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Statement of Jean Henri Lhuillier on the PHILTA Snap Elections

I came to the Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) elections today with a great hope of having a unified association. In a meeting between the International Tennis Federation (ITF) president, PHILTA Board and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) last October 2016, Col. (ret.) Salvador Andrada agreed to step down January of 2017 which he recommitted in the board meeting last December 14. It was on the same day I signified my intention to run for the PHILTA presidency with the vision of making PHILTA a world-class association that will be more inclusive, and will produce world-class tennis players. So it was highly irregular for Col. Andrada to back-track on his announcement to step-down from the presidency. I would like to reiterate the highly questionable nature of col. Andrada’s assumption of The PHILTA presidency:

When former President Edwin Olivares relinquished the PHILTA Presidency as a requisite of taking public office, the proper line of succession should have installed the then Vice President Randy Villanueva.
Instead, a snap election was conducted contrary to association rules.
This snap election was held without observing the prescribed duration of time and prior notice.

These circumstances were actually violative of PHILTA by-laws and renders col. Andrada’s PHILTA presidency invalid and illegitimate. It is precisely for these reasons that the new elections for PHILTA President was slated-through the mediation of the POC & ITF. The POC has in fact been notified that the elections are to be held for the PHILTA presidency.

Because of the foregoing, we have decided not to participate in today’s PHILTA elections which actually covers only the Vice Presidential post and lower positions.

My group is keeping our options open and we’ll take it day by day but for sure, I will continue to support tennis in the Philippines as it is my passion.

Cebuana Lhuillier bags multiple honors at two international awards

Cebuana Lhuillier earned multiple accolades from two prestigious award-giving bodies for several of its projects and achievements in business. The microfinancial company was recognized in 17 categories at 2016 The International Business Awards (also known as the IBA or The Stevie Awards) and was honored thrice at the 2016 Golden Bridge Awards.

Cebuana Lhuillier, a full-service microfinancial institution, earned praise for the company’s growth and innovations, as well as for the leadership of its President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier who was given Silver recognition for Executive of the Year – Diversified Services and for Executive of the Year – Insurance, and Bronze for Executive of the Year – Financial Services and for Maverick of the Year.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized by two of the most respected award-giving entities in the world and to be ranked among such notable companies. These recognitions give us the affirmation that we are doing and inspiration to do even more, even better so we can empower more Filipinos,” said Lhuillier.

Having accomplished several business milestones recently, Cebuana Lhuillier won Gold for Company of the Year – Conglomerates, and Silver for Company of the Year – Diversified Services, Company of the Year – Financial, and Company of the Year – Insurance. Cebuana Lhuillier’s corporate social responsibility campaigns were also individually given honors; The Search for the Happiest Pinoy won Silver under Communications or PR Campaign/Reputation/Brand Management and Bronze under Communications or PR Campaign/Program of the Year – Public Service, while the its alternative education and sports advocacies were each given Bronze awards for Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year. The country’s communication channels were not left unnoticed as the Cebuana Lhuillier Facebook page was given the Bronze award under the Best Facebook Fan page or Group, and an internal video series called The JHL Show also won Bronze for Video Internal/Employee Communications.

This edition of the IBA received more than 3,800 nominations from 60 countries such as USA, Japan, Qatar, Spain, and Australia. Some of the other winning companies include AT&T, DHL Express, LG Electronics and Unilever.

Meanwhile, at the Golden Bridge Awards, having added outlets within and outside the Philippines and having further diversified its portfolio of products and services, Cebuana Lhuillier was given the Gold award for Business Expansion of the Year. Its Search for the Happiest Pinoy was also awarded with a Bronze recognition for CSR Program of the Year, while Mr. Lhuillier, having led the company to new heights, was honored with the Gold award for CEO of the Year.

Cebuana Lhuillier is the only Philippine-based company that was included in this year’s Golden Bridge Awards roster of winners. Other honorees include Thomson Reuters, American Express, Cisco Systems, Inc. and other companies based in USA, Canada, India, UAE, and Switzerland, among others.

PHI Davis Cup squad prevails over Indonesians

Ruben Gonzales cut down a hard-fighting David Agung Susanto of Indonesia with a clinical, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 beating Sunday as Cebuana Lhuillier-Philippines Davis Cup team won the tie, 4-1, at Philippine Columbian Association indoor courts.
Gonzales, 31, was in full control of the match as he posted his 10th Davis Cup victory in 15 matches played, giving the Philippines 3-1 edge in the Asia/Oceania Group 2 tie.He scored his second win this weekend after beating Aditya Hari Sasongko (6-2, 6-2, 6-4) following the sorry loss of Alberto Lim Jr. to Susanto (3-6, 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 1-1 (retired). Later in the day, Alberto Lim Jr., put the finishing touches after he drubbed Anthony Susanto, 7-5, 6-3, in the non-bearing fifth match to complete a 4-1 win for the Philippines.“It was good effort. I think it was high level I mean he (Susanto) was playing three matches and I did a good effort. Good match and great win for Philippines,” said Gonzales.
Lim Jr., was playing Sasongko in the dead rubber at press time in the tie sponsored by the Philippine Sports Commission, Babolat and Cebuana Lhuillier.Team manager Jean Henri Lhuillier praised the team which is eyeing to go back to Group 1.“The players showed passion and a big heart. It’s going to be a lot of hardwork but with the efforts they showed we’ll get eventually there,” said Lhuillier.
Now the Philippines is waiting for the winner between Thailand and Kuwait for its semifinal opponent. The country’s premier doubles players Treat Huey and Francis Casey Alcantara gave the Philippines a thorough 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Susanto and Sunu-Wahyu Trijati for a 2-1 lead Saturday.The Philippines non-playing captain Karl Santamaria said the country now has “the pieces to get back into the big boys club.”

Susanto, 25, put up a gallant stand by breaking Gonzales for the first time, tying the third set at 2-2 and then consolidating it for a 3-2 lead.But Gonzales held at love and then broke the Indonesian with a brilliant passing shot for 4-3. The Filipino next held serve via sliding drop shot that thrilled the gallery before allowing Susanto to hold.

Gonzales then cranked it up in the 10th game, served and volleying to force the Indonesian to hit long for the winning point.
Source: sports.abs-cbn.com

Lhuillier Confident of RP Cuppers’ Chances

Long-time Philippine tennis sports patron and Davis Cup team manager Jean Henri Lhuillier is upbeat about the team’s chances in next week’s tie with Indonesia citing the intense preparations being made by the team. The Philippines hosts Indonesia in the first round of zonal tennis tournament to be held at the Philippine Columbian Association shell-clay courts in Paco, Manila on February 3-5, 2017.
“We have assembled a very strong squad that is a nice combination of youth and experience. All of them have been competing a lot and have toughened up in international competitions and have been doing well. The goal for this year is to win all our matches to move back to Asia-Oceana Group 1 next year and I strongly believe that this team has what it takes to accomplish the task, Lhuillier said.”
The team is bannered by world-class doubles specialist Treat Huey who is ranked 22 in the world and is fresh from campaigning in the Australian Open. Joining him are Francis Casey Alcantara, Ruben Gonzales and world-class junior netter Alberto Lim Jr.
Alcantara is coming from a strong campaign last year rising to world number 875 in singles rankings to become the country’s number 1 singles player. Gonzales has been a force to reckon with in international doubles competitions with a ranking of 242. Lim on the other hand is ranked 35 in world juniors and is currently seeing in the Australian Open Juniors.
Karl Santamaria will serve as team captain while Martin Misa will be the Philippine Davis Cup administrator.

Cebuana Lhuillier reinforces partner relations in the Middle East

Recognizing the value of partnerships to better serve clients in the region, Cebuana Lhuillier execs travelled to the Middle East to meet existing and potential partners. In this picture: Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation General Manager Noel Cristal, CLSC Vice President Philippe Andre Lhuillier with Enjaz Bank Albilad CEO Mr. Abdulaziz Alonaizan and Enjaz Bank Albilad General Manager Mr. Ahmed Al Enazi.

Aiming to further cultivate partner relations for its international remittance business, Cebuana Lhuillier executives embarked on a month-long visit in the Persian Gulf Region. Led by Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation (CLSC) Vice President Philippe Andre Lhuillier, the team traveled to the Middle East to meet existing, new and potential remittance partners.

“We’re working on making Cebuana Lhuillier’s offerings more available in the Middle East since most overseas Filipino workers are based in this region and are in need of safe, secure remittance services to support their family back home. We want to address this need, and one way to accomplish that is by forging strategic partnerships with some of the most respected companies in this part of the world,“ said Lhuillier.

Meeting a total of 22 remittance partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, Lhuillier was joined by CLSC General Manager Noel Cristal and International Remittance Business Manager Angie Sajorda.

Meanwhile, Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier states that strengthening relationships with partners is part and partial of the company’s goal of financial inclusion. “Our partnerships allow us to cater to Filipinos abroad where many OFWs rely on our services to complete that process in providing for their loved ones in the Philippines. This way, we are are able to carry out the essence of our campaignn for financial inclusion, which is to make our offerings available where needed,” he said.

Aside from firming up ties with established partners such as Enjaz/Bank Albilad, Al Falah Exchange, Al Fardan Exchange, Al Fuad Exchange, Ersal, Lari Exchange, Onyx Exchange, RAKBANK, and Wallstreet Exchange, the CLSC team also launched new partnerships with Dubai Remit and Index Exchange. And to further expand the presence of Cebuana Lhuillier in the region, the company’s executives met with the most trusted exchange houses in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain for potential partnerships.

Last year, the company opened a marketing office in Dubai to develop stronger ties with its market and partners in the Middle East. With almost 2 million OFWs spread across the Gulf, Cebuana Lhuillier aims to make its remittance services more accessible, convenient and affordable to Filipinos abroad and their loved ones back home. Remitters from the Middle East can choose from almost 30 partners to send their money which can be claimed at over 1,800 Cebuana Lhuillier branches across the Philippines.

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