Chelsea Manalo gives key tip in flying without worries

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MANILA, Philippines — Experiencing delayed flights too often when you travel? Perhaps you’ve faced the horror of landing in a foreign land on time, on schedule, only to find out that your luggage is missing (God forbid, lost!). What do you do when it happens?

When it comes to flight delays, you’re always left with no choice but to wait for your rescheduled flight as announced by the airline company. Your best reprieve is for the airline to provide you with a fast-food meal while you wait.

Like other passengers, you still go without insurance when you travel, often seeing it as both costly and unnecessary, and leaving you unprotected when plans do not go as expected. For Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo, however, it is important that she will fly to any destination without worries.

“Traveling with peace of mind means knowing you’re covered no matter what happens. As Filipinos, we really value every trip, so it’s important [for us to protect ourselves for every journey]," she said. 

Chelsea flies to countries and territories as part of her job as a beauty queen. For her, getting a travel insurance gives her an extra layer of confidence that she will not think about when she is out of the country doing her duty.

"You get to enjoy the experience without constantly worrying about what could go wrong. At the end of the day, it’s not about expecting problems, but being ready for them," Chelsea noted. 

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that it processed a total of 15.6 million passenger arrivals nationwide in 2025, reflecting sustained activity in international travel to and from the Philippines. Travel can involve uncertainties, such as delayed flights, lost baggage, or trip cancellation, that may disrupt plans or cause financial strain on the passenger.

Palawan ProtekTODO Travel Insurance, from the Palawan Group of Companies, aims to  bridge this gap with an affordable and straightforward solution for both solo travelers and families, offering plans starting at just P39 and coverage of up to over P1.5 million for common travel disruptions.

Its travel product is backed by a strong partnership with Alliedbankers Insurance Corp. as the underwriter. For one, when a claimant’s luggage is left behind during a connecting flight, the efficient claims process enabled by the partnership will make sure the traveler receives the payout quickly at any of the travel insurer's branch.

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