For many Filipinos, a motorcycle is more than just a mode of transportation—it represents an opportunity to improve their quality of life. Whether used for work, family needs, or personal freedom, motorcycles offer a practical and affordable solution to everyday mobility needs. Yet for many, the challenge of securing financing has kept that goal just out of reach.

Sun Life Philippines has been recognized for its innovative approach to human resources management, earning a Silver Stevie Award at the prestigious 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The company received the accolade in the category of Innovation in Human Resources Management, Planning, and Practice for its future-forward programs designed to cultivate a resilient and adaptable workplace.


The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards honor innovation in all aspects of business across 29 nations in the Asia-Pacific region. Sun Life Philippines’ winning entry highlighted its strategic HR initiatives focused on talent development, employee engagement, and fostering a culture of continuous learning to prepare its employees for the future.

The awarding ceremony was held in Seoul, South Korea, where business leaders from across the region
gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements. Yna Alba, HR Transformation Lead of Sun Life Philippines, and Jeffrey Viri, Talent Acquisition Manager of Sun Life Philippines, accepted the award on behalf of the company.

“We are deeply honored to receive the Silver Stevie Award, which emphasizes our unwavering commitment to our people,” said Michelle Cordero-Garcia, Chief Human Resources Officer of Sun Life
Philippines. “As we celebrate our 130th anniversary, this recognition fuels our passion to continue innovating our HR practices and empowering our employees with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the years to come.”

Sun Life Philippines remains dedicated to fostering an environment where its employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and build fulfilling careers.

Want to join Sun Life Philippines and build a brighter future? Visit www.sunlife.co/BecomeAnEmployee to learn more.

Headlined by crowd favorites CALEIN and P-pop sensation Horizon, the festival tapped into the pulse of today’s generation, blending pop, indie, and alternative sounds. The festival also serves as a powerful reminder of how youth-driven communities are reshaping the local music landscape. With pop-rock anthems and synth-heavy tracks echoing through the evening, the crowd sang, danced, and waved lights in unison, proving that live Filipino music is far from fading.

For corporates, developers, and hospitality operators, project delays equate to lost revenue and frustrated stakeholders. Our Home For Business offers turnkey, end-to-end furniture and fit-out solutions designed to streamline projects and accelerate timelines.

To uphold the principles of fair and free elections, a multi-sectoral group gives its support to the
Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) Kontra-Bigay campaign, as it takes the lead with #MineAngBotoKo, a disruptive and high-visibility social movement and civic campaign directly
targeting vote-selling and vote-buying. Recognizing the need for innovative approaches, the
movement is designed for platforms where influence thrives—social media and livestream
commerce.

#MineAngBotoKo avoids lectures and speaks the language of live selling to engage the 21.87 million Gen Z voters expected to turn out in the upcoming midterm elections. It leverages storytelling and community-driven content, aiming to build a civic movement that feels more like culture than instruction, and pushes purpose into uncomfortable but necessary territory, especially in least-expected spaces. With vote-buying turned brazen, the solutions must be just as bold.

Comelec commissioner-in-charge Ernesto Ferdinand Maceda, Jr. said, “The video campaign perfectly captures the self-deprecating humor that resonates with our young voters. This is exactly the kind of hope the youth gives us—the hope that we are raising a generation of voters who understand the power of their voice and are willing to protect it. Let’s continue working together to ensure that these young voters inherit an electoral system worthy of their trust.”

The #MineAngBotoKo movement encourages young voters to take ownership of their democratic rights, as it sends a pointed signal to political candidates that the new generation of voters is more informed, discerning, and vocal about their commitment to an accountable and truly representative electoral process in the Philippines.

Comelec chairman George Erwin Garcia noted, “The strength of a nation’s democracy lies in the hands of its youth. When they say no to vote-buying and yes to integrity, they become the voice of real change.”

To amplify this movement, Comelec has forged a multi-sectoral partnership, initially bringing together FYT Media, a next-generation newsroom co-founded by veteran journalists Voltaire Tupaz and Atom Araullo; GCash, the country’s leading finance super app; and CDO Foodsphere, one of the Philippines’ largest food manufacturing companies. The campaign officially launches on May 9, 2025, and the Comelec expects more partners to join as election day nears.

To join, amplify, or support the movement, follow Comelec and use the hashtag #MineAngBotoKo on social media.

  Dagupan sizzled with pride, flavor, and Filipino flair as SM Center Dagupan brought the heat to the city’s iconic Bangus Festival with its dynamic Bangus Festival Food Fiesta and up-to-70% summer sale, all while proudly championing local entrepreneurship through SM for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

In a city known as the Milkfish Capital of the Philippines, the annual Bangus Festival was more than just a celebration — it was a heartfelt tribute to the hardworking people and rich culture that made Dagupan shine. And this year, SM Center Dagupan didn’t just join the party — it elevated it.



In the photo: SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Royce Cabunag (5th from left), with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) representatives led by Atty. Joseph Manuel Pamittan (center), along with the MSMEs, at the launch of the Bangus Festival Food Fiesta at SM Center Dagupan in Pangasinan.

From April 25 to 30, SM shoppers and festival-goers enjoyed a feast for the senses with flavorful bangus-inspired delicacies, cultural exhibits, and handcrafted local products — all made possible by MSMEs proudly featured under the SM for MSMEs program.



Freshly packed dried fish from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) attract food lovers.

“The Bangus Festival is a celebration of everything that makes Dagupan special — resilience, creativity, and community. By spotlighting our MSMEs, we’re helping bring their passion and products to a wider audience,” shared Joaquin San Agustin, Executive Vice President for Marketing, SM Supermalls.



Local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) proudly display their finest bangus products.

In partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), this event emphasized the role of entrepreneurship in regional growth — proving that when local businesses thrived, communities flourished.



The Bangus Festival Food Fiesta showcases the best of local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) offerings.

Beyond the food fiesta, mallgoers dove headfirst into the Bangus Festival Sale, where summer finds were up for grabs at up to 70% off — a perfect blend of shopping, savings, and celebration.

The SM for MSMEs initiative continued to be a cornerstone of SM Supermalls’ advocacy to uplift small businesses across the country. By supporting festivals like Bangus, SM reaffirmed its commitment to empowering local talents and traditions, ensuring that Filipino pride and enterprise went hand-in-hand.



A local vendor showcases their delicious bangus treats.