Monday, October 19, 2026

InLife Benefits Partners with The Medical City to Advance Pioneering Chronic Disease Management for Corporate Employees

From left to right: Dr. Mariann Almajar, Cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer, The Medical City; Racquel R. Cagurangan, Group Chief of Strategic Accounts and Patient Experience, The Medical City; Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed, CEO, The Medical City Clinics; Maria Noemi G. Azura, President and CEO, InLife Benefits; Dr. Charlotte B. Reyes, Chief Group Operations Officer, InLife Benefits; and Dr. Isabel Umali, Deputy Medical Director, InLife Benefits. 

InLife Benefits and The Medical City recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop an insurer-led Chronic Disease Management Program (CDMP) for corporate accounts and their employees. The partnership is the first of its kind in the industry, bringing together InLife Benefits’ corporate network and employee benefits expertise with The Medical City’s clinical capabilities in chronic and preventive care.

The Ber Months Moneymaxxing Guide: Your Cheat Sheet for Getting Holiday-Ready

The Ber months are officially here, which means your calendar, and probably your expenses, are about to get a lot busier. With more things competing for your budget, a little planning now can help you enjoy the season without feeling like all your expenses are hitting at once.

The move? Moneymaxx your way through the Ber months: start preparing early, make your money work harder, and get more value from the spending you’re already planning to do.

Here’s your guide to getting your money holiday-ready with Maya.

Manulife China Bank Life Launches Secure Pinoy Group Insurance to Help Businesses Strengthen Employee Financial Protection

New group insurance solutions empower employers to provide accessible, meaningful protection for their workforce, with life, accident, and optional health-related coverage tailored to every business.

Designed for companies with five to 200 employees, Secure Pinoy Group Life Care and Secure Pinoy Group Life Care Plus give employers a simple, flexible way to protect their people and their families against life's uncertainties.

Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation (MCBL), the strategic alliance between Manulife Philippines and China Banking Corporation, has launched Secure Pinoy Group Life Care and Secure Pinoy Group Life Care Plus, group insurance solutions designed to help employers provide accessible and meaningful protection benefits for their workforce. Designed for companies with five to 200 employees, the products offer life, accident, and optional health-related coverage that can help employees and their families navigate unexpected life events.

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Billease Turns 9 with ₱1.5 Million Birthday Raffle

Billease is marking its ninth anniversary with a ₱1.5 million cash raffle, giving eligible customers the chance to win up to ₱1 million as part of its birthday celebration.

The anniversary promo will select 41 winners through a grand raffle draw supervised by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The promotion runs from September 1 to October 31, 2026, with the raffle draw scheduled for November 9, 2026.

₱1.5 Million in Cash Prizes

One grand prize winner will take home ₱1 million in cash, while 40 other winners will receive cash prizes ranging from ₱10,000 to ₱20,000.

Billease will cover the 20% withholding tax for prizes exceeding ₱10,000.

Different Goals, Different Habits, One Place to Save: Find Your Savings Style

There’s no one way to save—GSave makes it easier, whatever your savings style

Saving means different things to different people—from managing daily expenses to building an emergency fund or planning for the future. But with competing priorities, knowing where to put your money first can be challenging. TransUnion’s most recent Consumer Pulse Study found that 49% of Filipino consumers increased their emergency savings, while Sun Life’s 2026 Financial Resilience Index found that managing daily expenses is the top financial priority for more than half of Filipinos. 

With priorities ranging from daily needs to future goals, saving is ultimately about finding habits that fit your life and give your money purpose. 

To help Filipinos navigate their personal finance journeys, Jax Reyes, a well-known finance content creator recognized for making personal finance and money management more accessible online, shares practical advice on everything from saving and budgeting to making the most of your money. 

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sun Life Study: Filipinos Consider Financial Security, Family Values, and Educational Opportunities as the Heart of Their Legacy

Filipinos are taking a more intentional approach to legacy planning, viewing it as more than simply passing on wealth. According to Sun Life Asia's latest study, Passing the Torch: When Legacy Means More Than Money, many Filipinos now see legacy as a combination of financial security, family values, and educational opportunities for future generations.

Legacy is about purpose, not just wealth

While 92% of Filipinos intend to leave financial assets or wealth to future generations, the study found that what they hope to leave behind goes beyond money. Educational opportunities emerged as the top legacy priority, cited by 56% of respondents, ahead of wealth and family traditions at 45% each.

Security Bank Foundation, De La Salle University empower science teachers to turn research into community solutions

Participants of Security Bank Foundation's Mentoring Future Leaders for Nation-Building Program for Science Teachers complete third-year training at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas.

Twenty-nin
e junior high school science master teachers from across the country have completed the third year of Security Bank Foundation's (SBFI) Mentoring Future Leaders for Nation-Building Program for Science Teachers, equipping them to use science education as a tool for addressing real-world challenges in their communities.