Sun Life Philippines and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) are teaming up to bring coffee breaks to a whole new level, as it infuses financial literacy in a fun and interactive way in a series of events.
Dubbed “Coffee and Play,” the game sessions will be held at select CBTL branches and will feature Sun Life’s original board game, Play for Life: A Game of Choices, with versions specifically designed for employees and professionals, business owners, and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
“The enthusiastic response to the Play for Life board game during its launch early this year has inspired us to create more versions to cater to different needs and experiences,” Carla Gonzalez-Chong, Sun Life Client Experience and Chief Marketing Officer, said. “With the Coffee and Play, sessions, we’re excited to engage even more Filipinos and help enrich their financial knowledge.”
Game Night for Employees and Professionals
The game night for employees and professionals will take place on November 28, 2024, 6:30 PM at The Kitchen by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at High Street South, Bonifacio Global City. Aside from playing the board game, attendees will get to enjoy a sumptuous dinner and receive exclusive merchandise. Participants will also get a chance to win exciting raffle prizes during the event. Those interested to join can proceed directly to the venue to register or get in touch with their Sun Life advisor to reserve a slot.
Coffee, Play, and Cooking Demo for Business Owners
Business owners are in for a treat as Chef Tatung Sarthou, a renowned restaurateur and content creator, will be present for a live cooking demo in the game session taking place on November 29, 2024, 1:00 PM at The Kitchen by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at High Street South, Bonifacio Global City. At the event, which will also be streamed live, Chef Tatung will also discuss the key ingredients of a successful food and restaurant business. Business owners and budding entrepreneurs interested to join can reach out to their Sun Life advisor to reserve a slot.
Game Day for OFW Families in Bacolod
To kick off the holiday season, Sun Life will be hosting a fun game day exclusive to OFWs based in Bacolod and are currently home on vacation. The event will take place on November 30, 2024, 1:30 PM at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf located at Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod. Participants will get an exclusive Shine Pinoy travel kit. Just in time for the homecoming season of OFWs, the gameday can be a fun bonding activity with their families. To join the game day, one can proceed directly to the event location and register or get in touch with their Sun Life advisor to reserve a slot.
“Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is committed to nurturing connections and enriching the lives of our community. Sun Life’s advocacy for financial literacy complements this by equipping individuals with knowledge and tools that lead to personal growth and financial well-being,” Kimberly Cruz, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s Senior Marketing Manager, said. “Together, we aim to provide more opportunities like these to our community, ultimately helping bridge the gap for their continuous learning and self-improvement.”
“Sun Life is always on the lookout for allies who can help us promote our financial literacy advocacy in a more engaging way,” Gonzalez-Chong said. “We are glad to collaborate with Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to demonstrate how learning about money matters can be a fun and memorable experience.”