I understood responsibility before I understood insurance.
I was born and raised in Mandaluyong City and graduated with a degree in Banking and Finance from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in 2011. I built my early professional career in the corporate world, working in accounting roles including experience with Accenture Philippines.
But behind the job title, I was also a breadwinner. Like many Filipinos, earning was never only about myself. It meant helping at home, carrying responsibilities, paying bills and trying to create a better future for the people I loved.
In 2015, I bought my first insurance policy. The decision came from a simple realization: providing for your family today does not automatically mean they are protected tomorrow. That question changed the way I looked at financial planning and eventually changed the direction of my life.