March 14, 2024
In a segment of a well-loved noontime show, an overseas Filipino worker shared how difficult it is to be away from their loved ones, especially on their birthdays. Show host Anne Curtis misheard and said, “my birthday?” Her hilarious assumption left an indelible mark on the internet, and the faux pas became a viral meme – with overseas workers now aiming to go back to the country every year to celebrate Anne’s birthday.
This year, however, actor, entrepreneur, and Manulife Philippines’ brand ambassador Anne Curtis shares a noteworthy birthday reminder. As she adds another year to her life, Anne believes that the most important day that anyone must think about is their tomorrow.
“It’s the best gift you can give yourself, ensuring a better tomorrow for yourself and your loved ones. Knowing that you can live confidently in the present because the future is taken care of gives you security and peace of mind. And that’s my biggest birthday wish – that every Filipino can stay healthy and secure better tomorrows, through health and life protection and financial security that comes with a good insurance plan,” said Anne, who has also been a Manulife customer for 14 years. Recently, she also shared three practical tips on how to save smarter for the future.
Because your life later depends on the plans you build today, Manulife Philippines offers FutureBoost Retirement, an affordable life insurance plan that helps you save smarter for your retirement so you can make the most of the next stage of your life’s journey. Manulife’s newest retirement plan offers a unique automatic fund management feature, which allows customers to maximize returns in the early years and minimize risks as you approach retirement age, to help you build your wealth and achieve your goals. FutureBoost Retirement also gives rewards and bonuses for loyal customers, and for paying on time and paying more. As FutureBoost Retirement comes with life protection coverage, you can also ensure extra security for your loved ones. Enhance your coverage anytime with various add-on benefits, including critical illness protection riders, so you are prepared for medical emergencies and the unexpected.
To learn more about how to be ready for the future like Anne, visit www.manulife.com.ph.
**Manulife’s internal customer research in 2023
About Manulife Philippines
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company opened its doors for business in the Philippines in 1907. Since then, Manulife’s Philippine Branch and later The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. (Manulife Philippines) has grown to become one of the country’s leading life insurance companies. Manulife Philippines is a wholly-owned domestic subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation, among the world’s largest life insurance companies by market capitalization. Learn more about Manulife Philippines by visiting their website manulife.com.ph and following them on Facebook (facebook.com/ManulifePH), Twitter (@ManulifePH), and Instagram (@manulifeph).
About Manulife China Bank Life
Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation is a strategic alliance between Manulife Philippines and China Banking Corporation (China Bank). It provides a wide range of innovative insurance products and services to customers of China Bank as well as the bank’s thrift arm, China Bank Savings (CBS). MCBL aims to ensure that every client receives holistic life, health, and wealth solutions to address his or her individual needs. Since opening in October 2007, the company has grown into a business of significance for both Manulife and China Bank. The two strengthened their partnership further in 2014 when China Bank raised its equity stake in MCBL to 40%. MCBL is setting its sights on its next growth phase and reaffirming its mission to be the biggest, most professional bancassurance company in the industry that delivers extraordinary customer experience.
About China Bank
Founded in 1920, China Banking Corporation (China Bank) is a leading private universal bank in the Philippines with a strong presence in the entrepreneur, middle market, and corporate segments. The Bank offers a full range of financial products and services, also serving the retail banking, investment banking, and insurance needs of diverse customers through its subsidiaries China Bank Savings, China Bank Capital, China Bank Securities, Resurgent Capital, CBC Assets One, China Bank Insurance Brokers, and affiliate Manulife China Bank Life Assurance.
For over 100 years, China Bank has made the success of the people and businesses who bank with it its business. Leveraging its network, expertise, and resources—vast distribution network, robust technological
infrastructure, team of highly qualified banking professionals, strong balance sheet, the Banks builds long-term relationships with today’s generation and shape China Bank as a responsive, reliable, and responsible banking partner for the next generation.
China Bank is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CHIB” and a member of the SM Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines.
648 branches. 10,622 employees. 1,070 ATMs. 2.6 million customers (China Bank Corp. and China Bank Savings)
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we provide financial advice and insurance, operating as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. Through Manulife Investment Management, the global brand for our Global Wealth and Asset Management segment, we serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2023, we had more than 38,000 employees, over 98,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 35 million customers. We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.
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