Manulife Philippines Marks 118 Years with a Focus on Health, Financial Protection, and Community Investment

Kicking off its 118th year in the country, Manulife Philippines, the local arm of the leading international financial services provider Manulife, has reaffirmed its commitment to adapting to rapidly changing needs of its growing customer base.

Manulife Philippines is ushering in its 118th year with important milestones anchored in its continued focus on driving customer satisfaction. It recently captured the top spot among Philippine life insurance companies in customer recommendation, based on the Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey conducted in the Philippines by the global market research firm IPSOS in 2024. Additionally, over the last five years, the company has also paid claims amounting to PHP 12.9 billion, standing by its promise to be with customers as their trusted financial partner for its customers.

“Customers in the Philippines are becoming more proactive in planning their financial protection against any uncertainties. They seek products and services that enable them and their families to live better lives, and we take pride in partnering with them to get closer to this goal. As we aim to the #1 choice for our customers, we are deeply committed to providing them with better innovative solutions on all fronts,” said Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Philippines. 

Erwan and Dahlia Heussaff join Anne Curtis as Manulife’s newest brand ambassadors to promote better futures for Filipino families

Manulife Philippines officially welcomes Erwan and Dahlia Heussaff as its newest brand ambassadors, helping to promote wellness and financial security for Filipinos.

Erwan and Dahlia will champion better health and life protection for Filipino families through Manulife’s broad and comprehensive range of insurance products. Erwan and his daughter, Dahlia join Anne Curtis, an actress, TV host and mother who became Manulife’s brand ambassador in 2022.

Erwan is a Filipino restaurateur and a multi-award winning cultural storyteller, helping redefine food and cultural media in the Philippines. His brands — The Fat Kid Inside and FEATR Media — have gained various recognitions, including a 2023 James Beard Award.

Manulife Investment Management Launches Manulife Global Income Feeder Fund, an All-Weather Global Fixed Income Solution That Distributes Income

Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation (“Manulife Investment Management Philippines”) announces the launch of the Manulife Global Income Feeder Fund (the “Fund”), a unit investment trust fund (UITF) that aims to provide a high-quality, low-volatility income opportunity by seeking the best sources of income across the entirety of the fixed income universe.

The Fund provides investors access to US Dollar-denominated fixed income and fixed income-related securities of issuers globally, giving them high-quality and stable income generation opportunities. Investors may access the Fund for as low as US$1,000 or PHP1,000.

“The Manulife Global Income Feeder Fund offers an all-weather wealth solution that combines the entirety of the fixed income universe, including traditional and non-traditional sources of income.  It provides high and sustainable opportunities that can help investors maximize their financial portfolio’s income generation across economic and interest rate cycles,” said Aira Gaspar, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Investment Management Philippines.

Manulife and MCBL Receive Golden Arrow Awards for Corporate Governance

Manulife Philippines and Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation (MCBL) recently won two Golden Arrow Awards for exemplary performance in corporate governance. The awards were given by the Institute of Corporate Directors at their Global Governance Summit held on September 19, 2024.

The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) recognizes publicly listed corporations that have exhibited observable conformance with the Philippine Code of Corporate Governance and internationally recommended corporate governance practices promoted by the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) and Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS). The ACGS and CGS measure fair stakeholder treatment, accountability and transparency, and board effectiveness on the strategic management of a company, based on publicly available disclosures.

Aspiring for Better: Stories of Courage, Hope, and Financial Resilience

Manulife Philippines’ latest brand campaign tells the inspiring journeys of six customers, including brand ambassador and long-time policyholder, Anne Curtis. 

Manulife Philippines proudly presents  “Manulife Stories,” a video series that celebrates the achievements of realized dreams and the challenges overcome to reach them. This campaign reinforces Manulife’s new brand strategy and global tagline, “Where will better take you.”

In this three-episode series, Manulife customers Peach Abella, Mark David, KL Fernando, Marielle Malaga, Yvonne Reyes, and Manulife brand ambassador and policyholder Anne Curtis share their personal stories of resilience and how investing in themselves paid off over time.