What a Lawyer's Journey Teaches Us About Second Chances—and the Filipinos Writing Their Own Stories

“Minsan, may mga pangarap na hindi natutupad. Pero may mga pangarap na hindi sinusukuan.” These words anchor the journey of Atty. Sheila Gomez, the spotlight of the latest #GCashStories installment that recently moved audiences online. 

Her path—juggling the demands of being a working law student, falling short of passing her first Bar exam, and ultimately triumphing to become a lawyer—stands as a powerful reminder: sometimes, a second chance and the right financial support through tools like GLoan are all it takes to rewrite a life's trajectory.

But while Atty. Sheila’s milestone is an extraordinary feat, millions of Filipinos are winning their own victories on different stages. Progress, after all, looks different for everyone. Behind each of these milestones is the indomitable Filipino spirit—and the value of a trusted financial partner committed to helping each one see their dreams prevail.

Sun Life Philippines fulfills its promise to Clients with over PHP 5 billion in claims paid in 2025

Keeping true to its commitment to being the Filipinos’ Partner for Life, Sun Life, the No. 1 life insurance company in the Philippines in terms of total premium income, paid more than PHP 5.25 billion claims in 2025, providing financial support to Clients when they needed it most.

The total amount covers claims paid across Sun Life's individual and group insurance businesses, as well as its bancassurance operations through Sun Life Grepa Financial Inc., throughout 2025. In addition to this, Sun Life also paid ₱3.17 billion in policy maturities in the past year.

“Every claim we pay represents a promise fulfilled to a Client or family who counted on us during an important moment in their lives,” said JJ Moreno, Country Head and CEO of Sun Life Philippines. “It reflects our commitment to providing financial support when it matters most.”

Sun Life continued to deliver on this promise in 2026, paying more than ₱2 billion in claims as well as releasing ₱1.4 billion in policy maturities from January – May of 2026.

Ella in the website and InLife App: Your personal insurance assistant Is now just a chat away

Getting answers about your life insurance policy is now faster and easier.

First and largest Filipino life insurer InLife has enhanced its digital customer experience by bringing Ella, its AI-powered virtual assistant, into the website for general inquiries, and the InLife App, allowing policyholders to get direct answers about their policies anytime, wherever they are.

Ella can assist customers with information specific to their InLife policies through their InLife App. Whether checking premium due dates, fund values, coverage details, or beneficiary information, customers can simply start a conversation and receive answers within seconds.

Sun Life Foundation earns recognition at LCF’s 2026 CSR Guild Awards

Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) was recently recognized for its commitment to environmental sustainability at the 2026 CSR Guild Awards ceremony held in Mandaluyong City.

The CSR Gild Awards honors exceptional corporate sustainability programs. It is organized by the League of Corporate Foundations, a network of corporate foundations and corporations dedicated to advancing CSR practices in the Philippines.

Sun Life Foundation was named a Finalist under the Outstanding CSR Project in Environment category for the Food Shed Farming Enterprise, a collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines that constructs food sheds in remote areas.

Alsons Dev, Khan Academy Bring Personalized Digital Learning to Davao Public Schools

Alsons Dev, Khan Academy Philippines, and the Department of Education (DepEd) Region XI formalize their partnership under the Adopt-a-School Program through the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement and Deed of Donation at T. Awad Echevarria Elementary School, one of three beneficiary schools in Davao City. In attendance are [L-R] DepEd Senior Education Program Specialist Braian B. Mahinay, DepEd Education Program Supervisor (Mathematics) Jeson J. Reyes, DepEd Education Program Supervisor (Science) Faye Pasamonte, Alsons Dev Vice President and General Manager Jolla A. Soriaga, Alsons Dev President and CEO Miguel Rene A. Dominguez, Davao City 2nd District Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Khan Academy President and CEO Atty. Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine, Khan Academy Trustee and COO Atty. Myrish C. Antonio, DepEd Chief Education Supervisor Alma C. Cifra, T. Awad Echevarria Elementary School Principal Marife Maynabay, Public Schools District Supervisor (Buhangin West District) Melinda A. Roma, and Khan Academy Engagement and Implementation Officer Melissa Yap. 

Sun Life Foundation bolsters World Vision Philippines’ disaster response program with PHP 1M donation

Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) continues to uphold its commitment to building disaster resilience with a PHP 1M donation to World Vision Philippines, bolstering the organization’s disaster response program.

This donation enables World Vision Philippines to distribute 1,024 Hope Kits to families in communities affected by disasters. Each kit contains essential items including blankets, a mosquito net, and a sleeping mat, helping address the immediate needs of disaster-stricken and displaced families.

Why young Filipinos are saying "maybe later" to insurance and what can change their minds

For many young Filipinos, adulthood no longer follows a predictable path.

One year, they're working from home. The next, they're freelancing. Some are building small businesses while juggling side hustles. Others are saving for their first solo trip, paying off gadgets in installments, or helping support their families while trying to build a future of their own.

They are making financial decisions earlier than previous generations, but they are also making them differently.

This shift has changed the way they think about almost everything they spend on, from entertainment and transportation to banking and shopping. They expect products to be simple, digital, flexible, and available when they need them.