MANILA, PH – February 2025 – Sun Life Philippines (Sun Life) remains the number one life insurance company in the Philippines based on total premiums, according to a report by the Insurance Commission of the Philippines.
With total earned premiums amounting to ₱57.15 billion, Sun Life bested the nearest competitor by more than ₱9 billion, establishing itself as the market leader for the 14th year in a row. In addition, we ranked number one in net income, invested assets, and total assets.
These achievements underscore the company’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service, innovative products, and unparalleled Client experience as the Filipinos’ Partner for Life.
“To be the number one life insurance company is a tremendous honor for Sun Life, more so as we celebrate our 130th anniversary of serving the Filipino nation,” says Benedict Sison, CEO and Country Head of Sun Life Philippines. “This remarkable achievement is a testament to the trust and support of our Clients. It also reflects the hard work and dedication of Sun Life employees and advisors, and their relentless pursuit of excellence in serving our Clients.”
Established in the Philippines in 1895, Sun Life pioneered life insurance in the country and has since grown with 95 branches nationwide. Over the years, it has kept its commitment of protecting Filipinos and helping them secure their financial futures.
The quest for good food, and great vibes continues as SM Center Pulilan welcomes David’s Tea House, and Brew x Press— two of the latest addition to their exciting mix of food purveyors.
Have your dose of perfectly crafted coffee at Brew x Press located at the second level of SM Center Pulilan.
Brew x Press is a homegrown brand collectively known for their affordable coffee, cacao, and food crafted with care and passion. For foodies longing to feel energized or simply relax after a long day’s work, Brew x Press is definitely the place to visit with their curated menu that feels like home. If it’s your first time dropping by the place, you might as well try their bestseller treats that include Pork Steak or Carbonara, New York Cheesecake and Walnut Fudge Brownies for dessert, or Strawberry Soda, Chocolate Spoon Classic,and Affogato for drinks. Come experience Brew x Press’ cozy new ambiance located at the second level of SM Center Pulilan.
Coffee and pastries taste heavenly at the Brew x Press branch in SM Center Pulilan.
If you are into a sumptuous Chinese feast, look no further, as David’s Tea House is finally within reach. Located at the ground level of SM Center Pulilan, David’s Tea House is now open to serve authentic Chinese cuisine. From savory dumplings to classic noodles,every bite is a taste of tradition!
Authentic Chinese cuisine for a sumptuous feast awaits at David’s Tea House in SM Center Pulilan.
The table is ready, go spend your next food adventure only at SM Center Pulilan. For updates, check out https://www.facebook.com/smcenterpulilan on Facebook.
The much-anticipated BPI #BestLifeRun Corporate Race 2025 is officially opening its registration on March 1, 2025!
As the country’s first and only corporate-focused running event, this year’s race is set to be bigger and better, uniting professionals from various industries in the pursuit of fitness, camaraderie, and corporate wellness.
Now on its third year, the BPI #BestLifeRun Corporate Race continues to champion health and wellness in the workplace while reinforcing the collective commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being. What started as a bonding event for BPI employees has evolved into a multi-company fitness movement, welcoming teams from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to large corporations and run clubs of all levels.
Happening on June 8, 2025, at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City, the BPI#BestLifeRun Corporate Race will feature four race categories—3KM, 5KM, 10KM, and 21KM—ensuring that runners of all fitness levels can participate. It expects to draw 6,000 participants, consisting of a mix of employees from various companies.
Companies and organizations can register teams with a minimum of four members, competing not just for speed, but for the title of the fastest, fittest, and most competitive organization.
“At BPI, we believe that a thriving workforce starts with a focus on wellness and well-being. The #BestLifeRun is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of teamwork, resilience, and the collective pursuit of a healthier lifestyle,” said Gina Eala, BPI Chief Human Resources Officer.
Beyond the thrill of competition, the net proceeds of this year’s race will support BPI Foundation’s partner communities nationwide.
“We invite companies and organizations to join us in this meaningful initiative, where we strengthen our corporate communities while making a real impact in the lives of others,” Eala added.
Special registration perks!
Early bird registrants from March 1 to 15, 2025, can enjoy discounted rates, with registration fees starting at P800 for 3KM; P1,000 for 5KM; P1,200 for 10KM; and P1,600 for 21KM.
Participants can register by visiting @bpibestliferun on Instagram, BPI’s official Facebook page, or RUNRIO’s social media pages. BPI corporate clients are encouraged to coordinate with their relationship managers for team registration.
More than a race – a celebration of corporate teamwork!
The excitement doesn’t stop at the finish line! Runners can enjoy post-race activities in the race village, connect with peers, and explore booths from event sponsors. Special awards await top-performing corporate teams, competitive individuals, and standout run clubs.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary race for health, camaraderie, and purpose. Gather your colleagues, lace up your running shoes, and be part of the BPI #BestLifeRun Corporate Race 2025!
For more information, follow @bpibestliferun on Instagram.
Manila, Philippines—During January 7 to 10, CES 2025 (Consumer Electronics Show), also known as the “Oscars” of the technology community, was held in Las Vegas, U.S. last January 7 to 10, CES 2025. At this CES, the TCL FreshIN 3.0 fresh air conditioner made a stunning appearance at the TCL booth and won the Smart Fresh Air Technology Innovation Award of CES 2025 for its leading healthy fresh air and AI energy-saving technologies.
The TCL FreshIN fresh air conditioner made a stunning appearance in Las Vegas, arousing a new health trend across the world.
As the “Oscars” of the technology community, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) draws the attention of worldwide consumers every year, and more brands are managing to conquer worldwide consumers with their latest technologies and products.
It is learned that TCL was the Chinese brand with the largest exhibition area of 2,342 square meters. The booth integrated design elements such as future AI style, digital art, and high-tech installations to create an immersive high-tech experience space, allowing visitors to feel TCL’s extraordinary strength in technological innovation personally. In terms of smart healthy living solutions, the TCL FreshIN 3.0 fresh air conditioner became the focus of attention at the venue for its leading healthy fresh air and AI energy-saving technologies.
It is learned that the TCL FreshIN 3.0 fresh air conditioner comes with brand-new fresh air black technology that removes odors, optimizes humidity, and provides cleaner air when one wakes up by introducing outdoor fresh air, and increasing the oxygen content and humidity of indoor air; the quadruple noise reduction technology realizes a minimum noise level of 16 dB(A), and ensures peaceful and uninterrupted sleep; this product reaches purification efficiency of as high as 99.99 percent through quadruple HEPA filtration; in order to make good air quality clearly visible, this product incorporates the newly upgraded TVOC gas monitoring sensor.
In recent years, AI technology has made rapid progress globally. TCL Air Conditioner has strengthened the R&D of AI technology and its application to fresh air conditioners vigorously centering around consumers, and made revolutionary breakthroughs. In particular, the TCL FreshIN 3.0 fresh air conditioner achieves energy saving through both hardware design and software algorithm operation. In terms of design, the TCL FreshIN 3.0 fresh air conditioner is provided with an ultra-large cross flow fan and an ultra-large axial flow fan for the outdoor unit; in terms of operation, the T-AI Energy-saving technology of the TCL FreshIN 3.0 fresh air conditioner can predict temperature and perform real-time optimization to avoid excessive dehumidification and cooling, with an energy-saving rate of up to 37 percent!
The TCL FreshIN Fresh Air Conditioner won the Smart Fresh Air Technology Innovation Award at CES 2025 – an international award.
At this show, the annual “CES Innovation Award” set up by the Consumer Technology Association was presented officially in recognition of outstanding designs and technological innovations in the global field of electronic consumers. This time, the TCL FreshIN fresh air conditioner won the “Smart Fresh Air Technology Innovation Award”.
Currently, the air conditioner industry is facing three major types of challenges, namely challenges from respiratory health, challenges of high energy consumption and refrigerants for global climate change, and opportunities and challenges of new technologies for the transformation of the conventional air conditioner industry.
Focusing on the fresh air segment, TCL Air Conditioner has an R&D team of over 1,000 members, and nine globally leading technologies, namely Intelligent Deep Sleep Smart Fresh Air Technology, AI Energy-Saving Technology, High-Efficiency Quiet Fresh Air Technology, Energy-Saving Heat Pump Technology, High-Volume Fresh Air And Low-Noise Technology, Inverter Energy-Saving Technology, Smart Gentle Breeze Technology, High-Temperature Turbo Cooling Technology, and Electricity Consumption Monitoring Technology. TCL Air Conditioner has taken the lead in defining the new generation of air conditioners through technological innovation, and addressed the three major challenges of the industry – “addressing the challenge of indoor air health through the fresh air function”, “addressing the challenge of high energy consumption through T-AI Energy-saving”, and “expanding air conditioner application scenarios through AI”.
In recent years, the rapid development of AI technology has driven a surge in technological innovations in air conditioners, further accelerating the iteration of fresh air conditioners. It is learned that the TCL FreshIN 3.0 fresh air conditioner carries multiple globally leading technologies in fresh air, AI energy-saving, inverter energy-saving, smart gentle breeze, high-temperature turbo cooling, electricity consumption monitoring, etc., and is oriented to worldwide consumers as the definer of the new generation of air conditioners and the inventor of AI energy-saving air conditioners. As a new-generation fresh air conditioner, the TCL FreshIN 3.0 fresh air conditioner has upgraded user experience with healthy fresh air, T-AI Energy-saving, and intelligent voice control, and become the first choice of a smart and healthy lifestyle for worldwide users, so it fully deserves the “Smart Fresh Air Technology Innovation Award”.
Since the invention of the first air conditioner in human history in 1902, the global air conditioner industry has a development and popularization history of over 120 years. According to industry experts, TCL Air Conditioner is driving the development of the new generation of air conditioners with cutting-edge technologies such as fresh air and AI by focusing on the fresh air segment. By winning the CES Smart Fresh Air Technology Innovation Award this time, TCL Air Conditioner demonstrates its leadership in meeting the demand of worldwide consumers for intelligence and health with new-generation fresh air conditioners.
The BPI #BestLifeRun 2025 is anticipated to attract 6,000 runners.
(Photo from BPI #BestLifeRun last June 9, 2024)
The much-anticipated BPI #BestLifeRun Corporate Race 2025 is officially opening its registration on March 1, 2025!
As the country’s first and only corporate-focused running event, this year’s race is set to be bigger and better, uniting professionals from various industries in the pursuit of fitness, camaraderie, and corporate wellness.
Now on its third year, the BPI #BestLifeRun Corporate Race continues to champion health and wellness in the workplace while reinforcing the collective commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being. What started as a bonding event for BPI employees has evolved into a multi-company fitness movement, welcoming teams from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to large corporations and run clubs of all levels.
Run for a cause, race for wellness
Happening on June 8, 2025, at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City, the BPI #BestLifeRun Corporate Race will feature four race categories—3KM, 5KM, 10KM, and 21KM—ensuring that runners of all fitness levels can participate. It expects to draw 6,000 participants, consisting of a mix of employees from various companies.
Companies and organizations can register teams with a minimum of four members, competing not just for speed, but for the title of the fastest, fittest, and most competitive organization.
“At BPI, we believe that a thriving workforce starts with a focus on wellness and well-being. The #BestLifeRun is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of teamwork, resilience, and the collective pursuit of a healthier lifestyle,” said Gina Eala, BPI Chief Human Resources Officer.
Beyond the thrill of competition, the net proceeds of this year’s race will support BPI Foundation’s partner communities nationwide.
“We invite companies and organizations to join us in this meaningful initiative, where we strengthen our corporate communities while making a real impact in the lives of others,” Eala added.
Special registration perks!
Early bird registrants from March 1 to 15, 2025, can enjoy discounted rates, with registration fees starting at P800 for 3KM; P1,000 for 5KM; P1,200 for 10KM; and P1,600 for 21KM.
Participants can register by visiting @bpibestliferun on Instagram, BPI’s official Facebook page, or RUNRIO’s social media pages. BPI corporate clients are encouraged to coordinate with their relationship managers for team registration.
More than a race – a celebration of corporate teamwork!
The excitement doesn’t stop at the finish line! Runners can enjoy post-race activities in the race village, connect with peers, and explore booths from event sponsors. Special awards await top-performing corporate teams, competitive individuals, and standout run clubs.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary race for health, camaraderie, and purpose. Gather your colleagues, lace up your running shoes, and be part of the BPI #BestLifeRun Corporate Race 2025!
For more information, follow @bpibestliferun on Instagram.
(L-R) GCash International head of product and EMEA Jules Abalos, general manager Paul Albano, BCRemit founder Oliver Calma, co-founder Jose Calma, director of finance and compliance Pia Henson
Filipino fintech company expands global reach, PH partners to serve more OFWs
Filipino-owned global fintech company, BCRemit, which provides online money remittance service to the Philippines, launched its partnership with GCash, the Philippines’ leading mobile wallet, to enable Filipinos abroad to send funds back home with ease, anytime.
Starting in February, Filipinos in the United Kingdom, Spain, and other European Union countries as well as in the United States could send money straight to GCash accounts in the Philippines securely through the BCRemit app or website. Overseas Filipinos (OFs) could also add cash to their own GCash accounts with ease at any time of day via BCRemit.
From its roots in the UK, BCRemit now serves customers in Spain, the EU, and the US. Since 2015, it has been providing OFs with fast, secure, convenient, and affordable money transfer services through its app, website, and 24/7 call center.
“We at BCRemit are thrilled with our partnership with GCash. This will give our customers in the UK, Spain, and the EU as well as the US direct access to GCash. Our partnership aligns with our mission to use technology to improve the financial inclusion of Filipino migrant workers and their beneficiaries by providing them affordable, fast, and convenient money transfer services,” said BCRemit founder Oliver Calma.
“At GCash, we are dedicated to making financial services accessible to all Filipinos, regardless of their location,” said Paul Albano, general manager of GCash International. “This partnership with BCRemit strengthens our ability to offer secure and affordable remittance solutions, enabling OFs to easily support their families back home”.
As GCash’s new international remittance and cash-in partner, BCRemit levels up the convenience its money transfer services provide to customers abroad, which has been growing steadily as the company expands its footprint to reach Filipinos in other territories.
BCRemit offers low fees starting at GBP/USD/EUR 2.99. Both new and existing customers also enjoy high exchange rates all the time. As customers can send remittances at any hour, they get access to BCRemit’s 24/7 customer service as well.
To start sending funds in GCash, download the BCRemit app at the Google Play or Apple App Store and sign up. Customers may also create an account at bcremit.com. Fill in the information needed including the beneficiary, then choose GCash as the delivery option when sending money.
To date, GCash has over 5.2 million partner QR merchants and social sellers, while 81% of Filipinos own a GCash account. The popular all-in-one e-wallet allows users to easily top up mobile phone credits, pay bills, send and receive money, purchase from partner merchants, invest the money as well as get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance, and more.
Insular Life (InLife) copped the Silver Award for the Best Digital Experience at the CX Asia Excellence Awards 2024, recognizing the innovative and customer-focused design of the InLife App.
The InLife App stands out for its simplicity and convenience, offering users seamless access to real-time policy information through dynamic dashboards. It enables policyholders to file insurance claims, manage policies effortlessly, and perform transactions like fund switches and premium redirections — all through a fully digital, straight-through process.
“InLife has been on a mission to deliver a bespoke and differentiated customer experience and one of the ways we are able to achieve this is by consistently reinventing ourselves through digital and business innovations, such as the InLife App” said InLife Chief Transformation Officer Efren C. Caringal, Jr.
As part of its broader digital strategy, InLife envisions expanding the app’s capabilities further, integrating advanced features to empower customers to take full control of their policies and achieve financial security.
The CX Asia Excellence Awards 2024 recognizes outstanding achievements in customer experience across industries in Asia. It celebrates organizations that excel in creating meaningful and impactful customer journeys, leveraging innovation and best practices to deliver exceptional service.
InLife Chief CX and Operations Officer Geraldine B Alvarez underscored the broader value of CX at InLife: “We prioritize our policyholders as members of our company, creating memorable interactions that resonate and build a unique identity based on trust and satisfaction.”
Insular Life (InLife) won two Silver Anvil Awards from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP)
InLife’s employee engagement and internal communication program “I am InLife. I Win In Life.” won under the PR Program – Employee Engagement category. Insular Foundation’s Employee Volunteerism Program, on the other hand, won under the PR Program – Corporate Social Responsibility category.
InLife implements a year-round Wellness Intervention (Win In Life) program which includes activities and events for the physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing of its 700 employees nationwide. Complementing this is InLife’s internal communication campaign “I Am InLife” to cultivate pride among employees through a series of articles and video stories.
InLife’s Chief Human Resources Officer Rozana G. Pecson dedicated the award to all InLife employees. “Our employees are the company’s biggest asset. In encouraging employees to take charge of their holistic wellness through our activities and events throughout the year, we stay true to our mission of helping Filipinos lead A Lifetime for Good,” she said.
Insular Foundation Executive Director Ana Maria R. Soriano said the Foundation and the employee volunteers help address the perennial problems of access to quality education, poverty, and environmental issues through meaningful activities.
“This Anvil award will inspire us to continue supporting hundreds of students in our partner public schools, caring for communities in need, and helping protect our environment.”
The annual Anvil Awards, considered as the Oscars of public relations in the country, recognizes outstanding public relations programs and tools that drive credibility and business impact.
Manila, Philippines — HUAWEI makes flagship PC-Level performance fit in users’ bags with the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025. The newest addition to the HUAWEI MatePad series is a portable, high-performing tablet that can easily transform any space into a fully equipped mobile office with its PC-level productivity features, robust battery, and seamless accessory connectivity.
The all-new HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 is available for pre-order beginning February 28 to March 6. The tablet comes with an exclusive pre-order bundle with PHP 41,895 to give users value for money and help maximize their experience with the tablet.
Stay Cool Under Pressure with Flagship PC-Level Performance
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 lets users stay ahead of the game by delivering PC-level power and efficiency for work, creativity and entertainment. From managing large files at once, multitasking across apps, or gaming at high frame rates, this tablet is built to handle it all without compromising performance.
With a massive 10,100mAh battery, users can work, create, and play all day without worrying about running out of power. The 100W fast charging lets users get back to full speed in no time. The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 delivers sustained peak performance, even during heavy and intensive tasks, with its 3D advanced heat dissipation system. Engineered for extended turbo durations, it keeps the tablet’s CPU running efficiently while reducing temperatures by 10°C to prevent overheating and performance throttling. This means seamless multi-tasking, stable processing speeds, and reliable performance no matter how demanding users’ workloads are.
With the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 users can say goodbye to slowdowns. They can easily open and manage up to 100 large files at once, including 1GB presentations or spreadsheets, without lag. Exporting 1GB 4K videos is made possible in record time. Even decompressing large files is smooth and hassle-free. The tablet provides a PC-level gaming experience, which ensures responsive controls, delivers vivid graphics and immersive action for gameplay like never before.
Work Your Way with PC-Level Productivity Features
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 is designed to boost users’ productivity by functioning as both a high-performance tablet and a PC. Whether users are drafting up reports, sketching ideas, or multitasking, the tablet’s lightweight, ultra-portable design keeps them productive wherever they go.
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 is compatible with the PC-level accessory bundle to allow users to switch between tablet and laptop functionality in seconds. Powered by NearLink technology, this ensures low-latency, responsive, and uninterrupted connectivity. The NearLink Detachable Keyboard delivers a more satisfying typing experience and allows users to switch between Split, Laptop, or Studio forms to match their task. Meanwhile, the HUAWEI M-Pencil takes note-taking and creative projects to the next level. Supporting 10,000 levels of pressure sensitivity, ultra-low latency, and precise tracking, this tool feels natural and responsive — just like pen on paper.
The tablet comes with pre-installed PC-level WPS Office apps, designed to allow users to work smarter and better. It features a PC-like interface and functions, so users can draft documents, create presentations, or organize spreadsheets easily. Cross-compatibility ensures that files are always accessible, whether users are switching devices or collaborating with others. The tablet also features the upgraded HUAWEI Notes app, which offers next-level note-taking experience. Users can easily import PDF files on the app for easier signing or annotating.
Dive Into Stunning Visual Clarity with Flexible OLED PaperMatte Display
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 transforms your visual experience with the industry-leading Flexible OLED PaperMatte Display. Engineered for crisp, glare-free viewing, this innovative display offers an ultra-high screen-to-body ratio while staying lightweight and easy to hold. Whether users are reading, working, or watching videos, they’ll enjoy sharp visuals with no whitening effects, thanks to HUAWEI’s all-new patented optical film. This enhances text clarity by magnifying pixels and evenly distributing light.
The tablet’s display eliminates glare and eye strain. With 95% transmittance and 99% glare reduction, even on the tablet’s black bezel, users will experience clear visuals in any lighting condition. Certified by TÜV Rheinland for Eye Comfort and SGS for Low Visual Fatigue, this display mimics the feel of paper, making long work sessions or extended reading more comfortable than ever.
This display allows users to easily turn the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch into a digital canvas with HUAWEI GoPaint, which now features the Real Color Brush to deliver true-to-life color expression. Advanced tools and features such as filter processing, layer blending, and gridline assistance give users professional-level control over their artwork. Whether they’re highly-skilled digital artists or art beginners, the GoPaint app elevates every users’ creative experience. Users can also take high-resolution photos or scan documents with impressive clarity using the first-ever 50MP ultra-HD camera on a tablet.
Step Up to PC-Level Productivity and Performance with the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025
Transform your workflow, creativity, and entertainment with the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025, available for pre-order at PHP 64,999 from February 28 to March 7. Pre-order the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, HUAWEI Online Store, and HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide.
Get an exclusive bundle worth PHP 41,895 when you pre-order the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 today. This bundle includes a Bluetooth Mouse, Smart Magnetic Keyboard, HUAWEI 3rd Gen M-Pencil, PC-Level WPS Office, and trade-in tokens worth PHP 8,000. This exclusive offer is available from February 28 to March 6 only.
To learn more about the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025, visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).
The first quarter of the year is almost over, yet it’s never too late to give your home an aesthetic twist this 2025. Thinking about how to do it? A quick journey to HStex Home at SM Center Pulilan might be the perfect solution.
To start, an excellent selection of home accents, such as furniture and decor, is a must. Whatever interior design trends you have in mind, HStex Home is a perfect place to visit with their extensive and updated collection ranging from accent chairs, stylish storage stools, multi-functional tables, uniquely designed ottomans, edgy couches, and velvet benches. They also offer outdoor sets, camping chairs, and foldable pet houses, among others.
Over the years, HStex Home established its name in the market by crafting aesthetically designed, high-quality furniture products at a reasonable price.
Bring your home makeover ideas to life and drop by HStex Home, located at the second level of SM Center Pulilan. For more tips on all things home, visit the mall’s official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/smcenterpulilan.
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