Manulife Philippines Appoints Ganesh Murugesan as Chief Information Officer

Appointment strengthens technology execution and enterprise transformation capabilities to support sustainable growth, operational transformation, and customer experience

Manulife Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, today announced the appointment of Ganesh Murugesan as Chief Information Officer. He will be part of the company’s executive committee. 

Prior to his appointment, Ganesh served as Head of Delivery for Manulife Philippines and was part of Manulife’s Regional Technology team in Hong Kong for the past eight years. During this time, he has played a key role in strengthening delivery capabilities and leading major transformation programs across the region. With nearly 25 years’ professional experience, Ganesh draws on a strong track record of shaping and delivering technology solutions that support distribution growth, enable operational transformation, and enhance customer experience across insurers in Asia. 

Manulife Philippines Launches Wealth Guarantee Plus with Higher, Longer Guaranteed Returns

Wealth Guarantee Plus provides guaranteed annual cash payouts for seven years and returns the full premium at maturity. 

New limited-time single-payment plan includes life insurance protection for seven years, giving customers both predictable returns and added financial security.

Manulife Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services Manulife today announced the launch of Wealth Guarantee Plus, a limited-time, single-payment life insurance plan designed to help customers secure predictable income while preserving their capital and maintaining life insurance protection. The plan provides guaranteed annual cash payouts of up to 5%¹ for seven years, returns the full premium at the end of the term, and includes life insurance coverage throughout the 7-year policy period, giving customers greater certainty as they plan for future financial needs.

The plan offers higher cash payouts over a longer period compared with earlier versions of Wealth Guarantee. For example, a customer who pays a single premium of PHP 3 million will receive PHP 150,000 annually for seven years, with the full PHP 3 million returned at the end of the seventh year. The plan also provides life insurance coverage equivalent to 125% of the single premium for seven years.

Heussaffs Show How Healthy and Money-Smart Habits Start Early at Home

With Manulife Philippines, Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff show how families can turn meaningful time at home into opportunities to build lifelong habits around healthy eating and smart money management.

New video collaborations underscore Manulife’s commitment to helping Filipinos prepare to live better for longer, highlighting how small, intentional choices today can support better health and greater financial confidence.

MANILA, Philippines—For Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff, the habits that shape a good life are not learned all at once but built in the small everyday moments at home. In partnership with Manulife Philippines, the couple is sharing how they are guiding their daughter, Dahlia, through two lessons meant to stay with her for years: from eating well to managing money wisely.

Manulife Philippines Appoints Joy Ann Concepcion as Chief Marketing Officer

Appointment strengthens marketing leadership as Manulife Philippines advances brand, customer experience, and AI ambitions

Manulife Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, announced the appointment of Joy Ann Concepcion as Chief Marketing Officer, effective April 27, 2026. She will be part of the company’s executive committee. 

In her new role, Joy will lead Manulife Philippines’ Marketing agenda—bringing together brand and advertising, content and social media marketing, performance marketing, propositions, digital platforms, AI and growth marketing, customer experience, digital transformation, and corporate social responsibility. She will focus on strengthening brand positioning, delivering simpler and more connected customer experiences, and driving sustainable growth aligned to the company’s business priorities.

Manulife Philippines Continues to Advance Impact Agenda with Sustainability and Community Efforts

Manulife Philippines colleague volunteers participate in a seedling preparation activity in Rizal province.

In 2025, Manulife Philippines planted more than 10,000 native trees and reached nearly 2,000 new Peso Smart learners through community‑led partnerships.

Sustained coastal and terrestrial restoration programs, in collaboration with Haribon Foundation, strengthened local ecosystems and supported livelihoods in Luzon island.

Manulife’s Season of Giving mobilized colleagues across the country to donate and volunteer for the causes that matter most to them, with the company matching individual colleague donations dollar‑for‑dollar up to CA$1,000.

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. 

Manulife Philippines and Erwan Heussaff Launch Video Series with Tips on Healthy Cooking

Manulife Philippines celebrates National Heart Month with the launch of a special video series starring its brand ambassador, Filipino restaurateur and multi-awarded cultural storyteller Erwan Heussaff.

The video, now live on Manulife Philippines’ social media pages and YouTube, features Heussaff cooking up kinilaw, a raw tuna dish on top of a tangy sauce served with roasted vegetables, for a simple lunch date with wife Anne Curtis. The traditional recipe uses quality and easily accessible Filipino ingredients that promote heart health that can support longer, healthier lives.  

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.