2GO Delivers Learning Resources to Public Schools in Culion, Palawan

MANILA, Philippines, October 2026 — 2GO, the country's leading integrated transportation and logistics provider, partnered with Culion Foundation, Inc. (CFI) to deliver essential learning resources to 19 public schools across Culion, Palawan, helping make educational materials more accessible to students in one of the country's island communities.

 

Through 2GO’s integrated transport and logistics network, CFI delivered 17,239 books to elementary and high school students across the coastal municipality. The initiative supports CFI’s Education Program, which aims to strengthen local literacy, improve access to learning materials, and advance foundational educational goals. 

 

The collaboration demonstrates how 2GO’s core capabilities can support organizations in reaching beneficiaries beyond major urban centers. By facilitating the transport of donated resources to underserved communities, 2GO helps connect organizations with the students and families they seek to serve.

 

“At 2GO, we believe our role goes beyond providing transport and logistics solutions. By working with partners like the Culion Foundation, we leverage our nationwide reach to help address community needs and support education initiatives that create more opportunities for the next generation. Ultimately, connecting the country means helping ensure that more Filipinos can participate in and benefit from its growth,” said 2GO President and CEO Frederic DyBuncio. 

 

For organizations distributing resources across geographically dispersed communities, reliable logistics is essential to translating donations into tangible support for beneficiaries. By working with trusted community organizations, 2GO applies its transport and logistics solutions to move essential resources where they are needed, while contributing to broader efforts to improve access to education. 

 

“Our partnership with 2GO has been instrumental in helping us bring donated books to public schools across Culion. Their logistics support demonstrates how the private sector can mobilize its core strengths to create collective community impact. Together, we are helping make learning resources more accessible and opening more opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive,” said Eugenio M. Caccam Jr., CFI executive director. 

 

The initiative reflects 2GO's commitment to extending the value of its integrated solutions beyond commercial requirements. By working with organizations on the ground, the company helps connect resources with communities and supports efforts to expand access to education.

Femme Brings Campus-Inspired Praktikal U to Market! Market! with Shuvee Etrata on November 7

Taguig City, Philippines – Femme, a Filipino hygiene brand known for its affordable and high-quality care essentials, is bringing Praktikal U, a campus-inspired experience for young Filipinas, to the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City on November 7, 2026. Centered on practical everyday choices and experiences that shape womanhood, the event will feature learning sessions, interactive booths, and a special appearance by celebrity and Femme brand ambassador Shuvee Etrata.

Styled after campus life, Praktikal U invites the public to take part in activities that reflect the experiences of Filipinas as they navigate different stages of growing up. Attendees can explore interactive booths, learn more about Femme products, and engage in segments that highlight practical everyday choices.

A key component of the program is PodClass, a series of discussions on self-confidence, personal growth, women's health, and other experiences that shape womanhood. The “Podfessors” for the sessions are influencers Kevin Montillano, Sela Guia, Aira Lopez, Dani Buenvenida, Eryka Lucas, and Jy Marie, who will share their insights and perspectives, providing an accessible space for participants to exchange ideas and engage with subjects relevant to their everyday lives.

Shuvee will share personal experiences and advice in an onstage segment. She will also spend time with the day’s batch of classmates through fun activities and a meet-and-greet. The program will also feature classroom-inspired games, including Pop Quiz and Girl Math.

The event builds on Femme’s “Your Bes Femme” positioning, which presents the brand as a companion to women in their daily routines and personal care. Femme defines being practical as understanding personal needs, weighing available choices, and choosing what works best for each lifestyle.

“We recognize that growing up comes with different experiences, questions, and decisions, and we believe young Filipinas deserve spaces where they can learn, share, and feel understood. Through Praktikal U, we want to bring practical tips closer to them, while making the experience enjoyable through activities and opportunities to connect with others,” said Jazel Marielli A. Ramos Yeo, Marketing Communications Manager of SCPA.

“Comfort and confidence are part of how women approach their daily routines. We hope Praktikal U  brings these perspectives into conversations about personal care and the choices women make for themselves,” she added.

Students, young professionals, and other interested Filipinas are invited to take part in Praktikal U and its discussions and activities. Through its combination of learning sessions and interactive segments, the event aims to bring young women together around topics and experiences relevant to their everyday lives.

Femme Praktikal U runs on November 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City. Participants can enjoy full access to the event by purchasing the exclusive product bundle, which includes a Praktikal U passport and ID. Selected areas, such as the pouch and patch booth, will be accessible without a bundle purchase.

For more information, interested participants may visit Femme's official social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Sunlife Receives Golden Arrow Award for 8th Consecutive Year for Corporate Governance Excellence

TAGUIG CITY, Philippines (October 2026) – Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (Sunlife) has been recognized with a Golden Arrow Award for the eighth consecutive year, based on the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).

 

The recognition reflects Sunlife’s sustained commitment to strong corporate governance and responsible business practices. More importantly, it reinforces the standards that help Sunlife protect its Clients’ interests, make sound decisions, manage risks responsibly, and remain accountable to the people it serves.

 

The recognition ceremony was held recently at the Makati Shangri-La in Makati City, with Sunlife Philippines’ Country Head and CEO, JJ Moreno, and General Counsel, Atty. Paolo Macapagal, in attendance.

 

For a financial services organization, good corporate governance practices directly support the trust Clients place in the company. Strong governance helps ensure that decisions are made responsibly, risks are appropriately managed, and the organization remains focused on delivering on its long-term commitments.

 

“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.

 

The ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard assesses companies based on established corporate governance principles and practices. For Sunlife, consistently meeting strong governance standards helps build a more resilient organization that can continue serving Clients through different life stages and economic environments.

 

“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.

 

The eighth consecutive Golden Arrow recognition further strengthens Sunlife’s commitment to continuous improvement in corporate governance and responsible stewardship as it helps Filipinos achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.