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With the work-from-home setup being the new normal, advancing on a career has become a challenge. Job seekers, even employees, are constantly looking for ways to achieve success in their profession despite the COVID-19 pandemic, whether it’s attaining financial stability for their future or working on fulfilling their personal goals.

As soon as the pandemic hit in 2020, a recession ensued that left millions of jobless Filipinos. This resulted in people looking for ways to find success elsewhere. Now, the ongoing crisis still presents many struggles for those who want to succeed in their professional career. It will be challenging to realize your goals, but it is manageable given the right direction. Here’s how you can still achieve success even in the surge of a pandemic.

SET GOALS. As you spend more time at home, assess your situation and create a detailed plan of what you want to accomplish, including your priorities, and keep track of your progress. How do you establish professional habits and strategies to receive a certification, surpass a sales quota, or even reach more customers while at home? Being specific about your goals helps you organize your time and resources to make the most of your life.

INVEST IN GROWTH. Be amenable to expanding your horizons and invest in nurturing a hybrid skillset through hobbies and online learning. You can attend investment seminars, digital marketing courses, apply for volunteer work, or avail free training. As you expand your knowledge and self-worth, you become more invaluable.

AIM FOR HARMONY. Maintaining a good work-life blend is crucial when you work at home. Establish a harmonious relationship between advancement opportunities and promoting self-care. This involves being flexible when interacting with clients at any time of the day, accessing social media, and making time for hobbies.

SECURE YOUR SUCCESS. One thing that the pandemic has taught us is to be prepared for unexpected situations. It helps to develop a broad range of competencies (you love) that you can carry with you in case changes in your professional career occur. Similar to a life insurance advisor with business skills and a risk manager with creative design skills, many have sought other ways to make use of their experiences to secure new ways to earn.

Another way to ensure career success is to secure your finances to prepare you for emergencies. During these times of uncertainty, it is best to have the support that will assist you in your financial needs. The best companies offer financial security benefits to help you get the protection you need for yourself and your loved ones.

Sun Life Grepa Financial Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major life insurance company in the Philippines, offers valuable benefits to secure a life of success throughout your journey with the company and even after you leave.

Achieving success during a pandemic is possible when you have a clear outlook and the right people or an institution assisting you every step of the way. Sun Life Grepa provides opportunities for self-growth and development—letting you focus on turning your dreams into reality.

Set yourself up for success and become Partners Beyond A Lifetime.

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa) recently made charitable donations to various groups to help with nationwide efforts to address the effects of the pandemic.

The company gave food donations to over a thousand medical frontliners in fourteen (14) hospitals across the country. Sun Life Grepa also donated to the Philippine Red Cross in its efforts to aid COVID-19 patients under its care.

The donations further bolster the recent assistance initiatives of the company, which include offering the Remote Online Medical Exam for clients; giving payment extension periods to clients; opening a 24/7 contact center for group business clients; and offering of a hospital benefit product to those in need of it.

“At Sun Life Grepa, we are aware that we are in a position to help not only our clients but also people in our community who are trying their best to deal with the pandemic,” says Richard S. Lim, President of Sun Life Grepa. “With these donations, we hope to be part of the solution and we continue to find ways to be of value to our countrymen during this pandemic and beyond.”

To learn more about the company, visit www.sunlifegrepa.com.

With the unexpected onslaught of a worldwide pandemic, the importance of preparing for a financially secured future has never been more emphasized than now.

In encouraging people to keep focused on their financial journey, Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major life insurance company in the Philippines, is introducing a new fund option for Filipinos who are ready to experience potentially higher returns from equity investment but are unsure if they can withstand the increased risk that goes with it.

This new fund called SLG Opportunity Tracker Fund is a peso-denominated variable universal life (VUL) fund option of the company’s Sun Grepa Power Builder peso products which provide guaranteed life insurance coverage.

As a balanced fund, the SLG Opportunity Tracker Fund provides a middle ground between equity and fixed income asset classes. However, what differentiates it from other balanced funds in the market is that it utilizes an indexing strategy by tracking the performance of the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) and the portfolio duration of the Bloomberg Phil Sovereign Bond Index AI (BPHILR). Fund management is also completely systematic, because it follows a rules-based asset allocation approach that aims to manage risk and return. Moreover, the Fund is managed by Sun Life Grepa’s team of professional fund managers, who will ensure that the Fund will provide optimum returns consisting of current income and capital growth through investment in a mix of fixed-income and equity instruments.

“What we offer is an effective risk-management tool that will help Filipinos pursue opportunities even in times of market uncertainty, just like what we are experiencing now. Whether you’re a young professional eager to build your wealth, or an experienced investor who are looking for options to diversify your portfolio, you can indeed benefit from this Fund,” said Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim. “The SLG Opportunity Tracker Fund allows you to experience potentially higher returns from equities along with the stability of a fixed income asset while managing volatility and risk through its systematic fund allocation approach and indexing strategy,” Lim concludes.

Learn more about the SLG Opportunity Tracker Fund and how it can help build a financially secured future for you by talking to a financial advisor or by visiting www.sunlifegrepa.com.ph.

With pandemic safety measures affecting daily life around the country, Sun Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa) is offering useful health services in keeping with its commitment to serve clients at their time of need.

Clients applying for a new insurance policy or for a policy reinstatement can now undergo a medical exam in the comfort and safety of their home through the Remote Online Medical Exam (ROME) service. ROME, which is offered by Sun Life Grepa as part of the Sun Life Group of Companies,makes use of an approved online videoconferencing facility to connect clients with accredited medical examiners, who will perform online medical examinations for prospective clients. The first of its kind in the local industry, ROME eliminates the need for face-to-face exams . Interested clients may simply request the ROME service from their assigned Financial Advisor.

Sun Life Grepa also offers assistance to its group business clients who have urgent health needs requiring a hospital visit. Clients may call the Sun Life Grepa Group Marketing Operations 24/7 Contact Center to get real time information on the rapidly changing schedules of various health institutions across the country to know where and when they can be accommodated . To avail this service, clients simply need to call the hotline number at 888-SLGFI (754340) or through mobile numbers 0917-8459254 or 0998-5932754.

“We want to ensure that our clients have as much assistance as possible during this pandemic,” says Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim. “Providing these options ensures that we are able to address their changing health needs at the most immediate time, possibly help save lives, and also assist them in their health journey towards a brighter and more secured future.”

For other inquiries, send an email to wecare@sunlifegrepa.com, visit www.sunlifegrepa.com or check the Sun Life Grepa official Facebook page.

With COVID-19 grinding economies to a halt, the loss of job or unintended premature retirement may actually catch one off-guard from the sudden loss of income due to work cessation. This leaves one in a dire financial situation. Apart from the loss of income in the present, the uncertainty of one’s financial future adds to the problem – including retirement goals.

While everyone wants to have a worry-free retirement and have fun ticking items off that bucket list, the current situation is a reminder that it’s always good to revisit financial plans every now and then to see if these still meet the goals they were created for.

Richard S. Lim, President of Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), stated, “Despite the pandemic and today’s dynamic work environment where companies are rapidly adapting to changes, we strongly believe that a comfortable retirement is still possible. A key factor is careful preparation anchored on proper financial management concepts.”

Dealing with misconceptions

While there is wealth of information available these days, the challenge is sifting through these, choosing the best ones, and setting aside the misconceptions which may derail one’s goals.

This rings true in retirement planning. According to the article 12 Dangerous Retirement Myths that Turn Your Golden Years into Lead by Todd Tresidder on FinancialMentor.com, there are retirement myths that can kill your financial security.

For instance, the common misconception that saving for retirement can be delayed until much later. Most people fall into this trap thinking that they will earn more later on, and thus have a better capacity to save. However, procrastination may easily lead to failure to plan, much less save. It is important to prepare as early as possible.

Another common misconception is that expenditures will be lesser during retirement. In reality, they actually go up due to the various maintenance medicines that one may need in his golden years as he begins to feel the toll of aging. The main goal is to retire in comfort and sustain one’s needs, including medication.

Yet another misconception that many fall prey to is that retirement could only happen at age 65. The thing is, it can actually happen at a much earlier date. Indeed, sudden unemployment may happen anytime especially during a pandemic. However one’s future is a lot more reassuring if the necessary preparations have been made early on, even if forced into retirement sooner than intended.

Prepare today for a brighter tomorrow

The good news is, retirement planning is not rocket science. It can be done with ease, more so when you have experts and professionals guiding you. Partner with a strong and stable financial services company like Sun Life Grepa, which can offer advice, solutions, and services that can help clients in pursuing their financial roadmap to retirement, especially in times such as this.

“Our role is to help Filipinos identify their retirement goals and to provide them with sound financial planning advice in order to best achieve their dreams given this fast-changing world,” says Lim. “When giving advice, we cover every possible priority and objective of the client to help them identify areas for improvement and avoid common mistakes.”

Create your own retirement plan now and look forward to a brighter future. Connect with a Sun Life Grepa Financial Advisor by calling 88499633 or send us an email at wecare@sunlifegrepa.com. Feel free to visit our official website at www.sunlifegrepa.com or our official Facebook page.

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo’s strong partnership with husband Ryan Agoncillo is an inspiration to many, in and out of showbiz. The industry, known for its short-lived romances, does not have many couples with a strong marriage like the powerhouse couple.

“Ryan is my enabler. He is my strongest support system. He supports me like no one else can. I’m really blessed and grateful he is my lifetime partner,” Judy Ann shares. “When we got together, nag-tulungan talaga kami (we really helped each other). I taught him about show business when he started. He taught me to stand up for myself. He encouraged me to do many things I would not have done if not for him. Many of my achievements outside of showbiz, like writing a book, became a reality with his encouragement. That’s what partners are all about.”

Judy Ann shares more about their love story in Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc.’s (Sun Life Grepa) campaign dubbed “Partner Beyond a Lifetime.” At the center of the campaign is a revelation (a video recording) which not only highlights their successful marriage, but also foregrounds on why Judy Ann puts a premium on the partnerships, such as the one she shares with Sun Life Grepa as the ambassador of its insurance business.

“I’ve been an insurance policyholder since I was 17 years old. Ganoon na katagal (It’s been that long),” Judy Ann quips. “I know that my line of work is very unstable. Puwedeng bukas may pelikula ka, pero sa susunod na taon hindi ka na kilala ng mga tao (I may have a movie today but be a ‘has been’ by tomorrow). That’s what I prepared for, kahit nung Mara Clara days pa (even at the height of Mara Clara), and that’s what I always say to the young ones now.”

The actress emphasized that securing a life insurance plan gives one confidence to face the future. “Don’t wait until you get married and grow old before getting a life insurance. The earlier you have it, the better” she stresses. “It is a gift you can give to yourself, and would benefit your family in the end. Moreover, having a life insurance actually teaches you to appreciate life more. Ultimately, it gives you peace of mind because you know that at the end of the day your life is insured.”

To watch Judy Ann’s “Partner Beyond a Lifetime” video and to know more about Sun Life Grepa’s products and services, visit Sun Life Grepa’s Youtube channel and Facebook page (@sunlifegrepa).

Information on critical illnesses, especially cancer, is more accessible now more than ever. However, the cost of treating these diseases remains impactful on one’s finances, doubled by the loss of income endured during the treatment and recovery period of the patient.

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa) helps address the need for financial preparedness in the event of cancer diagnosis with Sun Grepa Cancer Care, a specialized health insurance plan that provides benefits in every stage of one’s health journey.

“Treating cancer is not only expensive but takes time. Time spent in the hospital translates into continued income loss for a sick breadwinner or becomes a savings loss for a sick non-breadwinner being cared for,” says Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim. “We believe that having peace of mind through a reliable partner can help a family through this critical time.”

Sun Grepa Cancer Care provides the following features: access to a wellness program; a fixed cash benefit in case of a diagnosed cancer covered by the policy; and a separate one-time cash benefit in case the patient undergoes surgery for removing a benign tumor covered by the policy. Other product features include an additional monthly treatment support benefit upon approval of a major cancer claim and life insurance coverage equal to 100% of the original coverage, assuming no cancer benefit has been paid.

Policy premiums may be paid in 5, 10, 15, or 20-year periods. Payments can also be paid semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly. A special bonus may be provided at the end of the premium-paying period and annual dividend earnings afterwards. These may be received in cash or left with Sun Life Grepa to accumulate. In case of an emergency, a policy loan can be taken out from the plan’s cash value to support the immediate need.

Sun Grepa Cancer Care is one of Sun Life Grepa’s latest offerings in its more than 65 years in the Philippines. For inquiries about Sun Grepa Cancer Care, contact your Sun Life Grepa advisor, visit any Sun Life Grepa or your RCBC bank branch of account, call 8-849-9633/ 8-866-6880 or email wecare@sunlifegrepa.co

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa) and RCBC launch the Fast Break program, an innovative process that enables select bank clients to avail of life and health insurance plans under a much simplified application process.

Fast Break uses data analytics to determine the client’s risk profile. Through this process, clients are given the most suitable and optimized products to help them realize their financial objectives and protection goals. Moreover, those who pre-qualify for the Fast Break program will enjoy higher coverage limits, waived medical examination and random testing, and waived financial underwriting. They may even use their RCBC Bankard credit card to pay for their insurance premiums.

“Through the Fast Break program, we can better recommend solutions that are tailor-fit to our clients’ needs while simplifying our insurance application process,” says Sun Life Grepa Financial President, Richard S. Lim. “With our current situation, our goal is to make business with us as easy and as convenient as possible. We acknowledge the fact that people’s way of life is fast changing especially under the ‘new normal’ and that we need to provide service that is meaningful, effective and efficient.”

The Fast Break program is available for a limited period only to pre-qualified RCBC clients. For more information, bank clients may inquire with their RCBC branch of account or call Sun Life Grepa at (02) 88499633

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), one of the Philippines’ top life insurance companies, opens 2020 with a most promising outlook as it continues its 2019 streak of successes, foremost of which is helping protect 2.9 million Filipino lives.

With this achievement, Sun Life Grepa exceeded its five-year target of 2.5 million lives, which it set out to achieve by 2020. On top of this, Sun Life Grepa also marked a 48% increase in net income, and 22% increase in its agency force.

“All these achievements were driven by our commitment to the Filipino people. We were especially inspired in 2019, as we celebrated our companyÆs 65th anniversary,ö says Richard Lim, Sun Life Grepa President. ôThis 2020, we have the momentum to aim for more, as we strive to provide our clients with new ways of growing and protecting their goals with us. It is always by listening to their needs that we are able to continue providing such levels of service.”

Meanwhile, other initiatives launched were the Sun Grepa PH app, as well as its online client portal, My Sun Life Grepa. Both channels will afford Sun Life Grepa’s clients more convenience in managing their policies.

The company also launched several products, namely: Sun Grepa Senior Care, a health protection plan that provides coverage to those in their pre-retiree and retiree stages; Sun Grepa Power Builder 100, a Variable Universal Life (VUL) Insurance plan that offers a combined benefit of insurance protection and investment with coverage until age 100; and Sun Grepa Peso Asset Builder, a limited-offer VUL Insurance plan that provides easy access to global investment opportunities. Along with these, two new VUL fund options were also added: SLG Global Growth Fund is available through Sun Grepa Power Builder Dollar 1, while SLG Money Market Fund is available through any of Sun Life GrepaÆs peso-denominated VUL Insurance plans for fund switching/transfer.

Sun Life Grepa revitalized several of its sales offices, with more scheduled to follow suit this year onwards.

“We look forward to reaching more Filipinos,” says Lim. “In the years to come, we will continue to meet our commitment to help Filipinos build and protect their dreams through life and health protection as we continue to become their partner beyond a lifetime.”

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa) launches the Sun Grepa Power Builder 100, an affordable investment-linked life insurance product ideal for young professionals. With coverage of up to 100 years old coupled with its investment-linked feature, this makes it an ideal companion in one’s financial journey as he begins taking control of his finances.

As a Variable Life Insurance plan, Sun Grepa Power Builder 100 enables a client to grow his money over time through its investment fund options that cater to various risk appetites and financial objectives. Aside from providing security and investment opportunity, Sun Grepa Power Builder 100 allows one to customize his protection plan through the addition of optional coverage and benefits.

“Sun Grepa Power Builder 100 is very special for us because it paves the way for those who are starting up with their journey to financial freedom. Its affordability, coupled with the security it offers and the chance to grow one’s money makes it suitable for everyone who wants to commit to lifetime financial protection for themselves and their loved ones,” says Richard S. Lim, President of Sun Life Grepa.

To make things more convenient, clients can pay for their premiums through various methods like, auto-debit or auto-charge arrangements for RCBC bank account holders. This is in addition to paying at any of Sun Life Grepa’s payment centers. Clients can also opt to pay quarterly, semi-annually, or annually whichever suits them most.

“Protecting the financial future of every Filipino so that they can live healthier lives has been our mission statement,” says Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim. “We are confident that our partnership with LifeData can help Filipinos build a bright future.”

Lim added that, “With Sun Grepa Power Builder 100, we hope to offer Filipinos with a product that helps them get started toward financial independence.”

Avail of Sun Grepa Power Builder 100 for as low as P51.63 per day (based on 25-year old male, non-smoker profile with 1M coverage)

To learn more about Sun Grepa Power Builder 100, ask a Sun Life Grepa financial advisor by calling (02) 8-849-9633. Clients may also visit any RCBC or Sun Life Grepa Financial branch or simply send an email to marketing@sunlifegrepa.com. Log on to www.sunlifegrepa.com