Wednesday, January 8, 2025

New Year, New Travels: Sun Life to Bring Clients to More Destinations this 2025

The new year brings a fresh wave of travel goals for many Filipinos who seek new adventures this 2025. This is especially true for two Sun Life Clients, Juan Carlo “JC” Bernardo and Ricky De Borja, who have each won a travel voucher worth PHP 100,000.  

Winning Big with Play for Life 

Queenie Gorospe, Sun Life Philippines Financial Advisor; Juan Carlo “JC” Bernardo”; Lennie Arboleda, Sun Life Philippines Head of Public Relations and Corporate Communications; Shiela Torres, Sun Life Philippines Client Lifecycle Marketing Specialist; Nelson Sequitin, Sun Life Philippines Sales Manager

Friday, January 3, 2025

New Year, New Beginnings: Making Your Future Brighter This 2025

The New Year is always full of promise - a blank slate to create new goals, embrace positive changes, and nurture what matters most. While we often think about career or financial targets during this time, it is equally important to focus on overall wellness and the ways we can protect and care for our loved ones.

As you step into 2025, consider these ideas to ensure a balanced and fulfilling year ahead:

1. Prioritize your family’s future and wellness

A happy family begins with a healthy one. This year, focus on strengthening bonds and creating opportunities for connection, whether it is sharing family meals, scheduling time to unplug from technology, or exploring new outdoor activities together.

2. Align financial and health goals

While setting financial goals for the year, do not forget to align them with what truly matters. Saving for a dream vacation, enrolling in family fitness programs, or improving your diet are worthwhile investments into wellness and shared experiences. These are just as vital as balancing the budget or paying off debts, and they contribute to both your personal and financial well-being.

3. Find balance between growth and rest

The New Year often comes with the pressure to hustle harder and achieve more, but real growth happens when we make time to rest, reflect, and recharge. Balance is the key to wellness. This year, commit to setting boundaries—whether it’s making time for self-care or ensuring weekends are dedicated to family rather than chores. Taking care of yourself equips you to better care for those you love.

4. Focus on building a meaningful legacy

Wellness is not just about living well today - it’s about creating a life of meaning that lasts for generations. Financial security plays a vital role in this. Protecting your wealth nurtures opportunities for your children and their future. Whether it’s funding their education, helping them pursue their dreams, or teaching them the value of financial responsibility, these are gifts that go beyond material wealth to shape a brighter legacy.

5. Celebrate small wins and big moments

In the rush to meet goals, don’t forget to pause and celebrate. Every step forward—no matter how small—is a reason to be proud. Whether it’s learning something new, enjoying quality time with loved ones, or simply completing a task you have been putting off, these moments add up to a meaningful year.

As you prepare to welcome the New Year, consider securing your future and the things that matter most with financial protection solutions from Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa). From life protection matters to health-focused protection goals, you can find various solutions for your needs that your budget and lifestyle by talking to a Sun Life Grepa financial advisor.  Visit www.sunlifegrepa.com to learn more.

The New Year isn’t just about resolutions – it is about creating a life filled with purpose, love, and well-being. Here’s to making 2025 your brightest and most meaningful year yet!

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Pru Life UK champions climate resilience with sustainability partnerships

Pru Life UK is stepping up its commitment to sustainability through strategic partnerships that help address the negative impacts of climate change and enhance community resilience amid worsening climate-related challenges.

Through the Climate and Health Resilience Fund (CHRF) that was set up by Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc across Asia and Africa, a Php 10 million grant was awarded to CARE Philippines to work with Pru Life UK for the rollout of the Sustainable Health Interventions for Eradicating Leptospirosis and Dengue (SHIELD) Project in target communities in Malabon and Valenzuela City.

Launched in March 2024, the CHRF is a USD 2 million initiative that aims to support local programmes that mitigate climate-related health risks and build community resilience in Asia and Africa.

Friday, December 27, 2024

UnionBank and Jollibee Team Up to Serve Joy This Season!

Something delicious is cooking for UnionBank Credit Cardholders! UnionBank and Jollibee, two iconic brands loved by Filipinos, have joined forces to serve an irresistible treat: for a limited time, UnionBank credit cardholders can get a free 1 – pc. Chickenjoy w/ Rice Solo with a minimum spend of Php800 at participating Jollibee stores nationwide.

This exciting collaboration is all about spreading joy and creating unforgettable moments for customers of both brands. UnionBank Credit Cardholders, who have previously enjoyed special promos featuring Jollibee classics like Jolly Spaghetti, Peach Mango Pie, and Yumburger, can now delight in the iconic Chickenjoy as part of this limited time offer.

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

The Recipe For Success: Chef Tatung’s Business Tips From Sun Life’s Coffee & Play Event

Max Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs were in for a treat as renowned restaurateur and content creator Chef Tatung Sarthou graced Sun Life’s Coffee and Play event held at The Kitchen by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in BGC last November 29, 2024.

While having a cooking demo, Chef Tatung shared his experiences and discussed the key ingredients of a successful food and restaurant business. Here are some of the key takeaways from his talk.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Sleigh the holidays with the perfect family car

When it comes to family life, space, comfort and convenience are our utmost priority when it comes to choosing a vehicle. Whether it’s weekend getaways or long out-of-town drives this holiday season, the right car can make all the difference. 

Today’s family-friendly vehicles come in all shapes and sizes to match your needs and lifestyle. Here are some options you can consider when choosing a car for your family.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Pru Life UK brings clean water and long-term community resilience to Bantayanons

In an uplifting effort to improve lives, Pru Life UK has launched the Ulan Alang sa Bantayan (Rain for Bantayan) programme, offering clean water and building long-term community resilience to residents of Bantayan Island, Cebu.

For years, families on the island have struggled with limited access to clean water, often walking long distances to fetch it. The Ulan Alang sa Bantayan programme has tackled this issue head-on by building two rainwater harvesting systems in Barangays Sulangan and Maricaban. Supplemented by the distribution of water containers such as pails and water jugs for each household, these systems will provide over 540 families with a 2,000-liter supply of clean water, eliminating the need for exhausting trips. Training for locals will also be conducted to ensure the facilities remain effective for years to come.