Manulife Philippines and Manulife Investments Philippines Launch iFUNDS on Manulife App

• Manulife customers can now conveniently access their insurance information and Manulife iFUNDS all via the Manulife App.
• Secure access is enabled through built‑in authentication, with biometric login on the Manulife App providing seamless entry to Manulife iFUNDS for an intuitive customer journey
• Manulife customers can now enjoy the flexibility to access Manulife iFUNDS through the Manulife App, while still being able to manage their nit investment trust funds (UITFs) directly on the Manulife iFUNDS platform.
• Manulife advances digital access by bringing Manulife iFUNDS into Manulife app

MANILA, Philippines—Manulife Philippines and Manulife Investments Philippines today launched iFUNDS on the Manulife App, giving customers and investors a more convenient, seamless, and connected way to manage both their insurance and investment solutions through one digital experience.

This milestone advances Manulife’s commitment across its insurance and wealth management businesses to deliver simplified, intuitive, and customer-first digital experiences for Filipinos, making it easier for customers to plan, track progress, and take action toward their financial goals.

“As customers’ needs continue to evolve, they increasingly expect financial services to offer the same simplicity and convenience as the best digital experiences in their everyday lives,” said Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Philippines. “By making iFUNDS accessible through the Manulife App, we’re creating a more connected experience, so customers can stay on top of their protection and plan their financial future with greater ease and confidence. We’re giving customers a simpler way to stay engaged in their financial planning journey, whether they’re protecting today or planning for tomorrow.”

The Manulife App is the award-winning customer platform of Manulife Philippines, designed to help policyholders manage their life insurance policies, view coverage details, pay premiums, update personal information, and access self-service features anytime, anywhere. Manulife iFUNDS is the digital investment platform of Manulife Investments Philippines, enabling investors to conveniently manage their UITFs – from subscribing, switching and redeeming to tracking fund performance and monitoring their investment portfolios online.  

With Manulife iFUNDS now accessible through the Manulife App, customers can access both insurance and investment information through a simplified journey for a faster, more efficient, and more unified financial experience.

“Bringing Manulife iFUNDS onto the Manulife App marks an exciting step forward in how we connect with our customers digitally,” said Aira Gaspar, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Investments Philippines. “By pairing the convenience of the Manulife App with the trusted capabilities of Manulife iFUNDS, we are helping customers stay more closely engaged with their UITF investments, while continuing to manage and transact directly on the iFUNDS platform. Supported by strong digital security, this integration reflects our commitment to provide innovative wealth solutions to make decisions easier and lives better.”

Manulife  iFUNDS  is now available through the latest version of the Manulife App on iOS and Android devices, which in 2025 was recognized as Insurance Asia’s Mobile App of the Year and earned Manulife Philippines the Outstanding Digital CX – Life Insurance award at the Digital CX Awards.

About Manulife Philippines

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company opened its doors for business in the Philippines in 1907. Since then, Manulife's Philippine Branch and later The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. (Manulife Philippines) has grown to become one of the country's leading life insurance companies. Manulife Philippines is a wholly owned domestic subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation, among the world's largest life insurance companies by market capitalization. Learn more about Manulife Philippines by visiting their website manulifeim.com/ph and following them on Facebook (facebook.com/ManulifePH), Instagram (@manulifeph), and LinkedIn (Manulife Philippines).

About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Anchored in our ambition to be the number one choice for customers, we operate as Manulife across Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice, insurance and health solutions for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment solutions, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2025, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 37 million customers with operations across 25 markets globally. We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

About Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation

Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Manulife Philippines. The Company acquired its trust and other fiduciary business license from the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 2017 and started operations in September 2017. It is the first trust corporation in the Philippines that is backed by a leading multinational financial services group. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com/ph.

About Manulife Wealth & Asset Management

As part of Manulife Financial Corporation, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management’s mission is to make decisions easier and lives better by helping people invest confidently to pursue a more secure financial future. Our strength comes from the diversity of our global asset management expertise and distribution capabilities. Our global investment teams span equities, fixed income, alternative credit, private markets, and multi-asset solutions. We provide investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to millions of individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the heart of our approach are three cultural pillars: Partner for Progress, Trust through Transparency, and Intellectual Curiosity. These values shape how we build long-term relationships, develop differentiated investment strategies, and empower advisors and clients to seek meaningful financial outcomes. Whether through cutting-edge technology, AI innovation, personalized advice, or sustainable stewardship, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management is a trusted partner helping clients navigate complexity and invest with confidence. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.

Media Contacts:

John Robert Sion
Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs
Manulife Philippines
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Shyla Reyes
Media Relations Director
M2.0 Communications
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