COMPASS Volume 10 - ASG

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etontgaalgoefd1m6eGmolbdemrse. mbers in ASG. We have 9 Silver members, and 65
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healthier, longer, and better life in 2019. 

Message from CAO Eric Nicdao

How time flies! 2018 is almost done. These learnings coupled with the wonderful initiatives
of the year like new ACS, the focus on QR, the
Before anything else let me thank each and everyone strengthened TOM, 2019 can only be better.
of you my dear ASG family for all the hard work and
commitment that you have put into your work this year. How do we face 2019?  We take a cue for our team
name A.S.G.
They say numbers don’t lie but reality is, numbers also
do not tell the whole truth. In ASG, numbers definitely ATTITUDE. 2019 presents a lot of initiatives to build a
don’t tell the whole truth.  It doesn’t show the extra
mile, the beyond the call of duty, and the heart aches new culture and drive the right behaviour. Let’s face
that ASG goes thru on a daily basis. 2019 with a bright and positive ATTITUDE.

Despite the challenges, we still stood tall and were SKILLS SET. The strength of our TOM, is highly
able to increase our PA by 13%, our new recruits by
22% and our number of cases by 10%.  Hence, I take dependent on the strength of each one of us. Building
this opportunity to say thank you. Maraming Maraming and strengthening our SKILLS SET is a must for 2019.
Salamat sa lahat ng pagod at trabaho for the year
2018. GO ALL OUT. Given the above we need to hit 2019

As we look forward to 2019, we are in a good position running.  Fast start for the first quarter and build on
to welcome a better and brighter year. I am sure 2018 this fast start. Ride on the new ACS. Build on QR.
has been a rich teacher of experience for us.  Increase ACE attendance.

May I end by wishing each and everyone a very Merry
Christmas and an abundant prosperous New Year.

God bless each and everyone with peace, good
health, and abundance. 

"Philam Life has always been very generous in providing programs like these to
us employees.  Supporting Vitality by achieving Gold status is the least I can do
to show my gratitude."

What were the challenges that you encountered in your Philam Vitality journey and

wWhhaent dI riedaycohueddmoyto15o,v0e0r0colimmiteftohretshee cphhyaslliceanlgaectsi?vity points, I was disappointed that no point
would be credited regularly to my Vitality application. But again to call it a holistic health
solution, I have to cover financial, social and mental health also. I guess I could call waiting for
the schedule for my APE a challenge also. Getting the step count was also difficult when I’m
hiking. I guess they can’t count crawling in the mountain as a step but it’s counted as a physical
activity.

What motivated or pushed you to be engaged in the What changes have you seen in yourself since you decided to be engaged in
Philam Vitality?
pI jruosgt rdaomwmhaetaI lnodvereanadchViGtaoliltdyPjuhsitlahmappVeitnaslittoyrSetwaatrudsm?e for it.
But it’s always best to do it with friends. For my trekking activities, Talking about Philam Life became easier. Yes, people talk about insurance and financial
I have my climb team Team Cannot Decide. For my running investments. But when it comes to Vitality, we talk about health and getting to enjoy our lives to
activities, I have Tri Villa Asela. Hopefully, I can do an individual the fullest.
triathlon and achieve my mountain climbing goals for next year. HBeocwomhainsgPahtirliaamthlVetietawliatys haelolnpgeddryeaomu oafsmainnein. Iduisveiddutaolt?hink it was impossible but because
Vitality pushed me to increase my status and activities, I’m beginning to think I could revive this
What activities have you done to reach Gold? Simply, dream of mine and actually do it. Why did I think it was impossible? Honestly, I never really knew
how to bike even as a child. When someone told me I could do it, I immediately bought a road bike
Nwohrmata’sllyy,oI juurstsewcarlketfrfoomr roefaficcheitnogmGyohlodu?se. It takes around the and dragged it all the way home. I had bruises and little wins over a few days. If you really like to do
same time if I commute after office (during traffic) so I love doing it, you can accomplish it.
it. It’s easy to get the points especially if you have a fitness watch.
I make sure I cover the entire training room while doing my What’s your message to your fellow ASG members who haven’t started yet their
trainings to fully engage my attendees and also to increase my
steps. Taking online assessments and completing the annual IPghuielasms sVoimtaeltiitmyejosuwrenedyon?’t tend to appreciate what is freely given to us. Vitality has been given to
physical exam are also easy ways to get the points needed to us for free. That, alone, should give us the encouragement to use it to its maximum. We only sacrifice
reach the needed points. No fuss and it’s free (and I get to save up a few minutes of our time for additional benefits. How big of a sacrifice is a few minutes of additional
on my commuting expenses)! steps if it can give you a free coffee? What about going to the gym instead of checking your
Facebook newsfeed for updates? If you can’t encourage yourself to take the extra few steps to do
these activities, find a friend because it’s always better to find someone with the same goal as you.

"Gold is easy. Just focus on what you are doing to reach it, you will unlock it
easily. Everyday counts. "

What were the challenges that you encountered in your Philam Vitality
journey and what did you do to overcome these challenges?

Finding time to go to the gym. It is still a challenge for me, so for now, I do my
walking around the village. 

What changes have you seen in yourself since you decided to be
engaged in Philam Vitality?

I feel more energetic the whole day. I might notice real change when I go to the
gym and dedicate an hour a day to exercise. 

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in the programme and reach Gold Philam
What’s your message to your fellow ASG members who haven’t
IVwitaaslimtyoStitvaattuesd?by my colleagues who do regular
dieting and exercise. If they can do it, I can too.  Gstoaldrtiesdeayseyt.tJhuesitrfPohciulsamonVwithaaltityyojuoaurrendeoyin?g to reach it, you will unlock it easily.
Everyday counts. 
What activities have you done to reach Gold?

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term goal and it was being carried over to my full vitality
app. I also took advantage of all know your health steps
to obtain points.

"Find ways to make exercise enjoyable. Whether that be walking after lunch
or after office hours OR simply having a good time by working out in the gym
with friends."

What motivated or pushed you to be engaged in the What were the challenges that you encountered in your Philam Vitality journey and

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clan, both in number and in numbers on the scale. We were like moving especially if it’s too hot or it’s raining. So what I did, from time to time I took a brisk
overweight and loved food. As I got older, I realized the importance walk while doing a mall window shopping or groceries and having an indoor sports like volleyball
of maintaining a healthy weight. Heart disease also runs in my so that weather can’t interfere with my exercise plan.
family, and I didn’t want it to claim my life. I began taking classes
like boot camp in Golds gym, linked my tracking device to Philam What changes have you seen in yourself since you decided to be engaged in
Vitality app plus the Vitality Weekly Challenge app and synced my
steps. And eventually, I already saw the progress of my workout PWhoirlakimngVoiutatlisityno?t just about looking good, it’s about feeling good. Now I wake up early and I have
plan in order to accomplish my fitness goal. good and disciplined lifestyle. The changes made in my lifestyle and exercise are now permanent
and I intend to stick to them as long as possible. 
What activities have you done to reach Gold? Simply,
How has Philam Vitality helped you as an individual?
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the secret. Just stay focus and patient, stick to your plan and have Philam Vitality is a good platform for those who wants to start their fitness journey and for those
a consistent workout to achieve the results you want. And lastly, who already health and fitness enthusiast. As a fitness fanatic and a believer of the programme, it
reward yourself every week with a cup of coffee from CBTL using helped me to develop more disciplined and my willingness to workout consistently even when I’m
the Vitality Weekly App, it’s a good motivation, believe me. :) super busy with my schedule.

What’s your message to your fellow ASG members who haven’t

sMtayratdevdicyeettothmeyirfePllhoiwlaAmSGVimtaelmitybejorsuirsnteoyF?IND ways to make exercise enjoyable.
Whether that be walking after lunch or after office hours OR simply having a good
time by working out in the gym with friends.

"It’s more fun to be healthier when we do it together. So tap the nearest
ASG colleague you can and invite them for a walk or a jog. It all starts
somewhere. Little would you know how far that first step would take you."

What were the challenges that you encountered in your Philam Vitality journey and

Twhheamtodsidt cyhoaullednogitnogoisvtehreconmatuertehoefsoeucrhjoabl.leOnftgeensti?mes we are just sitting at the office or
talking with other people. To achieve my steps goals, I needed to exert extra effort and be more
mindful about my activities.

What motivated or pushed you to be engaged in the What changes have you seen in yourself since you decided to be engaged in

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priority, but Philam Vitality really helped me step up to take better old clothes was satisfying, too.
care of myself. Because of the short-term rewards and long-term
benefits it provides, I finally found the motivation to be more How has Philam Vitality helped you as an individual?
active.
Philam Vitality is a good platform for those who wants to start their fitness journey and for those
What activities have you done to reach Gold? Simply, who already health and fitness enthusiast. As a fitness fanatic and a believer of the programme, it
helped me to develop more disciplined and my willingness to workout consistently even when I’m
wThheapto’sinyto-euarrnsiencgraecttfiovirtireesaacrheianlgl aGncohldor?ed on the three pillars of super busy with my schedule.
Philam Vitality: Know your health, improve your health, and enjoy
the rewards. Focusing on those will make achieving Gold easy. What’s your message to your fellow ASG members who haven’t
What I did was join a gym and workout three to four times per started yet their Philam Vitality journey?
week. I also identified my unhealthy eating habits I needed to do
away from. Being more aware of your strengths, weaknesses, and wcIto’oslulemldaogyruoeeufyukonnuotowcabhneoahwnedfaalitrnhtvihietaertwtfhhireesmnt swftoeerpdaowwiotautlklodogtreaatkhejoeygr.o.SIuto.atllaspttahrtesnseoamreeswthAeSrGe. Little
interests will help you become healthier. Philam Vitality is more
than just earning points, it’s all about being better.

"To my fellow ASG members, self-care is a must, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones. Do something
today that your future self will thank you for. "

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do more guided exercise to achieve my health goal. 

What were the challenges that you encountered in your Philam Vitality journey and

Kweheapitndgiudpytohueddaoiltyodoisvceiprlcinoem–eacthheiesveincghtahlelednagilyesst?eps given our erratic schedule at work and
sedentary lifestyle and  resisting the temptation to eat less healthy food.  

What motivated or pushed you to be engaged in the What changes have you seen in yourself since you decided to be engaged in
programme and reach Gold Philam Vitality Status?
IPahmilaremapVinitgatlhitey?benefits of exercise – positive attitude, getting and looking healthier and fit at my
I was attracted to Vitality last 2016 when we were one of the age of 50ish :) Our agency partners call me the Vitality “Queen” and I am spreading inspiration and
jsopinoinnsgotrhsefo mrathraetMhoilnotMhearna.t IhroenalaizneddItshaawt iatlwotasofaCfeubnuanPdhihlaemalltifheyrs motivation to everyone because I always try to practice Vitality in every way possible and encourage
way to engage our agency partners. I got hooked to road running our agency partners to do so. 
since then, though I was already jogging at the sports complex near
our Jones office since 2014.  I wanted to promote self-care and HPhoilwamhaVsitPalhitiylahmasVhietlapleitdymheeltpoe edmyboruacaessaenlf-icnadreivbideucaaul?se I believe that this should come as first
Vitality paved the way for me to do so, walking the talk and leading priority in order for me to achieve my way which is my family and we owe this to our Creator, to take
the pack.  Philam Vitality is addictive!  My day wouldn’t be complete care of the life He has given to us.   I have shared my fitness goals to my family and  they are very
if I won’t be able to complete my daily steps. Reaching the Gold supportive.  My eldest son patiently drives me early morning every TThS so I can complete  my
Philam Vitality Status was a commitment I made to myself, to reach morning run, while he does his gym too, and  both are very patient to wait for me in the evening to
before my birthday last Dec 16th, I was also inspired by members of complete my daily steps. My husband who works abroad is also trying to get fit by observing a more
our CEVitality Club who participated in our local Race to Gold healthy diet and at least 30 minute brisk walking every day. 
 challenge! True enough, I reached the notification of my gold status
last Dec 13, 3 days before my birthday.  I noticed that my Vitality What’s your message to your fellow ASG members who haven’t started yet their Philam
age was one year younger than my actual age and this is truly
rewarding as I am now more determined to improve my health and VTiotamliytyfejlolouwrnAeSyG?members, self-care is a must, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones. Do
perhaps “reverse” ageing :) in a natural way through Philam Vitality! something today that your future self will thank you for.

This is my goal..   This is the present day me.. 

"All you just need to do is commit to start, and push yourself every
day until you reach Gold."

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adjusts in time. A couple of weeks later, I was already able to make more than that. Every week I
push myself to do more until I was capable of doing at least 12,500 steps. Dancing is a great way
to get those steps recorded on your device.
My biggest challenge is controlling my unhealthy food intake. For years, have had an ongoing love
affair with chips, pancit and cheesecake. So if I eat any of them, I push myself to do more steps. 

What motivated or pushed you to be engaged in the What changes have you seen in yourself since you decided to be engaged in

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back.. and I saw an image of me now. I was like,  “When did I stop it’s a start. 
thaekairntg. Icmaraedoefamcyosneslcf?io”uTsheisffwoartstwohdeonaIttoleoakstth7e,5V0it0alsittyePpsroagrdaamy. to
AHsoawnhinadsivPidhuilaal,mit mViatdaelitmyehfealcpeetdheyoreualaitsyathnaitnIdaimvidnoutapl?hysically fit anymore, and that I should
What were the challenges that you encountered in your do something about it. Now, I am striving to avoid certain types of meat and sweet treats.
Philam Vitality journey and what did you do to overcome
What’s your message to your fellow ASG members who haven’t started yet their
tEhaernsiengch50alolern1g0e0sp?oints per day by just getting the needed Philam Vitality journey?
number has been my daily goal. I was able to garner points from
my dental visit, flu shot, and availing of the Vitality Health Check Nthoetyailnl wgrheoartepahcyhstichaelGcoonlddsittiaotnu.sLoaorekeatngmaeg!eHdaihnaahsap! Aolrlty,oruunjumsatrnaetehodntso,dnoorisare
at Gold’s Gym. The points from our medical screenings during cfoormPmlaittintoumstaanrtd, tahnedgpouaslhisyoguorinsgelbfaecvkertyodmayyfuonrtmileyropuhryesaicqhueG.o  ld. Now I am gunning
the annual physical examination also helped me reach the
Vitality Gold Status. Wearing a fitness device greatly helps
when you want to accurately keep track of your steps.

Kabalikat ACE Success Story

Be inspired by the sharing of our OFW BDM Happy Yeto 

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How has the Kabalikat ACE helped you as a BDM? ot2bhut0ehs1yei8nrwes,esttsoraegkteaehbhtahloteelddtraeowyrc.sit oLhinnahvdseiuttrceDAtdegabceetynamOclkyWboeMWnra1rAne4.acT,grthueheirety,myMwweaenerritreaetRaoabogblseeleittthatoeoGcr aclwonositanehgdetuh,cet a "I read this somewhere, and I
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It helped me introduce, particularly to the new advisors, that Philam “When we live for a strong
Life has a support group, particularly the OFW Segment, who can purpose, hard work is not an
help them tap one of the largest market here in the Philippines. option, it becomes a necessity. “
During the Kabalikat Ace, we discuss the opportunities in the OFW
Market, getting to know the typical OFW, what their hopes and Kabalikat ACE with Ganade Agency
dreams are, and their ultimate goal, and that is to come home for
good and be with their families. Knowing your target market would
enable one to assess their needs and wants.   Equipping our advisors
with the needed information to better understand their prospect
clients, would greatly increase the probability in closing the sale. AHfotewr thalaksingthtoetKhaosbeawlihkoadtoAnCoEt ahtteelnpdeAdCyE,oIuhaavsealeBarDneMd?that

most of these advisors are afraid to attend because they are
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ACE in Davao with Ganade Agency last September 2018. During the
telethon, we handed out leads from December last year which
consisted of the names and contact details of both seabased and
landbased OFWs as well as their dependents. The leads were handed
out randomly to those attended the Kabalikat Ace Session.  One of the
advisors, Miss Hadzmina Saraka, was able to call an OFW dependent,
who also happens to be the president of an OFW organization for a
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Given your experience, kindly share a message of

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out to R.I.S.E. Batch 1, you guys are the best support group, ever!! :) 

MONTH OF OCTOBER

SANDRO LESTER MARI FRISCO ASHLEY
ARROYO DACUTAN GATCHALLAN
AGENCY STRATEGY OFFICE
AGENCY ADMIN PREMIER ACADEMY OCTOBER 11, 2013 ONE MANILA
OCTOBER 2, 2013 OCTOBER 2, 2006 OCTOBER 26, 2015

IAN LEGASPI GINA JUN
MACALINTAL MARASIGAN
ONE MANILA
OCTOBER 1, 2014 NORTH CENTRAL LUZON PREMIER ACADEMY
OCTOBER 31, 2006 OCTOBER 17, 2011

MONTH OF NOVEMBER

DINNA CAHILIG AVA GRANDE GLENN
LLEVADO
OFFICE OF THE CAO ONE MANILA
NOVEMBER 1, 2014 NOVEMBER 21, 2016 MINDANAO
NOVEMBER 20, 2017

MERVIN GALE PAROCHA
MEDRANO
PREMIER ACADEMY
PREMIER ACADEMY NOVEMBER 2, 2011
NOVEMBER 15, 2011

MONTH OF DECEMBER

ALLAN ACOSTA FRED DIMARO BRIGE HILONGO

ONE MANILA VISAYAS ONE MANILA
DECEMBER 15, 2010 DECEMBER 2, 2013 DECEMBER 3, 2015

KAYSIE MYRNA
LASCANO TIBURCIO

AGENCY STRATEGY OFFICE NORTH CENTRAL LUZON
DECEMBER 1, 2015 DECEMBER 15, 1989

AGENCY ADMIN APCCREAENDMTEIREMARYL

AGENCY
STRATEGY

OFFICE



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