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Instant gratification is defined as “ the desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment ”. In other words, it's the mindset which dictates that if you want something, you must have it now.

Hello mommies, I would like to share this news from Philam Life. Mark Tucker, AIA’s Group Chief Executive and President, said “AIA has delivered an excellent set of results with record VONB growth of 37 per cent on a constant exchange rate basis in the first half. The strength of this performance reflects the disciplined execution of our growth strategy, the resilience of our operating model and our commitment to building a high-quality, sustainable business for the long term. This has enabled us to deliver a strong and consistent track record of year-on-year growth notwithstanding an uncertain global macroeconomic and capital market environment.

I love listening to stories of giving back and sharing the blessings. Today, a lot of companies adhere to a sense of corporate social responsibility through educational and social programs that benefit a marginalized sector of the population or the society at large. They find ways, small or big to reach out to the community, specially to those who are in need. One of these is the Philam Group of companies , which has been a staunch advocate of the importance of giving back to the community. This year, they pledged to do more by institutionalizing its annual donation to intensify its CSR efforts.

Making choices is not easy. The process of making a decision may take hours or even days due to the numerous factors that have to be considered. Much like in purchasing a car. You have to make sure that the car suits your needs. This decision comes with a lot of accompanying questions such as: Do I need it for the city or for long drives? What is the vehicle’s rating when it comes to safety?  How long is the warranty? A smart tip would be to research the car that you need beforehand. Consider your current style of living and how a new car investment will add value to your life like ease of going to work or luxury of having your own wheels to take your family for a road trip or an accessible automobile for when emergency strikes. Looking at specifications such as the car’s gas consumption, carrying capacity, and the safety and insurance coverage of the car that you want to purchase. Your choice of car will definitely have a huge impact for your future. With this smart tip, you...

More than anything in the world, Filipinos value their family the most. Breadwinners work hard to maintain a stable source of income to provide for their family’s needs and to achieve a worry-free and happy family life. Making choices in life is hard because of the loved ones to consider.