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Through Project SUNRISE, 125 high school and college students in Cebu City as well as the municipalities of Alegria, Daanbantayan, Medellin, and Minglanilla receive financial assistance for expenses such as miscellaneous fees, uniforms, and school supplies. The program is renewed annually and will continue until all the scholars graduate from college.   Sun Life Philippines Country Head and CEO JJ Moreno and Sun Life Foundation President Joy Castillo, Vice President Aleister Cruz, Executive Director Kristine Millete, and Program Lead Reiza Bañega join the Children of Asia team and community scholars at the Project SUNRISE launch in Cebu City. Launched in 2020, Project SUNRISE aims to help address a persistent challenge in the Philippines where one in four youth is out of school.    The program also supports the students’ holistic development through additional courses, career development orientation, and soft skills training to help strengthen their future employability. ...

  MANILA, PH – JULY 2025 – The future is looking brighter for off-grid schools as Sun Life Financial Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) teams up with Solar Village Foundation to bring solar   power to Last Mile Schools in celebration of Sun Life Philippines’ 130 th anniversary .  Last Mile Schools are small schools located in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas. They often   face resource challenges, from lack of access to electricity and the internet to inadequate learning   materials and limited teaching staff. Many of these schools serve indigenous people (IP) learners in  multigrade classrooms.  Dubbed “Project 130 Brighter Schools,” the program’s goal is to reach up to 130 schools by 2030. It aims  to improve these learning environments by installing 2KWH solar energy systems that can power lights,   laptops, printers, and basic electronics. This will extend learning hours, improve safety, comfort, and   ...

  MANILA, PH – April 2025 – Over 20,000 residents of Barangay Alabang, Muntinlupa are set to receive a  boost in their nutrition, as Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) and Save  the Children Philippines launch SUNBRIGHT+RCEL (“Supporting Nanay in Exclusive Breastfeeding and  Infant/Child Feeding for Growing Healthy Tsikiting + Responsive Caregiving and Early Learning”).   SUNBRIGHT+ is a program that integrates trainings on Responsive Caregiving and Early Learning, an  approach to childrearing that improves child development and well-being through consistent and  nurturing parent-child interaction. Pursuing gender-inclusivity, the program will also encourage greater  participation of male partners and caregivers in childcare, as research shows that men's involvement  enhances health and development outcomes for children.   The program is expected to directly benefit around 600 individuals incl...

MANILA, PH – (February 03, 2025) - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF)Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) scored a win for environmental sustainability with back-to-back coastal cleanups, organized in coordination with Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST).Over 170 Sun Life volunteers joined the activities at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP) and Barangay San Rafael in Noveleta, Cavite, collecting over 400 sacks of waste with a total weight of 2.264 metric tons.Marine coastal ecosystems are essential resources for both humans and wildlife. Some of these such as the LPPWP, which is one of the few remaining mangrove forests in Metro Manila, serve as habitats to a wide range of endemic and migratory bird species. However, pollution and waste buildup are persistent problems in these areas, posing threats to wildlife, local livelihoods, and public health. Regular coastal cleanups such a...