Sun Life Foundation promotes food security and livelihood sustainability in Surigao del Norte

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Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation), the philanthropic arm of Sun Life Philippines, recently handed over two food sheds to the barangays of Caub and Halian in the fifth-class municipality of Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte providing better access to better nutrition and additional income for the locals.

Titled “Food Shed Farming Enterprise,” the project aims to provide the low-income barangays with improved food security and a sustainable agriculture-based livelihood. The turnover ceremony, held on May 10, 2024, was a key milestone in Sun Life Foundation’s ongoing collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines.

Deel Launches Deel Physical Spend Cards Worldwide

Deel VISA physical card is now available for contractors in 20 countries.

More contractors will now have the possibility to gain instant access to their earnings, shop worldwide, pay securely, and hold their money in a more stable currency.

The card is powered by Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses

Deel, a global HR company, today announced the global launch of its physical spend card, now accessible for contractors in 20 countries, with many more planned to land soon. This brings contractors one step closer to accessible global purchasing power, allowing them to gain instant access to their earnings, shop worldwide, pay securely, and hold their money in a more stable currency. 

The Deel Card acts as a spend card (both virtual & physical), empowering contractors to make purchases and payments with ease wherever they are, and avoiding the hassle of waiting for funds to clear in their bank account before they can access them. Now, with Deel Card, they can start spending their hard-earned income immediately.

Shop smart this back-to-school season with Home Credit's Shoppingmall.ph

Here's why researching first can make a big difference when shopping for student gadgets 

As students advance to higher academic levels each year, their needs constantly evolve. This makes upgrading their gadgets—whether laptops, tablets or smartphones—essential for the upcoming back-to-school season to support their learning and productivity. 

With a wide range of options on the market, it can be overwhelming to determine the best gadget that meets the needs of the students in your family while fitting your budget. Fortunately, the internet provides an accessible platform to research these gadgets before making a purchase, giving you the right resources you need to shop smartly and efficiently.

Sun Life Philippines Shines At The Gold Quill Awards

The leading life insurer bags three awards for its outstanding marketing campaigns

Sun Life's Don Peji and Ila Lucmayon at the Gold Quill Awards held in Chicago, USA

Sun Life Philippines, the longest-standing and #1 life insurer in the country, has been recognized at the prestigious Gold Quill Awards for its excellence in communication.

The company won an Award of Excellence for its Brand Health Journey and an Award of Merit for its Freedom to Live Brighter campaign. It also received the Team of the Year Special Award for its Client Experience & Marketing Departments.

Sun Life’s Brand Strategy and Management Head Don Aaron Peji and Digital Marketing and Advertising Head Ila Muriel Lucmayon received the awards.

Landco Pacific Corporation’s Resort Estates Club Laiya Wins the Gold Award at the 2024 FIABCI Philippines Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards

Club Laiya, Landco Pacific Corporation’s 23-hectare beachfront Resort Estates at Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, attained the Gold Award for Outstanding Development in Luzon – Masterplan in the 2024 Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards organized by the Philippine chapter of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI - Fédération Internationale des Administrateurs de Bien-Conselis Immobiliers), considered as the “Oscars of Real Estate,” which recognizes properties that best embody excellence in all real estate disciplines.

51% of women-led SMEs surveyed in the Philippines experience increased revenue after accepting digital payments

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, conducted a survey on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the Philippines. Findings show that 51% of women-led SMEs and 56% of micro-businesses experienced revenue growth with digital payments adoption. Given women constitute over half of Asia's population and SMEs' vital role in the economy, maximizing women's economic potential could add $89 billion annually to the Asia Pacific economy including in the Philippines. 

SMEs are crucial for  economic growth in the Philippines, with more than a million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry data show that 99.5% of businesses in the country are MSMEs with almost 50% of them in wholesale and retail trade, generating 65% of total employment. Furthermore, the Asian Development Bank estimated that MSMEs contribute around 36% of the country’s GDP.

1001 Parkway Residences Wins Award, Marks Milestone: A Sustainable Oasis Rises in Filinvest City

L-R: Winnie Lim, First Sr Vice President, Chief Technical Planning Officer of SharePro Inc. (SPI), Cherie B. Fernandez, President and COO of SharePro Inc. (SPI) and President of Dreambuilders Pro, Inc. (DPI), Chiqui Huang, CEO of Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC), Catherine Ilagan, President & CEO of Filinvest Alabang Inc. (FAI) Daphne Sanchez, Sr. Vice President for residential and estate of Filinvest Alabang Inc. (FAI) and Don Ubaldo, First Vice President for Townships of Filinvest Alabang Inc. (FAI)

1001 Parkway Residences in Filinvest City, Alabang, a high-rise residential condominium complex developed by Filigree, recently celebrated several significant milestones. The First Concrete Pouring Ceremony marked the project’s transition from plans to tangible reality.