Good Nutrition Is Not Enough To Secure Your Health

When it comes to safeguarding personal health and future, many Filipinos are still considered vulnerable.

Poor nutrition is a major contributor to a range of chronic diseases and among the most common diseases in the country are diabetes, heart disease, and anemia. Recent data also show the Philippines is experiencing a surge in obesity rates and diet-related deaths. The National Nutrition Survey revealed that the prevalence of overweight and obese adults has increased significantly over the past decade. These highlight the urgent need for improved nutrition and healthcare strategies to address this growing epidemic.

Sun Life Philippines named finalist in HR Excellence Awards 2024

Sun Life Philippines was recently selected as a finalist in the prestigious HR Excellence Awards 2024 for its achievements in two categories: Excellence in Employee Engagement and Excellence in CSR Strategy. 

This recognition underscores Sun Life’s commitment to fostering an engaged workplace for its employees while creating a positive impact on the community.  

Sun Life’s dedication to employee well-being and engagement has led it to implement innovative programs and initiatives that aims to empower its employees to shine together, make life brighter, and shape the future. Fostering a culture of collaboration and growth, the company enables its employees to be their authentic selves at work.  

Meanwhile, the company’s philanthropic arm, the Sun Life Foundation, has consistently demonstrated a strong focus on addressing the needs of vulnerable communities. More than short-term projects, Sun Life Foundation mounts sustainable initiatives focused on education and financial literacy, community health, and environment conservation. This empowers the communities to take the reins themselves for a deeper sense of ownership and fulfilment. 

Sun Life and Go Negosyo collaborate to foster financial literacy among Filipino MSMEs

Thermina Akram, Go Negosyo Executive Director; Joey Concepcion, Go Negosyo Founder, Carla Gonzalez-Chong, Sun Life Philippines Chief Client Experience and Marketing Officer; and Cary Casipit, Sun Life Philippines Head of Client Segments Marketing 

Sun Life Philippines, the country’s leading life insurance company, and Go Negosyo, a renowned non-profit organization dedicated to entrepreneurship, recently formalized their strategic tie-up aimed at enhancing financial literacy and safeguarding the future of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).  

Malayan Insurance introduces product geared towards golfers

Malayan Insurance Co. Inc. (MICO), a member of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC), is offering a new product that fits golfers to a tee.

The Malayan Golfer’s Insurance, recently named as the Best New Insurance Product–Golfers Insurance Philippines 2024 by World Economic Magazine Inc. and International Business Magazine, is an insurance product designed to help golfers play with peace of mind amid risks they could face on the course. Most golfers enjoy the game for mental stimulation which calls for focus and strategy. However, certain risks could disrupt the main benefits of playing golf such as equipment loss or damage, and liability for third party damages and injuries. 

With Malayan Golfer’s Insurance, expect full swing protection as it offers comprehensive coverage which protects golfers from a wide range of risks including medical expenses and vulnerability of equipment such as expensive golf clubs and bags to theft, damage or loss during transport or on the course.  

EastWest Celebrates its 30 Years in the Industry

Marking 30 years of dedicated service, EastWest eagerly anticipates its year-long celebration commencing this August. As the banking arm of Filinvest Development Corporation, one of the country's leading conglomerates with interests in real estate, hospitality and tourism, power generation and sugar, the Bank proudly carries on the Gotianun legacy of entrepreneurial spirit, perseverance, integrity, and innovation to create banking solutions for its diverse clientele.

Looking back, its journey over the past three decades highlights its blend of the traditional warmth of the East and the forward-thinking mindset of the West. Founded in 1994, EastWest Bank has grown to become one of the Philippines' leading universal banks, known for its customer-centric approach and innovative financial solutions, helping countless Filipinos achieve their financial goals.

Visa expands consumer choice with e-wallet partnerships in the Philippines and Southeast Asia

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is actively supporting Southeast Asia's journey into becoming a cashless society. As mobile wallet usage grows in the region, Visa enhances consumer options by enabling cardholders to use their cards directly with merchants or e-wallets such as Maya and GrabPay in the Philippines.

Jeff Navarro, Visa Country Manager for the Philippines, said: “Visa’s research found that in the Philippines, 87% of surveyed respondents have used their mobile wallets in the last 12 months. Our partnerships with e-wallets in the Philippines enable Visa cardholders to cash in their wallets using their cards issued in the Philippines, which is in alignment with the growing preference for cashless transactions in the Philippines. These partnerships provide consumers with more choices and support small businesses by enhancing their ability to accept payments, keeping pace with the expanding use of digital payment methods like cards and mobile wallets. At Visa, we're committed to broadening access to diverse digital payment options that are seamless and secure, to promote financial and digital inclusion."

Sun Life Bags No. 1 Spot in Philippines' MDRT, Sole PH Firm in Global Top 50

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (Sun Life) once again bags the number one spot in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) for having the highest number of financial advisors in this exclusive and prestigious organization. Having 540 financial advisors as members of the MDRT last 2023, Sun Life bested the competition, eclipsing the closest contender by 172 members.

MDRT is an association of life insurance agents and financial advisors that aims to promote ethical standards, best practices, and the promotion of the sales profession for life insurance as well as the health and long-term care industry. To become a member, a financial advisor must pass stringent membership requirements. With this, MDRT has become a hallmark of excellence in the life insurance industry and the financial services sector.