Another full house at ANZCHAM’s October Monthly Members’ Meeting, held at the Makati Shangri-La on 14 October, where over a hundred attendees and business leaders gathered for an important conversation on retirement readiness and employee retention.
This month’s session, co-presented by Manulife Investment, brought to the forefront a topic that affects every organization and employee: how to build meaningful retirement and benefits programs that drive loyalty, stability, and long-term success.
The evening’s panel discussion, moderated by ANZCHAM Director and Edamama Founder & CEO Bela Gupta D’Souza, brought together a distinguished group of speakers.
Raymund Zalamea, CEO of Zalamea Business Solutions, highlighted that today’s workforce values flexible and engaging retirement plans that encourage longer tenure during an employee’s prime years. Zedric Matubis, Head of Wealth Sales at Manulife IM (Philippines), shared how global diversification can strengthen the performance and stability of local retirement funds.
Elvin Tharm, Head of Retirement Proposition, Asia Retirement, Manulife IM (Hong Kong), rounded out the discussion by sharing global best practices, noting that while each market’s journey is unique, collaboration between employers, regulators, and financial partners can help drive sustainable, future-ready retirement ecosystems.
Together, the speakers unpacked the realities and opportunities of retirement planning in the Philippines, reminding attendees that meaningful benefits go beyond compliance — they are key tools for building a resilient, motivated workforce.
