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.