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Life Underwriters Association of the Philippines

Building Legacies. Shaping Futures.

Modest Beginnings

The Life Underwriters Association of the Philippines was established by a handful of individuals from different life insurance companies in February 1984 as response to the growing need for life underwritters in the Philippines to professionalize and distinguish themselves through training, education and personal development.

In a year prior to its establishment, efforts to form the association gained momentuim through the determination and passion for the industry by its notable founders, Mrs. Avelina de Jesus, Mr. Orlando javier, and Mr. Gonzalo B. Cruz.

Together For A Common Cause

As LUAP slowly took its place in the Philippine life insurance landscape, it attracted the volunterring spirit of movers and shakers of the industry such as Ms. Lourdes del Mundo, Mr. Ricardo Auila, Mr. Cesar Reyes, Mr. Gregorio Tongko, Mr. Antonia Ignacio, Ms. Tedia Camarillo, Ms. Purificicion Lozaere and Mr. Raphael Pacquing. With like-minded individuals working together in this organization, LUAP was subsequenty registered with the Securities and Exchange Commision in March 1984.

A Symbol of Strength, Value, and Success

The current LUAP logo was designed by Mr. Fernando "Ding" Acoymo, an esthusiastic volunteer and member of LUAP, intended to symbolize the values that should be embraced by every life underwriter. The logo's backup has the eagle as a suymbol of strength, success and the ambition to soar high. The two eagle heads looking at opposite directions symbolize vigilance and discernment between right and wrong. The eight claws of the eagle outlined in the logo represent the LUA Code of Ethics embodying the common ideas of the organizers. The colors of the logo are blue which symbolizues service and security, and gold which represents productivity and prosperity for all, and white signifying purity of motives and intentions.

Changing The Game

Fast-forward to the era of smartphones, reality shows, and social media, LUAP became part of the highly dynamic landscape of the life insurance industy as well as society.

In 2013, under the Presidency of Ms. Arlyn Tan, LUAP hosted the 14th Asia Pacific Life Insurance Congress. This was the 2nd time that APLIC was held in Manila with Ms. Nenette Aseniero as the 14th APLIC Chairman. In, 2014, under the leadership of Ms. Cecilia de Mesa, the industry saw the first Voice of LUAP, a contest that showcased the vocal talents of advisors representing different insurance companies. Under the helm of Ms. Janette Tan Lee in 2015, LUAP sought to bring value to its members by coming up with the SMS. Sales Mastery Series which became a platform of best practices shared by different advisors and leaders in the industry. It was also the same year when the Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioners (FChFP) program was first offered to provide continous education and professionalism to the Filipino financial advisor. LUAP also started its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, "LUAP Gives Back."

The 32nd Anniversary of LUAP in 2016 brought the biggest membership of over 6,000 people nationwide under the leadership of Mr. Emmanuel Paras. To celebrate the 32nd anniversary, the LUAP Membership Fee was reduced from Php1200 to Php 320 to make the membership attactive and accessible to rookies and seasoned members alike.

To make its impact felt by the industry and in the community, LUAP, under the leadership of Ms. Sherry Ong, in 2017, launched its first short film, "Umaga", a story of a real-life insurance beneficiary. The 10th Philippine Life Insurance Congress (PLIC) was also held on that same year.

Executive Committee

Nonna Medina

2024 LUAP National President

Sharon Joy Ang

1st Vice President

Christine Angela Manalaysay

2nd Vice President

Dawn Avigail Zoleta

Secretary

Maria Rosalinda R. Panuncialman

Treasurer

Board of Trustees

Godofredo Iii Peteza

Trustee

Joselito Palma

Trustee

Kenny Jay Lee

Trustee

Lesley Anne Perez

Trustee

Melvin Mella

Trustee

Nikko Tigas

Trustee

Past Presidents

  • Christina Trinitas Maciba

    2023

  • Agnes Ng-tan

    2022

  • Karen Yulo

    2022

  • Christine Paula Duran

    2021

  • Willison Yu

    2020

  • Francis Nicole Serrano

    2019

  • Angela Flores

    2018

  • Sherry Ong

    2017

  • Emmanuel Paras

    2016

  • Janette T. Lee

    2015

  • Ma. Cecilia De Mesa

    2014

  • Arlyn Tan

    2013

  • Natalia Ong

    2012

  • Victoria Marcaida

    2011

  • Hue Hun Koa

    2010

  • Lorna Lao

    2009

  • Stephen Ong

    2008

  • Jacquiline Ramos

    2007

  • Rainelda Postrero

    2006

  • Teresita Perez

    2005

  • Nenette Aseniero

    2004

  • Alicia Lao O

    2003

  • Atty. Felicisimo Geronimo, Jr.

    2002

  • Remedios Armendi

    2001

  • Efren Arnaldo

    2000

  • Beatrice Cepeda

    1999

  • Remedios Viloria

    1998

  • Mercy De Baron

    1997

  • Nancy Baluyut

    1996

  • Salvador Cabael

    1995

  • Teresita Dada

    1994

  • Enrico Capule

    1993

  • Esther Tan

    1992

  • Marilou Dela Cruz

    1991

  • Gregorio Tongko

    1990

  • Lourdes Del Mundo

    1989

  • Orlando Javier

    1988

  • Avelina De Jesus

    1984 - 1987