Sun Life survey reveals most Filipinos expect to keep working beyond retirement age

 

The Philippines’ aging population faces a growing retirement divide, according to Sun Life’s latest regional retirement survey. While many expect to work beyond retirement age by choice, a significant number are doing so out of financial necessity.

 

The survey, titled Retirement Reimagined: Asia’s Retirement Divide, found that 72% of respondents expect to continue working beyond age 65. Their motivations vary: 53% cite purpose and fulfillment, 41% seek mental stimulation, and 36% value social connections.

However, 71% say they need further income to support their daily living and long-term financial security.

 

"What we're seeing is not a single retirement experience, but two very different realities," said Benedict Sison, CEO and Country Head of Sun Life Philippines. "For those who are prepared, working longer can be a choice that offers flexibility and freedom. For others, it reflects financial pressure. Planning early and holistically is what determines which path people are on."

 

An option for some, an obligation for others

The research identifies two groups: 'Gold Star Planners' who are financially prepared and choose when to retire, and 'Stalled Starters' who delay retirement due to financial constraints.

 

Among Gold Star Planners, 73% expect to work beyond retirement by choice, motivated by staying active (38%) and social engagement (25%).

 

In contrast, 20% of Stalled Starters are unsure if they'll work beyond retirement, with half citing the need to save more as their primary reason for delaying it.

 

GenAI emerges as a risk factor, but human-led advice prevails

As more people turn to generative AI for financial decisions, the research highlights a growing risk of self-directed retirement planning without professional guidance. Use of tools such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini has more than tripled since the last survey, rising from 3% to 11%.

 

However, Filipino respondents are relying more on professional advice as compared to last year, with the same amount consulting banks (45%) and more people turning to independent financial advisors (44% vs 43%).

 

Despite the rise in digital curiosity, this shift underscores a growing preference for trusted, human-led guidance in navigating increasingly complex retirement decisions.

 

Financial Security Drives Retirement Optimism

Financial security is the strongest predictor of retirement optimism. Among non-retirees looking forward to retirement, 67% cite financial security as a key reason, followed by stability (36%) and feeling in control (26%).

 

Conversely, 47% of those not looking forward to retirement cite financial insecurity, while 44% worry about inability to support family financially.

 

Despite this, planning horizons remain short: 25% make no pre-retirement plans, 37% plan only within two years of retirement, and just 26% feel very confident about their retirement plans.

 

The Sandwich Generation Challenge

Many Filipinos support both elderly relatives and young dependents, leading 34% to downsize lifestyle expectations and 14% to postpone retirement.

 

Increasingly, people want control over retirement timing—86% believe retirement should be a personal choice rather than mandatory at a specific age. This sentiment is strongest among Gen Z (69% agree strongly) compared to Baby Boomers (46%). Overall, 82% favor allowing people to work beyond the Philippines' retirement age.

 

Health Equals Wealth in Retirement

Current health status strongly influences retirement outlook. Among those whose views on retirement have changed recently, 55% credit better than expected physical health and 44% cite improved mental health. Conversely, poor health drives 26% of early retirements.

 

"Health is a form of wealth in retirement, influencing both when people retire and the quality of life they enjoy," Sison said. "At Sun Life, we remain committed to understanding the evolving needs of our Clients by offering a comprehensive range of retirement planning solutions."

 

The findings in the Retirement Reimagined survey were analysed and established through a total of 3,006 interviews conducted online across Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam in November 2025. The research explores perspectives around what it means to age, confidence in achieving these aspirations, and the steps people are taking to make their vision of retirement a reality.

 

The full report is available here: www.sunlife.co/RetirementReimaginedPH2026 

Lenovo and Asian Hospital Strengthen Healthcare Delivery Through Standardized, Reliable PC Infrastructure

 

Lenovo has partnered with Asian Hospital and Medical Center to enhance clinical efficiency and accelerate the hospital’s digital transformation by standardizing endpoint devices across the institution. As part of the Metro Pacific Hospital (MPH) Group—which operates nearly 30 hospitals nationwide—Asian Hospital has been at the forefront of MPH’s initiative to unify and modernize PC infrastructure across its network.

Asian Hospital, a premier tertiary institution located in the southern part of Metro Manila, is recognized as one of the group’s largest and most advanced facilities. Leading this effort is Frank N. Vibar, Chief Information Officer (CIO), who oversees hospital information systems (HIS), electronic medical records (EMR), network and data center infrastructure, and all end-user computing devices.

“Our mandate is not just to digitize,” says Frank N. Vibar, CIO, Asian Hospital and Medical Center. “Our mandate is to ensure that every piece of technology we deploy ultimately makes it easier for our clinicians to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.”

Addressing Device Instability Affecting Patient Care

Prior to standardizing with Lenovo, Asian Hospital was using a wide mix of devices from multiple brands, resulting in inconsistencies in performance and reliability. Slowdowns, crashes, and unexpected shutdowns frequently disrupted clinical workflows, including medical record access and documentation. Device-related concerns were averaging over 200 support calls per month, often requiring urgent interventions from IT staff to keep care activities running.

“In a hospital context, a failing laptop is not just an inconvenience—it has a direct impact on patient care,” explains Vibar. “If a doctor is recording diagnoses or reviewing patient data and the device slows down or crashes, it disrupts the entire care process and creates frustration for both clinician and patient.”

This environment prompted Asian Hospital to seek a partner capable of delivering predictable, stable, and reliable end-user devices designed to support life-critical healthcare operations.

A Strategic Partnership for Standardization and Performance

Asian Hospital selected Lenovo for its strong reputation for reliability, enterprise-grade support, and robust product development.

“We needed a partner that could provide stability, consistency, and reliability—both in the devices themselves and in the support behind them,” says Vibar. “Lenovo gave us confidence that we could standardize without sacrificing performance or availability.”

Through close coordination, Lenovo and Asian Hospital aligned device categories to specific user workflows—for finance, HR, mobile users, nurse stations, ER units, and clinical areas requiring barcode-scanning for closed-loop medication workflows.

“We know our workflow and Lenovo knows its products,” Vibar shares. “By collaborating on user profiles and device types, we were able to match our requirements with the right endpoints and ensure that every device deployed delivers real value to the user.”

Transformative Results: From 200 Monthly Issues to Almost Zero

The transition to Lenovo devices has produced measurable improvements across Asian Hospital. As legacy devices were replaced with Lenovo units, monthly incident reports dropped from over 200 tickets to almost zero in Lenovo-equipped areas.

“As we gradually replaced legacy devices with Lenovo, complaints about performance and breakdowns from our doctors and nurses went from over 200 tickets a month to almost zero,” says Vibar. “That translates directly into smoother access to our hospital information system and electronic medical records, and ultimately, better continuity of patient care.”

The hospital also observed dramatically improved system performance, as doctors and nurses reported faster workflows and more stable access to HIS and EMR systems.

With endpoint issues nearly eliminated and more efficient IT operations, IT staff are now able to focus on upskilling in cybersecurity, networking, data analytics and AI integration. Additionally, with expanded availability of devices in critical areas, workflow analyses led to the deployment of additional Lenovo units in high-demand areas such as the Emergency Room. Signifying strong clinician satisfaction, users in Lenovo-enabled areas are now proactively requesting replacement of older units, signaling clear preference and confidence in the new standardized devices.

Asian Hospital’s Vision and Lenovo’s Role

As part of the MPH Group, Asian Hospital is pursuing its vision of becoming a flagship smart hospital—both within the organization and across the Philippine healthcare sector.

“Asian Hospital aims to be a flagship smart hospital for our group and for the Philippines,” Vibar affirms. “We want to keep Filipino patients from having to go abroad for care, and at the same time attract patients from other countries.”

With Lenovo as a long-term strategic partner, the hospital is ready to pilot new healthcare use cases, technologies, and innovations proven in hospitals abroad.

“If Lenovo has hospital use cases that are already tried and tested elsewhere, bring them here and we will help test them,” says Vibar. “If we see that a technology can improve healthcare delivery and patient care, we are ready to adopt it.”

Asian Hospital’s partnership with Lenovo underscores its commitment to advancing digital healthcare and delivering reliable, patient-centered services supported by smart, standardized technology.

About Lenovo: 

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.  

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Unfold Bigger Possibilities with the King of Foldables: The HUAWEI Mate X7 — Now Available for PHP 119,999

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Designed to elevate how you unfold your daily experiences, the HUAWEI Mate X7 is the ultimate device that helps you achieve the balance between work and life, effortlessly.

Feel Confident with a Phone That’s Built Slim and Strong

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Do It All from One Powerful Device

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The HUAWEI Mate X7 lets you access Google Workspace apps. This means you can switch from your PC to your phone, without losing your productivity flow. You can also find your favorite apps like Facebook and YouTube, or your essentials like GCash, BPI, BDO, and Grab, on the HUAWEI AppGallery.

When your day stretches on longer than expected, the HUAWEI Mate X7’s ultra-large 5600mAh battery keeps you powered throughout the day. Its 66W Wired and 50W Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge make charging quick and easy, so you’re always connected.

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For more information about the HUAWEI Mate X7, visit your nearest HUAWEI Experience Store or check out HUAWEI’s official social media pages (Facebook | Instagram).

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