the local audience with her leading role in the local drama series, The Iron Lady.  Her other outstanding performances include Malaysia’s first period martial arts comedy Petaling Street Warriors, blockbuster drama series The Descendant and comedy sitcom Time FM.

This is Yann Yann’s second collaboration with Anthony after short film Ah Ma (Special Mention, 60^th Cannes Film Festival)

 

CHEN TIAN WEN

Chen Tian Wen is a household name in Singapore, a seasoned actor with over 20 years of experience. His popularity extends beyond Singapore, with several regional co-produced TV dramas under his belt, particularly in China where his role as a bubbly monk in The Royal Monk is still remembered by Singapore and Chinese viewers till this day. To date, Tian Wen has taken part in over 60 television productions; films and stage plays.

Ilo Ilo marks Tian Wen’s first major role in a feature film.

ANGELI BAYANI

Angeli began her professional theater career in 2002 when she joined the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors’ Company, resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Her film credits include Ang Huling Araw Ng Linggo (2006), Adela (2008), the Arte France telemovie, Esclaves de Mers (2009), and Pink Halo-Halo (2010).

Internationally, she is most known for her roles in Filipino auteur Lav Diaz’s films. Her first Lav Diaz film, the 9 ½-hour Kagadanan Sa Banwaan Ning Mga Engkanto (Death In The Land Of Encantos, 2007) was awarded the Special Mention Prize, Orizzonti at the 64th Venice International Film Festival. In 2008, Angeli was presented the Vic Silayan Award for Best Actress – International Category at the Dekada Cinemanila Awards for her second Lav Diaz film, Melancholia (2008). The 8-hour epic was awarded the Premio Orizzonti at the 65th Venice International Film Festival. She was nominated in the 32nd Gawad Urian 2009 for the same role.

Angeli received a Gawad Buhay citation for Outstanding Female Lead Performance for playing Monette (Irina) in Tanghalang Pilipino's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, Tatlong Mariya (2010). Along with her fellow actors in the film Presa (2010), she was presented the Gawad Tanglaw Award for Best Actress (Ensemble). She was also involved in "The Erotic Man" (2010) by Danish poet and film director, Jørgen Leth, friend and mentor to filmmaker Lars von Trier. Her recent plays are Care Divas (2011) and Noli Me Tangere The Musical (2011). She was nominated as Best Supporting Actress for her role in Ka Oryang (2011) in the Cinema One Originals 2011 and the 35th Gawad Urian.  She recently

starred in Juana Change: The Movie, a political satire film written by Rody Vera and directed by Jade Castro.  

This is Angeli Bayani’s first film involvement outside the Philippines.