Village Connect
Across the Philippines, 2025 became a year where purpose moved beyond words and into real action for Manulife Philippines. Guided by its global Impact Agenda, the company strengthened its role not only as a financial partner, but also as a force for environmental care, community empowerment, and inclusive growth.
The year closed with employees, leaders, and community partners working side by side in activities that blended sustainability with service. From planting trees to teaching children how to save and budget, Manulife’s efforts showed that impact grows best when people come together with a shared goal.
One of the strongest pillars of its work was environmental restoration. Throughout the year, more than 10,000 native trees were planted across terrestrial and coastal sites, adding to over 31,000 trees grown since the program began. In Rizal, volunteers prepared 1,000 seedlings in partnership with local schools and farmer groups—trees that will be planted in the Sierra Madre in 2026. Along the shores of Infanta, Quezon, mangrove nurseries were established to protect fishing communities and strengthen coastlines, with a goal of growing 15,000 mangrove seedlings by 2027. In Real, Quezon, large-scale forest restoration continued, benefiting thousands of households who depend on healthy ecosystems for their livelihoods.
While caring for nature, Manulife also invested in shaping responsible future citizens. Its Peso Smart program expanded to 18 public elementary schools in 2025, teaching children the basics of saving, budgeting, and planning for the future. Since its launch, nearly 5,000 learners have completed the program—proof that financial literacy can start early and last a lifetime.
Community spirit also took center stage through new initiatives. Manulife Business Processing Services launched its first Bayanihan Festival, rallying volunteers to fight hunger, respond to disasters, and support vulnerable children. Thousands of meals and relief kits were distributed, while global colleagues matched donations to multiply the help given. Meanwhile, Manulife’s IT Delivery Center brought technology to life through Code4Future sessions, where young learners explored coding with the help of employee mentors.
Even inside its offices, sustainability found creative expression. In Ayala North Exchange, a mural made from old shirts, tarpaulins, and used cartons now stands as a symbol of turning waste into something meaningful—built by employees themselves.
Behind all these efforts were more than 13,000 volunteer hours logged by Manulife colleagues in 2025. Through the Season of Giving, personal generosity was amplified as the company matched donations peso for peso, empowering employees to support causes close to their hearts.
By year’s end, Manulife’s work earned regional recognition, including a major sustainability award in Asia. But beyond trophies, its true success was seen in greener forests, informed young minds, and communities strengthened by collective care. In 2025, Manulife Philippines proved that real impact happens when intent is matched by action—and when people choose to grow together.
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