(EVENT) NUVALI Night Sky Cinema

I had a great weekend getaway last Saturday at the green open football field of Nuvali as they organized The first ever NUVALI Night Sky Cinema. People from all walks of life sat on bean bags and picnic mats watching all time favorite romantic Hollywood flicks on a gigantic outdoor screen – the event’s main attraction.

The night February 22 was made more special as people flocked the Nuvali open grounds to watch movies for free. Under the starry skies, the people were treated to three foreign movies namely You've Got Mail, Pray.Eat.Love and About Time. These are three movies all related to romance with their own remarkable twist that were loved by many.  The newest among the three movies was About Time starring Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Glesson, which deals with time travel.It's a story about a man who desperately tries to change his past to make his future a lot better.

The other two movies were shown several years ago but set the mood for nostalgia among the crowd and reminiscent of the good-old-sweet moments of yesteryears. You've Got Mail which stars Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks featured the old style e-mail when SMS and social media were not yet invented. Pray. Eat. Love was a Julia Roberts film based on the memoir of American author Elizabeth Gilbert. The movie was about one woman's search for everything across Italy, India and Indonesia.

  

The tandem of Tomas  Hanks and Meg Ryan continues to sizzle in the big screen.

The event was hosted by Tom Alvarez, Dr. Love from Monster Radio RX 93.1

Aside from the movie screening, other “date night” attractions were also available including a giant slide, jousting area, basketball hoops section to name a few. And what would date night be without food? Food carts and trailers were also present to churn out tasty eats and movie treats.

Date night from the Crowd

The weather was just right and very ideal to be in the arms of your loved ones.

Everyone is actually wishing that the event should be regularly held (We’ll I agree). Through events like this, people are given an opportunity to appreciate the outdoors and life’s simple pleasures with family and friends: definitely another NUVALI signature event in the making.

Nuvali continues to create events like these to make nature and man as one by introducing fun and engaging activities so city and local dwellers can freely experience the beauty of nature together with their loved ones.

For updates, you may check the official web site: http://www.nuvali.ph
and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Nuvaliofficia

“You only live once” AXA Health Campaign: Fail Proof Your Future Now!

How should we handle emergency cases, like sickness and the likes, These are inevitable things we cannot avoid in life. so we must be prepare for it. After attending AXA's event yesterday, i realized how important it is that the earlier we plan our sickness insurance, the better.

Listening to Ms. Prats story makes me think how hard it is not to have an insurance. more than the agony of facing a love ones suffering from an illness, where to get the financial is one big burden to handle It's good that to know, that  there is  a company, like AXA, who could cover us in our times of despair and emergencies.

Usec Dr. Ted Herbosa of DOH, mentioned common diseases afflicting filipinos now due to bad lifestyle. thus we should be aware of these and be mindful of things we do and eat,

 Lifestyle diseases afflicting more Filipinos. AXA urges financial preparedness for critical illnesses,other medical emergencies. According to statistics from the Department of Health (DOH), non-communicable diseases (NCDs) or lifestyle diseases such as heart attack or heart failure, stroke, and cancer are the top 3 leading causes of death among Filipinos.
  Digging deeper into the numbers, it is reported that more than 276 Filipinos die of heart disease on a daily basis. Moreover, 9 people are diagnosed with cancer every hour, and 142 Filipinos die from cancer every day. At least one Filipino suffers from stroke every 9 minutes; for those who survive, they have a 75% chance of becoming permanently disabled.

While there may be increasing public awareness to preventing these diseases through diet and exercise, little is done to raise awareness for Filipinos to prepare financially for the impact of having any of these lifestyle diseases.


The cost for heart by-pass surgery, chemotherapy, or brain surgery ranges from P500,000 to as much as P1,000,000, an amount that most regular health plans cannot cover. Moreover, it is estimated that medical costs are expected to double in the next 10 years --- a rate much higher than economic inflation.

That is why AXA Philippines, one of the country’s largest and fastest growing life insurance companies, is helping Filipinos prepare for the threat of future major medical emergencies by launching three (3) new products that provide adequate coverage to Filipinos when they face a critical illness.

“We want to give customers what they need,” says Rien Hermans, President & CEO of AXA Philippines. “With the health trends in the Philippines and in most countries today, the risk of developing a critical illness is now higher than ever. Therefore, people should be protecting themselves from the financial impact of being diagnosed with a critical illness.”

“Each of our three products are individually designed to address the needs, said Amor Balagtas, Chief Marketing Officer of AXA Philippines.

Health Exentials is a simple, all-in-one health and protection plan that gives the greatest value at an affordable price. For as low as P59/day, customers can get P5.5 million worth of comprehensive benefits, which include a critical conditions benefit, total & permanent disability benefit, daily hospitalization income benefit, a one-time surgical benefit, and a maturity cash benefit. Health Exentials premiums can be as low as only P1,140 a month or P39/day.

Health Max provides maximum lifetime coverage as it gives medical benefits until age 100. It also has the widest coverage of illnesses in the market today, covering 56 major medical conditions and 18 minor illnesses. Early stage cancer diagnosis and angioplasty, not normally covered by other health plans, are included in Health Max. It also has higher medical benefits of up to P10 million, as well as a special Advanced Health Fund that starts at age 70, which can be used for various medicines and treatments most common at that age.

SME ProteXion caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with at least 10 employees. It offers health and protection packages-in-one with various benefit options to choose from such as critical care coverage, daily hospitalization income, life insurance coverage and death and disablement coverage. This simple and straightforward product has flexible payment options to suit your business budget.

“What we are emphasizing is the importance of adequate financial preparedness,” says Hermans. “Critical illnesses have significant physical and financial impacts, and we want Filipinos to understand that there are products available that will enable them to financially secure their health-related needs, and they can do so while they are still at their prime.”

To learn more about AXA Philippines’ products and services, visit www.axa.com.ph or www.facebook.com/AXA.Philippines. You may also call their customer hotline (02) 5815-AXA (292) or (02) 3231-AXA (292).
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About AXA Philippines
Philippine AXA Life Insurance Corp. (AXA Philippines) is one of the leading and fastest-growing life insurance companies in the Philippines. It is borne out of the formidable synergy between Metrobank, one of the foremost financial institutions in the Philippines, and the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management serving 102 million customers in 57 countries.
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Life Goes On
A Health Exentials Story

“You only live once.”
This was the principle that Michelle de Jesus lived by. She just turned 30, and was doing quite well as medical representative in a leading pharmaceutical company. She was starting to earn comfortably and was able to save some money enough for a European tour she was planning.

She loved travelling, hanging out with friends, looking for new adventures. She was fit and relatively healthy --- she did yoga twice a week and was thinking of starting with pole dancing in a month.

Then Michelle suffered a stroke.

She had to have aneurysm surgery which cost P400,000. She was confined for 15 days in the ICU and another 30 days after in a regular room. Her total hospital bill easily reached P700,000.

After being discharged, she tried a few weeks of physical therapy and had to continue being under medication, which, all in all, cost her some more money as well.

Unfortunately, nine months after her stroke, despite all her attempts with physical therapy, her doctor diagnosed her as totally and permanently disabled, as a result of the stroke she suffered.

Suffering a stroke was physically, emotionally, and mentally draining already for Michelle. But did she also have to suffer the financial stress of paying for all her medical bills? Michelle had some savings, but it was not enough.

How AXA’s Health Exentials Plan can help Michelle

Because Health Exentials gives great value-for-money health coverage, Michelle can get benefits that are many times more than what she pays for.

For a very affordable P2,170 per month for a Health Exentials Deluxe Plan, Michelle will be able to receive cash benefits worth P2.28 million, broken down as follows:
• P1 million > upon diagnosis of critical condition (stroke)
• P1 million > within one year upon diagnosis of total & permanent disability
• P135,000 > Daily Hospitalization benefit (P3,000/day x 45 days)
• P45,000 > ICU Hospitalization benefit (P3,000/day x 15 days)
• P100,000 > non-smoker bonus

Epilogue: Moving On
“It’s been a rough ride, but I have so much to look forward to,” shares Michelle with a slur, smiling despite the slight disfiguration on the left side of her face. “I’m just glad I don’t have to think about paying for my hospital bills because of Health Exentials.”

“I’ve had to resign from my job in sales,” muses Michelle. “But with all the cash benefits I received from AXA, I was able to start several franchised food cart businesses which my brother helps me manage. It’s doing pretty well.”

“Despite what I’ve been through, I feel blessed. I have the opportunity to pick up the pieces, reinvent myself, and hold my head up high” she concludes with a smile. “After all, life goes on.”

Gran Prix: Not Just Our Ordinary Econotel

Gran Prix: Not Just Our Ordinary Econotel

Ber months is the busiest month in my calendar. I have a trading business that needed my personal expertise. I’m a hand on business woman. It’s a 24/7 commitment in my part, to make sure that everything will run smoothly. There are times that I don’t go home at all.



There are instances that my children, my husband or a friend would accompany me during the trips that I made that are connected with my business. Some of my stops would be in Baclaran for apparel. I do business in Valenzuela for some plastic ware items. I could go far north or south depends on what things or stuff I need to purchase. With that situation, I rely on inn or lodge as part of my agenda. With all the dust and dirt that I will gather during my trip, I would love to check in a place where I could feel comfotable and welcome.

I would like to share a short story before I proceed with the good news. It happened December of last year; I was so tired due to the hectic schedule that day. Filthy yet happy because of the large sales I made. I had no time to go home but I do feel a need to take a bath and to sleep even just for an hour or two for I had to be back at the stall the earliest possible time. I’m alone and opted to just look for the nearest lodge that I could find. I check in to one of the known econotel in the nearby area. I was alone and although I feel hesitant to check in because the lodge is stereotype as a motel even though they promote it an econotel, I’m really tired to complain. Upon entering, four pair of eyes stare at me, as in scrutinizes me from head to toe. I still proceed to the reception area, inquire about a vacant room and get my self ready to pay. The answer that I got was not nice to hear, I was turned down. They told me that they don’t accommodate guest that are alone.  There I was tired and wanted to take a bath and with the capacity to pay and yet was turned down. I don’t have the energy to argue and was so disappointed with the kind of customer service they provide. From then on, I vowed never to set put in their chain of so called econotel. For me, I just opted to go home just to change and went back to Divisoria without a rest.

Now, for the good news. I was lucky to find out that there now exists a new class of econotel. Gran Prix Hotel is strategically located in the different parts of Manila Pasay,Cebu, Boracay and Tarlac. Today, I experience first hand what these new econotel could offer to a person like me. I could be a mother with her children, a wife with her husband, a person with her barkada or a friend or just alone during a trip. Gran Prix is indeed a real econotel that I would feel at ease to check-in.Blogger Manila search for Blogger Apprentice 2011gave way for us to experience all of these feature and amenities.

Upon arrival to Gran Prix, a security guard opens the door of the econotel for us (take note, with a smile in his face and a sound good evening).

Together with my co-bloggers, we were again greeted with a welcoming smile from a receptionist. She was so accommodating to what ever questions or inquiries that we raise.  She requires one of us to fill up a form. A customer form that would contain some detail that would be important in case we left something in our rooms upon check out (what an extra mile gesture worth noticing) When we indicate that we are ready to go to our room, a bellboy appear to assist us with our baggage and personal belongings (I don’t find that kind of service on ordinary econotel; in five star hotel: yes)

I feel so tired and grubby that the first thing that came into my mind is shower. I hurriedly look for the bathroom. I may forget to bring my toiletries but Gran Prix provides a full set to each room.

 

The shower was so relaxing. There were hot and cold, and I could simple do my own intermix for the temperature. I feel so refresh and alive afterwards.Oh my, the towel surely smell nice, not that smell that will hurt your senses.  With my energy back to its high peak, I’m ready to explore the area. I’m very particular with regards to the safety and security of the building. There are several unfortunate events that happened because of these criteria.

Here are the reasons why I can sleep soundly and not worry during my stay.

You can check you visitor without opening your door with these door holes

Every room has their own fire exit plan to avoid panic during unforeseen event

The building is equipped with the latest technology of fire system

No need to worry for sudden brown out and changing of generator, a ready emergency light are placed on strategic area

Unauthorized person could enter to your room, only hotels provide this type of lock mechanism

There are fire extinguishers located at every corner of the building.

In case of emergency, well lighted fire exit doors are located in areas near your room

The interior of the building is a welcoming site. A homely atmosphere I could say. No distraction of any sort was place on walls. Each room was a fresh sight, just a few pictures hangs here and there to add colors in your eyes.

Each room has its own purpose. The deluxe room for single or with companion traveler. A superior room for a group. A Family room that could accommodate 2 adult and 2 kids. An economy room for the barkada with a cost of 375/pax is worth trying. Each room could add additional bedding for a minimum cost. You could also extend your time of stay with just an extra cost.

The bed is just right, not to soft but not so hard

A table was place near my bed with a phone, when I call for room service

The air con installed are quite for a sound sleep I might add

There’s the Hot Cups cafeteria  for everyone to enjoy  their breakfast. You may opt to take your breakfast in your room. This comes with those who reserve for an overnight stay accommodation.

Don't forget to bring your laptop and ipod, for there's a wifi waiting for you

I was so happy to find out that with all the features and amenities Gran Prix can offer. The prices are affordable and yet all the services and amenities provided are high class.

Now, I will surely recommend that you too try the services and amenities that Gran Prixcould offer.

We never know when we will need a place to stay during our trips.

May it be during a strong storm and flood?

It’s the nearest place to stay when you want to relax a bit before traveling again.

Here is a sample rate from Cubao Branch

De Luxe Room - P1,455.00
Superior Room - P 1875
De Luxe Suite - P 2,000
Superior Suite - P 2,500
Family Room - P 2,330
Economy Room - P 375/px
Ministay (3-5hrs) - P525
Extra Person - P 265
Extra Time- 125
* These prices may change without prior notice

Gran Prix is stopover worth staying

For more details you can check their website: www.granprixhotels.com