A little planning can go a long way. So whether you’re looking for a life insurance coverage with savings that everyone can enjoy, or an investment that protects you and those you care about, find what you need here.
We’ve made it even more convenient for you to enjoy life with our hassle-free payment system by giving you the freedom of choice. Choose a payment method that is more suitable for your needs.
There’s probably a handful of so-called “financial tips” that you hear from your friends, your parents, even from the pros. But not all of them are useful. Some may even set you up for failure. Here are four common financial tips that you should NOT take heed.
Now that you have invested, don’t think the learning stops there. To secure and grow your money, you need to diversify. It sounds a mouthful we know but it just essentially means “Don’t put your eggs in one basket.” Here are three tips on how to do it.
Experts believe that any time now, a major earthquake can strike the country. While we don’t know when that will happen, what time, or even where, there is one thing we do know—preparation can make the difference between death and survival.
You know you’re an adult when the word “budget” has become a part of your daily life. But living by numbers and limits doesn’t have to be such a drag. You can cut down on your costs and get more bang for your buck by following these smart money-saving tips.
On a tight budget? Shop for everything you need at affordable prices at these four local “tipid” markets.
With your kids at home, summer vacation can be one chaotic time at home. If the kids are feeling restless and you’re already feeling the stress, time to get them busy. Here are five workshops that’ll get your kids out of your hair and productive this summer.
Carrie Bradshaw. Miranda Priestly. Amor Powers. These women are high maintenance and unabashedly proud of it. And why not? As long as you work hard for it, you don’t need to apologize for enjoying the best things in life. So are you high maintenance? Click to find out.
Are you stuck in a neverending cycle of credit card dues that you just can’t seem to get out of? It’s about time you snap out of it and once more take full control of your finances. Here are three things you can do to make that happen.
Tired of the standard dinner-movie combo with your date? Get creative with these accessible yet out-of-the-box suggestions!
If you’re just one click away to buying that shirt or shoe online, better make sure your credit card information is safe and secure. Here are three steps on how to do it.
All work and no play can make you cranky, restless, and just plain toxic. So take time off from stress and do something crazy! Enjoy these four adult playgrounds where you can be a kid once again!
Back in the old days, film geeks endured Friday night video store madness and DIBIDI-hunting trips to seedy parts of Manila just to get their movie fix. Now you can watch the most obscure foreign language film while waiting for the next train. So throw out your DIBIDIs and download these five apps guaranteed to boost your movie junkie cred!
Speakeasies—those small and hidden drinking spots that were popular in the 1920s—are now sprouting left and right in the metro. Apparently, the clandestine quality of these bars can be quite charming for the millennial set who may be too tired to go to a tugs-tugs club after work. Here are six hidden bars where you can have relaxing drinks… and conversations you can actually hear.
Before you go on to another anti-government tirade, do you know that you can access the internet for free or send someone to do a “harana” for you? Betcha didn’t know that! Here are three government services you need to try now.
Can’t decide whether to go freelance or stick with the corporate grind? Here are some pros and cons that will help you weigh in which work is the right one for you.
Your five-year-old wants a puppy or kitten for his birthday. Will you relent? Believe it or not, there are benefits to children having a pet that far outweigh the horrendous possibility of messy floors, chewed furniture, and smelly house. What are they? Read on.
Does the word “insurance” make you want to run the opposite direction? That’s unfortunate because it’s one of life’s essentials. Here’s are the different kinds of insurance, explained in simple terms.
From school to work, we know it’s a big adjustment for you. But hey, it’s much like the first day in College. You’ll get the hang of it eventually. Here are a few things to help ease the birth pains.
Did you know that you can still eat sweets and seafood while pregnant? These are just some of the myths we’ve debunked for you.
Nowadays, a baby bump is #feedgoals for moms-to-be. Well, it will indeed be “goals” if done right. Flaunt that gorgeous bump with these stunning maternity shoot themes.
Every workplace has its own vibe, personality, and story. Which one would you want to work in?
Hooray! It’s your first paycheck! Aside from treating your family to a sumptuous meal, what should you do with it? Here are our recommendations.
Where to go over the weekend when you need a break but you can’t have a long one? Try these cool places here in Metro Manila.
There goes seeing Chris Martin in the flesh. With your current pay grade, you won’t be hearing a peep of Coldplay’s greatest hits, live and up close, in your lifetime. Well, you still have a month to work for it. Here are a couple of side gigs you can do alongside your day job.
Grab your partner and get ready to catch all the feels from these movies that are, undeniably, the perfect films for binge-watching this month of love.
So you’re now looking for a job. Well, so are a thousand other fresh graduates. We won’t say good luck because you don’t need it… probably not as much as a few insightful career tips.
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Planning your wedding? Or just looking for some kilig moments? Check out these wedding videos from our favorite celebrity couples. Fair warning: Handkerchiefs Needed!
There are really no secrets to raising well-behaved kids. What works for one may not work for another. There are however etiquette basics that all children should learn.
You just said yes and have the ring to prove it. Now what? Now, you plan your wedding and it’s not as easy to do as you think. Do you even have a theme yet?
Unleash your inner wanderlust. Here are some quotes to inspire you to pack those bags and just travel!
It’s Christmas and yet, you can’t seem to get into the spirit of laughter and cheer. The reason may be any one of these. Which one is yours?
Not many Filipinos like the idea of a credit card. If you’re one of the many who have yet to avail of one and will probably not avail one, why not consider a debit card?
Looking for ways to cop an amazing adventure without emptying your bank account? Check out these budget-travel hacks!
Christmas is just around the corner. If you haven't gotten bit by the Holidays bug yet, maybe it’s time for a Christmas movie marathon to remind you of the holiday cheer. Here are five all-time favorites. Which is your favorite?
Anyone can be a father but it takes so much more to become a dad, especially a super dad. So which one are you? Dad or just a father? Read on to find out.
Want to start the day energized and motivated? Here’s a list of what you should do the moment you wake up in the morning.
Have a rockin’ “Eureka!” idea but don’t know what to do about it? Here are five books that’ll give you the basics on setting up a business.
A credit card is not as evil as people portray it to be. In fact, it gives people huge benefits and convenience. How you use it will determine whether it’s advantageous or not. You don’t believe us? Read on.
Are you living from paycheck to paycheck with no savings to speak of? It does not matter whether you’re high up the salary grade or way below. You’re not handling your finances right. Which one of these things do you do?
Want a second child? Don’t forget, it can be expensive and hard. Look at this checklist to know if you’re ready to have another.
Having a high IQ is not enough. You also need the right amount of nutrients to get your brain to work in hyperdrive. Check out these 5 brain-boosting foods. How many of them have you had in the last five days?
Still have to work this holiday season? You’re not alone. Here are some of the other things that turn working millennials into scrooges this Christmas and New Year.
Are you ready for the coming year? Here are a few things you need to accomplish now.
These days, more and more people are getting married and having children late in life. When you’re 30 and pregnant, what are the things you need to know?
Struggling to keep up with your life insurance payments? Check out these tips on how to make it easier and more convenient.
Still got vacation leave credits? Use them now or, believe us, you’ll never get to use them, ever! Stop procrastinating and just get going! Here are a few of the most magnificent views you’ll be missing out on when you don’t pack those bags.
Got a credit card but you’re afraid to use it? Maximize it! With these tips, you can make the most out of your plastic card.
It’s already the holiday season and you still have nowhere to go for that much-needed R and R? Here are six places you can go to in a snap!
No chance to get fit with you tied to the office chair, all day, every day? Excuses. Excuses. As the saying goes: When there’s a will, there’s a way.
Does the term “life insurance” either bores or freaks you out? You’re not alone. But really, insurance is a simple product with immense benefits. Here are what you need to know about this life essential.
Isn’t it sad when you have to leave your furry babies at home when you go out for dinner? Well, times are changing. Pets get a red carpet welcome at these six local restaurants.
To get or not to get a life insurance? If you’re in your 20s and still having second thoughts, these reasons will make you get one, pronto.
Planning to open a bank account soon? Consider these things before you open one so you can make the most out of your money in the bank.
It’s so easy to overspend this Christmas. After all, you have every excuse—bonus, gifts, celebrations. But are they good enough reasons to greet the New Year bankrupt? Na ah.
Just a few months after giving birth, Hollywood A-listers debut their unbelievably slim post-baby bod. Seriously, how do they do it? We’ll let you in on some of their secrets.
A recent medical emergency siphoned all your savings? Get a health insurance. Here are five things you need to know.
Did you know that there was a Filipino First policy that encouraged everyone to prioritize Filipino-made products? That’s just one of the things that a past Philippine President has taught us as a nation.
Looking for another way to make your weekend memorable? Check out these new galleries that have popped up in the Metro as Filipinos are discovering their inner art critics.
Looking for the perfect venue to celebrate your child’s upcoming birthday? Here are fun places you can hold it in.
“I don't have enough to save.” “I'll have more money in the future, anyway.” Are these words you’ve already said once or twice? They’re not reasons but excuses. Here are six others people give. Which excuse do you use?
The Philippines is such a beautiful place, you’d probably need a lifetime to visit all its beautiful destinations. But since you cannot be traveling every week or every month, we’ve put together a list of local travel destinations that every Filipino should visit in.
“Who run the world? Girls!” If Beyonce’s pronouncement isn’t enough to get you to nod, these power tips from eight of the world’s most powerful women are.
Parenting can be daunting especially for first-time parents. How can it not be? You have this precious baby and often, you don’t know what to do.
Payday is almost near. And so do unsavory individuals who want to rob you off your month’s work. Here are safety reminders when withdrawing your salary from the ATM. Are you doing any of them?
Don’t let the rain stop you from going on an adventure of a lifetime. Here are rain-proof tips to help you enjoy traveling during the rainy season.
Congratulations, you’re now a college graduate! Now what? What job do you apply for? Where? How? These books will help you.
Yeah. Yeah. He’s the one. Or so you say. But is he really or are you just drunk from all the kilig? Here are eight signs he is someone you can marry. How many of these he ticks off?
Just a week before Christmas and you’re bonus is all gone? Hmmm… how have you been handling your money? Here are a few tips on how to stay on track with your #financialgoals this season of spending.
Torn between getting an apartment or a condominium? Here’s a quick guide to help you decide.
A job interview can be really tough and nerve-racking. But it won’t be if you come prepared. Here are a few pointers on how to survive your first interview and live to get the job!
You’ve graduated. Congrats! Now, you need to learn a whole new set of lessons. This time on how to ace job hunting. Well, here are the basics.
Heads up ladies. Doctors are now advising women to get regular mammograms. Wait, what? Here’s what it is and why a woman needs it.
Tying the knot soon and no idea where to hold your big day? Here’s a list of some of Manila’s most popular wedding venues.
Congratulations on your first job! Before you step into the office, memorize these five tips guaranteed to give you top marks in the year-end performance appraisal
Uh oh, it’s already the 31st of October and you still haven’t done a thing for your Scary Party tonight. What to do? Check out these hassle-free Halloween party props you can do in minutes!
When your water bag breaks, all will be in chaos. Everyone will be in such a panic, they’ll even forget to bring YOU when they leave for the hospital. So better prepare your hospital essentials weeks before your due date and park it in a place people can see and remember. Here are a few items that you need to pack into that bag.
Your love story does not end when you tie the knot. It has barely begun. Here are some tips on how you can make sure your story ends with a happily-ever-after.
Having second thoughts whether to spend money for a vacation? If yes, log in to your Instagram account and check out these five travel feeds to help you decide.
How many trips have you done this year alone? Three, four, five? People, it seems, are more than willing to pay for experiences. If you’re the wanderlust who cannot not have a trip in three months, these apps are for you!
Dreaming of having your own house? Find out if you’re ready to make that step into buying one.
With long lines at train station and public transportation terminals, owning a car these days is the ultimate dream. Here’s how to know if you’re financially ready to buy a car.
Have your dream car already locked in? Now all you need to do is apply for a car loan. Do you have all these things ready and locked in, too?
Still keeping your money in a savings account for fear that you’ll lose it through bad investments? The word “investment” still leaves you scurrying at a corner? Here are five things you think you know about investing and why you should not be afraid or get intimidated.
Are you ready to compete with thousands of millennials, all looking for a job, too? Check out these tips so you can stay ahead of the competition.
You’ve just found your dream house. Now what? Next step is to secure a house loan (unless you’re as rich as Croesus). Here are things to keep in mind.
Did you know that the University of Santo Tomas is the oldest existing university in Asia? Its oldest structure, the main building, was built in 1927 and survived World War II. Hmmm… No wonder it’s one of the Top 5 Spookiest places in Manila. Can you guess which four places are also in the list?
When was the last time your kids played an actual game with friends and not via a smartphone? With the right game, you can entice kids (and maybe even adults, too!) to go back to old-fashioned dice and tokens. Here are seven board games your kids will surely want to play with.
If you think managing the wedding budget was hard, you haven’t managed a household yet! Money is one of the most challenging aspects of marriage. Check out these money management tips so you can have a happily-ever-after married life.
Creepy dolls up huge trees, a long, dark labyrinth, a hotel haunted by the ghost of a bride—believe it or not, these are attractions that people from all over the world flock to (and pay to go to!). If you want a different kind of adventure on your next trip, try going for some dark tourism. Here are 8 places guaranteed to give you the chills.
Wondering how much you should allot to savings, investments, and basic necessities from your paycheck? Here are our recommendations.
Admit it, one of the things that you look forward to during Christmas (besides the gifts and the long break!) is the bonus aka 13th month pay. Some have already even allotted it for something. How about you? What will you be spending it for?
Why downgrade your IG game this Halloween when you can so easily rock those snaps? Check out these Trick-Or-Treat costume ideas that will surely give your feed the double taps and loves!
Ain’t it wonderful to be in your 20s? You’re young. You’re free. You’re in charge of your own destiny. But are you making the most out of it? Count how many of these things you have already done.
Ask any parent. Being one is not all-fun or easy. It takes full commitment and maturity. Are you ready to be a parent? Check if you have the five signs.
Diapers. Milk. Stroller. Crib. Vaccines. Having a baby can be super expensive. Oh but just you wait. You’re not out of the woods yet. So best save while you can.
Want to stand out from a crowd of other promotion-hungry employees? Do these six things and you’re already on your way.
Boracay? Check! Fort Bonifacio. Been there. Burnham Park? Yep. If you think, you’ve seen ‘em all, better think again. There are actually a lot more fascinating places in the Philippines that only a few know. We bet you don’t know most of the following.
Ever wondered why the Japanese have a higher life expectancy? Here are their secrets. How many of these habits do you already practice?
These days, it’s hard enough to find a job, let alone land your dream job. But with these five things, it’ll be a lot easier. Which ones are you already doing?
In just a few years, you’d be turning 30. What do you have to show for? A car? Hmmm… Your own condo? Hmmm… All the latest gadgets? Well…
Time to wise up. Here’s a checklist of everything you need before you turn 30. How many of them are you already saving up for?
About to visit your Ob-Gyn? Here are six questions you shouldn’t forget to ask during your first consultation.
Relationships are hard work. But if you know these secrets, it’ll be easier. Find out what these no-fail relationship secrets of happy couples.
In a few years, you’ll be turning 30. What have you to show for? If you have not done or at least started on these six things, stop procrastinating and start doing. Doing it at 30 may already be too late.
Don’t wait for a better salary package or a fatter bank account before you invest. Do it now. Read the five reasons why you should.
Do you have what it takes to get that corner office someday? Find out if you’re on track to becoming a boss. Tell me via a comment below how many of these five habits you already have.
Are you languishing in the same position for years now? Here are tips on how to get promoted now!
Feeling down? Or super stressed out? Plug those earphones and put a song on repeat. What’s your go-to get-motivated song? Share it on the comments below.
Got any plans for the (long) weekend? Why not go on a road trip to the South? Stop wondering, start wandering! Check out these budget-friendly trips!
Ask any parent. Being one is not all-fun or easy. It takes full commitment and maturity. Are you ready to be a parent? Check if you have the seven signs.
Having a bad day? Don’t let negativity douse the fire in you. Here are simple thoughts you can use as happy pills.
Want to be the next Steve Jobs or Bill Gates? Just what does it take to achieve seemingly impossible tasks? Believe it or not, super achievers are just like us except they have a few effective habits. Find out if you’re also doing them.
What’s your go-to line when arguing with your partner? Is it really okay to say “I’m sorry, but…” or “Calm down”? Nope. Here are six more phrases you should wipe off your vocabulary.
Clueless about investing? You don’t need to memorize financial tricks and terms to grow your money. Check out these nine simple investment tips to help you get started.
Have you had jet lag, stiff muscles, or big swollen feet during a flight? Check out these tips to make your next flights more comfortable!
Want to have your own condo unit? Before you start your property search, decide first whether the condo is the right choice for you.
FWD Life Philippines plans to address the issue of critical illness, which continues to be the biggest cause of early death and disability in the Philippines.
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has signed a new three-year partnership with FWD Life Philippines
Acclaimed chef JP Anglo, one of the judges of MasterChef Philippines and the owner of restaurants Sarsa and Kafe Batwan, truly knows how to live life to the fullest—most especially outside the kitchen.
Focus on Pinoy Food: “Hungry with Chef JP” TV Show
The conveniences that are brought about by technology may be beneficial and detrimental at the same time.
FWD Life Philippines (FWD), the fastest growing life insurance company in the Philippines today, will open its new business hub and Customer Connect Center in the City of Pines by the second quarter of 2016 in Session Road.
Peter Karl Grimes shares how FWD is rolling out its plan to change the way Filipinos feel about insurance
WITH the increasing number of cancer patients diagnosed in Baguio City, consumers are being urged to be insured.
WITH less than 50 percent of the population having no insurance policy, a major life-insurance firm is quite confident the millennial market can be a very good driver for them. “They are an interesting group. I think it is fair to say they are…
FWD Life, in partnership with Diwata Women in Resource Development, Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association, and Land Rover Club of the Philippines, are thrilled to have been part of an initiative to fly Lola Cita and…
05 December 2018, Manila, Philippines – FWD Life Insurance, the most exciting insurance brand in the country, commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, with a Christmas Fair at the Treston College in Bonifacio Global City.