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Sun Life Philippines welcomes Sarah Geronimo as brand ambassador

Sun Life Philippines recently announced that Asian Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo has joined its esteemed roster of brand ambassadors. Sarah, along with her husband Matteo Guidicelli, a long-time Sun Life brand ambassador himself, will be at the forefront of Sun Life’s latest campaign, titled “Partner for Life.” This campaign highlights the significance of having someone who can help us achieve our financial goals, live a healthier life, and be the best version of ourselves.

Sarah Geronimo as Sun Life’s newest ambassador

Aligning Values and Empowering Filipinos

“We are delighted to welcome Sarah Geronimo to the Sun Life family. Her values align with ours, and we are incredibly excited to have her as a partner in furthering our advocacies on financial literacy, health and wellness, and sustainability,” said Carla Gonzalez-Chong, Chief Client Experience and Marketing Officer at Sun Life. “Sarah’s journey as an empowered woman taking control of her career, businesses, health, finances, and advocacies is truly inspiring. Her continuous eagerness to learn and find support from her loved ones makes her a perfect ally of Sun Life in encouraging more Filipinos to pursue their own version of a brighter life.”

Captivating Thematic Video and Heartfelt Jingle

As part of the campaign, Sarah and Matteo have collaborated with Sun Life to create a thematic video that embodies Sun Life’s promise of being a Partner for Life. Their genuine support for each other shines through in the video, which will be aired on national television and showcased on Sun Life’s social media platforms (@SunLifePH on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok).

Moreover, Sarah lends her voice to the new Sun Life jingle titled “Kasa-Kasama,” a delightful duet with Inigo Pascual, who co-wrote the song and is also part of the Sun Life family. The jingle serves as a lighthearted yet heartfelt tribute to one’s Partner for Life and will be shared through Sun Life’s social media channels and played on select radio stations nationwide.

Digital and On-Ground Activities to Promote Financial Security

To further amplify the campaign and encourage more Filipinos to secure the future of their loved ones, a series of digital and on-ground activities will be organized.

Sun Life’s Advocates

“I am happy and thankful to be part of the Sun Life family,” expressed Sarah.

In addition to Sarah and Matteo, Sun Life has Piolo Pascual and Donny Pangilinan as clients and advocates of financial literacy and health and wellness.

“We are grateful to have the support of our brand ambassadors in advancing Sun Life’s purpose,” stated Gonzalez-Chong. “We feel privileged that they have chosen to partner with Sun Life to help more Filipinos pursue lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.”

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization that provides asset management, wealth, insurance, and health solutions to individual and institutional clients. With operations in numerous markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Bermuda, Sun Life manages total assets worth $1.36 trillion as of March 31, 2023. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. is listed on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE), and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Details provided in a recent press release.

JobStream gears up to help jobseekers find their dream job

How would you describe your dream job?

If you’re fresh out of college, you might want your first job to give you a proper introduction to the working world.

If you’re already working, you might want your next gig to provide you with more challenging responsibilities, higher pay, a change of scene or an easier commute from home to the office.

Fortunately, a new service recently set up its operations in the country to help you on your journey to your dream job: JobStream.

JobStream is an online job portal that connects jobseekers and volunteers with potential employers and NGOs seeking their skills.

Its founder and CEO Maridel Mampusti seeks to provide local job seekers with endless opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experiences in top-notch companies and worthwhile causes.

To start using JobStream, simply follow these steps:

Download the JobStream App from Apple Store or Google Play
Register and confirm your email address
Build your jobseeker profile

Once your jobseeker profile is in place, you can begin searching and applying to available jobs.

Aside from position, industry and company, jobs can also be searched according to location, a boon to those seeking to work closer to home. And since this is an online platform, you can apply to vacancies anytime and anywhere using your computer or mobile device.

JobStream also has a suite of cool features that make it easier for jobseekers like to apply to their chosen vacancies:

Upload your resume from your computer, mobile device, Google Drive, One Drive or Drop Box
Indicate skills, credentials and personal traits that will help you stand out from your competitors
Upload your video resume wherein you can highlight your speaking skills and upbeat personality
Get updated in industry and career trends through the articles published on the site.

So, as you can see, your path to your dream job is a lot easier, thanks to JobStream.

For more details about JobStream, visit its website or follow it on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.

Together with other lifestyle bloggers, I attended JobStream’s launch event held at Dong Juan Marikina. Many thanks to Maridel and Danes of JobStream for having us!

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FastJobs hosts mini job fair and seminar for the riders

As the partner of every blue-collar worker, FastJobs Philippines’ fastest growing online jobs portal – held a mini job fair and free seminar “For the Riders,” last June 28, 2019, at the San Juan Gymnasium.

“For the Riders” provided an avenue for delivery service providers (riders) to seek new job opportunities, especially those affected by the suspension of one of the on-demand groceries startup in the Philippines.

“We, at FastJobs, believe in helping each other out, as this is how we see we can strengthen the nation. The country’s success lies on the shoulder of our blue-collar workers, who make up the backbone of our economy, so we must continue to provide them the tools and the opportunities to help them find better-paying jobs that fit their work skills,” shares Sebastian San, Assistant Director – Regional Partnerships of FastJobs.

In addition to linking riders to new job opportunities through its job fair, FastJobs held a free seminar, which updated participants on relevant topics such as road safety, emergency responsiveness, and preparedness. To talk about injury avoidance and the importance of riders in the community was Stalin Jher Iilahi, Association President of 24/7 ARPG Riders Team Manila.

For years, FastJobs has been making it easier for individuals to find jobs that fit their skills and introduces them to employers through its innovative hiring platform. This platform includes mobile-first innovations such as FastChat, Resume Builder, and Group Broadcast Capabilities, which allows applicants to find jobs fast and employers to save time.

FastJobs empowers riders and skilled laborers by making the job-seeking process
easier and more convenient. Simply download the FastJobs App on your mobiles, and after registering, you can immediately start submitting your applications. To save time, jobseekers can use the instant messaging feature called FastChat.
“FastJobs is continually seeking new ways to help the regular worker and bring back dignity to their work. With the recent boom in the food and grocery delivery market, our riders have so much more opportunity – and we hope to help them in that aspect,” ends San.

Download the FastJobs mobile app now available in Singapore, Malaysia, and the
Philippines at the Android Play store and Apple App store or visit
https://www.fastjobs.ph/

About FastJobs

FastJobs is Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing mobile job app that focuses on recruitment for customer-facing, support and operational roles. By applying technology alongside data insights, our vision is to simplify job matching and provide everyone with equal access to job opportunities from trusted employers.

Incubated by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and officially launched in April 2015, the FastJobs app has since been downloaded more than 2.5 million times across the region. At the HR Vendors of the Year 2018 Awards, FastJobs emerged as Best New Recruitment Solution Provider (Gold, Singapore, and Malaysia), Best HR Start-up Company (Silver, Singapore) and Best Recruitment Portal (Bronze, Singapore).

Business success depends on finding the right people, and FAST. This is at the heart of FastJobs and inspires us to continually re-imagine the way people are connected to jobs. As FastJobs expands across Southeast Asia, we strive to improve people’s lives with better access to economic opportunities.

Event details and images provided by FastJobs in a recent press release.