| Insurance firm inaugurates new office
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. has inaugurated its Bacolod service office on Wednesday.
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Deputy Commissioner of the Insurance Commission Vida Chiong and prominent Indian businessman Ajit Gidwani led the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon.
NIAC is one of the oldest insurance companies in India.
Rev. Fr. Rodolfo "Boy" Tan officiated the blessing and inauguration. Dr. Balla Swamy is manager for Philippines operations of New India.
Chiong told the gathering about the adequate paid-up capital and net worth of The New India Assurance Co.
Chiong said the company is a leading player in the Visayas Region taking Bacolod as a strategic location.
Garry Abdon, assistant general manager, thanked all the agents, insurance industry associates, and business community for attending the inauguration.
Vic campaign highlights solarium dangers
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Lady Pirates pound Hilliard 60-18 in preseason tourney
It's time for high school basketball. The 2007-8 season tips off for the girls next week, so this week, the Fernandina Beach High School Lady Pirates hosted a preseason tournament.FBHS thumped Hilliard 60-18 on Tuesday. Seniors India Johnson and Haley Tan had 17 points apiece to pace the Lady Pirates. Brittany Schetrompf, also a senior, had a trio of three-pointers.Julia Belcher, Chelsea Cheshire and Tan had five rebounds each."Coach (Shannon) Strumlauf, Coach (Brandon) Higdon and I are looking forward to a productive season this year," FBHS Coach Mike Landtroop said. "Building on what the players learned last year, the Lady Pirates are looking much more polished in all aspects of their game."Senior leadership is provided by India Johnson, Haley Tan and Brittany Schetrompf. Four of the five underclassmen returning played last year.
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