Sun Life Philippines champions women’s financial empowerment at Go Negosyo Women Summit 2026

Sun Life Philippines took part in the Go Negosyo Women Summit 2026, reaffirming its commitment to empowering Filipina entrepreneurs through financial education, meaningful conversations, and access to practical financial tools.

The Women Summit serves as a platform to celebrate the resilience of Filipina entrepreneurs while equipping them with the knowledge, support, and networks they need to grow sustainable businesses. Through its collaboration with Go Negosyo, Sun Life Philippines supported the summit’s mission by offering on-site financial consultations and insights designed to help women entrepreneurs build lasting wealth – not just for their businesses, but for their families and future as well.

A key highlight of the event was the talk of Vange Uy‑Cuaki, a multi‑awarded branch manager of Sun Life Philippines, who served as a resource speaker at the summit. Her session, titled “From Kita to Pera: Turning Income into Wealth,” walked participants through an important mindset shift – one that goes beyond earning and focuses on intentional financial decision-making.

Uy‑Cuaki explained the distinction between kita and pera. “Kita is the result of hard work and effort – whether it comes from a salary, a thriving business, or multiple income streams,” Uy-Cuaki explains. “Pera, on the other hand, is what that income becomes through discipline and choices, reflecting how well a person saves, plans, and grows their money. The transformation from the former to the latter is where true wealth begins.”

During her session, Uy-Cuaki shared principles to help women entrepreneurs turn income into lasting wealth:

• Live below your means, regardless of how much you earn, to create room for savings and future opportunities.
• Save and invest early, even in small amounts, to take advantage of time and compounding growth.
• Build an emergency fund to stay financially prepared for unexpected challenges.
• Practice discipline and consistency, as wealth is built through everyday financial decisions not one-time wins.

Drawing from personal experience, Uy-Cuaki shared that she joined Sun Life at age 34, and at age 45, now holds multiple insurance and investment policies. This reinforces that disciplined financial planning can lead to long‑term security, no matter what age you start.

She concluded her session with a powerful message that resonated deeply with the audience: “True wealth is built on discipline, heart, and faith.” For Uy‑Cuaki, financial success is not just about numbers; it is about values, consistency, and purpose.

Sun Life Philippines’ participation in the Go Negosyo Women Summit reflects its broader advocacy of promoting financial literacy and empowering entrepreneurs through sound financial guidance. By collaborating with Go Negosyo, Sun Life continues to support initiatives that help Filipina entrepreneurs turn today’s hard‑earned income into lasting wealth so they can live brighter lives, today and in the years to come.