A New Era for Alsons Dev: Miguel Dominguez Steps Up as President and CEO

In a move that signals a new era of leadership, Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) proudly announces the appointment of Miguel Rene A. Dominguez as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. This marks a pivotal moment for the company as it continues to expand its footprint in the real estate development sector.

Dominguez will be succeeding Rosie A. Dominguez, who will be retiring from her position as Executive Vice President. His ascension ensures continuity by taking on Rosie Dominguez’s comprehensive scope of responsibilities, promising to uphold and build upon the legacy of excellence that has defined the company under her stewardship.

Prior to this new designation, Dominguez served as Alsons Dev’s Director. Simultaneously, he was the Vice President for Operations at the Alcantara Group’s Agribusiness Unit, running the Philippines’ largest fully integrated aquaculture farm, value-added processing, and exports of fresh bananas and pineapples. 

Ritchie Teo Assumes Role as CIO of Sun Life, Utilizes Innovation in Investment Management

Ritchie Teo, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corporation (SLIMTC)

Navigating the world of investments can be a daunting task, which is why having a visionary leader who understands how markets fluctuate and trends evolve can be a backbone for the success of a business. Aiming to bring Sun Life into a new era of financial excellence, Ritchie Teo shares his wealth of experience as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corporation (SLIMTC).

Imparting the vision

Ritchie Teo brings more than a decade of expertise in the insurance industry to his role as CIO. His journey with Sun Life began in 2014, and since then, he has risen through the ranks, demonstrating exceptional talent and robust leadership skills along the way.

As Deputy CIO, Teo played a pivotal role in the launch of SLIMTC, the company’s flagship trust business. His strategic vision and keen understanding of market dynamics were instrumental in shaping the success of this venture. Now, as CIO, Teo uses this as a springboard in leading Sun Life to greater heights.

Zed secures BSP license, begins rolling out invitations to 40k waitlist

Zed, a credit-led neobank, announced today it has received its Certificate of Authority to Operate as a standalone credit card issuer from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). 

"Our BSP license makes us the first Philippine neobank to offer credit cards as a standalone issuer," said Danielle Cojuangco Abraham, "This independence and our foundation as a technology company means we can rapidly and continuously improve our product, unconstrained by legacy systems.”

EastWest Joins Vespa Day 2024

EastWest recently participated in Vespa Day 2024 held at The Tent at Villar City in Las Piñas City. This is in celebration of the Italian luxury brand’s 78th anniversary. The event, which attracted close to 2,000 participants, provided an opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to explore the Vespa brand of scooters and mopeds and take advantage of an exclusive EastWest Personal Loan offer:

• Clean Loan - No collateral required.
• Generous Loan Amounts – Up to Php 2,000,000, for the purchase of any of their chosen Vespa scooters, including accessories.
• Flexible Terms - Repayment terms of 12, 18, 24, and 36 months.
• Low Monthly Rate – A competitive monthly rate of only 1.39% across all terms.
• Zero Downpayment – An exclusive zero downpayment offer.

Alsons Dev welcomes The Abba’s Orchard to Avia Estate

From L-R: Abram Barrameda (Chief Growth Officer, The Abba’s Orchard), Cathy Aleli  (Deputy Head of School-Avia Estate, The Abba’s Orchard), Aleli Rodriguez (Head of School-Davao, The Abba’s Orchard), Chris Barrameda (President and Founding Director, The Abba’s Orchard), Ann Barrameda (Founding Director, The Abba’s Orchard), Miguel A. Dominguez (Director, Alsons Dev), Alex Alcantara, Rosie A. Dominguez (Executive Vice President, Alsons Dev), Marco Alcantara, Paul Dominguez (Director, Alsons Dev) – breaks ground for SOCCSKSARGEN's first true Montessori school, The Abba's Orchard, in Avia Estate.

The country’s largest and most esteemed network of authentic Montessori schools, The Abba’s Orchard, breaks ground on June 14 for its 15th campus located in Avia Estate, a township project in Alabel, Sarangani by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev).

Sun Life Fulfills Client's dream Boracay Trip With Their Family

Many people dream of being able to give back to their parents as a way of showing gratitude for their hard work and care. It may be as simple as treating them to a nice lunch or something pricier like a designer bag.

For Jale Monique Abellas, a call center agent in Cebu, her goal was to take her parents on a trip outside of their hometown of Brgy. Matab-ang in the town of Toledo City, Cebu. Her father, Manolito, works as a caretaker for a coconut plantation while her mother, Maria, stays at home to tend to her and her siblings. Both rarely venture away from home, content as they were with the peace and quiet they enjoy in their hometown.

Pru Life UK covers 1.75 million Filipinos, reaffirms customer-centric business strategy

Pru Life UK, the leading life insurer in the Philippines, has covered 1.75 million Filipinos as of 31 December 2023, reaffirming its commitment to putting customers at the core of everything it does. The company aims to be a lifelong partner of its customers, offering health and financial security through innovative insurance solutions.

In 2023, Pru Life UK approved over 8,000 claims and disbursed Php 1.9 billion in claims and insurance benefits for maturity policies based on the Enhanced Quarterly Report on Selected Financial Statistics2 submitted to the Insurance Commission as of 31 December 2023.

Unlock business opportunities with Pru Life UK’s BYB sessions

Leading life insurer Pru Life UK amplifies its recruitment efforts with continued Build Your Business (BYB) sessions this June. Online and in-person gatherings led by Pru Life UK invites like-minded and ambitious individuals to join and start their journey with the trusted industry leader.

Designed to explore the essentials of starting and growing a business with Pru Life UK, these BYB sessions aim to empower and support aspiring financial advisors. Participants will learn from seasoned financial advisors who will share success stories and tips on building a long-lasting and financially stable business. 

Through these, Pru Life UK seeks to expand its 38,000-strong agency force and enjoin more individuals in its mission to protect the financial well-being of Filipinos and their families. 

In photo: Build Your Business (BYB) schedules and locations for the month of June

Play for Life: Sun Life marks Financial Independence Month with announcement of new game and more activities

What if you could take your financial journey for a test drive? That’s exactly what you can do with Sun Life’s upcoming game, Play for Life: A Game of Choices, which is set to launch in June 2024. This Financial Independence Month, Sun Life is launching engaging activities that will foster financial literacy among Filipinos through gamification elements. 

Embark on Your Financial Journey with Play for Life 

Play for Life is a free, single-player online game that mirrors the financial decisions one encounters in real life. The objective of the game is to achieve your chosen life goals through strategic financial and life decisions while navigating the ups and downs. 

Landco Pacific Corporation’s The Spinnaker Takes Home the Best Sustainable Residential Development with Five Stars for the Philippines at the 2024-2025 Asia Pacific Property Awards

The Beachfront Condotel was also cited as an Award Winner for Condominium in the Country  

Landco Pacific Corporation puts the Philippines on the prestigious global map of leading real estate firms as its the Spinnaker sweeps two highly-coveted categories at the 2024-2025 Asia Pacific Property Awards organized by the International Property Awards (IPA).

The Spinnaker, the newly-launched iconic beachfront condotel at Resort Estates Club Laiya in Batangas was acclaimed the Asia Pacific Property Awards’ Best Sustainable Residential Development with Five Stars in the Philippines. This earned The Spinnaker the nomination on the regional level, where the development will be judged in the next round to determine Asia Pacific’s Best. The regional winner will then move on to the final round, to be judged against other regions of the world for the best overall international project. The top winners in each region will automatically be entered into the overall international awards, culminating in a glittering awards ceremony at the end of the year.

Treat The Family's Superhero On Father's Day

There’s something about fathers that inspires awe and wonder. They are usually their children’s first hero, first love, silent defender, and indulgent spoiler. From childhood to adulthood, their endearing (and sometimes exasperating) qualities have shaped how their children look at themselves and the world.

This Father’s Day (June 16), take the time to really make your father feel loved, recognized, and appreciated. This could often be a challenge because fathers come in so many shapes and sizes. Some are the quiet type and shy away from attention, some are grumpy or temperamental, some are outgoing and expressive, some work so hard they turn days into nights, some are sporty, while some are just happy to veg out in front of the TV.

Sun Life once again recertified as a Great Place to Work®

Sun Life Philippines has been recertified as a Great Place to Work® for the third straight year, after garnering an impressive score employee trust index in a recently concluded independent survey.

The scores came after Sun Life’s employees responded to an independently conducted survey by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. The results revealed that 90% of employees say they are proud to tell others that they work at Sun Life. They also believe that the management is honest and ethical in its business practices. Likewise, employees say they are treated fairly, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.

“As a company that prioritizes its employees’ welfare, Sun Life ensures that its people experience the most encouraging work environment it can offer,” says Sun Life Chief Human Resources Officer Michelle Cordero-Garcia. “Getting recertified for the third time serves as a reminder that we must continue to foster growth and happiness in our workplace.”

Home for Good: Sun Life celebrates National Migrant Workers Day with new video series

“How can I secure a brighter future for my family?” In the heart of every Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), this question serves as both a compass and a driving force in guiding their decisions and actions. This was the inspiration behind Sun Life’s latest video series in honor of National Migrant Workers Day on June 7. 

Entitled “Home for Good: Overseas Filipino Stories,” the heartwarming series features the real-life stories of OFWs – their sacrifices, dreams, and dedication to their families back home in the Philippines. 

Sustain Financial Growth with Sun Life Grepa Fund

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major insurer in the country, is bringing back the Sun Grepa Peso Asset Builder (PAB) ProIncome for a limited time, this time with higher annual payout thus providing clients with the opportunity to earn regular income while participating in global investments using their Peso Assets.

The Sun Grepa Peso Asset Builder ProIncome is a single-pay life insurance product linked to structured investments. It offers life insurance protection of at least 125% of the one-time premium payment for seven years, fixed annual payouts of 4.50% for seven years, and the return of the single payment at maturity. These investments are made offshore, allowing clients to diversify their peso assets further.

Allianz PNB Life Celebrates New Partnership with ChocoMucho Flying Titans and Renewal of Creamline Cool Smashers

Allianz PNB Life Insurance Inc. (Allianz) has renewed its contract with the Creamline Cool Smashers, champions of the Philippine Volleyball League (PVL), and welcomed the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, the PVL runner-up, to its athlete ambassador family. The event celebrated the company's commitment to promoting a healthy society by championing homegrown athletes.

Joe Gross, Allianz PNB Life President and CEO, expressed his excitement for the new partnership, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome the Choco Mucho Flying Titans to the Allianz athlete family. Allianz supports about 150 athletes globally as they embody and share the values and attributes of our employees and Life Changers: discipline, passion, and excellence. Sports has been a medium to bring people together and celebrate unity and the human spirit. With Allianz, it has always been more than sports itself – it’s about having ‘every Juan’ in on conversations that matter: better world through sports, raising awareness on health and wellbeing, importance of protection and health."

Sun Life pays out over ₱5 billion in claims and maturities, securing clients’ brighter futures

Fulfilling commitments and promises may not always be easy, but for Sun Life Philippines, delivering on those promises is their reason for being. In 2023, Sun Life paid out over ₱5 billion in claims and maturities, ensuring brighter futures for countless Filipinos and their families.

“The payouts of these claims and maturities symbolize our unwavering commitment to be our clients' Partner for Life, especially during the most trying times,” says Benedict Sison, Sun Life Philippines CEO & Country Head. “We envision that the fulfillment of our promises to them will serve as a beacon of light and hope that a brighter future remains ahead in spite of the adversities they have undergone.”

Limited Time Offer: Avail Of The Sun Peso Maximizer (Proincome) Today

The Sun Peso Maximizer (ProIncome) is back to offer clients a convenient way to access offshore and global investments using their Peso assets.

The Sun Peso Maximizer (ProIncome), launched by Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc., is a Peso-denominated, single-pay investment-linked insurance product that offers annual income payout of 4.50% for seven years. It also provides capital protection, allowing one to get back their full single premium by policy maturity or at the end of the seven-year holding period.