20-year-old Filipino-Japanese golf champion Yuka Saso exclaimed, “I’ll be forever Filipino,” at a recent press conference. As the newest partner of leading global insurer AXA, Saso embodies the brand’s “Know You Can” spirit, which is rooted in the understanding that confidence is essential for people to successfully achieve their goals the way Saso has.

yuka saso US Women's Open Champion Yuka Saso is proud to show off her Pinoy Roots

Her visit to the Philippines after two years was packed with exciting activities, including a courtesy call with AXA Philippines executives and playing a few games at her favorite local golf courses. She is shown in the photo with AXA Philippines Chief Customer Officer Nandy Villar (left) and Marketing Communications Director Laura del Rosario (right). Saso is currently preparing for her upcoming tournaments in Singapore and Thailand in March.