MANILA, PH – Continuing their annual tradition of giving back, the leaders of Sun Life Philippines joined a volunteer drive. Benedict Sison, Sun Life Philippines CEO and Country Head and Sun Life Foundation Chairman, led the group. They worked with the Tumana Eco-Warriors Organization (TEWO) in Tumana, Marikina.
Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) and its implementing partner, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. (AFI), collaborated on the initiative. It kicked off with a cleanup of the Tumana Linear Park. To show their commitment to environmental stewardship, the executives collected and disposed of litter on the ground.
Making Huggable Dolls
A doll-making activity followed. The Tumana Eco-Warriors, an organization committed to protecting nature, taught the Sun Life leaders to make plush toys called Huggable Dolls. They used sustainable materials. The dolls were later donated to children enrolled at the Concepcion Integrated School, which served as the venue.
The drive concluded with Sun Life’s donation of hydration packs to TEWO. These supplies will support the eco-warriors as they maintain and care for the Tumana Linear Park.
Volunteerism at the heart of Sun Life
“Volunteerism is a big part of Sun Life’s culture,” said Kristine Dianne Millete, Executive Director of the Sun Life Foundation. “Our volunteer drives would not be successful without the unwavering support of our fellow Sun Lifers and our partner organizations. Together, we aim to build a brighter future for more Filipinos.”
Sun Life Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sun Life Philippines, the first and longest-standing life insurance company in the country. It organizes volunteer drives that hundreds of Sun Life leaders, employees, and advisors join. In celebration of its 130th anniversary, Sun Life remains committed to shining brighter together with the communities it serves.
