Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a joint venture between the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC) and Sun Life Philippines, recently hosted an Appreciation Night for its esteemed clients and partners. The event, held at the Marriott Hotel earlier this month, was a highlight of Sun Life Grepa’s 70th-anniversary celebrations, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history.

The Client Appreciation Event welcomed distinguished guests, including Sun Life Grepa Chairperson Helen Yuchengco-Dee (3rd from left), House of Investments, Inc. President and CEO Lorenzo V. Tan (1st from left), Sun Life Philippines CEO and Country Head Benedict Sison (4th from left), and Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim (2nd from left). This gathering was a testament to the longstanding and valued relationships that Sun Life Grepa has built over the years with its clients and partners, many of whom were in attendance during the event.

In his speech, Mr. Lim expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the company’s partners and clients, “We wish to thank our partners and clients for their unwavering support throughout the years. They have fueled our growth and success, and we are honored to be their chosen partner in securing their future. They can rest assured that we are here to support them every step of the way – as partners beyond a lifetime.”

In addition to this appreciation night, a press conference was held earlier in the year under the theme “A Journey to Brighter Futures” which highlighted how Sun Life Grepa plans to leverage new technologies and focus on nurturing relationships with clients and partners.

Online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda has unveiled its latest corporate social advocacy (CSA) report, pandapurpose, which outlines the social and economic contributions of its various programs and initiatives. 

“The company has implemented numerous measures to minimize food wastage and address hunger, partnering with various vendors and organizations to maximize its impact,” a foodpanda representative stated. “This detailed report shows how committed we are to sustainability, cutting food waste, and fighting hunger. Releasing it during our 10th anniversary celebration highlights how important these efforts are for the environment and society.”

Fighting hunger and food wastage

A notable collaboration is with Scholars of Sustenance Philippines (SOS PH), a reliable partner that rescues food items for donation to communities in need. This initiative also includes rescuing items from pandamart for distribution.

foodpanda’s commitment extends further with its partnership with the World Food Programme through the ShareTheMeal initiative. This program allows app users to donate meals to local beneficiaries directly through the app, facilitating community support and engagement.

Since 2023, these combined efforts have resulted in the donation of over 16,000 meals, addressing hunger and malnutrition across the nation.

“These initiatives ensure that surplus food reaches those in greatest need, helping to combat hunger and ensure no food goes to waste.”

Transforming ordering into a meaningful experience

Beyond combating hunger, foodpanda’s diverse range of services, including food delivery, grocery delivery, and pick-up, help consumers effortlessly manage their daily needs, but the platform is also giving app users a chance to practice eco-friendly choices.

With their opt-out cutlery feature in the app, foodpanda reported that more than 24 million orders in 2023 alone opted to skip single-use cutlery. This move highlights the company’s commitment to reducing plastic waste and promoting eco-friendly practices among its users.

“We’re ramping up our support for initiatives that promote a balanced, thriving, and sustainable ecosystem for our people, partners, and communities,” said the company’s representative, emphasizing the company’s holistic approach to sustainability.

“Through pandapurpose, we continue to demonstrate our dedication to creating a positive social and economic impact.” As the company moves forward, it remains steadfast in its mission to support sustainability, reduce food wastage, and combat hunger, benefiting communities nationwide.

AXE has been around for more than 40 years, and since 1983, the innovative fusion of an eau de toilette and deodorant has proven to be a success for men worldwide. AXE once again shakes up the fragrance game by introducing a new collection that offers the essence of luxury for the man who wants to smell fresh, bold, and finer than fine.

Here’s the data to back it up. In a blind test against some well-known high-end fragrances, 8 in 10 men agreed they would replace their current cologne with AXE’s latest innovation—the Fine Fragrance Collection. Formulated by the best “noses” in the fragrance business right now, it’s no wonder AXE’s new scents got that many positive reviews and continues to get more by the day. 

Who are the “noses” in the fragrance industry? These are the only the best of the best who craft fragrances for some of the biggest luxury brands in existence today. Fragrance houses Givaudan and Firmenich and iconic perfumer Ann Gottlieb have both thrown their hats into the AXE ring and have created unforgettable scents using high-quality ingredients, but at price points for the everyday man to enjoy little luxuries in life without breaking the bank.

With its venture out into the world of fine fragrances, AXE stays authentic to its core—a body spray that is the perfect hybrid between a Fine Fragrance and a deodorant, evoking elegance and luxury with every spritz.

With the introduction of the Fine Fragrance Collection, not only are the scents created with high-quality ingredients, but AXE has also upped the ante when it comes to neutralizing odor. With Zinc Zap technology, it is designed to keep you feeling fresh and protected for 72 hours, guaranteed. That’s three days of smelling as fine as you can be.

And when you smell as good as these fine fragrances could be, you won’t mind. Choose from this range of scents, all in a league of their own, each evoking a different, confident vibe–Aqua Bergamot, Blue Lavender, and Emerald Sage.

Aqua Bergamot

Crisp and sparkling like crystal blue waters, Aqua Bergamot is as bright, light, and cool as its name. With essential oils of Bergamot, Sage, and Juniper, this is the scent if you’re an island bro. Its earthy sandalwood and spicy nutmeg give this scent a remarkable “land and sea” harmony, lending modernity to this classic scent.

Blue Lavender

Calm and collected, lavender and mint with amber notes mix to send a smooth, rich, and peaceful aroma. Think of this scent as a striking balance of sweetness and light, a bite of Italian gelato on a warm summer’s day. It is a refreshing scent for the summer but with the headiness of warmth from the vanilla and tonka bean notes.

Emerald Sage

Love the outdoors? Emerald Sage may be the scent that harkens to nature’s call. Infused with Geranium, Cedarwood, and Indonesian Patchouli, this scent is the most worldly of the three. Its top notes are Moroccan spearmint, French lavender, and Canadian Fir Balsam, with herbs and spices like Indian cardamom and the enduring scent of Virginian Cedarwood, among many others. All these ingredients are hailing around the globe, bottled, and created for you.

AXE continues to change the scent game with its Fine Fragrance Collection. Discover your new signature scent now.