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5 myths about insurance

Insurance can be a confusing or intimidating subject because of the technical terms as well as many misconceptions about it. AXA Philippines, be of the country’s leading insurance providers, dispels some of the popular myths about insurance by giving basic facts to help you make an informed decision. Myth 1: Insurance is expensive. Fact: Insurance products are designed for different needs and therefore, vary in costs depending on the coverage. Online calculators and speaking with a financial advisor can help you figure out the right plan for your needs and budget. Myth 2: Young people do not need insurance. Fact: Getting insurance while you are young is ideal since premiums will be much cheaper. You are also usually less prone to develop medical conditions that can drive up premiums. Policies will be more expensive the older you get and the longer you wait. Myth 3: Poor health makes you unqualified for coverage. Fact: Some insurance companies like AXA can cover a range ...

DoubleDragon Plaza’s grand opening.

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 DoubleDragon Properties Corp. (DD) inaugurated recently the DoubleDragon Plaza at the DD Meridian Park. DoubleDragon Plaza has over 130,000 square meters of leasable space and will form part of the DD Meridian Park complex with 280,000 square meters of leasable space and will have a capacity of 50,000 employees of its tenants. The new property has more than 2,200 parking slots across three floors, making it one of the most convenient places for shopping and dining in the area. DoubleDragon Plaza is also certified in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The ground floor features various restaurants, including Islas Pinas, an indoor Filipino food and heritage village, set to open in June. For more information, visit www.doubledragon.com.ph. Photo shows (L-R) DoubleDragon chairman Edgar “Injap” Sia II, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry chair Ambassador Benedicto Yujuico, finance secretary Carlos Dominguez and DoubleDragon co-chairman Tony Tan Cakt...

THE HUB SERIES AT FLAME FEATURING VIOLET OON

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                                                              Chilli Crab (National Kitchen by Violet Oon) Flame’s The Hub Series begins with a special cooking class by Singapore’s Culinary Ambassad May 2018 – Flame launches The Hub Series, a collection of culinary experiences, beginning with a special cooking class by Violet Oon on May 27, Sunday. The two-hour class will walk participants through three beloved Singaporean dishes: Pepper Prawns, Lemon Grass Steamed Fish, and Chili Crab. Under the helm of Chef Luis Chikiamco, Flame has recently restructured its entire menu to reflect more Asian influences. To celebrate this latest edition of the restaurant’s cuisine, the Hub Series brings the chefs out of the kitchen for intimate and engaging gatherings, from cooking classes and demos, to wine and cocktail pairing...

Exciting performances await at Festival of Possibilities

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Filinvest City, the premier garden central business district south of Metro Manila, is inviting its employees, residents, and guests to come together to explore the possibilities of music and play as it hosts its first-ever Festival of Possibilities at the Filinvest City Events Grounds on June 8, 2018 from 3 p.m. onwards. A social gathering aimed at bringing the community closer, this exciting town-wide fair will witness awesome performances from some of the country’s hottest local bands today, including Ben&Ben, Autotelic, Franco and Parokya ni Edgar. City dwellers will also get to enjoy activities consisting of inflatables, arcades, and a bazaar. Come and enjoy good music and good company! Simply present proof of residence or employment in Filinvest City to get a pass to the event. Non-residents and non-employees, meanwhile, may buy tickets priced at P500 at the venue gates or may purchase items from any of the merchants in Festival Alabang, Westgate Center and Fastbyte...

THUNDER’S BREWER, NETS’ LEVERT, HEAT’S OLYNYK, MAVERICKS’ POWELL HEADLINE SECOND BASKETBALL WITHOUT BORDERS CAMP IN INDIA

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-     10 th  BWB Asia Camp Will Bring Together Top 66 Boys and Girls from 16 Countries and Territories - -    Camp Will Feature Two Current NBA Academies Prospects and Will be Preceded by NBA Academies Women’s Program - NEW YORK, MIES, MUMBAI,  May 24, 2018   –   The National Basketball Association (NBA), the   International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) today announced the top 66 boys and girls from 16 countries and territories who will participate in the 10 th  edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia. BWB Asia 2018 will be held May 30 – June 2 at The NBA Academy India in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), marking the second time that the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program will be held in India. Nike will serve as the official partner. ...