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Sun Life Concludes 125th Anniversary With “Himig Ng Pasasalamat” Featuring Ben&Ben And The CompanY

Sun Life Philippines concludes its 125^th anniversary by bringing together two of the most talented musical groups in the country, Ben&Ben and The CompanY, in a virtual OPM Christmas concert especially for clients, advisors, and employees.

Entitled “Himig ng Pasasalamat,” the event was held on December 18, 2020 at 8pm. Sun Life’s brand ambassadors Piolo Pascual, Matteo Guidicelli, Enchong Dee, Inigo Pascual, and Charo Santos-Concio who made an appearance, while the Mandaluyong Children’s Choir performed a special number.

Sun Life clients who registered the concert got a special treat, including access to a virtual venue which were simulated a live setting, making the experienced more interactive. They were also qualified for a raffle of a chance to win a Sun Life Prosperity Card loaded with P5,000 credits which can be invested in any of the Sun Life Prosperity Mutual Funds, an overnight stay for two in a Seda Hotel of choice, gift certificates, and P50,000 worth of investment credits. Given the limited slots, Sun Life clients were encouraged to register early through the registration link they have received via email.

To build up the excitement, Sun Life has counted down to the online Christmas concert with “12.5 Days of Pasasalamat,” a daily promo on its Facebook page until December 17, 2020. Participants got a chance to win gift certificates, Sun Life Prosperity Cards, and special access to the “Himig ng Pasasalamat” virtual venue.

A replay of the concert will be shown to the public on December 28, 2020 via Sun Life’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SunLifePH.

“For us at Sun Life, this is an opportunity to thank our clients, advisors, employees and partners for their continued trust and support throughout our 125 years in the Philippines. Besides, this is also a chance for us to pay tribute to those at the frontlines in our battle against the pandemic and various calamities,” Sun Life Chief Marketing and Client Experience Officer Gilbert Simpao said. “We look forward to bringing some yuletide cheer in everyone’s homes. The year may have been a challenging one, but there is still reason for us to be thankful and celebrate Christmas.” 

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2020, Sun Life had total assets under management of CAD $1,186 billion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Reference & Media Relations Contact:

MARIQUIT LINTAG

Mobile no: +63928-5050088

Email: mlint@sunlife.com

December 19, 2020
Celebrate the Holidays with these real’ good recipes
Kids and adults look forward to celebrating the holidays with gifts and good food. While Christmas might be different this year, you can still make it special by dining with your loved ones on some home-cooked family favorites.

If you’re looking for ideas for your Noche Buena feast, here are some easy-to-cook and delicious recipes that you can try. Level it up even further by using El Real.
1. Classic Chicken Alfredo
For a classic pasta dish that your family will surely love, try this Chicken Alfredo recipe:

What you’ll need:
- 900g El Real Spaghetti
- 1kg Chicken breast fillet strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups cream
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can button mushrooms
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
Procedure:
1. Cook El Real Spaghetti in lightly salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan. While heating oil, season chicken strips with salt and pepper.
3. Cook chicken strips in pan for 7-10 minutes per side.
4. Once cooked, removed chicken from pan. Do not turn off the heat.
5. Melt butter in the same pan used to cook chicken.
6. Sautee minced garlic and onions until soft and fragrant. Add in mushrooms and continue to sauté until fragrant.
7. Slowly pour in milk and cream, and mix. Add in water and boil until sauce thickens.
8. Slice cooked chicken strips into cubes and toss them in to boiling sauce.
9. Season sauce with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
10. Serve sauce with cooked El Real pasta and top with parmesan and cheddar cheese.
11. Enjoy!
- Creamy Tuna pasta
Into red sauce more? Try this mouthwatering Creamy Tuna Pasta recipe:

What you’ll need:
- El Real Sarap Sweet Style bundle pack 1.7kg (800g Spaghetti and 900g sweet style spaghetti sauce)
- 2 cans tuna flakes
- 1 large can mushrooms
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 tbsps butter
- ½ cup all-purpose cream
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup grated cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Procedure:
1. Cook El Real Party Pasta in lightly salted boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter in hot saucepot
3. Sautee onions and garlic in melted butter
4. Right before garlic turns golden brown, toss in tuna flakes followed by mushrooms and continue to Sautee until mushrooms are tender.
5. Once mushrooms are tender (about 2 minutes), add in El Real Sweet Style Spaghetti Sauce and let boil for a few minutes.
6. Add in water and cream then season with salt and pepper. Continue boiling for 3-5 minutes.
7. Serve sauce with cooked El Real spaghetti and top with cheese.
8. Enjoy!
Made with durum wheat, this pasta can absorb and blend well with your sauces. It’s also a good source of iron, fiber and protein so you can be sure that you’re serving something nutritious for the family.

This season, have a Merry Christmas with your family by preparing a delicious Noche Buena feast using El Real. Grab this Sarap, Sustansya and Sulit El Real Pasta in groceries and supermarkets nationwide.

For more recipes, follow El Real on Facebook. El Real is a pasta brand from Universal Robina Corporation, makers of well-loved goodies such as C2, Chippy, Cloud 9, Magic Crackers and Maxx.

REFERENCE:

JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

Sr. Media Relations Officer

StratWorks, Inc.

0927 027 8975
December 18, 2020
A Much More Financially Mobile ‘Iponaryo’

Cebuana Lhullier powers up their Micro Savings Account.

As a champion for financial inclusion, Cebuana Lhuillier recently launched additional features to their existing Micro Savings Account, a product of Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank, to help more Filipinos become financially mobile, especially during the onset of the new normal. When the Micro Savings was introduced last year, in 2019, to be exact, it provided unbanked and underbanked Filipinos with easy access to basic savings, regardless of who and where they are. It further empowered the vast majority to jumpstart their savings and directly steer their lives towards a better future. But when the pandemic hit, the progress of the program, along with everything else, was literally brought to a standstill.

Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank (CLRB) saw this as an opportunity to make sure that account holders or “Iponaryos” as they’re called, continue to still have full access to their hard-earned money, at their convenience. CLRB president Dennis Valdes said that, “The many challenges and limitations in access, presented by the pandemic to our clients and countless Filipinos, made us look even harder for more opportunities in bringing Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings to the next level; pushing our myriad of services farther ahead to immediately answer the needs of our clients.”

And the challenge has been met successfully. The Micro Savings Account now has four (4) new features: Partnerships with two giant financial institutions; BancNet and UnionPay, a link to the eCebuana App, as well as, the addition of QR Technology, for added security.

‘Iponaryos’ now have access to the latest functions transforming their Micro Savings account from just a basic cash deposit account to an even more powerful and reliable, full-service savings account. By partnering with BancNet, they now have unrivalled easy access to their finances beyond CLRB’s cash agent, Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 2,500 branches nationwide, using BancNet’s roster of 21,000 ATMs, and 114 member banks.

A tie-up with UnionPay further allows account holders to make debit payments through over 350,000 POS terminals, as well as partner merchants nationwide. ‘Iponaryos’ can now get the benefit of an enhanced payment security with UnionPay chip cards’ quick payment process with just a tap, using UnionPay Contactless technology, plus the convenience of not having to carry cash and coins.

Full online access is likewise afforded to Ka-Cebuanas with the more efficient and more powerful eCebuana app allowing money transfers via Instapay, bills and utility payments, eLoad feature, insurance purchase, and coming soon are pawning ticket renewal and jewelry purchases. All these are made even more convenient since the adoption of online sign ups, now being allowed in the eCebuana app.

Lastly, Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings steps into the future by enabling QR Technology within the eCebuana app. This feature will be able to make money transfers and retail payments seamless and secure. Money transfers and retail payments via QR code will be available by March 2021.

Jean Henri Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO announced, “We are now shifting into a tech-brick company, where our network of branches will take advantage of our proprietary technology to step into new grounds by adapting to the new normal using our enhanced digital business transformation. This will provide unprecedented financial access to millions more of Filipinos wherever they may be, anytime.”

Lhuillier further talks about how they plan to take Filipinos to the next step of their ipon journeys. “Our dream is to digitally and financially include Filipinos by implementing world-class and innovative digital financial solutions for them. This, we believe, is what the future of financial inclusion should be – a future where there is financial mobility for every Filipino, a future where we provide them the capability to manage their finances whenever and wherever they may be, at any time.”

REFERENCE:

John Paulo Ondra Caparros

Public Relations Department

Strategic works, Inc.

+638937472 | +639173068591

john.caparros@stratworks.ph

2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

December 18, 2020
Revitalizing PH Tourism with “Hinahanap-Hanap Kita Manila”

The “Hinahanap-Hanap Kita Manila” online concert held last December 13 was a resounding hit! Aiming to promote Manila’s cultural heritage sites, the highly anticipated virtual concert succeeded in taking both local and international audiences at the edge of their seats for a unique and totally breath-taking spectacle.

Hundreds of thousands of viewers of “Hinahanap-Hanap Kita Manila’s” live online broadcast were thrilled to watch and listen to great local artists perform the groundbreaking Manila sound of Hotdog, at different Manila heritage sites. Bras Pas Pas Pas Pas and Bing Austria performed the song “Annie Batungbakal” at the intimately charming Paco Park, Raymund Marasigan and Yeng Constantino gave an animated performance of the song “Beh, Buti Nga” at the Museo Pambata, Bea Lorenzo showed off the walled city of Intramuros as she sang “Langit Na Naman”, and Nicole Laurel Asensio provided an elegant rendition of Hotdog’s “Panaginip” at the gloriously restored Jones Bridge. Equally magnificent were Ebe Dancel and Blaster Silonga who serenaded viewers with the Hotdog classic “Ikaw ang Miss Universe” at the National Planetarium. Gary V and Armi Millare regaled audiences with the Hotdog standard “Manila” at Rizal Park, Luneta and,Team Vibe dancers who performed to “Bongga Ka ‘Day” at Manila City Hall’s Kartilya ng Katipunan, Lagusnilad and Kapetolyo in the finale. The mastering of the music was made possible by Rubber Inc and the foundation of all the songs, instruments, and arrangements were played by Bras Pas Pas Pas Pas, who also performed their rendition of “Una Sa Lahat”, “Pandesal Sa Umaga” and their own original tribute to Manila sound, “Disko Na.”

The music videos presented at the concert’s satellite locations were creatively directed by Juno Oebanda, RA Rivera, Paolo Valenciano, Jason Tan, Alco Guerrero and Quark Henares. The concert was produced by Juno Oebanda, Dindin Araneta and Jezreel Apelar with Department of Tourism Culture and Arts of Manila Chief Charlie Duñgo and National Parks Development Committee Executive Director Cecille Lorenzana Romero at the helm.

Tourism and the creative industry has been one of the hardest hit sectors of the economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But with the support of the Department of Tourism, Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, City of Manila, Juancare Foundation Inc., and Viva Music Publishing Inc. working together with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Manila (DTCAM), National Parks Development Committee (NPDC), Intramuros Administration (IA), National Museum of the Philippines (NMP), Nayong PIlipino Foundation (NPF), and Museo Pambata to mount concerts like “Hinahanap-Hanap Kita Manila”, revitalizing the Philippine tourism sector is well within grasp.

If you missed “Hinahanap-Hanap Kita Manila” or simply can’t get enough of it, check out the entire concert by visiting this link.

REFERENCE:

Lariza Garcia

December 17, 2020
Bike for Good: Baker John partners with GMA Kapuso Foundation for Livelihood Project

Baker John, Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) brand of bread, recently teamed up with GMA Kapuso Foundation for the “Bike for Good” project. Through this partnership, 30 beneficiaries will receive bikes and bread products from Baker John.

“Our goal is to provide assistance to those who are trying to adapt to this new, challenging situation in the time of the COVID pandemic. Through this partnership, we hope the beneficiaries selected by GMA Kapuso Foundation will have the will — and the wheels — to keep going,” said Ellison Lee, URC Flour and Bread Division’s Managing Director.

PROVIDING LIVELIHOOD THROUGH WHEELS: GMA Kapuso Foundation Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (left) Rikki Escudero-Catibog together with URC Flour and Bread Division Managing Director Ellison Lee check the bread-and-bike livelihood package from Baker John for the Bike for Good beneficiaries.

According to Lee, the Bike for Good project provides each of the 30 beneficiaries with a bicycle and a negosyo starter package consisting of Baker John products. “We want to assist them in kicking off their community selling business which can help them with their livelihood,” Lee shared.

In choosing the beneficiaries, the project prioritizes those who lost their livelihood due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as residents of Metro Manila and Rizal who have lost their source of income due to the typhoons Rolly and/or Ulysses.

Apart from this, GMA Kapuso Foundation chose beneficiaries who are physically able, have the can do spirit, and willing to use the bicycle to sell Baker John’s bread in their community as a source of alternative livelihood for their family.

“COVID and typhoon Ulysses brought economic devastation to residents of NCR. GMA Kapuso Foundation is happy to help Baker John and URC find beneficiaries. It is a very difficult time but in time of great adversity there is also opportunity. Do not lose hope,” stated Ms. Rikki Escudero-Catibog, GMA Kapuso Foundation’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

TEAMING UP FOR BIKE FOR GOOD. Rikki Escudero-Catibog, GMA Kapuso Foundation Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, (left) and Ellison Lee, URC Flour and Bread Division Managing Director sign the agreement formalizing the partnership for the Bike for Good livelihood donation.

Baker John is URC’s very own line of tasty premium bread products available in selected Robinsons, Rustan’s, Shopwise, and Walter Mart supermarkets, and Ministop branches nationwide. Visit www.urcflour.com today for more information.

REFERENCE:

JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

Sr. Media Relations Officer

StratWorks, Inc.

0927 027 8975

December 17, 2020
Mang Inasal Take-out and Delivery Blowout runs anew from December 18 to 28, 2020

To further contribute to the Holiday vibe, Mang Inasal’s Take-out and Delivery Blowout deal makes a comeback from Dec. 18 to 28, 2020!

The Christmas treat comes in a free Mang Inasal Palabok Family Size for every takeout or delivery of Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal Family Size Large Paa or Pecho, regular or spicy. The 4-piece Paa Large Family Size is priced starting at Php360 while the 3-piece Large Pecho Family Size is sold from Php305.

With the blowout deal, you get to enjoy savings of as much as Php199.

To allow more people the chance to enjoy this Takeout and Delivery Blowout, Mang Inasal customers can buy only up to a maximum of three orders of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meals per transaction.

The free Mang Inasal Palabok Family Size – which is good for 4 -5 people – has also been well received since its launch. This merienda staple of noodles in thick rich sauce, seasoned with chopped spring onions, slices of hard-boiled egg, chicharon bits, meaty pork and tinapa seemed to have addressed the cravings of a growing number of Mang Inasal customers.

Mang Inasal’s Take-out and Delivery Blowout deal returns for another run from December 18 to 28, 2020! Enjoy a complimentary serving of Mang Inasal’s popular Palabok Family Size for every takeout or delivery order of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large Paa or Pecho, regular or spicy, and enjoy savings of up to Php199! Customers can buy only up to a maximum of three orders of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meals per transaction.

Have your orders delivered via GrabFood, LalaFood, or FoodPanda. For takeout, go to Mang Inasal’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MangInasalPhilippines for the list of Mang Inasal stores you can visit, or join Mang Inasal’s Viber community for more interesting deals.

REFERENCE:

John Paulo Ondra Caparros

Public Relations Department

Strategic works, Inc.

+638937472 | +639173068591

john.caparros@stratworks.ph

2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

December 10, 2020
Shopee Relaunches Shopee Milyonaryo in time for the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale
Shopee users can tune in to GMA’s Wowowin for a chance to win ₱1 million in cash and other prizes from December 6 to 12

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, brings back the popular game Shopee Milyonaryo as part of its 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Shopee Milyonaryo is an interactive lucky draw contest on GMA’s Wowowin, where Shopee users stand a chance to win up to ₱1,000,000 in cash.

From December 6 to 12, users can participate by logging on to the Shopee app and claiming their raffle code^[1]. They get additional entries per draw when they purchase mobile load or data via the Shopee app. Each completed order qualifies as an additional entry. Users with the winning raffle codes will be announced daily during GMA’s Wowowin. During the show, contestants will play Pera O Kahon, during which they will guess which of the boxes contains ₱1,000,000 in cash.

Meanwhile, on December 12, a second daily winner also gets the chance to play Spin-A-Wil, where they will spin a prize roulette for a chance to win up to P300,000. The player will have 3 spin chances.

From December 7 to 12, users can play Guess the Box on the Shopee app, where they guess which box contains P1,000,000 for the daily Pera O Kahon game. Users who guess correctly get the chance to share a coin pool of up to P50,000.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is excited to announce this year’s second run of Shopee Milyonaryo. After the success of last month’s raffle, we want to continue spreading the Christmas joy to more Filipinos with 12.12 Shopee Milyonaryo. As the year draws to a close, Shopee remains committed to creating initiatives that engage and uplift our consumers.”

Key highlights of Shopee’s 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Until December 12, shoppers can expect prizes and big deals from leading brands.
- 12.12 Big Christmas TV Special: Viewers can win over P12,000,000 worth of prizes by tuning in to GMA’s Wowowin on December 12, 10am.
- #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge: Until December 30, users can join the #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge to win prizes. Winners will be announced on January 15, 2021 on Shopee’s official social media accounts.
- Christmas deals and promotions: Shopee users can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, up to 20% cashback, and ₱1 deals on selected items such as mobile cases and accessories, home and kitchen items, and nail care products.
- Exclusive deals from leading brands: Shoppers can enjoy up to 50% off from leading brands on Shopee Mall, including L’Oreal Paris, P&G Beauty, Abbott, Unilever Home and Food, Havaianas, Nestle, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, RB Enfagrow, and Infinix.
More details about Shopee Milyonaryo are available on https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-milyonaryo.

For more information about Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

^[1] Terms and Conditions Apply

REFERENCE:

Catherine Llanes

Media Relations Manager

T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103

M2COMMS | M2SOCIAL | M2LIVE | PROI
December 9, 2020
Fun games, recipe ideas and prizes await visitors of Vitasoy’s virtual town

In the spirit of staying at home and staying healthy, Vitasoy recently launched Vitasoy Milky Town, an online hub where you can discover entertaining and informative content about Vitasoy Plus Milky. Visitors can enjoy a milky adventure with the website’s various recipe tutorial videos and fun games, and even win prizes in the weekly raffle draws.

Vitasoy’s Milky Town website features engaging content such as recipe videos, health and kitchen tips, and raffle draws.

Engage with celebrities and online content creators

Have fun browsing Vitasoy’s neighborhood-themed site and entertaining content at the comfort of your homes. Check out the houses of Milky Town “neighbors” like Vitasoy Plus Milky online ambassador Danica Sotto-Pingris; and other online content creators Isha Borromeo, Thea Sy, Team Malunggay, and Haideeand Hazel Quing.

Vitasoy Plus Milky online ambassador Danica Sotto-Pingris shares how she cooks Milky Sopas using Vitasoy Plus Milky

Learn more about how they fell in love with the nutritious and creamy Vitasoy Plus Milky. Snag a few of their favorite Vitasoy recipes that include milk teas, noodles, and vegan banana bread.

Get ideas for your next kitchen adventure by streaming this soy milk tea recipe clip, and many other recipe videos, at Vitasoy Milky Town website

Visit more spots to get an awesome prize

Fun, exciting activities, and games also await at Vitasoy Milky Town’s hangout spots. Visit the town’s Playground to play the Milky Blends game for a chance to win gift certificates.

You can also check out Milky Town’s Park to capture your best moments at the Vitasoy Milky Town photo booth. This feature lets you post your photo on your social feed. You can even say “Hi!” and make new friends through the Community Freedom Wall. To buy your own stash of Vitasoy Plus Milky, the brand’s newest variant, visit the town’s Milky Shop

You can earn points by taking a tour of the entire Vitasoy Milky Town and ticking of all activities. Those who collect 100 points automatically qualify for the weekly raffle, and get the chance to be one of the 14 lucky winners of Php 1,000 worth of online vouchers. Check out Milky Town’s Announcement Wall to see if you’re one of the lucky winners.

Vitasoy Plus Milky has been giving away samples of its healthy soy milk drink through its Milky Truck.

Bringing fun to more places

Bringing the excitement of this online town closer to people’s homes is the “Milky Truck” that has been going around Metro Manila since November. Catch Vitasoy’s “Milk Men” as they give away free Vitasoy Milky kits that contain a carton of Vitasoy Plus Soy Milk, freebies and a special invite code that recipients can use to enter the Vitasoy Milky Town.

To ensure the consumers’ and its staff’s safety, Vitasoy implements strict health and safety protocols, such as social distancing, wearing of masks, and disinfecting Vitasoy Plus kits. Its staff also undergo regular rapid testing.

Vitasoy Plus Milky is a soy milk drink that is healthy and creamy. This milky drink is high in Calcium, made from 100% plant-based protein and cholesterol free. It is available in supermarkets for only Php 85. You can also conveniently purchase it online via Lazada, Shopee, and Zalora.

Discover the milky goodness of Vitasoy Plus Milky and join us at www.vitasoymilkytown.ph. Use the invite code milkytime to enter.

REFERENCE:

JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

Sr. Media Relations Officer

StratWorks, Inc.

0927 027 8975

December 9, 2020