Why VUL Is Still Being Sold Despite Underperforming Almost Everything

The 2025 Reality Check If you have talked to a financial advisor in the Philippines, chances are you were pitched a VUL. Not MP2. Not index funds. Not even a basic term insurance plan. A VUL. And yet, the data … Continue reading

Why Filipinos Should Stop Relying on VUL Insurance as an “Investment”

Variable Universal Life (VUL) insurance has been aggressively marketed in the Philippines as the perfect two-in-one financial product: life insurance plus investment. On paper, it sounds like a good deal. In reality, many Filipinos end up disappointed once they realize … Continue reading

The VUL Scam: How Thousands of Filipinos Were Misled Into Losing Money

If you’ve ever been approached by an insurance agent who said, “Sir, ma’am, this is an investment with life insurance in one!” — run. Because chances are, they were trying to sell you a VUL (Variable Universal Life insurance) policy. … Continue reading