Anne Curtis Shares Why Making Small, Intentional Choices is the Biggest Form of Care

For actress, host, entrepreneur, and mother Anne Curtis, taking care of yourself and the people you love starts with the same commitment. It is reflected in the small, deliberate choices made every day.

Anne admits that her perspective on fitness has shifted over time, from chasing an image to moving with purpose.  Her aim is to stay strong for the people she loves, for as long as she possibly can. Today, some of her favorite forms of movement are as simple as a long walk with no destination and no fixed pace.

Manulife Philippines brand ambassador Anne Curtis shares a moment with daughter Dahlia, reflecting on the kind of future built on protection that every parent hopes to secure for their family.

"The moment I stopped trying to look a certain way and started moving to stay strong for the people I love, everything became easier," Anne shared in one of her latest video collaborations with Manulife Philippines. "It's not about the pace or the distance. It's about showing up, both for yourself and for them."

For Anne, that same intentionality shows up in the corners of home life too.

For Mother’s Day, her daughter, Dahlia Amélie, with a little help from dad Erwan Heussaff, made her way to the kitchen to prepare her mother's favorite: a tomato-and-cheese toastie.

The moment, now posted on Manulife’s social media pages, captures what Anne has long believed—that the most meaningful acts of care are rarely grand. They are deliberate, repeated, and quietly attentive. As a Manulife customer since 2009, she embraces the idea that caring for yourself and your family start with little choices made every day.

Built around the way you MOVE

These beliefs are the heart of ManulifeMOVE, a holistic program that encourages Filipinos to take small, consistent steps toward better health. Whether it's choosing more nutritious meals, building a habit of physical activity, or simply being more mindful of daily routines, ManulifeMOVE recognizes that wellness is built through choices and actions made over time.

The health and wellness program brings together the knowledge, tools, and partnerships that help customers take charge of their well-being. It empowers customers with insights on preventive care and everyday wellness, while also giving them access to discounted and exclusive offers on health services, from quick diagnosis to treatment and recovery. ManulifeMOVE is further backed by Manulife's suite of health plans, covering critical illness and life protection from early diagnosis through recovery, so Filipinos are supported at every stage of their health journey.

"The people who are always there for us—those are the ones we trust with everything. The big things and the small things. It's the same reason we trust Manulife to take care of what matters most. MOVE for the people who show up for you every day," Anne shared.

ManulifeMOVE reflects Manulife’s refreshed strategy, advancing its strategic priority of empowering customers' health, wealth, and longevity and aligns to the Manulife Longevity Institute, a global platform to drive action that helps people live longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives by 2030.

“Longevity is about living more years with strength, independence, and confidence, not simply adding years to life. ManulifeMOVE supports that goal by helping customers turn small, consistent actions into lasting habits, with credible guidance and access to expert insights and partner services that make wellness more doable,” said Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Philippines.

“Filipinos don’t have to change everything overnight to start investing in their health and future. What matters is choosing to start and having the support to keep going. And inspired by Anne Curtis’ journey as a Manulife customer and a trusted and influential voice to many Filipinos, we want more people to feel empowered to live better, for longer,” added Hora.

To learn more about ManulifeMOVE and Manulife's suite of health and life protection plans, visit manulife.com/ph or speak with a Manulife financial advisor.