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Sun Life Asia Service Centres (ASC), a microcosm of the global insurance and asset management leader Sun Life, repositions itself as Sun Life Global Solutions. The strategic move aims to advance the organization’s value proposition and further its journey in close collaboration with Sun Life’s business groups.
The new name Sun Life Global Solutions (SLGS) underscores its global impact delivered through developing solutions, experiences and furthering innovation. With this strategic evolution, SLGS will reaffirm its position as a key talent hub for the Technology, Operations and Client care center. In addition, it will also lay focus on its expertise in key knowledge skills like actuarial, finance services, legal services, risk and compliance monitoring.
Sun Life plays an essential role for its Clients in the areas that matter most to them and takes great pride in helping them build brighter, optimistic futures for themselves and their families. The goal is to build deeper digital relationships and more personalized experiences so we can better anticipate and serve our Clients’ unique needs. SLGS brings deep technology and digital capabilities by attracting top talent and a constantly upskilling workforce comprised of dynamic and motivated professionals.
Expressing his views on the repositioning, Mr. Tarun Sareen, Managing Director of Sun Life Global Solutions, said, “It is truly a privilege to be the enablers driving the organizational Purpose of Sun Life in India and Philippines. The word Global reflects our outreach and the collaborative journey with Business Groups across the globe. And the word Solutions emphasizes our focus on designing and delivering solutions to our clients and advisors – be it through a digital asset, a transaction we process, a Client call we cater to, or a solution. Solutions to us signify optimism and taking the forefront to solve challenges, create pathways and manifest opportunities – and keep on architecting and solving for the future. This is what makes us – Sun Life Global Solutions ”
He further said, “Our culture is our superpower. SLGS takes pride in being a Great Place to Work. We are committed to nurturing a purpose-led and values-driven culture where we all do the best work of our lives thriving in a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. We believe in truly empowering our teams through a caring and thriving workplace encouraging them to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. Further with a shared vision and purpose, inclusive leadership, people-centric practices we are building a highly engaged workforce that imbibes a sense of belonging. ”
Sun Life Global Solutions plays a key role in driving the organization’s enterprise strategy. They provide services and solutions to all pillars – Canada, Asia, US and Asset Management and Corporate functions. Over the course of its journey, SLGS has evolved as a key capability hub, creating many assets for the organization like Client Care Centre, Operations, Technology, Financial shared services, Actuarial, Legal and HR Shared services amongst others. Sun Life Global Solutions will play an even larger role in the coming years by nurturing a stronger talent pool and leading digital and transformation initiatives.
Sun Life Global Solutions is a listening, caring and vibrant organization, its consistent high engagement scores speak of this culture. SLGS has received the Great Place to Work honorifics, Top 6 Global Business Service employer in the Philippines, Great Place to Work Certified and ranked among the “Top 100 Best Companies for Women in India”, SLGS has been featured among India’s Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM 2022 – Top 50 by Great Places to Work. These recognitions reflect our Culture, practices, and focus on being a purpose-led organization well-equipped to serve business priorities and deliver exceptional value for its clients.

About Sun Life Global Solutions (SLGS)

The journey of Sun Life Global Solutions (formerly Sun Life Asia Service Centre) started in 1991 in Philippines and expanded to the India market in 2006. A microcosm of Sun Life, over the years, SLGS has emerged as a talent and innovation hub, driving seamless digital transformation providing Technology, Knowledge Services and Business Services to Sun Life businesses globally and helping our clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives – our core purpose and mission. SLGS works with Sun Life teams across the group to support clients in areas like ALM & Financial Reporting, Investment Operations, Equity Research and Financial modeling; Legal services, Actuarial & IFRS 17. Drawing on our collaborative and inclusive culture, and stand among ‘Top 11 Global Business Services Companies’ across India, the Philippines, as ranked by the Everest Group.

Sun Life Financial Inc. is a Canadian financial services company that operates in 28 markets serving 85 MN clients globally. Sun Life ranks number 235 on the Forbes Global 2000 list for 2022. It has over $1.33 Trillion in assets under administration as of 2022.
SLGS is driving new digital capabilities and Client experiences which form a vital part of Sun Life’s transformation to think and act like a digital company and deliver impactful solutions to help clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
SLGS brings deep technology, operations, and domain expertise to deliver business imperatives and drive innovation for all businesses across the globe.
A Great Place to Work consecutively certified for many years across India and Philippines with a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, SLGS is a talent hub of passionate people, motivated to deliver on our Purpose.

For additional information on Sun Life Global Solutions, please visit: www.sunlife.com/slgs

For further information, contact:
Sun Life Global Solutions
Ms. Dang Lopez | Email: Eillen.Lopez@sunlife.com

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After a series of store openings in different parts of Luzon for the last two quarters, XTREME, the country’s one-stop-shop appliances brand, is now able to serve Cebuanos. Locals can now access a wide range of appliances to meet their household needs. In pursuit of catering the needs of customers, XTREME Appliances is also set to open stores in Mindanao to serve a wider audience in the Philippines.

The newest branch of XTREME Appliances, located in the largest shopping mall in Cebu, SM Seaside, carries a complete range of appliances from Audio, Video, Cooling, Kitchen, Cleaning, and Small Appliances. Cebuanos can now check out the full range of high-quality appliances without straining their budget.

The Grand Opening ceremony was led by the Vice President for Business Development of XTREME Appliances Mark Del Mundo, Celebrity Influencer Beauty Gonzales-Crisologo, Brand Marketing Manager Paula Dizon, SM Seaside City Mall Representatives Assistant Mall Manager Eric Mar Valenzuela, Tenant Relations Kristina Jane Gil and Jhonna Mee Omaña.

To make the event even more fun and entertaining, XTREME Appliances also threw a Zumba Party where one (1) lucky participant won a XTREME Portable Speaker.

We are thrilled to announce that XTREME Appliances is now here in the Queen City of the South, Cebu. As of today, this is the 4th store in Visayas after Tacloban, Calbayog, and Tagbilaran. We aim to provide top-quality appliances at affordable prices to Filipinos nationwide. ‘After a series of openings in Luzon,’ Mark Del Mundo said, ‘we are very excited to open our additional line-up of branches in Visayas.

To celebrate this milestone, XTREME Appliances is giving customers ppl the concept store from September 23, 2023 to October 23, 2023, huge discounts and freebies on their favorite appliances:

Exclusive deals for as low as ₱99 on items such as XTREME Home Dry Iron, 1.7L XTREME Home Electric Kettle, and 1L XTREME Home Rice Cooker with minimum purchase receipt of P3,000 and above!

Participating XTREME products are offered with freebies worth up to ₱28,990!

To know more about next store openings, promos, and new products visit XTREME Appliances’ Facebook, Instagram,Twitter, and Tiktok pages.

Ginebra hosts White Party to celebrate World Gin Day
GSM highlights the ‘Cool, Clear, and Versatile’ quality of gin

White is the color of fun this year as Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI), the maker of the world’s no. 1 selling gin, is celebrating World Gin Day (WGD) in a “cool, clear, and versatile” way. Starting with a media launch on June 8 at The Westin Manila in Ortigas, a series of events will be held to highlight June as World Gin month.

WGD, a global celebration observed every second Saturday of June, is spearheaded in the Philippines by GSMI, as it was also the one who brought the first WGD festivities to the Asia Pacific region back in 2014. That year, GSMI marked the 180th year of its flagship brand, Ginebra San Miguel. Today, gin enthusiasts look forward to GSMI’s month-long activities, which not only celebrate gin’s enduring influence on our drinking culture but also its role in celebrations, fiestas, gatherings, and even our everyday triumphs.

“We join gin enthusiasts worldwide in celebrating World Gin Day. As pioneers of this event in our country, we aspire to ignite the spirit of greater appreciation for more Filipinos to know gin’s outstanding qualities, as it is a drink that is ‘Cool, Clear, and Versatile,’” says GSMI Marketing Manager Ron Molina.

‘Cool, Clear, and Versatile’
This June 8, GSMI once again reinforces that “Gin Is In,” highlighting gin’s “Cool, Clear, and Versatile” qualities that elevate it from the rest.

Gin has been around since the 17th century, and remains popular to this day, especially in Europe, and of course, the Philippines. It is loved by many, and its popularity can be attributed to its taste—the flavor of Juniper and a variety of botanicals—allowing gin to exude that classic yet “Cool” vibe.

The gin’s “Clear,” pure quality is derived from a rigorous distillation process that brings out its best flavor. Since it is unpretentious – with nothing to hide – it is a drink known for its “Versatility,” as it can be enjoyed straight or mixed with other ingredients in a cocktail.

In a new campaign supporting the appreciation for Gin, GSMI features three exciting and authentic personalities who perfectly embody these unique characteristics of gin.

Gin Is Cool.
The actor and model Zanjoe Marudo likes the cool and refreshing gin experience to punctuate the day. For him, being cool is more than style and moves; it is being calm, too. “Alam niyo kung anong totoong COOL sakin? Yung pagiging kalmado ko (You know what’s truly cool for me? It is my being calm),” says Zanjoe. His choice of gin is popular to this day – Ginebra San Miguel, which has been his favorite since his days growing up in Batangas.

Gin Is Clear.
Basel Manadil’s choice is GSM Premium Gin, a distilled gin made with natural ingredients and fine botanicals. Popularly known as “The Hungry Syrian,” the Syrian-born Filipino vlogger’s viral posts have made him a clear favorite among millions of netizens. As he would say, “always be CLEAR with your intentions no matter where you go. Because everything you do, can make an impact to others.”

Gin is Versatile.
Actress comedian Herlene “Hipon Girl” Budol likes her gin to be versatile, a drink she can enjoy in many ways. This love for versatility in drinks is something that she also carries in life. The fact that this comedian was able to transform herself into a serious pageant contender truly is outstanding and admirable. Herlene has won over Filipinos with her charming wit, down-to-earth personality, and of course, her remarkable versatility. “In life, dapat VERSATILE (In life, one should be versatile). If you are good at one thing, you can also be good at anything! Stay true while learning many things.”

The three of them – Zanjoe, Basel, and Herlene – will not only grace the WGD celebration but will also be present at various events of GSMI during “Gin Is In” celebrations starting in June.

“We are proud to say that they truly embody the best qualities of gin: Zanjoe is ‘Cool like Gin Is In.’ Basel is ‘Clear like Gin Is In,’ and Herlene is ‘Versatile like Gin Is In,’” Molina added.

GSM Bar Academy graduates ‘mix’ back
One of the highlights of the WGD event is the presence of three mixologists who are scholar-graduates of the Ginebra San Miguel Bar Academy, a partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) that gives Filipinos a chance to change their lives through education – training students in bartending, flairtending, and basic entrepreneurship.

With the goal of producing globally-competitive and job-ready graduates, while elevating the quality of the bartending profession in the process, the GSM Bar Academy is proud to say that it has produced an astounding 100% immediate employability for all its graduates in 2022.

During WGD, three graduates of the GSM Bar Academy – Jhyrus Denver A. Domingo, Angela Felarca, and JP Peñaflor – who are all employed in top bars in Metro Manila, will showcase their mixology skills in a friendly competition with the theme, “Gin Is In, ” which will feature the world’s most popular and bestselling gin Ginebra San Miguel and other brands, GSM Blue and GSM Premium Distilled Gin.

The success of the GSM Bar Academy in transforming the lives not only of the students but also of their families and the community has not gone unnoticed. In fact, the program will be a recipient of the prestigious International CSR Excellence Award, to be formally awarded on June 16 in London, UK.

‘Gin Is In’ Nationwide
Part of the WGD celebration will be the launch of the second season of G-MIX Nation Online Series, hosted by Luis Manzano, which will be shown for the first time and will feature new cocktail recipes. Alongside is the Home Bar Kit that features Ginebra products and tools for mixing different kinds of cocktails, which is sold online and at select supermarkets.

To ensure gin enthusiasts across the country can partake in the “Gin Is In” festivity, Ginebra San Miguel Inc. will also host mini events in around 50 bars nationwide, including those in Pampanga, Naga, Cebu, and Cagayan De Oro. These bar activations will offer consumers exclusive promotions, raffle giveaways, and outlet merchandising, providing an opportunity for everyone to immerse themselves in the celebration.

To sustain the momentum of the “Gin Is In,” there will be various activities in hundreds on-premise outlets from July to December. Participating outlets will receive exclusive benefits, special “Gin Is In” stubs for consumers to support their patronage.

GSMI’s World Gin Day celebration is just the beginning of a series of exciting events, allowing enthusiasts to declare their love and support for the vibrant local gin culture. In the country, gin is synonymous with Ginebra San Miguel. It is the country’s pioneering gin and the oldest consumer brand still in the market, but still remains cool, clear and versatile, a timeless classic yet still in tune with the times.

Each bottle of Ginebra San Miguel undergoes a stringent production process to ensure optimal quality. As a testament to the strength of its brand name, variants such as GSM Blue, GSM Blue Flavors, and Ginebra San Miguel Premium Gin, have been introduced to cater to different market segments. Just launched last year, its 1834 Premium Distilled Gin has now become a sought-after drink among those with sophisticated taste, as they are enamored with its infusion of classic juniper berries and unique Philippine botanicals such as Sampaguita and Calamansi.

GSMI is the producer of Ginebra San Miguel, the world’s largest-selling gin, according to leading global drinks journal, Drinks International. GSMI’s other quality distilled spirits include GSM Blue Light Gin, GSM Blue Mojito, GSM Blue Margarita, GSM Blue Gin Pomelo, GSM Premium Gin, 1834 Premium Distilled Gin, Antonov Vodka, Añejo Gold Rum, Primera Light Brandy, the Philippines’ no. 1 Chinese wine Vino Kulafu and the newly launched G&T Ultralight Spirit Drink.