Present during the awarding ceremony in Singapore are; Eric Colipano, Product Owner Principal, BPI AIA; Tina Altamirano, Leadership Development and Culture Associate Director, AIA Philippines; Angel Boral, Talent Acquisition Associate Director, AIA Philippines; Joy Angelie Baltazar, Project Management Consultant, BPI AIA; and Wendell Celestial, Digital Strategy and Engagement Principal, BPI AIA.s

SINGAPORE – AIA Philippines, formerly Philam Life and the domestic arm of AIA Group, and BPI AIA Life Assurance Corporation (BPI AIA), its bancassurance partnership with Bank of the Philippine Islands, took home four wins at the Insurance Asia Awards 2026 for initiatives that expanded access to insurance, strengthened healthcare delivery, and invested in workforce development. The multiple recognitions highlight both companies' efforts to make health and financial protection more accessible, foster a strong workplace culture, and create meaningful community investments, while advancing AIA's Purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

The Insurance Asia Awards recognize excellence in innovation, strategy, and impact across the Asia-Pacific insurance industry AIA Philippines was recognized in three categories for initiatives that advance community development, employee training and development, and accessible healthcare through MediCard, demonstrating how insurance can create meaningful impact beyond traditional protection.

“As the needs of our customers continue to evolve, so must the role of insurance—not only as a source of financial protection, but as an enabler of better health, greater access to care, and stronger communities. These awards reflect our commitment to making protection more accessible and relevant to the people we serve, while fostering a workplace culture that empowers our employees to bring our purpose to life,” shared Melita Teo, President and CEO, AIA Philippines. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our team, and we remain committed to innovating and creating meaningful, lasting impact for our customers, communities, and the future of our industry.” 

AIA Philippines earned its Health Insurance Initiative of the Year award for MediCard, its healthcare arm, in recognition of its integrated health ecosystem that empowers Filipinos to manage their health proactively. Rather than stepping in only at the point of illness, AIA and MediCard provide health protection and services across a broader spectrum – from prevention to recovery – through a network of more than 1,567 hospitals and clinics nationwide. The result also highlighted AIA’s focus on providing a healthcare model built around better access alongside better coverage.

In addition, AIA Philippines’ EDGE (Early Development & Growth Experience) program earned the Community Initiative of the Year award for helping prepare university students for careers in insurance and financial services while strengthening the company's long-term talent pipeline. The inaugural program drew more than 2,000 applications from leading universities and onboarded 18 interns with a 100% offer acceptance rate. Beyond its recruitment outcomes, the program helped participants build financial literacy and gain firsthand exposure to careers in insurance and financial services.

“Grow@AIA: Growing Talent, Driving Impact” earned AIA Philippines the Training & Development Initiative of the Year award for its enterprise-wide approach to capability building. Through its flagship NAVIGATE Workshop and Curriculum Based Development (CBD) Program, the initiative equips employees with skills aligned to real business needs. By investing in continuous learning and professional growth, AIA Philippines empowers its people to reach their full potential, drive innovation, and deliver greater value to customers.

“These back-to-back Insurance Asia Awards reaffirm our commitment to an inclusive, purpose-led culture where people can grow, contribute, and belong. By strengthening our focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, along with continuous learning and community service, we enable employees to create meaningful impact. When our people thrive, we are better equipped to serve our customers, support our communities, and deliver lasting value,” said Ellen Imasa, Chief HR Officer, AIA Philippines.

Meanwhile, BPI AIA was recognized with the Bancassurance Initiative of the Year award for seamlessly integrating life insurance into everyday banking. Through the BPI Mobile App, customers can conveniently access protection solutions such as InstaProtect, with offerings embedded within the app and payday notifications — making insurance a natural part of their regular banking experience. By making protection more accessible and affordable through digital channels, the initiative helps address the country's insurance protection gap, empowering more Filipino families to build financial resilience and better prepare for life's uncertainties.

These recognitions underscore AIA Philippines and BPI AIA’s commitment to making protection more accessible, advancing health and well-being, empowering talent, and creating meaningful impact for the communities they serve.

Present during the awarding ceremony in Singapore are: Wendell Celestial, Digital Strategy and Engagement Principal, BPI AIA; Tina Altamirano, Leadership Development and Culture Associate Director, AIA Philippines; Angel Boral, Talent Acquisition Associate Director, AIA Philippines; Joy Angelie Baltazar, Project Management Consultant, BPI AIA; and Eric Colipano, Product Owner Principal, BPI AIA.

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About AIA PH

AIA Philippines formerly AIA Philam Life (The Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company), is the country’s premier life insurance company. Originally established on 21 June 1947 and became popularly known as Philam Life, AIA Philippines has earned the trust of customers for its financial strength, strong brand name, and ability to deliver on its promises.

AIA Philippines has PHP 253.35 billion in total assets and PHP 70.14 billion in net worth as of 31 December 2025 while serving more than 1.1 million individual policyholders and more than 1 million insured group members. AIA Philippines understands the needs of its customers and provides holistic solutions that include life protection, health insurance, savings, education, retirement, investment, group, and credit life insurance. It also offers bancassurance through its subsidiary, BPI AIA Life Assurance Corporation (formerly BPI-Philam Life Assurance Corporation).

Based on the audited reports submitted to the Insurance Commission as of 31 December 2025, the combined total premium income of AIA Philippines and BPI AIA was at PHP 34.32 billion. AIA Philippines is a member of AIA Group Limited, the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group.

AIA and BPI AIA are regulated by the Insurance Commission.

About BPI AIA

BPI AIA LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION is a strategic alliance between two leading companies in the country – Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and AIA Philippines Life and General Insurance Company, Inc. (AIA Philippines). BPI is a leading universal bank with over 170 years of experience in the local banking industry and an extensive branch network of more than 850 branches and 2,500 ATMs and CAMs. AIA Philippines is the premier life insurance company in the country and the market leader for over 70 years.

BPI AIA’s professional and expertly trained Sales Executives are assigned in BPI branches nationwide or work remotely using digital tools to render financial advisory services that address customers' financial and protection needs.

With the combined expertise and resources of the two trusted companies, BPI AIA policyholders are assured that their insurance is backed by financial strength and stability.

To know more about us, visit our website. Like us on Facebook, follow LinkedIn, chat with us on Messenger and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

For inquiries, you may contact our Customer Care Hotline at (02) 8528-5501. BPI AIA is duly licensed and regulated by the Insurance Commission of the Philippines.

About AIA

AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”) comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets – wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR(1), Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Vietnam, Brunei and Macau SAR(2), and a 49 per cent joint venture in India. In addition, AIA has a 24.99 per cent shareholding in China Post Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$345 billion as of 31 December 2025.

AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia, AIA serves the holders of more than 44 million individual policies and over 16 million participating members of group insurance schemes.

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock codes “1299” for HKD counter and “81299” for RMB counter with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market under the ticker symbol “AAGIY”.

Notes:
(1) Hong Kong SAR refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
(2) Macau SAR refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region.