Sun Life, the first and longest-standing life insurance company in the Philippines, is marking its 130th anniversary with a renewed commitment to empowering Filipinos to achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
To commemorate this milestone, Sun Life is launching a series of impactful initiatives that aim to honor and celebrate its enduring bonds with Filipinos.
At the heart of Sun Life’s 130th anniversary is Circle of Light, a program in collaboration with global organization Liter of Light, the National Museum of the Philippines, and local pottery studio Odangputik Art Space. Circle of Light will bring together Sun Life’s clients, advisors, and employees to build at least 3,500 solar lamps.
The lamps will initially be showcased as an art installation at the National Museum. Bringing the program to a global level, Sun Life will also aim for a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title, vying to create the largest display of solar-powered lamps.
Working with the Department of Education, Sun Life will then donate the solar lamps to underserved communities, providing students with clean energy to enable nighttime study.
“At Sun Life, we always strive to celebrate our milestones in a meaningful way,” said Benedict Sison, CEO & Country Head of Sun Life Philippines. “This endeavor not only aligns with our sustainability ambitions, but also symbolizes Sun Life’s unwavering dedication to bringing hope where we can.”
As a life insurance and asset management business, Sun Life remains committed to a sustainable future anchored on pillars such as Increasing Financial Security and Fostering Healthier Lives.
To promote financial literacy, Sun Life is continuing its Coffee and Play event series in select coffee shops nationwide. The initiative features interactive game sessions using its original board game, Play for Life: A Game of Choices, to make financial concepts engaging and easy to understand.
Meanwhile, Sun Pera-Aralan, the flagship project of Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc., is also set to reach a major milestone. Launched in 2018 in collaboration with AHA! Behavioral Design, the program helps public school teachers gain control over their finances through the Peso Sobre budgeting tool and a tiered learning system. The program aims to reach 130,000 teachers by the end of 2025.
Sun Life has also introduced Sun Life OFW Health Protect, a health and life insurance plan tailored to the unique needs of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The product aims to help modern-day heroes financially cope with medical emergencies, so they can stay on track toward the goal of returning home for good.
Following the success of its Hoops + Health program last year, Sun Life will continue to promote physical wellness by donating basketball equipment and organizing wellness workshops in 130 schools across Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
“As Sun Life celebrates 130 years of service, we also reaffirm our dedication to our Clients and the communities we serve,” Sison said. “Through all the initiatives we’re launching, Sun Life continues to pave the way for a brighter and more secure future for Filipinos across the country.”