Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation (MCBL), the strategic alliance between Manulife Philippines and China Banking Corporation, hosted The Art of Longevity on August 11, 2026, an event that brought together more than a hundred MCBL customers, financial sales associates, bank partners, and health and wealth experts to explore how to plan for a longer, healthier future.
From L to R: Gerry Susmerano (Retail Banking Business Co-Segment Head, Chinabank); Dr. Hidelisa Bondoc (Longevity Medicine Physician); Paul Kalogirou (Head of Client Portfolio Management, APAC, Manulife Investment Management); Amy Gochuico (President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife China Bank Life); Dr. Conrado Gabriel C. Lorenzo, III (Chair, Medical Advisory Council & Head, Department of Medical Oncology, Healthway Cancer Care Hospital); Divya Mehta (VP of Commercial, Guardant Health); Dr. Manuel Francisco T. Roxas (President and Chief Executive Officer, Healthway Cancer Care Hospital); and Patrick Cheng (Chief Financial Officer, Chinabank)
As Filipinos live longer, The Art of Longevity underscored the need for long-term planning in two areas: proactive health management through prevention and early detection, and building financial resilience and preparedness to support the years ahead.
“Living longer is a gift, but it also requires more intentional planning so people can make the most of every stage of life. Health, protection, and financial confidence must work together to support the future our customers want. Through The Art of Longevity, MCBL is bringing together the right conversations, partners, and solutions to help Filipinos take practical steps sooner. By empowering more people to act early, we can help them live better for longer,” said Amy Gochuico, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife China Bank Life.
The event also raised awareness of cancer as a major health challenge that can affect longevity and emphasized the importance of taking early steps to prevent, detect, and manage health risks. According to a recent Manulife Philippines study, cancer is one of the most feared diseases among Filipinos. Yet, many delay screenings. A 2023 report by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies also noted that only 1% of Filipino women go through cancer screening. Cancer is often found only in its later stages, and in the Philippines, 65% of breast cancer cases are only diagnosed when it is in its advanced stages. Together with healthcare partners Ayala Health Holdings, Inc. (AC Health), Healthway Cancer Care Hospital, and Guardant Health, the discussion looked at how cancer risk can build up over time, why early detection matters, and how newer tests and coordinated care are helping people act sooner.
Building on this focus, the event also highlighted MCBL’s recently launched partnership with Guardant Health, which gives eligible customers access to Shield™ Multi-Cancer Detection laboratory developed test. The conversations broadened the discussion from early detection to the everyday choices, coordinated care, and long-term financial planning that can help people sustain both health and wealth over a longer lifespan.
The event also reinforced the importance of financial preparedness as markets shift and lifespans extend. This focus on longer-term planning reflects the role of MCBL’s bancassurance model in helping customers connect protection, savings, and wealth-building needs. By bringing together Manulife’s insurance and protection solutions with Chinabank’s banking and wealth-building expertise, MCBL helps Filipinos create plans that support their life goals and strengthen their financial future.
The Art of Longevity is aligned with ManulifeMOVE, the company’s holistic health program, and reflects MCBL’s role as a lifelong partner helping Filipinos care for both their health and financial future through solutions tailored to their needs. It also aligns to the Manulife Longevity Institute, a global research, thought leadership, innovation, advocacy, and community partnership platform, which drives action to help people live longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives.
