Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) recently joined forces with World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF-Philippines) to advance environmental sustainability through Earth Hour 2026, reinforcing both organizations’ mission to boost
climate action and conservation efforts in the country.
Earth Hour is a worldwide movement by WWF that unites people across the globe in a switch-off to raise awareness about climate change and rally for urgent action. As a local activation partner for the Philippines, Sun Life Foundation played a pivotal role in bringing together Filipinos for the Earth Hour’s landmark 20th global switch-off event held on March 28 in Pasig City.
Beyond the main event, Sun Life Foundation also extended its support to the Earth Hour Virtual Run 2026 by mobilizing 250 Sun Lifers to participate. Taking place from March 28 to April 30, the virtual run encourages participants to walk, jog, or run at their own pace, merging personal wellness with environmental action while directly supporting WWF-Philippines’ initiatives.
Sun Life Foundation’s support to Earth Hour 2026 marks another milestone in its partnership with WWFPhilippines, which includes the Food Shed Farming Enterprise, an initiative that builds food production systems in remote communities to enhance food security and provide livelihood sources, and previous Earth Hour Virtual Run activations.
Addressing the crowd at the switch-off event, Sun Life Foundation Executive Director Kristine Dianne Millete emphasized the importance of collective commitment to climate action: “Tonight, as we switch off our lights, let’s switch on something more powerful – our commitment to care for the planet together.
Because when we act as one, we can create brighter days for all.”
Because when we act as one, we can create brighter days for all.”
“Tackling climate change is not just the responsibility of one organization or sector, but a collective effort. We are thrilled to see Sun Life Foundation rally its employees and communities to take meaningful action for the planet, proving that every switch-off can spark a brighter, sustainable future,” said Atty. Angela Consuelo Ibay, WWF-Philippines Climate and Energy Program Head and National Director for Earth Hour Philippines.
As the philanthropic arm of Sun Life Philippines, the country’s first and longest-standing life insurance company, Sun Life Foundation remains committed to building a sustainable future for Filipinos through
initiatives that champion education, health, and environmental sustainability.
initiatives that champion education, health, and environmental sustainability.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the
Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of December 31, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.60 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of December 31, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.60 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.
Note to editors: All figures in Canadian dollars
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