Cebuana Lhuillier Expands Multisite Colocation with VITRO, Inc. to Bolster Infrastructure Resilience and Business Continuity, Backed by PLDT Connectivity
From left to right: Mark Ramos, First Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Cebuana Lhuillier; Philippe Andre Lhuillier, Senior Executive Vice President of Cebuana Lhuillier; Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Chairman and Founder, Cebuana Lhuillier; Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhullier; Victor Genuino, President & CEO of ePLDT and VITRO Inc.; Gary Ignacio, Chief Commercial Officer, VITRO Inc.; Armie Sason, AVP and Head of Enterprise Revenue Group, PLDT Enterprise.
Cebuana Lhuillier, the country’s leading microfinance services provider, through its parent company PJ Lhuillier, Inc. (PJLI), formalized a strengthened partnership with PLDT Enterprise and VITRO, Inc., the corporate business and data center arm of the PLDT Group, through a recent partnership event. The collaboration is aimed at advancing Cebuana Lhuillier’s telecommunications engagement and expanding its multisite data center co-location design to achieve stronger connectivity, greater infrastructure resilience, and secure scalable support for its growing digital services.
Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier, emphasized the strategic significance of working with VITRO, Inc. and PLDT Enterprise. “This milestone reflects our unwavering dedication to adopting future-ready infrastructure that elevates our service delivery. Through this enhanced data center integration, we are fortifying our operational resilience, supporting business continuity, and enabling faster, more secure digital experiences for our clients.”
The partnership allows Cebuana Lhuillier to leverage VITRO’s network of world-class data centers through a multisite co-location strategy designed to ensure operational continuity, improve system reliability, and support the organization’s growing digital requirements. With the increasing demand for secure and efficient digital solutions, Cebuana Lhuillier’s expanded footprint coupled with VITRO strategically located data centers reinforces its commitment to delivering uninterrupted services to millions of Filipinos nationwide.
Senior Executive Vice President Philippe Andre Lhuillier of Cebuana Lhuillier said the initiative supports their technology roadmap. “This collaboration reinforces our digital foundation and allows us to grow with confidence. VITRO’s expertise and PLDT Enterprise’s connectivity services deliver the security and reliability we need to sustain core operations and keep pace with customer demands,” he said.
Meanwhile, Victor S. Genuino, President and CEO of ePLDT and VITRO, Inc., expressed his confidence in the partnership. “We are honored to support Cebuana Lhuillier as they continue to expand their digital capabilities to serve the Filipino people. We are fully committed to enabling their continued innovation and long-term growth through VITRO’s world-class data center facilities.”
The collaboration underscores Cebuana Lhuillier’s forward-looking approach in embracing digital advancement and ensuring that its operational backbone remains strong, agile, and secure. As Cebuana Lhuillier continues to innovate and elevate user experience, its partnership with VITRO, Inc. and PLDT Enterprise positions the organization for stronger performance and sustained transformation in the years ahead.