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| In photo (from left): Former Commissioner Samer Allong of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, Francis Macatulad, Executive Director of ASSIST, madaris teachers from Darul Khair Islamic Center, Maahad Talomo Al-Islamie, and Al Madrasah Al-Arabia Wal-Islamiyah, Maricel Estavillo, Pru Life UK Vice President for Sustainability, Jienelle Catnubay, LiteHaus International Philippine Country Lead, and Paul Mandal, Pru Life UK Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer at the ceremonial turnover of donations. |
Pru Life UK, the first life insurer in the Philippines to receive a Takaful license, is demonstrating its commitment to inclusive education and sustainable community development by donating digital learning equipment to three community madaris or Islamic schools in Bangkal, Davao City, in collaboration with its advocacy partners, Humble Sustainability and LiteHaus International.
During a changeover exercise at Ummoul Khair Maahad, students, instructors, school principals, and local community leaders from Darul Khair Islamic Center, Maahad Talomo Al-Islamie, and Al Madrasah Al-Arabia Wal-Islamiyah were given laptop computers, projectors, and white screens.
This donation is part of Pru Life UK's Adopt-a-Madrasah program, which began in Davao in 2024 to support the company's community investment efforts in Mindanao. The programme meets the educational demands of the madaris.
The donation was partially supported by the earnings of Pru Life UK's relationship with circular economy start-up Humble Sustainability, which securely disposed of the insurer's unneeded IT equipment, including old gadgets donated by staff, by selling it through its network. Another partner, LiteHaus International, an NGO that advocates for digital equity, was tasked with sourcing the donated equipment, which included reconditioned computers.
“Pru Life UK has always been supportive of education and we recognise its role in realising our sustainability target of building resilient communities. Through the Adopt-a-Madrasah programme, we aim to provide practical support to help madaris’ students and teachers access better learning opportunities.” ~Paul Mandal, Pru Life UK's Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer
Since the program's inception, more than 450 students and teachers have received school supplies, hygiene kits, and a creative workshop led by Pru Life UK staff and agent volunteers. These activities are carried out in collaboration with local Muslim community leaders and government partners. Pru Life UK's Adopt-a-Madrasah initiative confirms the company's aim to be a trusted partner and guardian for generations, improving lives through education, empowerment, and sustainable development.
To learn more about Pru Life UK and its sustainability programs, visit www.prulifeuk.com.ph.
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 almost 40,000 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* and Total Renewal Premium Income from Variable Life Insurance Products** for FY 2024, according to the Insurance Commission.
Pru Life UK is a subsidiary of Prudential plc, with a 175-year legacy 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 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.
Notes:
*New Business Annual Premium Equivalent (NBAPE) – premium for a new policy paid in a year
*Renewal Premium Income from Variable Life Insurance Products – premium collected for existing policies
