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  • Canon kicks off school season with PIXMA promos and Canon Academy 2026 university tour

    Canon kicks off school season with PIXMA promos and Canon Academy 2026 university tour

    As students prepare for the new academic year, Canon Philippines has launched a back-to-school campaign featuring promotional offers on select PIXMA MegaTank printers alongside the nationwide rollout of its Canon Academy 2026 campus tour.

    The campaign combines discounts and rewards for students and families with a three-month university program that will introduce multimedia, design, and imaging students to Canon’s printers and cameras through hands-on activities.

    To help students manage school requirements such as research papers, presentations, reports, and creative projects, Canon is offering two promotions running from July 1 to September 30, 2026:

    • Free ink bundle
      • Buyers of the PIXMA G4770, PIXMA G3780, or PIXMA G4780 will receive one free set of GI-71s inks worth Php1,365.
    • Canon Delightful App Rewards Points
      • Customers purchasing participating PIXMA printers can receive up to 2,500 rewards points, depending on the model purchased.
      • To qualify, customers must:
        • Download the Canon Delightful App
        • Register their newly purchased printer
      • Each reward point is equivalent to Php1.00, which can be redeemed through participating Giftaway e-gift certificate merchants available in the Canon PH app.

    Participating printer models and corresponding rewards include:

    Printer model Rewards points SRP (Php)
    G1010 1,000 4,495
    G1730 500 5,995
    G2010 1,500 7,495
    G2730 1,500 8,395
    G3010 2,000 7,995
    G3730 500 9,995
    G4770 2,500 13,495
    G3780 500 11,995
    G4780 500 14,595
    G5070 500 13,995
    G6070 500 18,995
    G570 500 14,995
    G670 500 18,595
    PIXMA G2730 Purple (online exclusive) 500 7,895
    PIXMA G2730 Yellow Green (online exclusive) 500 9,495

    Alongside the promotions, Canon is taking its products directly to campuses through Canon Academy 2026, a three-month program that will visit universities and colleges across the country.

    The tour begins on July 8 to 9, 2026, at the Far Eastern University Student Plaza in Manila, where students specializing in multimedia, design, and imaging will be introduced to Canon’s MegaTank and PIXMA printer lineup as well as Canon cameras through immersive demonstrations and learning sessions.

    Canon said the initiative is intended to give students access to tools that support both classroom requirements and creative work throughout the school year.

    For more information on Canon’s latest promotions and imaging solutions, visit the Canon Philippines website or download the Canon PH Delightful app.

  • Manulife Philippines positions for growth with Edgar Tordesillas appointment

    Manulife Philippines positions for growth with Edgar Tordesillas appointment

    MANILA, Philippines — Manulife Philippines has named financial sector veteran Edgar Tordesillas as its new General Counsel, effective July 1, 2026. Tordesillas, who returns to the firm after 15 years, will join the company’s executive committee to oversee legal risk, regulatory strategy, and corporate governance.

    In his new role, Tordesillas will advise senior leadership on operational matters and evaluate legal risks associated with corporate initiatives. His primary objective is to align executive business decisions with the firm’s legal frameworks and established risk tolerances.

    Tordesillas carries more than 25 years of legal and compliance management experience within the Philippine asset management and life insurance industries. This appointment marks his second tenure at Manulife Philippines, where he previously operated as Vice President of Legal and Compliance from 2007 to 2011.

    Prior to rejoining the company, Tordesillas spent 14 years as General Counsel for another multinational life insurance provider. His responsibilities there included steering corporate governance, managing litigation and contract negotiations, and directing compliance operations.

    “Edgar brings deep legal and compliance expertise, as well as a strong leadership track record that will be critical as we continue to strengthen governance and support the company’s strategic priorities,” said Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Philippines.

    “His extensive experience in the Philippine financial services sector—combined with his sound judgment and understanding of the regulatory landscape—will help us navigate complexity, manage risk effectively, and enable sustainable growth. He will play an important role in ensuring that our business decisions are aligned with our ambition to be the #1 choice for customers in the Philippines.”

    Tordesillas will directly influence the life insurer’s operational execution and risk appetite by embedding structural compliance measures into everyday business decisions.

    “Returning to Manulife Philippines is both meaningful and exciting for me,” said Edgar Tordesillas, General Counsel, Manulife Philippines. “I look forward to working closely with the leadership team and colleagues across the organization to support the company’s continued growth while upholding the highest standards of governance, integrity, and customer commitment. I am committed to helping strengthen the company’s legal and governance framework in a way that supports sound decision-making, prudent risk management, and disciplined execution across the business.”