Village Connect
Trust remains one of the most valuable foundations of financial security, and Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (Sunlife) continues to demonstrate its commitment to maintaining that trust through responsible corporate leadership.
The financial services company has earned its eighth consecutive Golden Arrow Award, recognizing its consistent performance in corporate governance based on the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).
The recognition highlights Sunlife’s continuing efforts to uphold transparency, accountability, integrity, and responsible business practices while protecting the long-term interests of its clients and stakeholders.
The Golden Arrow Awards 2026 ceremony took place at Makati Shangri-La in Makati City, attended by Sunlife Philippines Country Head and CEO JJ Moreno and General Counsel Atty. Paolo Macapagal.
Building Confidence Through Responsible Leadership
For financial institutions, corporate governance goes beyond regulatory compliance. It plays a vital role in maintaining customer confidence, strengthening organizational stability, and ensuring that financial decisions support the long-term welfare of clients.
Sunlife believes that sound governance provides a strong foundation for managing risks, making responsible business decisions, and fulfilling its commitments to Filipinos seeking financial protection and security.
“Receiving the Golden Arrow Award for the eighth consecutive year is an affirmation of the standards we have consistently upheld. More than the recognition itself, what matters is what good governance enables us to do for our Clients and stakeholders: make responsible decisions, safeguard their interests, and earn their trust every day,” said Moreno.
A Continuing Commitment to Excellence
The ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard evaluates companies according to established governance principles and practices, encouraging organizations to strengthen accountability and responsible corporate management.
For Sunlife, maintaining high governance standards contributes to building a resilient organization capable of responding to changing economic conditions while continuing to serve clients throughout different stages of their lives.
The company’s consistent recognition also reflects its commitment to continuous improvement and responsible stewardship in the financial services industry.
“Our Clients entrust us with some of their most important financial goals. That responsibility calls for transparency, accountability, and integrity in how we run our business. Strong corporate governance helps us honor that trust and remain a partner our Clients can count on for the long term,” Moreno added.
Supporting Filipinos’ Financial Future
As a financial services organization offering insurance, wealth management, asset management, and health solutions, Sunlife recognizes the importance of maintaining strong relationships built on confidence and reliability.
Its eighth Golden Arrow Award reinforces the company’s determination to uphold responsible governance while helping Filipinos pursue lifetime financial security and healthier lives.
Beyond receiving industry recognition, Sunlife continues to emphasize that meaningful corporate leadership is measured by its ability to protect clients, honor commitments, and create lasting value.
With another milestone in corporate governance excellence, Sunlife strengthens its position as a financial partner committed to earning the trust of Filipinos for generations to come.
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