Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (Sun Life) was named as one of the Philippines’ Best Employer Brands of 2023-2024 in the Employer Branding Awards held recently at the Dusit Thani Hotel. Bestowed by the Employer Brand Institute of India, the Employer Branding Awards recognizes organizations that make significant contributionsContinue Reading
Caffeinated drinks just got a lot more exciting with the recent collaboration between the globally-renowned premium energy drink Red Bull and Bo’s Coffee, a popular global Filipino coffee chain. Starting July 1, Red Bull Energy Drink and Red Bull Sugar Free will be listed as part of Bo’s Coffee’s ReadyContinue Reading
UnionDigital Bank (UD) secured a capital infusion approval of up to P900 million from its parent bank, Union Bank of the Philippines. This latest additional infusion will help drive the digital bank’s expansion, particularly in digital loans which will soon be launched in the UD app. This capital boost willContinue Reading
Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation), in collaboration with its implementing partner Good Neighbors International Philippines (GNIP), recently donated bicycles for school kids in the remote areas of Sitio Bakal and Sitio Ibayo along the border between Quezon City and Rizal. The donated bikes will benefit 9 toContinue Reading
Filipinos adore having pets. With 79% of Filipinos being pet owners, it’s no surprise that they find joy in taking care of animals, whether they’re of the feathered, furred, or even scaled kind. But beyond the joy of companionship and protection, pets offer a multitude of health benefits, including increasingContinue Reading
Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major life insurance company in the country, recently launched its first sustainability-driven VUL equity fund, the SLG Peso Global Sustainability Growth Fund. The Fund aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in global funds that are focused on Environmental, Social,Continue Reading
Sun Life Philippines has revealed that Asian Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo is joining its roster of brand ambassadors. Sarah is at the forefront of Sun Life’s latest campaign dubbed Partner for Life, together with her husband Matteo Guidicelli, who is a long-time Sun Life brand ambassador himself. The campaign emphasizesContinue Reading
International SOS, the pioneer and leader in global health & security risk management, has cautioned those in Southeast Asia of the potential risks now that the region has entered the typhoon season. In its World Risk Index 2022, an annual report produced by International SOS that assesses the disaster riskContinue Reading
On Friday, June 30, ABAC Philippines and ABAC Canada held a virtual roundtable titled “Powering the Future: Exploring Nuclear Energy and Emerging Technologies in APEC,” sparking exciting discussions on the viability of nuclear energy in driving a sustainable future and addressing the urgent need for decarbonization to combat climate changeContinue Reading
39,947. These are the number of reported dengue cases in the Philippines as of April 2023, according to the World Health Organization. This figure is 43% higher compared to the same period last year. Just as we are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and along with the onset of rainyContinue Reading
Mang Inasal, the country’s Grill Expert, has won a Gold Stevie® Award for its #MangInasalFamilyFiesta TikTok Challenge in the 2023 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards. The recognition was given under the “Innovation in the Use of Viral Media or Word of Mouth” category. Over 800 nominations were considered in various categories for thisContinue Reading