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#FYP:
Future‑proofing Young Pinoys
study also shows women report significantly higher stress and wider work-life
imbalance gap than men
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Manulife’s
health and protection solutions aim to help Filipino women safeguard their
health and longevity, income, and long‑term financial goals
MANILA,
Philippines — Data from Manulife's #FYP:
Future-proofing Young Pinoys study shows that 60% of young Filipino women
prioritize their healthspan—the years spent in good health—compared to 46% of
male respondents. Women also place greater importance on financial independence
than men (60% vs. 44%), underscoring that Filipinas want a future on their own
terms.
Yet
the path toward that future is not without its pressures. The same study finds
that 73% of female respondents report high stress levels, compared to 55% of
their male counterparts. The work-life balance gap offers a telling glimpse of
why stress levels are notably wider among women (22%) compared to men (15%),
reflecting the competing demands many Filipinas navigate across their
professional, personal, and caregiving roles.
For
many women, this pressure shows up as sustained stress that affects everyday
well-being. One in five experiences shortfalls in sleep, while 15% struggle to
maintain a balanced diet, foundational habits that directly influence health,
energy, and resilience.
It
is worth noting that awareness isn’t the issue. Most survey respondents report
strong knowledge of health and wellness—yet 76% of millennial women say stress
prevents them from pursuing their desired level of well-being, highlighting a
persistent gap between knowledge and action.
“The
data is clear: many women are feeling the physical and mental strain of trying
to manage everything at once. With careers, caregiving, and financial pressures
converging, Manulife is focused on giving Filipino women practical options to
protect their health today while building financial confidence for tomorrow,”
said Grace Mallabo, Chief Health and Products Officer, Manulife Philippines.
Turning insights into action:
Solutions that help Filipinas protect their health today and build financial
confidence for tomorrow
Through
its suite of health and protection solutions, including the Manulife
HealthFlex critical illness plan, which offers coverage for over 100
critical illnesses from early diagnosis to recovery, and provides additional
benefits for gender-specific cancers, including breast, cervical, ovarian, and
uterine cancer for women, among many others. Manulife Medical Secure,
meanwhile, provides up to PHP5 million in medical coverage with cashless access
to over 1,700 hospitals and clinics nationwide; and Manulife GoalReady,
which supports long-term financial goals with protection and investment
features, Manulife helps women safeguard their financial independence, no
matter what stage or season of life they're in.
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As
part of its global commitment to championing longevity, Manulife runs programs
such as ManulifeMOVE, a holistic health platform designed to encourage
healthier habits through everyday movement and proactive lifestyle choices
Manulife Philippines and Manulife China Bank Life also recently entered into a
partnership with ACHealth that aims to educate Filipinos on cancer
prevention and help improve access to comprehensive cancer care.
“Closing
the work-life balance gap starts with tools that enable women to protect what
matters most: health, income, and time,” Mallabo added. “With the right
coverage and guidance, women can move through every stage of life with
confidence, whether they're building careers, caring for family, or planning
for the future. That’s how we champion longevity—not just living longer, but
living better—by making financial wellness practical, personal, and empowering
for every Filipina.”
As
Women’s Month calls attention to the resilience and contributions of Filipino
women, Manulife Philippines encourages women to prioritize their own health and
financial security now and for the long term.
This initiative builds on Manulife’s
refreshed strategy, advancing its strategic priority of empowering
customers' health, wealth, and longevity and aligns to the recently launched Manulife
Longevity Institute, a global platform to drive action that helps people
live longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives by 2030.
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#FYP: Future-proofing Young Pinoys
study - https://www.manulife.com.ph/about-us/newsroom/latest-news/fyp-future-proofing-young-pinoys-a-manulife-study.html
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Manulife HealthFlex - https://www.manulife.com.ph/products/health/health-flex.html
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Manulife Medical Secure - https://www.manulife.com.ph/products/health/medical-secure.html
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Manulife GoalReady - https://www.manulife.com.ph/products/savings/goal-ready.html
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ManulifeMOVE - https://www.manulife.com.ph/services/manulife-move.html
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ACHealth Partnership - https://www.manulife.com.ph/about-us/newsroom/latest-news/manulife-philippines-and-manulife-china-bank-life-partner-with-ac-health-to-advance-cancer-prevention-care-for-filipino-families.html
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Manulife’s refreshed strategy - https://www.manulife.com/ca/en/about-us/investors/strategy
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Manulife Longevity Institute - https://www.manulife.com/ca/en/about-us/longevity-institute
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