Deorie
"Wala na si Daddy, pero buhay pa rin mga pangarap niya."
HOW DO YOU PLAN TO OVERCOME A STORM?
An OFW, who happened to be a seaman, was telling his daughters how, in the open sea, it was ordinary for him to see waves as big as houses and buildings.
One of his daughters, Deorie, asked, “Do you ever feel afraid, Dad?”
He answered, “Yes. But my love for you, your little sister Ginger and your Mommy is far bigger than the fear.”
“It’s as big as my dreams for you.”
THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
Like many Pinoy OFWs, Deorie Caraca’s dad was often away overseas, sacrificing his time with his family so he could provide them with a better life.
He was often on a ship for eight months or more every year. But whenever he had a chance to return to the Philippines, he always made sure to spend quality time with his family.
In January 2008, after another long stint at sea, Deorie’s dad went back home. When he arrived, Deorie, her sister Ginger and her mom were overjoyed. As usual, they did all the things they usually loved to do whenever he came back, from eating out to shopping.
One thing was different about her dad though – he was always coughing.
When the cough refused to go away, Deorie’s mom took her dad to the hospital for a check-up.
Little did they know that the cough was caused by what the doctors would later diagnose as Stage 4 Lung Cancer.
A FINAL FAREWELL
Perhaps the hardest thing for Deorie during her dad’s stay at the hospital was when the cancer finally prevented him from talking to her. He could only communicate with his eyes and with the grasp of his hand how much he wanted to tell Deorie not to be afraid.
On May 15, 2008, Deorie’s dad passed away.
A WAVE OF HOPE
Despite the loss of the family breadwinner, Deorie and her family had nothing to fear.
Her dad had made sure to plan ahead for their financial security. He also planned for Deorie and her sister’s education by investing in an educational plan from Philam Life. Today Deorie is an honor student while her sister Ginger is doing just as well in school. No matter what happens, their schooling is well-provided for.
Indeed, Deorie’s dad may have passed away but his dreams and his plans for his children still live on.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL PLANS.
Deorie’s story is just one of the many stories of how Philam Life was able to help its policyholders and plan beneficiaries.
Today, more than selling insurance, Philam Life helps Filipinos achieve their dreams with the right advice and the right plan.
That’s because the country’s number one life insurer believes:
ang pangarap, para magkatotoo, kailangan may plano.
and that:
anumang pagsubok, kayang malagpasan, basta't meron kang plano.
In the case of Deorie’s dad, while he may no longer be with his family, his plan is still there to help his dreams for them come true.
If you have dreams or plans for yourself or your loved ones, there’s one company you can always talk to.
And if you too are a Philam Life policyholder or beneficiary and like Deorie, a Philam Life plan was able to protect your future or help your dreams come true, tell us your story. Who knows, you too could serve as the next inspiration for others to plan their lives ahead too? Just log on to www.anongplanomo.com.ph for more details.
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