It’s still summer in the Philippines, and for many families, that means a suitcase by the door, excitement in the air, and a few days—maybe weeks—of sunshine and adventure. But beyond the sunscreen, shades, snacks, and other travel must-haves, what truly counts as a summer essential?
For Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, InLife’s Dreamweaver and beloved Megastar of Philippine showbusiness, the answer goes beyond the travel luggage. “I make sure to travel not just with a good itinerary, but with peace of mind,” she shares. “I’ve learned that preparing for the unexpected—whether on the road or in life—is one of the best things you can do for yourself and for your family.”
The new summer checklist
Checklists are necessary whenever we plan for trips: IDs (and travel documents especially if traveling overseas), sunscreen, phone chargers, cash, debit and credit cards, travel insurance, even a first-aid kit. But what about the essentials that protect you long after the vacation ends?
“Just as we prepare for sudden weather or last-minute itinerary changes during our summer getaways, we can—and should—prepare for life’s twists and turns. This is where InLife’s complete suite of products becomes part of your ultimate travel—and life—checklist,” added Sharon.
iProtect: your short-term protection, wherever life takes you
Think of this as your everyday emergency kit. iProtect is InLife’s new renewable term life insurance plan that gives life insurance protection at an affordable cost. Whether you’re in your 20s just starting out, or a parent ensuring your family’s safety and financial stability through an estate plan, iProtect provides that first layer of financial defense.
Wealth Assure Plus: Your life, your rules, your journey?
Wealth Assure Plus is like your flexible backpack—customizable, dependable, and ready for whatever destination life takes you. It is a whole life plan with investment component that gives you the freedom to choose your fund type and add or detach boosters throughout the duration of the plan depending on your needs.
Whether you’re saving for a child’s education, your next dream destination, or building generational wealth, this plan ensures your goals stay on track—even when life takes an unexpected detour.
Abundance: celebrate life’s milestones along the way
Every life journey has milestones worth celebrating. Abundance is an endowment plan that provides guaranteed cash payouts regardless of market conditions when they become due. Abundance is perfect for planning life’s goals and milestones, such as saving for children’s educational needs, advance for big purchases such as a house or a new car, and even funds for family vacations.
Sharon says, “When you work hard, you get closer to making your dreams come true. This certainly deserves a meaningful but wise reward!”
Resilience: your safety net when health takes an unexpected turn
Even the most carefully planned journeys get disrupted by a health crisis which could escalate into a life-threatening situation. This is why Resilience, InLife’s critical illness insurance plan, deserves a place in your essential checklist. It provides guaranteed lump sum cash upon diagnosis of a critical illness such as cancer, heart attack and stroke, among others. It also provides additional health benefits so you can focus on getting better without worrying about your finances while seeking treatment.
Sharon reflects, “There is no such thing as right timing for illnesses, but we can fight back with strength, hope, and dignity.”
Retire Assure: your long-term travel fund for worry-free golden years
Finally, no journey is complete without a plan for the last stop. Retire Assure is your retirement-focused insurance plan—perfect for those who want to enjoy their later years without worry because it gives guaranteed monthly income from 60 or 65 years old up to age 100. Think of it as your long-term travel fund, so when the time comes, you can explore the world worry-free.
“Retirement should include living our lives to the fullest even after we are done with our normal employment. It means finally doing things for yourself. But it also means taking the pressure off your children and freeing them from the responsibility of taking care of you in your retirement years so they can freely pursue their own financial journey. Retire Assure makes sure I can do that with dignity and freedom,” Sharon adds.
Essentials that last beyond the summer
So while packing your bags, ask yourself—are you packing for the trip, or for the journey?
InLife’s suite of products and services empowers Filipinos to dream big, live boldly, and protect what matters—today, tomorrow, and for all the seasons ahead.
Pack your sunblock for your trip, but pack life’s essentials for your journey into the future. Mag-Sharon para sa kinabukasan.