Sun Life Foundation partners with WWF-Philippines for Earth Hour 2026

　　Manila, Philippines (April 2026) – 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 WWF Philippines, 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。”

　　“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.