Village Connect
For nearly twelve decades, Manulife Philippines has stood as a trusted partner in helping Filipino families build financial security and prepare for the future. As the company celebrates its 119th anniversary, it continues to strengthen its role as a provider of protection, health, and wealth solutions designed to help Filipinos make confident decisions about their financial lives.
The company’s long-standing presence in the country is reinforced by strong public trust. In a recent survey conducted by global research firm IPSOS, Manulife was recognized as the Philippines’ best-performing life insurer based on customer recommendation. For Manulife Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Rahul Hora, this recognition reflects the company’s commitment to understanding the needs of Filipino families.
According to Hora, trust is earned through consistent service and by listening closely to what customers value most. Over the years, Manulife has shaped its financial solutions around priorities such as protecting families, securing health, and building long-term financial stability. The company’s guiding purpose—“Decisions made easier. Lives made better.”—continues to influence how it develops products and services for the evolving needs of Filipino clients.
Recent research highlights why this approach remains important. The 2025 Manulife Asia Care Survey revealed that rising healthcare costs remain one of the biggest financial concerns among Filipinos. Meanwhile, the #FYP: Future-proofing Young Pinoys study found that while younger Filipinos remain optimistic about the future, many feel unprepared when it comes to long-term financial planning and retirement savings.
To address these concerns, Manulife Philippines has expanded its portfolio of health, protection, and investment solutions. Products such as Manulife Medical Secure offer comprehensive hospital coverage with access to more than 1,700 hospitals and clinics nationwide, while Manulife HealthFlex provides protection against over 100 critical illnesses. Through its partnership with AC Health and its ManulifeMOVE wellness platform, the company also supports preventive healthcare through screening services and early detection programs.
Manulife Philippines Chief Marketing Officer Sonali Verma talks about building financial confidence in the next generation, protecting the environment they will inherit, and forging partnerships that contribute to nation-building, because being a trusted lifelong partner means going beyond the policy.
Beyond insurance, Manulife continues to broaden opportunities for long-term wealth building. Through Manulife GoalReady and various investment funds available through GCash, customers can access investment-linked plans and diversified portfolios designed to support financial growth over time.
The company is also expanding its reach through bancassurance partnerships and a growing network of financial advisors. In 2025, Manulife renewed its long-standing bancassurance partnership with China Banking Corporation for another 15 years, while new agency offices and branches across the country aim to serve more Filipinos.
Complementing its financial services, Manulife also champions programs that promote financial literacy, environmental stewardship, and community development—reinforcing its vision of helping Filipinos live longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives. After 119 years, the company’s mission remains clear: empowering generations of Filipinos to build stronger futures with confidence.
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