Pru Life UK expands climate resilience and community support efforts in Bantayan Island

Bantayan Island residents received gift packs as part of Pru Life UK’s annual gift-giving tradition.

Pru Life UK, a leading life insurer, renewed its commitment to the Bantayan Island community in Cebu through Ulan Alang sa Bantayan, the company's climate resilience initiative, as well as its yearly gift-giving activity. 

Ulan Alang sa Bantayan, which will launch in 2024, intends to educate communities and build long-term resilience to the effects of climate change, with a particular emphasis on water security. During the program's first year, Pru Life UK donated two rainwater harvesting systems to its sponsored villages, providing over 500 families with a consistent 2,000-liter supply of clean water. To ensure long-term support for the communities, training sessions on correct system use and maintenance were also provided.

As part of its annual gift-giving tradition, the company expanded the initiative this year by providing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) training and distributing gift packs. Pru Life UK also piloted a new financial literacy curriculum for adults designed by Prudence Foundation, Prudential plc's community investment arm.

“Ug alang kanako, dako kaayo og impact ang WASH program, labi na sa tubig tungod kay ang tubig maoy naghatag og kinabuhi alang kanatong tanan, ug naghatag og limpiyo sa atong matag usa. Ug labaw sa tanan, dako kaayo ikatabang kanato, ingon nga paglimpiyo sa atong kaugalingon, ug labaw sa tanan, personal hygiene alang kanato. Dako kaayo ni'g ikatabang tungod kay kon limpiyo ang atong kaugalingon, limpiyo sab ang atong palibot. (For me, the WASH programme has a huge impact, especially when it comes to water because water gives life to all of us and provides cleanliness for each one of us. Above all, it greatly helps us in cleaning ourselves and maintaining personal hygiene. This is very important because when we are clean, our surroundings are also clean.” ~Mr. Rolly Giducos, Community Leader from Maricaban, Santa Fe on Bantayan Island, one of the community beneficiaries)

Pru Life UK Chief Legal, Government Relations, and Sustainability Officer, Calvin Kohchet-Chua together with PRUVolunteers, the ASSIST team, and beneficiaries from the Maricaban and Sulangan communities of Bantayan Island, Cebu.

Pru Life UK's assistance for Bantayan Island began when the Prudence Foundation developed a multi-year relationship with Habitat for Humanity Philippines to help locals rebuild their houses following Super Typhoon Yolanda. When the housing initiative was completed in 2017, the company continued its annual outreach, which has since evolved and expanded through the Ulan Alang sa Bantayan program, which was developed in collaboration with the Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) to align with its larger climate and health advocacy efforts.

“Our work in Bantayan reflects our belief that progress is built through trust and shared responsibility. As Ulan Alang sa Bantayan grows, so does our dedication to helping communities prepare for the future with confidence and security.” ~Calvin Kohchet-Chua, Pru Life UK Chief Legal, Government Relations, and Sustainability Officer

Calvin Kohchet-Chua - Pru Life UK Chief Legal, Government Relations, and Sustainability Officer

Pru Life UK continues to represent what it means to be a trusted partner in protection by establishing long-term partnerships and programs that address both current and long-term needs.

About Pru Life UK

Pru Life UK is the leading life insurer in the Philippines demonstrating its commitment to protect Filipinos’ financial future and well-being for every life, for every future.  

 

Established in 1996, Pru Life UK operates in over 200 branches and general agency offices in the Philippines, and holds the largest life insurance agency force of close to 38,000 licensed agents. 

  

Pru Life UK offers a wide range of tailored solutions that address the unique and evolving needs across demographics and life stages. These include life protection, health, accident and disability, and investment-linked insurance.   

Currently, Pru Life UK serves over 930,000 individual policyholders and more than 85,000 insured group members, and ranks first in New Business Annual Premium Equivalent* as of Q3 2025, according to the Insurance Commission.   

Pru Life UK is a subsidiary of Prudential plc, with a legacy of more than 175 –years of safeguarding the future of millions of families for this generation and generations to come.   

Pru Life UK is headquartered in 9/F Uptown Place Tower 1,1 East 11th Drive, Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City 1634, Metro Manila, Philippines. Its main customer center is located in G/F Cluster 2, Uptown Parade, Megaworld Blvd. corner 36th street Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City 1634, Metro Manila, Philippines. Its customer center contact details are: +63 (2) 88875433 (within Metro Manila) and 1-800-107785465 (for domestic toll-free via PLDT landline), email: contact.us@prulifeuk.com.ph. 

The PRU customer center processes customer concerns based on applicable timelines provided by the law. Visit www.prulifeuk.com.ph/en/contact-us/ for the list of its branches and more information. 

Pru Life UK is legally permitted to provide financial products or services in the Philippines as regulated by the Insurance Commission. 

The Insurance Commission’s head office is located in 1071 United Nations Avenue Ermita, Manila, Philippines. Their Cebu District office is located at Unit 17, Ground and Second Floors, The Gallery, Pope John Paul II Avenue, Barangay Kasambagan, Cebu City, while their Davao District office is in Door 2 & 3, 3rd Floor of YAP Building Quimpo Boulevard, Ecoland, Davao City. Visit www.insurance.gov.ph/contact-us/ for more information.