A victim of the Mount Pinatubo eruption more than 20 years ago, Christopher P. Corpuz was not deterred by the catastrophe that greatly damaged his family’s house.

To prepare for the future, he took out a pension plan from Eternal Plans Inc. that has earned him a maturity value of P1 million. Corpuz and his wife are presented a symbolic check by Elmer M. Lorica (right), president and chief operating officer of Eternal Plans Inc. for the payment of their benefit. Corpuz said he is using the money to renovate his damaged home.