Year: 2013

 

The PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. and its Metro Manila scholars
 

On February 14, PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (PJLFI) proved that Valentine’s Day is not just about couples but it is a celebration of love in all forms. PJLFI and its Metro Manila scholars spread love among the lolos and lolas of the Golden Reception and Action Centers for the Elderly and Other Special Cases (GRACES).

This annual Valentine activity brought joy and revived the youthful days of the senior citizens of GRACES as the team gave out roses and gifts while serenading them with wonderful love songs. It was an afternoon full of entertainment, sweet treats, gift-giving, raffles, sumptuous snacks and broad smiles from everyone.

GRACES, a project of DSWD, was launched last year. Located in Quezon City, it houses a total of 133 elders, almost sixty percent of which are bed-ridden.

 

MANILA, Philippines — Many Filipinos stand to benefit from a program launched by Portugal to allow foreign nationals to obtain residence permits and own property and businesses.

 

Dubbed the Golden Residence Permit (GRP) program, it aims to help immigrants to legally own property as a residence or for business.

 

Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Philippe J. Lhuillier said the GRP program will help Filipinos legalize their stay and open more possibilities for their growth in Portugal.

 

Lhuillier said a Portuguese residence permit entitles holders to travel to any of the 26 European states in the Schengen area.

 

The Schengen Area comprises the territories of twenty-six European countries that have implemented the Schengen Agreement, signed in the town of Schengen, Luxembourg in 1985.

 

The Schengen Area operates as a single international travel and immigration area with no border controls for people travelling between Schengen countries and only external border controls for those travelling in and out of the area.

 

Five years of continuous eligibility in the program can lead to the acquisition of a permanent residence permit, while six years can help the holder acquire a Portuguese citizenship. The GRP program also allows the application for family reunification.

 

Source: Manila Bulletin

 

Cebuana Lhuillier unveiled its newest service which allows loyal clients to send money to their loved ones whenever and wherever in the Philippines through its e-Money service.

 

This service is made available for a more convenient and faster way of sending money for people who are always on the go. Sending money can be done online or through SMS.

 

To use this service, the clients must be Cebuana Lhuillier 24k or 24k Plus cardholders and should be enrolled in Cebuana Lhuillier’s e-Channel. After enrolling in the e-Channel, the clients may already enroll in the branch for their e-Money accounts.

 

Once the e-Money account is active, the clients already have the option to load their e-Money accounts from any of the more than 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide.

 

The minimum e-Money that can be purchased per day is P100 while the maximum is P50,000. The maximum allowable stored e-Money in the 24k Card or 24k Plus Card is P100,000.

 

To send e-Money through SMS, text CEBUANA (space) ESEND(space) Receiver’s Last Name/First Name/Amount/Pincode to the assigned number. The sender will receive a text confirmation with the control number of the transaction.

 

This should then be forwarded to the receiver of the remittance. In addition, sending money online can be done through the e-Money tab of the clients’ accounts in www.24konline.ph.

 

Clients must fill out the required fields and click the send button. The control number of the transaction will automatically appear on the screen. This control number must be sent to the receiver of the remittance to enable payout.

 

Senders of e-Money may also check their balance through SMS or through their accounts in www.24konline.ph.

 

For more information, visit www.cebuanalhuillier.com.

 

 

Source: Business World (February 26, 2013)

 

Mga ka-Cebuana, maghulog na ng inyong mga Fiesta ng Surfresa promo entries sa kahit saan sa over 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide at magkaroon ng 25 Free Smart SMS load.

 

Sundin lang ang mga steps na ito:

 

1. Pumunta sa pinakamalapit na Cebuana Lhuillier branch at i-present ang inyong Surf sachets. Ang mga acceptable na Surf sachets combinations ay ang mga sumusunod:

 

– 12 sachets of Surf 5-in-1 Powders

– 6 sachets of other Surf Powders

 

2.  Sagutan ang log sheet na ipo-provide ng aming branch personnel.

 

-Name

-Address

-Mobile Number 

-Number of sachets presented

-Total SMS redeemed

-Signature of the client

 

 

3. Ihulog ang validated entries sa drop box at hintayin ang 25 Free Smart SMS load.

 

May chance ka ng manalo sa Fiesta ng Surfresa promo, may free load ka pa. Ano pang hinihintay niyo? Sali na!

 

Para sa iba pang information about Surf, visit www.facebook.com/SurfPhilippines.  

 

Promo will run from February 17 – March 18, 2013 but redemption of free SMS will be until May 17, 2013. For more information, visit www.cebuanalhuillier.com.

 

 

Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier poses  with Mr. Pedro Pessoa e Costa, Executive Administrator of AICEP during his visit to the agency´s headquarters in Lisbon last 6 February 2013

 

13 February 2013 – Philippine Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic Philippe J. Lhuillier paid a courtesy call on Mr. Pedro Pessoa e Costa, Executive Administrator of the Agencia Para o Investimento e Comércio Externo de Portugal (AICEP), Portugal´s Trade and Investment Agency in its headquarters in Lisbon on 6 February 2013.

In their meeting, Mr. Pessoa explained to the Ambassador that AICEP is integrated within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which facilitates its wide presence in 74 countries either within the embassies or as independent offices. The agency is manned by a workforce of more than 200 professionals conducting market research and identification of business opportunities for Portuguese companies.

Ambassador Lhuillier pointed to the improved business climate in the Philippines with investor confidence steadily rising as proven by the country´s improved credit ratings since the beginning of the Aquino administration with the latest result just one notch below investment grade. With a population exceeding 95 million, the country´s large consumer base presents an attractive come-on for potential investors.

Mr. Pessoa acknowledged the growing importance of the East in the global state of economic affairs and his country´s desire to find alternative markets for its products and services. The Ambassador encouraged Portuguese companies to take advantage of the Philippine’s liberalized investment and incentive policies. He requested AICEP´s assistance in relaying the Embassy´s invitation for Portuguese businessmen and entrepreneurs to attend the annual Manila FAME. 
In order to increase the level of trade between Portugal and the Philippines, the two officials agreed to conduct more business matching activities including the possibility of exchange visits of business delegations within the year.

Created in 2007, AICEP is focused on encouraging foreign companies to invest in Portugal and promote the export activities of Portuguese companies including the enhancement of their presence overseas. Aside from promoting a competitive business environment, AICEP aims to serve as a one-stop-shop agency for prospective investors and buyers of Portuguese services and products.
 

 

Dubai – Cebuana Lhuillier in partnership with the Philippine Expat Basketball Club (PEBC) launched its first sports program for the Overseas Filipino Workers in United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a press briefing on February 7, 2013 in Al Taza Restaurant, Deira, Dubai.

 

The 1st Cebuana Lhuillier UAE Cup which will start on March 1, 2013 includes mixed class basketball for men, volleyball for women, and D-league basketball events.  The Cup is expected to gather the best players from seven emirates including previous PBA, MBA, PBL, and collegiate basketball players who are now working and living in UAE. Among the team who enlisted for the Cup are the following: Indus Blades, Gulf Craft, Capital Engineering, Dubai Legends All Star (Fiesta Pinoy Restaurant), Al Hur Al Abyad LLC, Siemens, Argonautz Basketbolista, Armada, Trojan, and United Cebuanos in UAE.

 

The winning teams will receive trophies, medals and cash prizes. For the mixed class basketball event, the champion will get AED 15,000, AED 10,000 for the first runner-up and AED 5,000 for the second runner-up. Champions of the volleyball and the D-league basketball events will get AED 5,000 each team while the first runners-up will get AED 2,500 each team.

 

Proceeds of the Cup will go to the repatriation of our kababayans under the care of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office – Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in Dubai. 

PEBC is a premiere sports league in Dubai which aims to provide a friendly and competitive environment for all ages that would allow them to participate in basketball trainings and games. For more information about PEBC, visit www.pebc.ae. Cebuana Lhuillier, on the other hand, is a one-stop financial shop with nationwide network in the Philippines and over 50 international remittance partners for its international money remittance service.

 

For more information about Cebuana Lhuillier, go to www.cebuanalhuillier.com.

 

 

Keeping in mind his vision and commitment to be an effective channel between the Philippines and Portugal, Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier supports the launch of the Golden Residence Permit program (GRP) of the Portuguese government. Major changes to the legal rules on the entry and stay of foreign nationals have been adapted in this program, allowing them to obtain a Portuguese residence permit provided that they pursue certain investments individually or through a company.

 

This new development in the immigration policy is considered beneficial for Filipinos by the Philippine Embassy in Lisbon. Having a Portuguese residence permit entitles holders to travel to any of the 26 European states in the Schengen area and more importantly, 5 years of continuous eligibility in the program creates an opportunity to acquire a permanent residence permit and Portuguese citizenship after an additional one year. In addition, GRP holders may also apply for family reunification.

 

To be eligible for the GRP program, the non-EU national must be involved in investment activities in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years. This would include capital transfers with a value equal to or above 1 million Euros, creation of at least 30 job positions or acquisition of real estate with a value equal to or above 500,000 Euros.

 

Submission of applications may be filed at any Portuguese Embassy or Consulate to be forwarded to the Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (SEF). Interested foreign nationals may also apply online at http://ari.sef.pt.

 

Through the Golden Residence Permit program, Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Philippe J. Lhuillier is optimistic that this is a great advantage for Filipinos to legalize their permanence and has opened up possibilities for further growth in the country of Portugal.

 

 

50% DISCOUNT ON E-MONEY TRANSACTIONS

 

Mechanics:
 

 

• Mag Pera Padala via e-Money service and get a 50% discount on the service fee!

• Promo period: February 16 to March 15, 2013
 

• Mechanics:

     o The promo is available to existing 24k Plus cardholders only.
     o The 24k Plus cardholder must be enrolled in e-Services and must have an e-Money account.
     o The first e-Money sending transaction within the promo period will get a 50% discount on the service charge.
     o Succeeding transactions will be charged with regular Pera Padala rates.
     o Employees of the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies, Ad/Creatives Agency, PR and Media agencies, and their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promotion.
 
• Procedure (for enrollment):

     o The 24k Plus cardholder must enroll in e-Services to create the e-Money account.

     o Enrollment may be done in any Cebuana Lhuillier branch.
 

     o During enrollment, the client must present the 24k Plus card and register his/her mobile number, email address and finger print.
 

     o The client must change the temporary PIN before any e-Money transaction is made; follow the instructions printed on the enrollment validation slip to change the temporary PIN
 

     o All SMS transactions pertaining to e-Money will be sent to the Assigned Number.

• Procedure (for sending/creating eMoney transactions):

     o Buy e-Money at any Cebuana Lhuillier Branch to load your e-Money account.
     o To send via 24konline.ph:
          – Log in to www.24konline.ph
          – Go to the e-Money module and fill in the required information
     o To send via SMS:
          – Approach our branch personnel for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

In photo: Malayan Insurance Executive Vice President Ma. Theresa B. Tiu, Malayan Insurance Vice President for Direct and Dealership, Paolo Y. Abaya, Malayan Insurance President and CEO Yvonne S. Yuchengco, PJ Lhuillier Inc. President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier Bank President Leo Escaño, Malayan Insurance Executive Vice President Antonio M. Rubin and Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions General Manager Jonathan Batangan.

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, the country’s No. 1 microinsurance agency, and Malayan Insurance, the country’s top non-life insurance company, continue to offer reliable and affordable insurance policies in the country as the two industry leaders sign a Memorandum of Agreement on February 5, 2013.

 

Since 2004, the long time partnership between CLIS and Malayan Insurance has been bringing reasonably priced assistance coverage to the public through AllCare Alagang Cebuana Plus. For just 25 pesos, clients are entitled to Php 20,000 accidental death/dismemberment benefit and Php 5,000 fire cash aid assistance.

 

Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean-Henri Lhuillier shares the importance of every Filipino having access to insurance. “In the Philippines, insurance has a very low penetration rate. But with the number of unexpected events happening in the country, we must have reliable partners and that is where Cebuana Lhuillier and Malayan come in.”

 

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions is the non-life insurance arm of the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies. Established in 1999 with the goal of providing financial security and peace of mind to its clients, the company has constantly provided Filipinos with a number of quality insurance products, programs and services at the most practical and reasonable premiums. Founded by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions is currently managed by its President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier.

 

 

Cebuana Lhuillier unveils its newest service which allows loyal clients to send money to their loved ones whenever and wherever in the Philippines through its e-Money service. This service is made available for a more convenient and faster way of sending money for people who are always on the go. Sending money is just a click or text away because this service can be done online or through SMS. To use this service, the clients must be Cebuana Lhuillier 24k or 24k Plus cardholders and should be enrolled in Cebuana Lhuillier’s e-Channel. After enrolling in the e-Channel, the clients may already enrol in the branch for their e-Money accounts.

 

Once the e-Money account is active, the clients already have the option to load their e-Money accounts from any of the more than 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide. The minimum e-Money that can be purchased per day is P100 while the maximum is P50,000. The maximum allowable stored e-Money in the 24k Card or 24k Plus Card is P100,000.

 

To send e-Money through SMS, text CEBUANA(space)ESEND(space)Receiver’s Last Name/First Name/Amount/Pincode to the assigned number. The sender will receive a text confirmation with the control number of the transaction. This should then be forwarded to the receiver of the remittance. In addition, sending money online can be done through the e-Money tab of the clients’ accounts in www.24konline.ph. Clients must fill out the required fields and click the send button. The control number of the transaction will automatically appear on the screen. This control number must be sent to the receiver of the remittance to enable payout.

 

Senders of e-Money may also check their balance through SMS or through their accounts in www.24konline.ph. To check their balance through SMS, clients should send CEBUANA EBAL to their assigned number while the e-Money balance for online senders will appear on the home page of their e-Money accounts.  

 

For more information about Cebuana Lhuillier’s e-Money, visit www.cebuanalhuillier.com.