AXA Introduces Smart Traveller Insurance

We got schooled, in a good way.

It was a day of reminiscing our trips, local ones or international. Whether it was for a vacation or work, they told us there was something we missed, because once we arrive at that country, it could be ruined by our luggage getting lost, us getting sick, airline delays, postponed flights, Armageddon, see the picture?

Well not to worry because AXA the biggest insurance company in the country is dipping it's hand to solve this problem. The promise is to make it an affordable solution but give you the widest coverage when you need it, when you want it. It's called Smart Traveller, I got one from them

Amor Balagtas of AXA says “Who here is not familiar with AXA? We are the country’s leading insurance company, we were number 2 last year and we are partners with Metrobank. We want to empower our customers lives. We have insurance solutions, but recently we now have non life. We have business insurance, but now Travel Insurance. From the traditional, approached by an agent, but now AXA can be purchased online. We have omni channel capabilities and you can discover and get it all there. Our website has digital tools that can help you get your policies. It can identify your goals and get the right insurance for you. You can go to your website and we have it all there for you. Even new customers, you can do it on your mobile phones or laptop. Thank you for joining us today.”

Mica Ramos Agapito of AXA Smart Traveler added “3/5 people under 13 travel and it is growing at a fast rate. That’s 42 million Filipinos. We thought of bringing convenience which we call International Travel Insurance. Why AXA? Smart Traveler makes you not to worry about anything. Our coverages are way higher, you can claim up to 5 Million if you get into personal accidents, 3.5 Million pesos for hospitalization, 24/7 help center that can assist you if you need to. We are also accredited by schenzen member states, when you travel more than 4 days, our prices even get cheaper when you are traveling in a group as it gets tiered. How do you claim? Just call our contact center, tell your hospital address and you get it. If you get delayed, your baggages are covered, and peace of mind because it will be a convenient trip if you got Smart Traveller. We will also be launching a domestic Smart Traveller in May as low as 205 pesos, very competitive and cheap if you are buying from your flight. Very soon, you can buy one even if you are traveling by land, air or sea.”

Best of all, you can get a quotation for it via ion.axa.com.ph so you can input details of your trip, do insurance one way, and get yourself acquainted with travel insurance that is easy, less stressful and will make your vacation a real one. Family and friends will get to spend it with you, not you becoming that control monster you've dreaded because you couldn't do it as it is out of your control.

Go get that margarita, you deserve a break!

GUNDAM Shirts Now Available at UNIQLO

It's another day, another reason to love UNIQLO. The well loved Japanese brand has been bringing nostalgia via their super awesome UT brand which has done partnerships with different animation studios from DBZ to Naruto to ASEAN art pieces, designers, tons of other minds that contributed to it's success. I loved the Mickey Mouse Blue collection that it became my staple for everyday wear but this time, they're bringing to life another favorite robo anime, GUNDAM. This is in celebration of their 40th year! 

For men who didn't grow up, this is the best news as they could get to choose from 8 different designs containing different collages of the show's scenes. 

At the Glorietta 5 branch (biggest in the Philippines), they even got the Gundam bust on display. Of course I didn't let this pass without a selfie.

I like this design the most but you'll probably like the unicorn (which most had that day), though I felt this one was special because it was monochrome and had some of my favorite battle scenes. The shirt also had this Mobile Suit Gundam line on the bottom left side of the shirt and the back is filled with Gundam jargon (first generation robots) and a unique patch. It was the coolest!

I am now ready for matured roles and definitely, I'll get the other designs as soon as I get the money to pay for it figured out. Thanks to the UT line and people from UNIQLO who value our love for everything GUNDAM.

Now go give yourself a favor and head on to your nearest UNIQLO branch because this is so popular, they may just run out of stock! Oh my gawd!

 

DLS-CSB and PSOD Forge Partnership

The De La Salle College of Saint Benilde (and SPACE School of Professional and Continuing Education) and Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders Inc. joined hands in battling orphaned disorders this March 28, 2019. For those who don’t know, the PSOD is an NGO support group for persons with rare diseases. Right now, they are representing over 319 patients afflicted with one or more of 63 rare disorders and they hope to be in the forefront of awareness, registry, support for them, assist patients and their families, do policy formulation, legislation, strengthen organizations, help doctors and research, help in making them resilient and make them self sufficient too.This program is called “Care for Rare: Together in Mission.”

Brother Dennis Magbanua FSC, President of DLS-CSB says “As a school, we believe to be more inclusive. We must innovate towards that and we thank all the reps of communities for coming over. We hope to include more of those who have certain diseases to be part of our program in Benilde. Partly, our desire to have 20% with full scholarships is a genius idea. We always talk about being one, we want to bring more students afflicted with rate disease. Part of our CSB dna continues to give opportunities that are flexible, to respond to the needs of PSOD. We look forward for many years of working with you.”

PSOD President Cynthia Magdaraog says “Before signing the partnership, our first MOU declares PSOD to be the central network to sustain and promote individual programs for orphan disorders. To create awareness, to advocate support, access treatment and supportive care, to educate the public about acceptance, give education for gainful employment, improve their way of life and their family life. To support PSOD in implementing their programs, equal rights to life. Students and Faculty already have made efforts since February. Parents are hopefully to also get education so they could provide for the comfort of their patients as well.”

The I AM RARE Scholarship Fund was explained to us by a patient named Juan Benedicto Magdaraog. He says “I was afflicted with a rare disease years ago and the doctor told me I wouldn’t last past 12 years old. I was told to enjoy my life and be happy. The need to strengthen my mind, the difference is education. The ability to go to school in a warm and accessible way in St. Benilde was accepting to people with disabilities. It has opened opportunities, for that I am grateful. It does not mean my life wouldn’t be a miracle for others. I live with purpose, I want the same opportunities to be given to others with rare disease. Today marks something meaningful, I hope patients, their immediate family to be able to have the same education as it is very important in improving their lives. They can go to school that could help them be productive, improve lives of families, with the condition they should also give back. Hopefully it will become a reality to change, to have inclusive developments, and me to also go back to school. I saw how the school looks like now, with that, thank you and I hope in the future we would be able to help a lot of families, to improve their lives.”

PSOD President Cynthia Magdaraog adds “We have potential scholars of the SPACE program. She only got to 2nd year college because of her Osteogenesis. She had to be careful, not move around much because of her very brittle bones. She likes to sing, play guitar, cooking. A foundation has been helping her with her medical needs. She wants to finish college and become productive, she urges people not to judge people by their looks, or their condition. We also have Mich who graduated in BS in Information Technology but never had much opportunities, we also have Ziv who has a rare syndrome with no formal schooling who got right diagnosis at age 11 and wants to be a Chef. Three candidates so far and our criteria is to find a person with strong determination, parents who can support them going in and out of school, hopefully we’ll have them enrolled this coming school year.”

They (qualified scholars) will be going to SPACE, a place to get their skills and go into the workforce. We started developing special programs and make them into a BS degree later on. They are working with corporations as they do training programs. Their goal is to make learning for everyone. They offer hundreds of certificate programs in design and arts, animation, digital media, business programs, marketing management, Hotel and Restaurant management and a whole lot more. They want to be a partner in this effort to provide a second chance for people who need it.

To help with PSOD you may contact them through 661-8935 their site psod.org.ph or visit them personally at UNIT 206 Greenhills Mansion 37 Annapolis Street Greenhills San Juan, Metro Manila.

SM Introduces SAM Customer Service Robot

SM has been in the forefront of the mall scene, leading since then. They always come out with innovations and this time, it’s not that different. They are introducing the first ever in mall robot called SAM. It’s a humanoid robot with AI capabilities. It is programmed to deliver personalized and efficient interaction with customers. For now they ar going to release her at SM Megamall and soon there will be more in other branches.

SM Supermalls COO Steven Tan says “SAM will provide better customer service, the latest innovation only from SM.”

SAM is equipped with an advanced face recognition technology so you’ll get personalized greetings, help with information about all the things related to mall operations, places to shop, locations where to eat, so you wouldn’t say “kahit saan” if you’re asked by friends and family. This robot was created by CAL-COMP Technology Philippines. SAM will be walking around SM Atrium, SM Mega Fashion Hall, Bank Drive and other locations. Ask SAM if you need help!