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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Cebuana Lhuillier and Enjaz Banking Services teamed up to sponsor the 6th Kingdom-wide Men’s & Women’s Regional Volleyball League held at the Kingdom Hospital in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) last September 24 to 26.

The event is currently the largest volleyball tournament in KSA, and is participated by teams of migrant workers coming from different regions in the Kingdom. The volleyball tournament was organized by the Filipino Athletes and Performers Society.

Cebuana Lhuillier is Enjaz’ preferred remittance partner in the Philippines

Sydney, Australia – Reaching out to our Ka-Cebuanas  down under, Cebuana Lhuillier participated in the Sydney Fiesta Kultura 2015 last October 5 at the Fairfield Showgrounds, Smithfield, Sydney. It is the longest running multicultural community event organized by the Philippine-Australian Sports & Culture Inc. and the largest Filipino community gathering in the region.

Festival goers trooped to the Cebuana Lhuillier booth where they won Cebuana merchandise and Phiten necklaces.  Also part of the festivities was Cebuana Lhuillier’s Letra Swerte segment at the main event stage.

Robin Soriano, a Pinoy nurse in Sydney and regular Cebuana Lhuillier remitter, won gift certificates worth AUD 5,000 for his entry in the Facebook contest “Ano ang pinaka-namimiss mo sa Pinas?” A video message from his parents was also played live during the awarding.

As a major sponsor, Cebuana Lhuillier also presented the Ms. Charity Award at the Ms. Philippines-Australia pageant as part of the culminating activity of the event.

CLSC International Remittance Manager Erlinda Sumanga and Local Marketing Department Manager Francis Ubaldo also touched base with Australian partners BM Express and Forex World  to present Cebuana Lhuillier’s 2016 marketing plans.

Bound by the common mission of providing first-rate customer service and convenience among Filipino remitters, the country’s most trusted domestic remittance companies embarked on a groundbreaking partnership for PeraLINK—an innovative money transfer service venture available across the Philippines. Redefining the way domestic remittance works, it provides a common platform for different companies to allow more money transfer options and flexibility.

Eleven new companies joined the PeraLINK network through a memorandum of agreement signing event held on Wednesday, September 30 at PJL Corporate Center in Makati City. These additions increased PeraLINK’s members to 26 companies with 4,000 combined branches nationwide, making its services more accessible to even more individuals.

A network of financial and non-financial institutions offering faster and easier transactions, PeraLINK offers security, reliability, and high-quality service to Filipino domestic remittance clients. Through PeraLINK, clients can transact at any branch of a PeraLINK member; they can send money from one bank and claim it from a non-bank institution, as long as both are PeraLINK members.

The newest members of PeraLINK include Expresspay Inc., Global Pinoy Remittance & Services, Card Bank Inc., Plus One Direct Inc., Opportunity Kauswagan Remit, Inc., H Lhuillier, myRemit, Quick Loan Pawnshop, Pasamonte Pawnshop, Tiaong Rural Bank, and Jewel House Pawnshop & Jewelry.

Through this partnership, PeraLINK hopes to provide more Filipinos access to highly relevant financial services, fulfilling its goal of offering remittance that’s truly within reach. With its accessibility and state-of-the-art technology, PeraLINK members are able to facilitate transactions with safety and convenience.

Pioneer members include Cebuana Lhuillier, Enterprise Bank, Cantilan Bank,  Ayala Alabang Village Association – Employees’ Multi-Purpose Cooperative, and Filinvest Home Owners’ Association, Inc.-Consumer’s Cooperative.

After an almost year-long search that gathered hundreds of thousands of entries from all over the Philippines and abroad, a financial analyst with Cerebral Palsy was hailed as the newest winner of Cebuana Lhuillier’s Search for the Happiest Pinoy. During the Filipiniana-themed awards night at the Solaire Resort and Casino Grand Ballroom on September 10, 28-year old Richardson Navor from Caloocan, bested nine other finalists and took home a cash prize worth P1 million and a trophy.

Navor is the third winner of the Search for the Happiest Pinoy which was first introduced in 2009. Launched in October of last year, the third edition came with the introduction of its own jingle, social media ambassadors and activations across the country. The campaign also rolled out several promotional activities, coordinating with different government sectors, school organizations and partners to encourage more Filipinos to submit nominations.

Breaking its own record, over 280,000 nominations were received this year, the most in the campaign’s three-year history.

“This is only the third edition of the search and it has already grown significantly, collecting more entries, and, hopefully, inspiring even more individuals. Richardson is a great addition to the search’s roster of model citizens. His story is one we can all learn and draw inspiration from to live happier and more meaningful lives no matter the challenges,” said Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.

Navor joins the ranks of Winston Maxino and Rommel Arellano with his own inspiring story. Despite being born with cerebral palsy, he has gone through life inspiring and influencing people, and always looking at the positive side of circumstances. His condition did not hinder him from getting a good education as he excelled in his studies. Besides being elected as the Student Council President, he also graduated magna cum laude and was given various leadership awards and recognitions including Outstanding Jose Rizal Model Student of the Philippines and Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines.

When Navor’s mother was diagnosed with cervical cancer, he became the main source of strength of his family. He sought monetary assistance from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and from different people. He even sacrificed some of his allowance from his scholarship for his mother. Eventually, his mother was diagnosed cancer free.

Navor did not pass the CPA licensure exam but he continued to persevere and live life with positivity. He is now a financial analyst at IBM Philippines and continues to receive service awards for his advocacies. Dedicated to helping the youth and persons with disabilities, Navor formed an organization named People Uplifting the Student and the Handicapped (PUSH) which gives free leadership trainings, personality development seminars, and livelihood workshops to students and PWDs. PUSH also donated wheelchairs and canes to Yolanda survivors.

Navor was chosen through a series of screenings including deliberations and panel interviews. The final selection process was done through the collaborative efforts of judges who have achieved notable success in their respective fields. Gathering individuals of varying backgrounds, the board was composed of advertising guru Emily Abrera, motivational speaker and author Francis Kong, Supreme Court Legal Consultant, Atty. Ann Corominas, 2009 Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida, Camarines Sur representative Hon. Leni Robredo, TV news personality Luchi Cruz-Valdez, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions General Manager Jonathan Batangan, and the search’s past two winners–Winston Maxino and Rommel Arellano.

Besides Navor, two other individuals were recognized as two more awards were added to this year’s search. Arnel Genzola, a professor based in China, was declared as the Happiest OFW, while Cyprian Jade Basa, a student from Roxas City, was hailed as the Happiest Student. Meanwhile, the grand winner’s nominator, Loriel Macalindol Castillo, Navor’s friend, was also recognized and was given a cash prize.

The rest of the top ten finalists in this year’s search are Johnny Medrano, a watch and cellphone technician from Batangas; Rustie Quintana, an artist from Cagayan De Oro City; Rodolfo Mendoza, a PWD advocate from Nueva Ecija; Randy Halasan, a teacher from Davao City; Eduardo Hernal, Jr., a retired military officer turned pastor from Taguig City; Julia Marquez, a retired teacher from Batangas; Don De Vera, an architect from Las Piñas City; Cyprian Jade Basa, a student from Roxas City; and Naprey Almario, a non-government organization founder and businessman from Davao City.

Launched six years ago, the Search for the Happiest Pinoy aims to rekindle the values of optimism, resilience, and hope in Filipinos amidst difficulties. It highlights stories of individuals who have a positive outlook in life, have the proven ability to rise above life’s challenges, and have caused a positive impact in the lives of others.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Cebuana Lhuillier Services-Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (CLS-DMCC) sponsored the first Cebuana Lhuillier Cup Inter-Province Championship held at the Al Nahda High School Gym in Abu Dhabi last August 21.

The Luzan Capital Bakery team from Visayas, bannered by Cebuana Gems alumni Roi Lura and Juvanille Yu, emerged the champions.  PGW Big Shots of Iloilo and Davao Eagles came in first and second runners up, respectively.

The basketball tournament was organized by the United Filipino Overseas Sports Association (UFOSA).

Twelve victims of community fire and holders of Alagang Cebuana Plus (ACP) insurance coverage were awarded Php5,000 each in a Kumustahan event recently organized by Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) and new ACP insurance underwriter Pioneer Insurance at Barangay 65 in Pasay City. Left homeless after a fire incident last August 6, the claimants, who are also DSWD’s 4Ps program beneficiaries, expressed their gratitude for Cebuana Lhuillier’s microinsurance product. One of the claimants, Emelita Galvez, will use the cash to rebuild her home.

Present in the Kumustahan were Pioneer Insurance’s First Vice President and Microinsurance Head Geric Laude, Cebuana Lhuillier Area  Manager Vincent Gomez, CLh Dolores BCRM Ma. Angeles Salimbagat, CLIS Claims Supervisor Ramon Gonzales, the CLIS team, DSWD representatives, and Barangay Chairman Sofronio Abaco.

PJ Lhuillier Inc., the country’s leading microfinancial company, received a Rank 65 credit from Chief Learning Officer magazine’s Learning Elite program for its exemplar workforce learning and development strategies that deliver significant business results.

The Learning Elite program praised PJ Lhuillier Inc. as it aligned learning and development projects to its mission to provide access to greater financial services for the benefit of the underserved sectors of the Philippine population.

It also highlighted the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts for the commitment to education by extending it to out-of-school youth who want to go back to school through the Cebuana Lhuillier Alternative Learning System Centers.

Developed under the guidance of a group of chief learning officers and senior learning and development practitioners, the Learning Elite program is an international peer-based industry-recognition program that recognizes individual companies for their efforts in learning and development, and functional areas, including leadership development, use of technology, executive buy-in, and content development and delivery, among others.

Last August 18, the League of Corporate Foundation (LCF) organized a one-hour coffee chat dubbed as “Kapihan sa LCF” in collaboration with Makati Business Club & Integrity initiative. The activity focused on how to inspire, motivate, and challenge CSR practitioners on the value of operating a company with the highest integrity and business ethics and nurturing the career path of colleagues towards responsible business.

Mark L. Yu, President of Sea Oil Foundation, Inc., shared his experience on how to strengthen and reinforce “Integrity in the Workplace.” Sea Oil is one of the active signatories of the Integrity Pledge of Integrity Initiative, a formal and concrete expression of commitment of companies to abide by ethical business practices and to support the national campaign against corruption.

This is the third time CLFI participated in this fruitful session. CLFI is an active member of the League of Corporate Foundation under its Education Committee.

Re-affirming its commitment to quality products and services, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) has successfully obtained its ISO 9001:2008 certification last July 2015, following a series of enhancements that spanned almost nine months. This period saw CLIS rigorously evaluating, training, and improving its quality management systems, which proved to be worthwhile as after two audits by a United States-based accredited organization that provides accredited management system certification, it was finally conferred an ISO certification.

Being an ISO certified company means that the business has established an effective framework which adopts global quality standards. These enhancements are expected to cause a positive impact in the company’s operations as CLIS continues to offer quality, affordable and easy-to-understand insurance products and services to the satisfaction of its customers.

This milestone sets CLIS as the first and only insurance agency in the Philippines to have such achievement. This feat also made CLIS the second company within the PJLI Group to obtain ISO certification.

Present during the ISO Certification Awarding Rites held at the San Marino office last September 1 were Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier, President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, CLIS Vice President Leo K. Escaño, CLIS General Manager Jonathan D. Batangan, Mancom members, Luzon Regional Managers, Division Managers, BRS Representatives and CLIS Managers and Supervisors.

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI) recently awarded medals and certificates to almost 450 Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) test passers from its 15 Community Learning Centers (CLCs) nationwide.

Among the recipients is top one passer Carina Cortes, a 24-year old PWD learner in Cubao Elementary School who enrolled in ALS after failing to finish high school in formal school. She has suffered from spinal muscular atrophy since birth yet received a perfect score in the A&E exam.

“Masaya po ako dahil akala ko, hindi ko matatapos ‘yung high school pero ngayon ay natapos ko na. Mapalad ako dahil may ALS at mabubuting puso na handang sumuporta para ang tulad namin ay makatapos,” said Cortes during the awarding ceremony attended by Area 103, CLFI Executive Trustee Atty. Cesar R. Vidal, and school principal Dr. Thelma Co.

Similar ceremonies were conducted by respective area coordinators in CLCs in: ALS SPED CLC in Antipolo, Nagpayong Elementary School ALS CLC in Pasig, Andres Soriano Memorial Elementary School ALS CLC in Palawan, Lubuagan District Learning Center in Kalinga, La Trinidad Learning Center in Benguet, San Manuel High School ALS CLC in Tarlac, and Pagsanjan Mobile Library in Laguna.

Also included in the list are Rosario Elementary School ALS CLC in Cavite, ALS Demo Center in Tacloban, the graduation ceremonies of which was attended by CLFI’s Program Manager-OIC Kristina ‘Pebbles’ Muñiz, Ormoc District I ALS Center in Leyte, Cebuana Lhuillier Feeding Center ALS CLC in Bais City, Dadiangas West Learning Center in General Santos City, and La Filipina National High School ALS CLC in Davao del Norte.

A graduation ceremony in Malay Elementary School ALS CLC in Aklan is also being organized.

More pawners are now switching to Cebuana Lhuillier, thanks to the nationwide Lipat Sangla campaign. For the past few weeks, teams from different areas took to the streets nationwide to spread the word on Cebuana Lhuillier’s higher appraisal rates and other perks, including grocery items.

The Lipat Sangla program was developed to increase market share in the pawning industry.

Last July 1, the Makati Police launched its “Oplan: Photo Sita,” an anti-crime campaign against riding-in-tandem criminals. All motorcycles passing the Makati area will be inspected at designated checkpoints, with details and photos of the motorcycles registered in the database of the Makati PNP-Anti Carnapping unit.

In support of the said campaign, PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies (PJLGC) donated a computer set to be used as a database and the initial set of control stickers for the registered motorcycles.

Head of Pawnshop Operations Miko Jimenez was recently invited as Guest of Honor during the Makati Police’s flag raising ceremony. After delivering a short speech, Jimenez witnessed a ceremonial posting of sticker in a motorcycle with P/SSupt. Ernesto Barlam, Makati Chief of Police , P/Supt. Mario Ignacio, Deputy Chief of for Operation and P/Supt. Jaime Santos, Deputy Chief of Police for Administration and Security Operations Division Manager Leo Legaspi.

With financial inclusion at the core of its mission, Cebuana Lhuillier took part in the launch of the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) spearheaded by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Her Majesty Queen Maxima of Netherlands, in her capacity as UN Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development, delivered the keynote address during the launch last July 1 at the Philippine International Convention Center. Cebuana Lhuillier was represented by Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank Manager Rose Matias, ICT Manager Wilardo Cobre, Fiscal Compliance Division Manager Sally So and Department Managers Elisa Capit and Joyce Orgasan, and Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions General Manager Jonathan Batangan.

The NSFI provides a framework for developing a financial system that is inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the unbanked and underbanked, involving both public and private sectors.

DepEd and Cebuana Lhuillier expand second chance opportunities for Out-of-School Youths (OSYs) and adults.

Through the Alternative Learning Program (ALP) of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI), the partners added three new venues of DepEd – Cebuana Lhuillier Alternative Learning System (ALS) Community Learning Centers (CLCs) in Eastern Samar, Northern Cebu and Bohol last June 15-17.

Being devastated by typhoons and earthquakes, CLFI hopes that the program can help the areas rise again – second chance not just for the learners, but for the community as well.

Always Love Schooling

The ALP, or the DepEd – Cebuana Lhuillier ALS CLC, is a partnership between DepEd and CLFI aiming to provide Academic, Livelihood and Spiritual and Social education to former OSYs and adults in the elementary and secondary levels.

In their agreement signed through a memorandum last November 15, 2013, DepEd commits to provide ‘engines’ by providing the teachers while CLFI agreed to provide the ‘fuels’ or a budget of 125,000 pesos to be used for purchase of teaching equipment and reproduction of learning modules.

Said partnership is one of the steps to strengthen the advocacy of PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies’ (PJLGC) President & CEO Dr. Jean Henri D. Lhuillier of “Always Love Schooling.” This is along with CLFI’s Nationwide Scholarship Program and Spiritual and Social Enhancement Program and Special Projects on Education.

19 DepEd – Cebuana Lhuillier ALS CLCs Nationwide

To make the agreement in effect, the partners formally inaugurated 16 centers nationwide last year, allocating a total of 2 million peso budget. Said CLCs were strategically located in Quezon City, Antipolo, Pasig, Palawan, Kalinga, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Laguna, Cavite, Tacloban, Ormoc, Negros Oriental, Aklan, General Santos City and Davao del Norte.

With around 1,700 enrolled ALS learners, the selected CLCs receive technological enhancements and will be taught livelihood, financial literacy, disaster resiliency, sports development and ICT competitiveness.

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The Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. is the CSR arm of the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies, which manages the country’s leading pawnshop, Cebuana Lhuillier. The Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2000 by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier.

Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation, led by General Manager Noel Cristal, hosted an Iftar celebration for the tellers and management of Branch 153 of Enjaz Bank Services in Al-Batha, Saudi Arabia.

The Philippines’ ultimate pick-up station hosted the Iftar, a traditional meal shared in a gathering to break the day-long fasting during Ramadan, to show appreciation to the frontliners of Enjaz for their valuable contribution and assistance to clients sending their care and remittance to their loved ones back home.

Cebuana Lhuillier is Enjaz’ preferred remittance partner in the Philippines.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – The Philippines’ ultimate pick-up station, Cebuana Lhuillier, joined Filipinos working in the eastern region of this Arab state in celebrating both the 117th Philippine Independence Day and the 20th Migrant Workers’ Day at the International Philippine School in Al Khobar, June 12.

Cebuana Lhuillier representative Eric Frayalde distributed freebies and informational materials to attendees of the event. Also present were officers from Enjaz Banking Services, a direct remittance partner of Cebuana Lhuillier in the Kingdom.

The event, attended by more than 600 Filipino workers, was organized by the All Filipino Sports Committee (AFSCOM), a coalition of Filipino organizations based in Al Khobar.

On its 15th year of supporting scholars through its Nationwide Scholarship Program, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI) was again recognized by the University of Santo Tomas during its annual testimonial dinner  for scholarship benefactors and scholars last May 21.

CLFI Executive Trustee, Atty. Cesar Vidal, together with other benefactors, received the token of appreciation awarded by Rev. Fr. Richard Ang, Vice Rector Chair, UST Scholarship Committee and Dr. Evelyn Songco, Assistant to the Rector for Student Affairs. CLFI was among those commended for providing scholars the opportunity of quality education and a brighter future.

Cebuana Lhuillier’s Search for the Happiest Pinoy emerged as finalist in the Advocacy Marketing- Integrated Program category at the recently concluded PANAta Marketing Effectiveness Awards held at Hotel Intercontinental Manila in Makati City last May 25.

The PANAta Awards distinguish brand communications that strengthen and build business on top of espousing core PANA (Philippine Association of National Advertisers) values. The competition involves advertisers, advertising agencies, media agencies, advertising suppliers, academe, government agencies, and non-government organizations.

Present at the awarding ceremony were Corporate Communications Division Manager Ruth Aguilar, Public Relations Department Manager Richard Villaseran, Brand Managers Paolo Saño, Migs Ragudo, and Francis Ubaldo, and Public Relations Specialists Isaac Galang and Diane Almanzor.

Cebuana Lhuillier Sports spearheaded by one of the country’s long-time and most supportive sports patron, Jean Henri Lhuillier, announced its 2015 plans to further boost the athletes’ chances to have stellar performances in tennis, softball, bowling and basketball competitions. Anchored on a two-pronged strategy of supporting national teams that have the potential to be at par with the world’s best and grassroots development to continuously tap and train fresh talents through a sustained sports program.

“Growing up, I have been fascinated with sports — its discipline and its benefits. But it is the realization that our country has a great selection of world-class athletes and a vast pool of potential talents that led me to discover, develop, and support our Filipino athletes,” said Lhuillier, who is concurrently the Chairman of the Board of the Philippine Tennis Association (PTA) and President of the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (ASAPHIL).

Under the leadership of Lhuillier,  RP Blu Boys and Blu Girls have brought numerous victories for the country such as multiple gold medals in the Southeast Asian Games and qualifying in World Cup and World Championhips.

For 2015, RP Blu Boys and RP Blu Girls are both gunning for the gold medal once again in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) and Blu Boys, 2nd placer in last year Asian Men’s Championships, will be competing in the World Men’s Championships to be held in Canada in June.

The Philippine Davis Cup team on the other hand, is fresh from a victory agains Sri Lanka last April and will be playing against Chinese Taipei in July. The core of the team led by Treat Huey, Ruben Gonzales and Francis Casey Alcantara, will also be eyeing gold medals in the 2015 SEAG.  Top women player Katharina Lehnert is also being funded by Lhuillier.

To help our tennis players improve their world rankings, Cebuana Lhuillier Sports is supporting an ITF Futures tournament slated in October to be held in Manila.  Also, to help popularize tennis, Lhuillier has helped bring to the country the International Premiere Tennis League (IPTL) and is the team manager of the Serena Williams-led Philippine Mavericks.  Filipino doubles specialist, Treat Huey is one of the cornerstones of the team.

“I am very excited with all the possibilities that our softball and tennis players can achieve this year and next year.  Our national softball teams are a cinch for the gold medal in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) and we’re looking to break the top 10 in the Men’s Softball Championships.  Our tennis players on the other hand are also eyeing the doubles and team gold in SEAG, advance to Asia Group 1 of Davis Cup next year while Huey and Gonzales are gunning for a slot in next year’s doubles event of the Olympics.  Exciting times ahead of our national players in softball and tennis.” Lhuillier, revealed.

Parallel to the national team support, Cebuana Lhuillier Sports is also investing in grassroots development.  They have been running the Cebuana Lhuillier Age Group tennis circuit for 9 years already and for this year, more than 30 legs will be played nationwide.

For softball, Cebuana Lhuillier Sports supported the recent staging of the 9^th edition of the Summer Grand Slam organized by ASAPHIL under the leadership of  Lhuillier.  Summer Grand Slam, considered as the national open for softball have always discovered outstanding talents every year, most of whom are now part of the national team.  The second half of 2015, ASAPHIL will also be organizing the annual Inter-Collegiate and Inter-Secondary Softball tournament to give national team aspirants the opportunity to showcase their skills.

Cebuana Lhuillier Sports also supports the National Youth Bowling team as part of its grassroots sports programs.  The National Youth Bowling Team, led by the sensational Enzo Hernandez, recently bagged 2 silvers and 2 bronzes at the 18th Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships in Macau.

For basketball, Lhuillier is managing his own team Cebuana Gems who is currently the league leader in the PBA D-League.  Members of the team Norbert Torres and Almond Vosotros were part of the recently victorious team that ruled the 2015 Southeast Asian Basketball Association .  They are also part of the squad gearing up for SEAG.  Lhuillier was also the team manager of the team that won the gold medal of the 1993 SEAG.  Members of that squad include GILAS players Gary David, Ranidel De Ocampo and Marc Pingris.

Proof of Cebuana Lhuillier Sports and Jean Henri Lhuillier successful sports programs are the stories of current national players tennis star Francis Casey “Niño” Alcantara and bowling sensation Enzo Hernandez.  Alcantara was discovered while playing in the Cebuana Lhuillier Age-Group tennis circuit and was supported by Lhuilier in his international juniors tournaments.  Alcantara eventually won the Australian Open Juniors Doubles competition in 2009 which paved the way for him to land a tennis scholarship in Pepperdine University where he graduated recently.  He is now part of the tennis team to the Davis Cup and SEAG competitions.

Hernandez on the other hand is a product of the national youth bowling program supported by Cebuana Lhuillier Sports.  He has improved tremendously the past few years that he is now spearheading not just the national youth team but also the RP men’s team.

“The stories of Nino and Enzo encourage me to continue with what we have been doing in Cebuana Lhuillier Sports.  I know we are running something good and I hope that more members of the private sector will also start making contributions in our quest for having more world-class athletes such as Niño and Enzo”, added Lhuillier.

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GOVERNOR JJ Romualdo’s hospitality was aptly rewarded in the leg opener of the 2015 Cebuana Lhuillier age-group tennis summer events held recently in Camiguin island.

This came after homegrown pride George Gogo of Mambajao, Camiguin stamped his class in the singles competition crowded by the fancied bets from Cagayan de Oro who are members of the Philippine Tennis Academy-Cagayan de Oro City Satellite Training Center.

In fact, the little-known Gogo won the premier boys 18-under title at the expense of Cebu-based campaigner Francis Hidalgo.

“Indeed, Gogo did a great job for the host province. It was also an honor for Governor Romualdo who never missed the chance providing fellowship dinner to Camiguin leg participants every year,” organizer and ITF-licensed referee Mario Inguito Craiz told Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro.

Also favored to prevail in the other age categories are the Cagayan de Oro and Lanao Norte netters spearheaded by Janelle Carmela Llavore and last year’s winningest 10-under campaigner Brent Signmond Cortes.

The Palaro-bound Llavore, playing out of Corpus Christi School, is fresh from a twin-title finish in the Globe 17th Head Graphene XT Junior Tennis Satellite Circuit concluded over the weekend at the Nazareth Lawn Tennis Club in Cagayan de Oro.

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Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) recently met with a group of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts in Banawe Avenue to discuss TodaCARE, a group personal accident insurance especially designed for transport group leaders, officers, and members.

Present during the meeting were 50 members of the Banawe Avenue Motorcycle Riders Enthusiasts group, who are mostly already insured by Cebuana CTPL. With a total of 70 active members, the group will be covered under the TodaCARE Insurance program starting April.

Lucky Ka-Cebuanas got up close to singer, actress, and Cebuana Lhuillier brand ambassadress Sarah Geronimo when she visited Bataan recently.

Clients from CLh Balanga 2 branch in Bataan were able to meet Sarah Geronimo during her branch visit on April 16. Additionally, six lucky Cebuana Lhuillier employees had the chance to personally meet the pop star princess and watch her Perfect 10 Concert live on April 17 at the Bataan People’s Center, Balanga.

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier was recently invited to Hong Kong to be one of the resource persons in a forum entitled “Everyone is a Changemaker: Enhance Company Value by Adding Sustainable & Impactful Social & Environmental Dimensions” organized by the Young Presidents’ Organization and the World Presidents’ Organization.

As a pioneer of microinsurance in the Philippines, Lhuillier shared how Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) carved a niche in the Philippine insurance industry by providing affordable, accessible, and reliable coverage to the marginalized sector. He also shared how CLIS veered away from the fear-mongering marketing strategies of traditional insurance companies and instead focused on promoting positive Filipino values like optimism and resilience with the Search for the Happiest Pinoy.

Lhuillier joined other notable panellists which include Marc Castagnet, director of social enterprise Hill Tribe Organics in Thailand.

Pasay City, Metro Manila – In its continuous thrust for Excellence, PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies (PJLGC) was once again recognized for its outstanding programs, particularly in the field of Corporate Communications. Last April 19, Ninong Ceb Facebook Group took home the Gold Anvil Award for Public Relations Tools – Multimedia/Digital category during the 50th Anvil Awards held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Resorts World Manila.

Hailed as the Oscars of Public Relations in the Philippines, the Anvil Awards is the most-coveted honor for the top public relations programs and tools in the country since 1963.

Ninong Ceb Facebook Group was cited “for establishing a cost-effective tool for collaboration that successfully engaged internal stakeholders,” as stated in the trophy’s inscription.

With more than 3,500 members and counting, the official Facebook group for PJLGC employees has become the new go-to source for internal news, events, and updates of Ka-Cebuanas nationwide.

Receiving the award in behalf of PJLGC are Organizational Communications Department Manager Sandy Dela Cruz, Internal Publications Supervisor Ryan Diño, and External Publications Specialist Diane Almanzor.
 

Lucban, Quezon – Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) presented the Cebuana Lhuillier Microinsurance programs and services, particularly Alagang Cebuana Plus, to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) CALABARZON last March in Lucban, Quezon. The presentation targeted to help families in need of financial assistance, particularly the beneficiaries of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP).

CLIS aims to provide financial protection and financial literacy to all SLP beneficiaries of DSWD. Through this advocacy, CLIS will further reach out to the marginalized sector and provide them access to microinsurance services.

CLIS was represented by Insurance Supervisor Herbert Biazon and Insurance Specialist Iren Bello.

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies Chairman Amb. Philippe Jones Lhuillier and Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation Vice President Andre Lhuillier led the inauguration of Cebuana Lhuillier’s first office in the Middle East located in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).

Cebuana Lhuillier operates in the United Arab Emirates and wider Gulf Cooperation Council countries through a network of remittance partners, including Al Ghurair/Ersal, Al Fuad, Instant Cash, U Remit, Onyx Express, Lari, XpressMoney, and Smart Exchange. Cebuana Lhuillier’s new DMCC marketing office will assist customers sending money to the Philippines with queries about the status of their remittances and provide information about the branches where their beneficiaries can receive funds. It will also be a liaison office between the company and its partners in the region.

MANILA, Philippines – Coming off a fighting third place finish in last year’s inaugural staging of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), the Manila Mavericks revamped its lineup in a bid to grab the overall crown in this year’s competition.

No less than the world’s number one woman player Serena Williams is leading the charge for the Mavericks. Owner of 19 Grand Slam singles titles, Williams has been dominating the women’s competition for more than a decade already.

“We are looking forward to the coming season of the IPTL.  While we fell short last year, this year seems to be more promising for the team.   We have exerted efforts to come out with the best possible team we can form so our Mavericks fans will not be let down. We are very excited to have the calibre of Serena Williams in our fold,” said sports patron and Mavericks team manager Jean Henri Lhuillier.

Joining Williams in the team are former world top 10 players – Frenchmen Wilfred Tsonga and Richard Gasquet, Australian legend Mark Philippousis, top women players Sabine Lisicki of Germany and Jarmila Gadjosova of Slovakia, Croatian tennis prodigy Borna Coric and Filipino doubles specialist Treat Huey.

“We have a very balanced team and everyone is capable of delivering the wins.  We have very reasonable chances to contend for the title this year,” added Lhuillier.
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The 18-year-old Coric, the 2013 US Open Junior singles champion, is the fastest rising star in the ATP tennis circuit, boasting of wins against top players such as Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.

Former world number one Nadal is one of the other tennis superstars participating in this year’s edition of IPTL.  Nadal will be playing for the first time in IPTL and will banner defending champions Indian Aces.

Also returning to the Indian Aces are Gael Monfils, Fabrice Santoro, Sania Mirza, and Rohan Bopanna. They will be joined by Agnieszka Radwanska and Ivan Dodig.

The Singapore Slammers will feature world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios, Marcelo Melo, Belinda Bencic, Thanasi Kokkinakis, Karolina Pliskova and Carlos Moya.

The UAE Royals will have Roger Federer, Goran Ivanisevic, Ana Ivanovic, Marin Cilic, Daniel Nestor, Kristina Mladenovic and Tomas Berdych.

Meanwhile, the newly formed Japan Warriors will feature former Maverick Maria Sharapova along with Kei Nishikori, Kurumi Nara, Vasek Pospisil, Leander Paes, Daniela Hantuchova, Lucas Pouille and Marat Safin.

The 2015 season of the IPTL will launch on December 2 in Japan and will run until December 20.

Source: manilamavericks.net

Cebu City – Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) Operations Manager for VisMin Rosario “Rose” Gejon was officially inducted as President of the Cebu Insurers Club, Inc. (CICI) last March 20 during CICI’s Anniversary Celebration held at the Grand Convention Center in Archbishop Reyes, Cebu City. This is the first time in CIC’s more than 50-year history that a representative from an insurance agency was elected to head the said organization.

Established in 1953, CICI is a social club composed of various insurance brokers, agencies, and adjusters. CICI’s past presidents include officers from top insurance companies such as Alpha Insurance & Surety Co., Federal Phoenix Assurance, and Pioneer Insurance, among others.

The event was attended by Insurance Commission (IC) Commissioner Emmanuel Dooc, IC Cebu District Chief Atty. Cesar Olaer, IC Deputy Commissioner Atty. Dennis Funa, Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama, and CLIS General Manager Jonathan Batangan, who delivered a speech on behalf of PJ Lhuillier, Inc. President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier.

Hernani, Eastern Samar – Last December, Typhoon Ruby wreaked havoc in many towns in Eastern Samar, including the town of Hernani. The typhoon did not spare the Dep-Ed Cebuana Lhuillier Alternative Learning System (ALS) Community Learning Center (CLC). “Our roof and ceiling were impaired when a tree fell over it, forcing me to utilize only half of the room. This made the learners less excited to attend learning sessions,” said Vicente Antofina, Jr., mobile teacher for the Hernani CLC.

Through the efforts of Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI), the Community Learning Center was finally renovated last March 10.

Hernani CLC, which resumed normal classes after the renovation, is one of the three additional centers to be adopted by CLFI in the calamity stricken areas. This is made possible through the DepEd – Cebuana Lhuillier ALS CLC under the Alternative Learning Program.

(from left): Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation Vice President Philippe Andre Lhuillier; Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier; UnionBank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Justo A. Ortiz; and UnionBank Senior Executive Vice President Edwin Bautista.

Cebuana Lhuillier, partnered with one of the leading banks in the country, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), to provide clients with a new option to pay their bills, through a Memorandum of Agreement signed last February in Makati City.

Through this partnership, UnionBank clients and collection partners can settle their payments at any Cebuana Lhuillier branch.

“With Cebuana Lhuillier’s large network of branches– we have more than 1,700 branches to date –and UnionBank’s elevated system and standards, clients’ payment transactions will be quicker and easier than ever,” said Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier.

"I am very excited about this partnership. This is a symbiotic relationship between Cebuana Lhuillier and Unionbank. With Cebuana Lhuillier’s extensive branch network and UnionBank’s large customer base, we will give both our customers more access and convenience. We are excited to work together and are committed to grow this relationship into a successful partnership that adds value to both our franchises," said UnionBank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Justo A. Ortiz.

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Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental — Cebuana Lhuillier officially joined the Oro Chamber of Commerce during its 1st Quarter General Membership Meeting at the Marco Hotel in Alwana Business Park, Cagayan de Oro City. Representing the company were Cebuana Lhuillier Area Manager Marvin Mangalos and AA Ivy Mae Camomot.

Membership in the Oro Chamber of Commerce will aid Cebuana Lhuillier in establishing relationships, building networks, and associating with top business firms in Northern Mindanao. This is essential in pushing Cebuana Lhuillier products and services such as microinsurance, collection partnership, and microfinance.

Diliman, Quezon City – Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) joined the opening ceremony of Fire Prevention Month organized by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) last March 3.

The event commenced with a unity walk, dubbed as “A Walk for a Fire-Free and Fire-Safe Nation 2015,” and a short program held at the Quezon Memorial Circle. The CLIS team promoted Alagang Cebuana Plus (ACP) and gave away ACP foldable fans and 50 Certificates of Insurance for free. Also joining the activities was one of the ACP Men, Boy Kuryente.

With the theme, “Kaligtasan sa Sunog: Alamin, Gawin at Isabuhay Natin!,” the ceremony was attended by different government and non-government institutions, students, volunteer fire brigades, and the private sector.

BFP Officer-in-Charge Chief Supt. Ariel A. Barayuga and Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas graced the event.

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Mangaldan, Pangasinan – Cebuana Lhuillier participated in the annual Mangaldan Pindang Festival in Pangasinan last March 6. The Pindang Festival, which is called Bengbengan Kalutan tan Togtogan ed Dalan, is a street party celebrated by the locals of Mangaldan.

Cebuana Lhuillier and Ninong Ceb, the brand’s official mascot, brought joy to the locals during the festivities. Ninong Ceb’s appearance and dance number drew the attention of bystanders and regular clients.

A Cebuana Lhuillier kiosk was also set up and offered the products and services of Cebuana Lhuillier.

Cebu City – After a month-long renovation, Just Jewels Cebu branch re-opened last March 8. Just Jewels General Manager Lisa Modiquillo, Ms. Angelique Lhuillier-Miranda, and Cebuana Lhuillier Region 4A Manager Anton Arrieta graced the event. Also in attendance were Mr. Martin Miranda and Area Manager Dexter Guigayoma.

Visit the new JJ shop at the 1st Level Paseo Verde, Ayala Center, Cebu City and avail of their Grand Re-Opening Sale.

Pasay City – Responding to the plight of our Ka-Cebuanas, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS) recently visited survivors of a fire that occurred on February 19 at Barangay 130 – Zone 13, Pasay City. Around 500 families and close to 2,000 individuals were affected by the said incident.

 

Two days after the fire, seven representatives from CLIS were at the site with a mobile kiosk to extend immediate assistance to our Ka-Cebuanas who availed of Alagang Cebuana Plus (ACP) insurance. More than providing assistance, the CLIS team also went to console our Ka-Cebuanas in the area.

 

It was also a timely opportunity for the group to explain the benefits and affordability of ACP. Through these efforts, 15 more individuals availed ACP on the spot, including barangay officials and several residents.

Treat Huey and Francis Casey Alcantara secured a four-set win over Sharmal Dissanayake and Dineshkantan Thangarajah, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4, as the Cebuana Lhuillier-Philippines squad clinched their Davis Cup tie with Sri Lanka with an insurmountable 3-0 lead at Valle Verde Country Club.

The doubles victory rendered today’s reverse singles—Tierro against Dissanayake and Alcantara against Harshana Godamanna—insignificant, as the hosts assured themselves of a semifinal berth, possibly against Chinese Taipei, which holds a 2-0 lead over Lebanon in their matchup.

“It was a very good showing for the team and hopefully that will boost our morale going into the next tie,” said PH team manager Jean Henri Lhuillier.

Non-playing team captain Roland Kraut stated they would still aim for a 5-0 result as he replaced Ruben Gonzales with Alcantara in the fifth rubber. The two reverse singles will both be best-of-three affairs.

Gonzales gave the Filipinos a 2-0 lead late Friday after Patrick John Tierro won the opening singles with a come-from-behind 5-7, 3-6, 6-4, 6-0, 6-3 victory over Godamanna. Gonzales followed with an easier 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win over Dissanayake.

“I think we have regained our confidence after last year (when PH lost to Pakistan), and we will go all out tomorrow to finish the tie on a high note,” added Kraut.

Huey and Alcantara came back after losing the first set, showcasing superb work at the net and sharply angled volleys, capping their masterful display by racing to 5-2 in the fourth set.

“First set they really played well and I was so tight I was missing shots,” said Alcantara. “But after the service break in the second set, we relaxed and from there we took over.”

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer

Mati, Davao Oriental – Nine Alagang Cebuana Plus (ACP) certificate holders from Barangay Central, Mati, Davao Oriental were awarded a total of Php125,000 fire insurance assistance during Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions’ (CLIS) Kumustahan event held last February 6. CLIS, represented by Elisa Galiardo Del Castillo, brought the Kumustahan to the said barangay after a fire razed more than 100 houses before Christmas last year.

Also present at the event were Cebuana Lhuillier Area Manager Rosemarie Macado and officials of Barangay Central.

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine sports patron and businessman Jean Henri Lhuillier is optimistic of the Philippines’ chances of repeating last year’s win as the country hosts Sri Lanka for the First Round of Asia/Oceania Zone Group II of the Davis Cup March 6-8.

“All of our players are at the peak of their careers. Treat and Ruben are playing very well in the international tennis circuit, Niño has gained valuable experience from playing in the US NCAA competition while PJ has been dominating the local tournaments. We definitely have high hopes for this year’s Davis Cup competition,” said Lhuillier, Philta board chairman.

World-class pro netters Treat Huey and Ruben Gonzales return to carry the country’s colors in the prestigious annual international event, together with 2014 PCA Open champion Patrick John Tierro and former Australian Open Juniors doubles Francis Casey “Niño” Alcantara.

The match with Sri Lanka is the start of the team’s quest to return to Asia/Oceania Zone Group I of the Davis Cup.

Source: Philippine Star

Cebuana Lhuillier and Networld Capital Ventures, Inc. (NCVI) sponsored the University of Makati’s (UMak’s) 5th IT Olympics last February 27 at the UMak campus grounds.

Over 330 ICT students from 38 participating schools travelled to Metro Manila to compete in different competitions that exhibit their excellence in different categories such as java programming, computer assembly/disassembly, digital electronics, computer networking, web design, and Android apps development.

P. J. Lhuillier Group of Companies’ President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier spoke at the event as the guest speaker. He highlighted the Filipinos’ global competence as IT professionals saying, “We are in an era of great technological innovation, and I believe that we need not look far to seek out the best in information technology. The future is here, it is now, and you, as world-class ICT students, are very much a part of it. You are proof that the Philippines can very well keep up with Silicon Valley and the rest of the world… As long as you keep the passion alive, you have the power to reshape, invent and program the way we live.”

The awarding ceremony was done in the afternoon where certificates and cash prizes were given away to participants and olympic winners. Cebuana Lhuillier personnel also attended the event to participate as judges.

The olympic winners are as follows:

OVERALL WINNERS

Technological Institute of the Philippines – Manila (OVERALL GOLD MEDALIST)

Far Eastern University – Institute of Technology (OVERALL SILVER MEDALIST)

Malayan Colleges Laguna (OVERALL BRONZE MEDALIST)

COMPUTER ASSEMBLY/ DISASSEMBLY:

Rafael Samones Jr. (Technological Institute of the Philippines – Manila ; GOLD MEDALIST)

Allen Joseph Eroles (Malayan Colleges Laguna ; SILVER MEDALIST)

Milette Valeriano (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela ; BRONZE MEDALIST)

COMPUTER NETWORKING:

Jerwin Potoy (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela ;GOLD MEDALIST)

Jimmy Simon (University of Makati ;SILVER MEDALIST)

Patrick Kevin Rulleda(Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila ;BRONZE MEDALIST)

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

Allerick I. Martin (Malayan Colleges Laguna ;GOLD MEDALIST)

Lloyd P. Mondarte (Don Bosco Technical College – Mandaluyong;SILVER MEDALIST)

John Emmanuel C. Pisalbo (Taguig City University ;BRONZE MEDALIST)

JAVA PROGRAMMING

Jade Devin Cabatlao & Stephen G. Vinya (National University ;GOLD MEDALISTS)

Kim Howel Delos Reyes & Abraham Magpantay (Far Eastern University – Institute of Technology ;SILVER MEDALISTS)

Jason Ryan M. Cruz  & Mon Paulo Velasco (Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila ;BRONZE MEDALISTS)

ANDROID APPS DEVELOPMENT – GAME CATEGORY

Joseph A. Trinidad & Junneill P. Orense (University of Makati ; GOLD MEDALISTS)

Alexander John Rosales & Maria Luisa Pilapil (Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas ;SILVER MEDALISTS)

Jesus Fodulla & Jonil Novella (Technological Institute of the Philippines – Manila ; BRONZE MEDALISTS)

ANDROID APPS DEVELOPMENT – PRODUCTIVITY CATEGORY

Sony Mikhael Fampulme & Jefferson Torralba (Far Eastern University – Institute of Technology ; GOLD MEDALISTS)

Alvin Bustamante & Ian Virgil Lim (Technological University of the Philippines – Manila ; SILVER MEDALISTS)

Jemetheodore Asebo & Kelvin Ian Albert Bukis (Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas ;BRONZE MEDALISTS)

ANDROID APPS DEVELOPMENT – MICROFINANCE CATEGORY

Elcid Buenaventura and Luigi Dajuhoy (Technological Institute of the Philippines – Manila ; GOLD MEDALISTS)

John Michael Mahaguay and Mark Lawrence Saballe (Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Taguig; SILVER MEDALISTS)

I.T. QUIZ BEE

Oswald L. Santos and Joel F. Espinar (Technological University of the Philippines – Manila ;GOLD MEDALISTS)

Robert Roy Bitancor and Anna Maria Asuncion (Technological Institute of the Philippines – Manila ;SILVER MEDALISTS)

Syeya Omelig and Michael Angelo Go (De La Salle University – Dasmariñas ; BRONZE MEDALISTS )

WEB DESIGN

Christian Edward Alonzo and Ruslie Joy Dela Torre (Far Eastern University – Institute of Technology ; GOLD MEDALISTS)

Juvar Abrera and Reynaldo Rafael Bono III (De La Salle University – Dasmariñas ; SILVER MEDALISTS)

Christine Margaret Soliman and Vanessa Gondraneos (St. Paul University – Quezon City ; BRONZE MEDALISTS)

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PHILIPPINE Davis Cupper Ruben Gonzales will return to the country with international doubles champion Treat Huey and Francis Casey “Nino” Alcantara to join Patrick John Tierro face Sri Lanka for the First Round of the Asia/Oceania Zone Group II games of the Davis Cup at the Valle Verde Country Club from March 6 to 8.

Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier and Chairman of the Board of the Philippine Tennis Association, is optimistic that the team will perform better this year.

Lhuillier, who is also the team manager of the Philippine Davis Cup team, is optimistic of the Philippines’ chances of repeating last year’s win as the country hosts Sri Lanka for the First Round of Asia/Oceania Zone Group II of the Davis Cup.

“All of our players are the peak of their careers. Treat and Ruben are playing very well in the International tennis circuit, Nino has gained valuable experience from playing in the US NCAA competition, while PJ on the other hand, has been dominating the local tournaments.  We definitely have high hopes for this year’s Davis Cup competition,” said Lhuillier, who also currently sits as the Chairman of the Board of the Philippine Tennis Association.

World-class pro netters Huey and Gonzales are returning to carry the country’s colors in the prestigious annual international event, together with 2014 PCA Open champion Patrick John Tierro and former Australian Open Juniors doubles Francis Casey “Nino” Alcantara.

The match with Sri Lanka is the start of the team’s quest to return to Asia/Oceania Zone Group I of the Davis Cup.

Source: Manila Standard Today

Quezon City – Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS) held the first “Kumustahan” event of the year last February 16 at Brgy. Apolonio Samson, Quezon City. CLIS personnel awarded cash and giveaways to six Ka-Cebuanas who were victims of a New Year’s Day fire.

CLIS talked about microinsurance while Brgy. Chairperson Elizabeth De Jesus encouraged attendees to get insured as a precaution to unexpected incidents. Area 103 Manager Adrian Bernados answered questions raised by both claimants and attendees.

The event was also an opportunity for claimants, some long-time clients, to share their experiences in availing microinsurance from Cebuana Lhuillier. They all expressed their relief and gratitude for the financial assistance. One of the claimants, Daisy Valencia, said that the Php15,000 fire cash assistance provided by Cebuana Lhuillier would be very helpful in rebuilding her home.

Claimants and CLIS personnel were all-smiles as the event concluded with a small salu-salo for our Ka-Cebuanas.

The country’s largest microfinancial company teams up with the country’s largest rural bank, One Network Bank, to provide more avenues for easier domestic remittance to Filipinos in the south through a Memorandum of Agreement signing held recently in Makati City.

Through the partnership, Filipinos can easily send and receive money to and from their relatives who are based in any part of the country. With Cebuana Lhuiller’s extensive network of branches and plus One Network Bank’s dominance in the Mindanao region, clients can enjoy efficiency and convenience when it comes to domestic remittance.

“We at Cebuana Lhuillier are very happy to be part of this exciting venture with One Network Bank. With their help, we can expand our reach in Mindanao and bring financial services closer to our fellow Filipinos in areas where banks cannot reach them. This is in line with the company’s goal – which is to help the unbanked and underbanked Filipinos increase their financial awareness and give them the means to stand up on their own,” Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation General Manager Noel Cristal said.

ONB President Alex Buenaventura shared, “Over the years, we have expanded our initiatives to enhance service delivery especially in countryside locations that have limited financial infrastructure. Through the remittance solution forged with Cebuana Lhuillier, rural areas of Mindanao and Panay will be able to enjoy more options for sending and receiving money.”

One Network Bank is the country’s largest rural bank after the consolidation of three (3) rural banks, namely: Rural Bank of Panabo, Network Rural Bank (Davao), and Provident Rural Bank of Cotabato. As of February this year, the bank has a network of 106 branches strategically located in Mindanao and in Panay with 171 PeraAgad ATMs.

For more information about Cebuana Lhuillier’s money remittance services, visit any of the more than 1,700 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide. You may also visit the official Cebuana Lhuillier Facebook page and follow its official Twitter account: @kaCebuana.

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Jean Henri Lhuillier

“Choose to be the best”

Jean Henri Lhuillier ´92 has lived a life of innovation and service.  He graduated Saint Mary’s as a business major with a minor in economics, and his business acumen has transformed the financial landscape in the Philippines, his home country.  He is the president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier, part of the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies that was started by his family.  Jean Henri and his wife Beatriz have recently made a large donation to the School of Economics and Business Administration’s (SEBA) Responsible Investment Fund, which pools money for Saint Mary’s students to manage a real-life mutual fund, giving them invaluable lessons in investing with sound business practices and social responsibility.  “I am a believer in corporate social value (CSV), creating economic value for your company in a way that also creates value for society,” said Jean Henri, who serves on the SEBA Advisory Board.  “I have always believed in giving back – to my country and to my college.  Managing the SEBA Responsible Investment Fund will teach students how to assess a company’s corporate social value in order to invest in viable, socially responsible companies.”

CSV has played an important role in Jean Henri’s success because he has always considered meeting people’s needs to be crucial to the direction of his business.  The 25-year-old family business, which began with four pawnshops, is now the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines, serving 30,000 customers daily with over 1,700 branches and around 6,000 employees.  The business has expanded into a network of companies with a full range of financial services.  “Pawnshops are looked at as the ‘poor man’s bank,’” explained Jean Henri.  “Many people in the Philippines do not have a bank account, so we act as a small rural bank.”  Some of the services they provide are money remittance (sending money from the U.S. back to the Philippines, for example), bill payment (similar to PayPal), electronic loading of money onto mobile phones (they serve 60 million mobile phones), ATM outlets and collections.  Another part of their business of which Jean Henri is particularly proud is microinsurance.  “We wanted to provide insurance policies that the masses could afford and understand,” he noted.  “These are policies with a very low monthly payment, just one or two dollars, to insure against a small accident.  Today we have 10 million clients all over the Philippines,” Jean Henri said proudly.

Lhuillier, Jean Henri came to Saint Mary’s from a Catholic boarding high school on the Peninsula.  He liked the small feel of Saint Mary’s and that it was a school of the Christian Brothers, where his father also had been educated.  Jean Henri’s best experience at the College was playing varsity tennis for two years, as well as making great friends.  He also enjoyed taking different classes during Jan Term, especially the ones that had no relation to his business major, such as art and psychology.  “Saint Mary’s was a safe educational environment with no distractions,” remembered Jean Henri.  “I learned organization, which has carried over to my work habits.  It was a beautiful place to go to college.”  After graduating, he went to a school in Los Angeles to learn to identify and evaluate gemstones, an important part of the pawnshop business.  He tried to start a business in America but did not devote all of his time to getting it off the ground, flying back and forth to the Philippines to attend to business there.  “Failing early and failing big,” in Jean Henri’s words, taught him an important lesson:  success comes from failure.  He returned to Manila to concentrate on the family business, working in different departments to learn the scope of the business.  He became vice president of Cebuana Lhuillier in 1998 and began transforming the pawnshop business into the financial empire it is today.

With success comes the responsibility to give back, and an important way that the Lhuilliers give back to their country is through the promotion of sports, which has always been a large focus for them.  Beatriz, known as Bea, won a bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in taekwondo, and Jean Henri continues to be involved in sports.  He is the president of the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines, manager of the Philippine Davis Cup Team, and chairman of the board of the Philippine Tennis Association.  Concurrently, he is the team manager of the International Premier Tennis League’s Manila Mavericks.  Their company, Cebuana Lhuillier, also owns a professional basketball team, the Cebuana Gems, which is part of the Philippine Basketball Association Development League.  “I have enjoyed playing sports my whole life, and I enjoy giving back to my country,” said Jean Henri.

Bea stays busy raising their four children — Stephan, 14, and Sebastien, 11, both of whom excel in tennis, soccer and music; Dominique, 7, involved with ballet and gymnastics; and Julien, 5, who is a golfer.  Bea is also involved with the family foundation, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, which has funded disaster relief, feeding programs and educational scholarships.  The foundation also has begun a project this year to help the thousands of Filipinos who have not graduated high school by opening the Alternative Community Learning Centers, where people can finish high school in their own time.  Sixteen Cebuana Lhuillier centers opened this year, and they hope to have over 60 centers open by 2016.

As if Jean Henri was not busy enough, he also serves as the consul general to the Philippines for the Republic of San Marino, a microstate of 30,000 people surrounded by Italy.  As consul general, he promotes trade and friendship between the people of the two countries and is also proud to have placed Filipino orphans with families in San Marino.  Jean Henri comes from a long line of family members in service.  His grandfather, Henry, was French consul to the Philippines, and his father, Philippe, was formerly the Philippine ambassador to Rome and is currently the Philippine ambassador to Portugal.  This past year Jean Henri was knighted by the Republic of San Marino, receiving the rank of Official Knight of the Equestrian Order of Saint Agatha, due to his outstanding service in strengthening the ties between San Marino and the Philippines.

Jean Henri Lhuillier’s guiding principles have been “to believe in yourself, to choose to do what is right and to choose to be the best.”  Saint Mary’s can be very proud of this alumnus and world business leader who chooses to give back in so many ways.

Barbara Oseroff
Source: http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/donor-spotlight-lhuillier

Delegates from Sabrosa, Portugal with Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Philippe J. Lhuillier after their recent visit to Sabrosa sister city Cebu. (from left to right, front row) Regional Business Association President Dr. Luis Tao; Sabrosa City Mayor Jose Manuel de Carvalho Marques, Ambassador PJ Lhuillier, Mesao Frio Mayor Prof. Alberto Perreira, Regional Wine and Tourism Association Representative Dr. Celeste Marques, (back row) Mayor’ Marques wife Dr. Carla Dinis, and Regional Local Development Association Representative Dr. Helene Lapa.

Delegates from Sabrosa City, Portugal, headed by its City Mayor José Manuel de Carvalho Marques, recently visited the Philippines for an official business trip.

The trip was under the auspices of Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Philippe J. Lhuillier.

Amb. Lhuillier said, “We are glad to have this opportunity to host the delegation headed by Mayor Marques. The trip has produced fruitful partnerships and has started the rediscovery of each other by the two countries.”

The Portuguese delegation’s first stop was Cebu City, which signed a Sister-City agreement with Sabrosa late last year to widen ties between the two metropolis. Both belong to the Network of Magellan Cities composed of places encountered by Magellan in his circumnavigation of the world. Sabrosa is Magellan’s birthplace, while Cebu is where Magellan died in battle in 16th century.

While in Cebu, the Portuguese delegation met with local officials and the business community in the city, and had exploratory meetings with entities or institutions interested to pursue with the Sabrosa city government areas of cooperation in European Community funded projects.

The Cebu visit also laid the groundwork for the two cities’ pursuit of partnership in the areas of culture, trade, tourism and education.

The Cebu trip had in fact been an opportunity for the Portuguese guests to experience first-hand Philippine culture as they witnessed the recently concluded Sinulog festival.

Mayor Marques said, “We thank Ambassador Lhuillier and our host in Cebu Mayor Michael Rama for the opportunity to experience their culture and meet with local businessmen. We are going home to Portugal more knowledgeable of the Philippines, and the business opportunities that are present in this country.”

The trip was also an important part of the preparations for the celebration of the 500th year of Magellan’s circumnavigation of the world in 2019 and 2022 – a celebration being spearheaded by Sabrosa.

Located north of Portugal, Sabrosa is host to a large number of commercial and industrial establishments and is in the heartland of Portugal’s famed Douro wine producing region.

Last year, Sabrosa named one of the main roads emanating from the Magellan monument at the western entry point to Sabrosa to Avenida Cidade de Cebu, in honor of the relationship of the two cities.
 

The country’s biggest microfinancial company is joining forces with one of the largest state-owned banks in bringing more channels for Filipinos to send money from abroad to their loved ones in the Philippines.

Cebuana Lhuillier and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) will be working together to provide more ways for Filipinos to send and receive money from their loved ones overseas.

“Cebuana Lhuillier and DBP will be a formidable team in fulfilling the mission of providing the underbanked and unbanked access to financial services that otherwise would be difficult for them to obtain. Through our extensive branch network, and DBP’s strategic locations, Filipinos will have much easier access to money remittance channels,” said Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier.

With this partnership, Filipinos abroad who will remit money in any of DBP’s international remittance tie-ups can ask their loved ones to collect the money from any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 1,700 branches.

“We are happy to be working with Cebuana Lhuillier in reaching out to serve financially disadvantaged Filipinos, in particular the unbanked and underbanked OFWs and their beneficiaries. We believe that by providing Filipinos with the needed financial channels, we will be able to promote and accelerate sustainable economic growth in the country,” said DBP President Gil Buenaventura.

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About Cebuana Lhuillier: Cebuana Lhuillier is the country’s leading and largest non-bank financial services provider specializing in pawning, remittance, and microinsurance.

Cebuana Lhuillier is part of the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies, a dynamic, multi-industry company that owns and operates businesses dealing with other financial services such as bills payment, collections and payout services, and banking, on top of all the services that Cebuana Lhuillier offers.

About Development Bank of the Philippines: The country’s premier development financial institution, DBP provides medium and long-term credit facilities to support key economic sectors including infrastructure, transportation, telecommunications, power generation and distribution, water utilities, education, health care, housing, environment, micro small and medium enterprises, and local government.

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI) in partnership with the Young Journalist Association of Mandaluyong (Y-JAM), once again brought joy and cheer last Christmas as they conducted their annual Christmas Outreach for the kids of Mt. Banahaw, Dolores Quezon on December 20.

CLFI employees and scholars together with Y-JAM members trekked some parts of Mt. Banahaw to entertain more than 70 kids with their fun-filled program and exciting games.

Led by CLFI Executive Director Atty. Cesar Vidal and Y-JAM adviser Mr. Joselito Cinco, the volunteers gave the children donated toys and candies.

Bags of rice and cash prizes were also raffled during the outreach.

View event photos here.

Last December 13, a barangay salo-salo was held in Brgy. Sta. Clara, Batangas City to celebrate St. Nicholas’ Feast Day.

All registered attendees received free merienda courtesy of Cebuana Lhuillier. Residents also enjoyed the Letra Swerte game,
exciting raffle prizes, and singing contest, among others. Moreover, Ka-Cebuanas who brought their 24k Plus cards and ACP COCs
also received a special gift.

In the spirit of Christmas, Ninong Ceb, together with Area 305 Wonder Girls, also spread the happydemic to our Ka-Cebuanas by
entertaining them with their special Happiest Pinoy dance number. Region 3 Manager Rolando Dario, Area 304 Manager Simeona
Punzalan, and Area 305 Manager Lilibeth Daria-Capayas were present at the activity.

Meanwhile, lucky Ka-Cebuanas received Noche Buena packs during a raffle draw held during the St. Nicholas Feast Day celebration
in Barangay T. Padilla, Cebu City. Area 416 Manager Erwin Juan Managaytay opened the barangay salo-salo by sharing about the life
of St. Nicholas and how he became the patron saint of pawnbrokers.

The team also provided lunch to all 200 participants and distributed giveaways to the kids present. Games also added excitement
to the crowd.

The barangay officers and their constituents were all thankful as they were chosen among the dozens of barangays in Cebu City.

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Area 507, headed by Area Manager Richard Guazon and Area 504 headed by Area Manager Rosemarie Macado, organized a barangay salo-salo in Barangay Mintal Gymnasium, Davao City to celebrate St. Nicholas’ Feast Day last December 6, which was also the barangay’s fiesta.

Macado opened the program by giving a brief background on the annual Feast of St. Nicholas. Ka-Cebuanas in the said barangay enjoyed fun games like Message Relay, Letra Swerte, and Bring Me and received cash prizes such as Cebuana Lhuillier merchandise with Noche Buena groceries. The Area 507 Team also entertained the audience with their intermission numbers with Ninong Ceb.

Cebuana Lhuillier AVP materials were also shown during the program. As closing, the Cebuana Lhuillier team handed a special token of appreciation to the barangay. All 300 Ka-Cebuanas in attendance also received food packs courtesy of Cebuana Lhuillier.

Barangay Captain Ramon Bargamento II, together with his constituents, expressed their gratitude and appreciation to Cebuana Lhuillier for choosing their barangay for the celebration.

View event photos here.

The Department of Education (DepEd) – Tarlac City Schools Division recognized Cebuana Lhuillier, through the Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI), for its contribution to the Alternative Learning System (ALS) during the 2014 Education Week Celebration held at Don Bosco Technical Institute in Tarlac City on December 6.

CLFI was represented by its ALS coordinators led by Area 211 Manager-OIC Mercedes Navalta, and Area Technical Supervisors Marissa Custodio and OIC Diosdado Romero. They received the Certificate of Recognition from Engr. Edgard C. Domingo, Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) and William Bacani, Assistant SDS.

Last year, CLFI inaugurated the DepEd-Cebuana Lhuillier ALS Community Learning Center in San Manuel High School in Tarlac City and transferred three computer units, a projector, and 16 headsets for the learners’ use. It also funded the reviewer reproduction cost for the center.

The executives from Bank Albilad and Enjaz recently visited the Philippines to formalize the partnership in a ceremonial contract signing held in Makati City.

Present during the signing are (from left): Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation Vice President Philippe Andre Lhuillier; PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies Chairman, Ambassador Philippe Lhuillier; His Excellency Khalid Al Jasser, Chief Executive Officer of Bank Albilad; PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier; and Enjaz Banking Services General Manager  Ahmed Al Enazi.

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From L-R:YAPIS Rep. Mr.Angelito Nambatac Jr.
awarded the citation to BCRM Ms. Pamela B. Baculio.

Cebuana Lhuillier -Tibanga (CLh-Iligan 9) was recognized as the Youth Choice for Cash Express Service for 2014 at the annual Youth Advocates Progress Integrated Services (YAPIS)-Iligan Youth Choice Awards held last December 6.

YAPIS is a community-based organization of students and young professionals from Iligan City who conduct an annual survey of the establishments, personalities, and other entities that represent the Iliganon youth’s ideals. After an online and paper poll among Iligan youth, CLh Iligan 9 bested two other finalists in the Youth Choice for Cash Express Service. Other categories include Youth Choice for TV station, AM and FM Radio Station, and Telecommunication Company, among others.

The branch personnel of CLH Iligan 9 and the entire Area 502 team headed by Ma. Teresa Degamo, expressed their gratitude to the Iligan youth for the said honor.

Christmas definitely came early for eight lucky Ka-Cebuanas last December 18 after their names were picked out in the first raffle draw for Cebuana Lhuillier’s Wish Upon Cebuana Christmas promo.

Taking home a pangkabuhayan showcase with Php15,000 cash prize were Jennybhie P. Cuyson from Manila, Ma. Diana Castro of Las Piñas City, Cherry Ann Padrigo from Laoag City, Emiliana Manzanillo from Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, Jonas Van Argarin from Imus, Cavite, Candie Solis from Mandaon, Masbate, Mary Ann Saligan from Cadiz City, and Gerlie Grace Pongcol from Davao City.

The next draw date will be on January 22 where an entertainment showcase, kitchen showcase, trip to Boracay, and cash prizes await our lucky Ka-Cebuanas.

Money, they say, can’t buy happiness. This is perhaps because of the many negative connotations that the word money has. Money, in many cultures, is highly associated with materialism, hyperconsumerism, and even greed—reducing it from the many possibilities it can do.

But the association of negative meanings to money is missing a fundamental fact: that money is merely an object, and the way it is used by its creators (that’s us humans) enables its power or otherwise.

The power of money is limitless. Yes, it can buy happiness. But that’s as long as it is spent right. The point is to know how to make the right decisions, the right choices, and the right financial move.

Buying Security

Even if we turn the world upside down, we can never veer away from the fact that we need money to have our basic necessities covered. We need money to secure food, shelter, medicines, and even access to information. This may be a sad reality, but it doesn’t mean we can’t do anything about it. Again, the point is to spend our money right. Make the right choices.

Here’s another important thing to remember: do not overspend, particularly on the basics. Secure just what you need. Consider just enough security to make you happy.

Buying Peace of Mind

Once the basic necessities are fulfilled, the next logical move is to invest in things worth investing, such as protection for your property, health, and even life. This is again one of the smartest moves one can do. Anisha Sekar, the Chief Consumer Advocate at the personal finance website Nerd Wallet, advises to buy some insurance for the simple reason—to have peace of mind.

Getting the worries and headaches that come with financial risks out of the way is key to feeling better about circumstances, and ultimately to being positive about life.

The Value of Small Changes

“Because we adapt easily to change,” Jeff Atwood of Lifehacker.com says, “the most effective use of money is to bring frequent change, not just ‘big bang’ changes that you will quickly grow acclimated to.” Atwood summarizes one principle proposed by psychologists Elizabeth Dunn, Daniel Gilbert, and Timothy Wilson in their paper If Money Doesn’t Make You Happy, Then You Probably aren’t Spending it Right published in 2011. The principle tells us to break up large purchases into smaller ones over time so we can savor the experience. This consequently spreads the happy feeling over time. More will always be merrier.

The Value of Anticipation

Anticipation is a strong source of happiness. And this may be eliminated when one does impulse buying. Instant gratification, most often than not, leads one to buy things he can’t afford, and doesn’t truly want. Atwood suggests, citing one principle in the paper, “For maximum happiness, savor (maybe even prolong!) the uncertainty of deciding whether to buy, what to buy, and the time waiting for the object of your desire to arrive.”

The Value of Sharing

The same paper also proposes that we spend some part of our money to help others. Atwood summarizes, “Anything we can do with money to create deeper connections and reinforce positive feelings about ourselves and others.” Happiness, after all, is all about being positive at the end of day.

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Executives from Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation (CLSC) and Moneygram recently convened at the Networld Hub Board Room in Makati to present business updates and discuss strategic plans and directions for the year 2015. Moneygram has been a partner of Cebuana Lhuillier since 2010.

The Happiest Pinoy campaign spreads the happydemic nationwide as it recently went to two key cities in the country—Baguio and Cebu—last November.

The road shows aim to tap our media friends to create awareness and generate more nominations this year. The team is also set to be in Davao on January 2015 for the Mindanao leg of the road show.

View Baguio and Cebu Road Show photos here.

Cebuana Lhuillier, represented by Region 5 Manager Eduardo Flores, Jr., Area 505 Manager Mary Grace Torrato, and Area 509 Manager Thelma Collado,
signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region XII last November 14 at the Sarangani Highlands Garden, General Santos City.

DSWD will automatically enroll beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program to get Alagang Cebuana Plus.
The conditional cash transfer program of DSWD aims to invest in health and education to help poor families.

Around 500 microinsurance experts from around the world converged at the 10th International Microinsurance Conference last November 11 in Mexico City.

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) General Manager Jonathan Batangan represented the Philippines along with other Filipino delegates: former Insurance Commissioner Evangeline Escobillo, Insurance Deputy Commissioner Ferdinand George Florendo, GIZ Director Antonis Malagardis, Pioneer’s Jeric Laude, and Mapfre’s Butch Mayoralgo.

In the afternoon of the conference’s first day, the Philippines was cited as the country with the highest microinsurance density in the world.

In a 2013 report entitled "Drivers of scale in MI," CLIS was the only microinsurance player from the Philippines considered in the study. The report, distributed to all the delegates, was produced by conference organizer Munich Re Group, one of the world’s leading microinsurance companies based in Germany.

View event photos here.

The PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies (PJLGC) education and sports advocacy projects bested nine of the Philippines’ top conglomerates, bagging this year’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Company of the Year award during the recent Asia CEO Awards at Solaire Resort and Casino.

PJLGC has been offering Filipinos quality and innovative services and products while actively promoting corporate social responsibility advocacies. “We are happy with this distinction from our contemporaries in the industry. This recognition affirms our continued commitment to, and fortifies our company’s mission of, giving opportunities for people to be a valuable component of society. Education and sports are excellent channels for growth and personal development for people, most especially the disadvantaged and financially challenged,” said PJ Lhuillier Group President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier.

PJLGC’s CSR efforts were deemed most distinguished among fellow finalists: Cognizant, HSBC, IBM, Lafarge, Magsaysay, Meralco, Philex Mining, SM Cares, and WiPro.

Since the incorporation of its CSR arm, the Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI), PJLGC has been advocating “education for all” through a nationwide scholarship program, producing family breadwinners and contributors to the country’s economy. CLFI currently offers more than 300 scholarship slots across 11 partner schools nationwide.

This year, PJLGC helped thousands of out-of-school youth and adults restart their education through the establishment of 16 Cebuana Lhuillier Alternative Learning System (ALS) Community Learning Centers nationwide.

PJLGC is also recognized as a long-time patron of Philippine sports through its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier. The company has implemented grassroots programs like the Cebuana Lhuillier Age Group Tennis and Tryouts ng Bayan, and owns a team in the PBA Developmental League—the Cebuana Lhuillier Gems.

PJLGC also supports national teams such as the Philippine Davis Cup Team, RP Blu Boys and Girls, RP Youth Bowling Team, Philippine Men’s and Women’s National Basketball Team, and Team Gilas Pilipinas. Jean Henri Lhuillier holds key positions in sports organizations: Chairman of the Philippine Tennis Association (PhilTA), team manager of the Philippine Davis Cup Team, team owner of Cebuana Lhuillier Gems, and President of the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (ASAPHIL).

PJLGC was also a finalist for the Top Employer of the Year award, with Jean Henri Lhuillier as a finalist for Global Filipino Executive of the Year. Asia CEO is an annual award-giving body recognizing the distinctive achievements of the country’s top management teams and industry leaders.

Extending the partnership beyond business, Cebuana Lhuillier supported international remittance business partner Moneygram in their book donation event held in SM Annex Ecoland, Davao City last October 23.

Thousands of books on subjects ranging from English, law, and science were donated to six high schools, six colleges, and the Davao Public Library.

Aside from participating in the turnover ceremony, Cebuana Lhuillier also infused the program with its branded Letra Swerte game to the enjoyment of the audience. All who participated in the game received Phiten premium items as prizes.

The event was attended by Ka-Cebuanas in Region 5, headed by Regional Manager Jun Flores.

View event photos here.

At the 32nd Foundation Anniversary and Partners Day of Dual Tech Training Center, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI) was recognized for its commitment to support the technical-vocational school for the past 14 years. The event was held last October 30 at the Dual Tech Center in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna.

Since 2001, CLFI has provided scholarship grants to financially-challenged but deserving students and has already produced a total of 46 competent graduates who are performing very well in different industries.

Dual Tech President Arnolfo Morfe closed the celebration by inspiring partners to continue their support for Dual Tech as it plans to further expand its programs.

View event photos here.

Cebuana Lhuillier’s Search for the Happiest Pinoy is back, with a wider scope, new special awards and bigger cash prizes.

A P1 million cash prize, tax-free, awaits the Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2014 grand winner while nine (9) runners-up will receive P50,000. The country’s leading micro financial company will also give special prizes to the Happiest Student and Happiest Overseas Filipino Worker.

“With our Search for the Happiest Pinoy, we want to recognize outstanding Filipinos who are able to both rise above life’s challenges and positively impact the lives of other people with their positive outlook in life,” said Michael Sena, PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies Integrated Marketing Communications Group Head. “This is our way of celebrating the values of optimism, resilience, and hope among Filipinos.”

Filipinos, 18 years old and above, with good moral character can be nominated to the search. Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.happiest-pinoy.com and are available in any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 1,700 branches nationwide, to enable more people to nominate their happiest Pinoys.

Accomplished nomination forms can be mailed together with supporting documents to: SEARCH FOR THE HAPPIEST PINOY SECRETARIAT, PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies, Inc., 2/F Annex 2, PJL Corporate Centre, 1782 N. Garcia cor. Candelaria Sts., Makati City 1209. Scanned copies of the accomplished nomination forms and supporting documents can also be emailed to [email protected]. Nominations can be submitted from October 24, 2014 until March 31, 2015.

The nominees will be screened by the Happiest Pinoy Board of Judges composed of CNN 2009 Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida, McCann-Erickson Chairman Emeritus Emily Abrera, Assistant Secretary Anne Corominas, Cebuana Lhuillier General Manager Jonathan Batangan, Happiest Pinoy grand winners Winston Maxino and Rommel Arellano, inspirational speaker and corporate trainer Francis Kong, Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Maria Leonor Robredo and broadcast journalist Luchi Cruz-Valdez.

Since its launch in 2009, the Search for the Happiest Pinoy has been awarded to two deserving individuals. Winston Maxino, a corporate executive who was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, a degenerative and incurable bone disease, was declared the first Happiest Pinoy grand winner in 2010. Rommel Arellano, a guidance counselor who was afflicted with polio at age 1, was declared Happiest Pinoy in 2012, besting more than 13,000 nominees nationwide.

This year, Cebuana Lhuillier is taking its Search for the Happiest Pinoy to different schools and offices nationwide to get even more nominations.

View event photos here.

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI) recently awarded Php200,000 to the Tagum City Government in Davao for bagging the Special Award of Excellence in Literacy. The 2014 National Literacy Conference and Coordinating Council (LCC) Awards were held last September at the Benitez Hall in Baguio Teachers Camp, Baguio City.

According to Tagum City Mayor Dr. Allan Rellon, the award recognizes their effort in pioneering sustainable literacy programs and a result of strategic partnership between the Department of Education and local government.

CLFI is the official benefactor of the Php200,000 cash component of the highest literacy award, the Special Award of Excellence in Literacy.

The said award is given only to Hall of Fame Awardees (first placers in the Outstanding Local Government Unit category for three years) who have shown sustainability and improvement of their outstanding literacy program.

Makati, October 15, 2014: Cebuana Lhuillier, the country’s premier microfinancial company, is partnering with Colixo Inc., an electronic payment start-up incorporated in the Philippines, through a direct investment.

Colixo is building a world-class omni-channel payment-processing platform, which allows acceptance of traditional electronic payments as well as new payment experiences. The platform will offer merchants and financial institutions customized payment acceptance in a secure and efficient manner that bridges the gap between legacy payment technology and emerging payment innovations.

“This venture with Colixo will thoroughly expand Cebuana Lhuillier’s reach to its clients and expand the scope of its coverage nationwide. By combining Colixo’s technology with our unequaled geographical outreach, we can offer even more innovative and cost-efficient services to our customers—particularly those outside of urban areas where traditional financial institutions are typically not present. This will greatly benefit the banked, underbanked, and unbanked Filipinos, for they will have greater access to traditional electronic payment services, or to financial solutions truly tailored to their needs,” says Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier.

About Cebuana Lhuillier: Cebuana Lhuillier is the country’s leading and largest non-bank financial services provider specializing in pawning, remittance, and microinsurance. It is part of the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies, a dynamic, multi-industry company that owns and operates businesses dealing with other financial services such as bills payment, collections and payout services, and banking, on top of all the services that Cebuana Lhuillier offers.

About Colixo Inc.: Colixo is part of the Narra group of companies, a collection of high-technology hardware and software companies, sharing a common set of predominant investors and aiming at delivering new technology to the marketplace. Colixo has been incorporated to bring innovative, scalable, and secure electronic transaction solutions to the Philippines specifically, and to emerging countries in Asia generally. The leadership team of Colixo has extensive strategic and operational experience, as well as successful track records both domestically and internationally in developing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise solutions.

Mechanics

Nomination to the Search

Who can be nominated: Any Filipino of legal age, good moral character, and residing in the Philippines.
Who can nominate: Any Filipino of legal age, group, or organization.
Deadline: Nominations can be submitted from October 24, 2014 until March 31, 2015.

Submission of Entries

You can get the nomination form through the following ways:

1. Download the nomination form from the Happiest Pinoy Website or through Happiest Pinoy Facebook Page

2. Get the nomination forms in any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 1,700 branches nationwide. March 31, 2015.

To submit your nominations, you may:

1. Mail the accomplished form together with the supporting documents to:

SEARCH FOR THE HAPPIEST PINOY SECRETARIAT
PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies Inc.
2/f Annex 2, PJL Corporate Centre,
1782 N. Garcia cor.Candelaria Sts.,
Makati City 1209

2. Send the accomplished nomination form (scanned copy) together with the supporting documents (scanned copies) to [email protected]

Criteria for Judging/ Qualifications of Nominee

1. A constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook – 30%

2. Proven ability to rise above life’s challenges. – 35%

3. A positive impact in the lives of others – 35%

Selection Process

1. A Screening Committee composed of PJ Lhuillier Group Officers and Managers will determine the Top-20 finalists.

2. The Top 20 Semi-Finalists will be forwarded to the Board of Judges who will select the Top 10 Finalists.

3. The Top 10 Finalists will each undergo a panel interview with the Board of Judges. After the interviews, the Board will select the 2015 Happiest Pinoy.

Special Awards

From among the Top 10 Finalists, two (2) special awards will be given out:

• Happiest Student Award
• Happiest Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Award

Contest Prizes

– All cash prizes are tax-free:

1. Happiest Pinoy Grand Winner – ₱ 1,000,000.00

2. Nine (9) runners-up: ₱ 50,000.00 each

3. Special Awards: ₱ 25,000.00 each

Announcement of Winners

The Happiest Pinoy winners will be announced in June 2015.
The decision of the Board of Judges/Selection Committee is final and non-appealable.

Financial institutions like banks have served the needs of middle and high-income classes – the moneyed classes, but often leave the low-income ones, especially those in remote areas, underserved, if not totally unserved.

Most of these low-income families also do not have access to government’s social security agencies and have no healthcards to help them out during emergencies. Thus, when misfortune hits them hard, these poor households find it hard to cope with and manage the risks they face and get mired in debt from relatives and friends, left with no means to rebuild their damaged properties, or face death unable to afford expensive medical treatments.

Cebuana Lhuillier saw this need to provide the Filipino masses with quality and affordable insurance protection when 15 years ago, in 1999, it established its microinsurance arm, the Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) to further fulfill its chosen mandate of bringing financial inclusion to the Filipino masses through financial products and services backed up by the country’s major and most reputable insurers.

CLIS General Manager Jonathan Batangan said, “We are committed to our promise to provide relevant and responsive micro-insurance products and services for Filipinos. We want to assure them peace of mind knowing that they will be assisted financially in times of emergencies.”

The company primarily serves the needs of the low income sector which is the most vulnerable to risks and hazards like death and injury, sudden illness, and loss of lives and properties from natural and man-made calamities, to name a few.

With fifteen years of service in the micro-insurance industry, CLIS has introduced a variety of unique insurance products, programs, and services that aim to secure every facet of their lives at the most affordable premiums.

Cebuana Lhuillier has recently offered not only traditional insurance products but also products customized to the needs of specific groups like TODACare for transport operators and drivers, TanodCare for community volunteers, StudentCare for students, BuildersCare for construction workers, EmployeeCare for employees, SecurityCare for security guards, among others.

To date, CLIS’s micro-insurance products have covered more than 15 million Filipinos. Last year, its premiere microinsurance product, the Alagang Cebuana Plus (ACP), sold 14 million certificates covering more than 5 million Filipinos making it one of the most successful microinsurance products in the country today.

Expanding micro-insurance product portfolio and reaching out

After introducing micro-insurance products and services made more accessible through the country’s largest pawnshop chain, CLIS expands its affordable insurance offering with a wider variety of products for the poor and the marginalized and bringing these products to where the target customers are.

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Filipinos can soon enjoy easier and more convenient remittance transfers to their loved ones as Cebuana Lhuillier and Security Bank forge ties for  money remittance facility in a Memorandum of Agreement signing held recently in Makati City.

Through the partnership, Cebuana Lhuillier and Security Bank will be offering innovative remittance services which will capitalize on Cebuana Lhuillier’s 1,700 branches and Security Bank’s retail and corporate banking facilities.

“With our partnership with Security Bank, Cebuana Lhuillier is making money remittance much easier for the Filipinos. This is in line with the thrust of the company, which is to provide more access to financial services to Filipinos and help them to be financially educated,” Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier said.

Present during ceremony were Cebuana Lhuillier Vice President Andre Lhuillier, Security Bank President Alberto Villarosa, Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, Security Bank Executive Vice President Eduardo Olbes, and Security Bank Senior Vice President Mariza Arcilla.

For more information about Cebuana Lhuillier’s money remittance services, visit any of the more than 1,700 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide. You may also visit the official Cebuana Lhuillier Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cebuanalhuillierpawnshop and follow its official Twitter account: @kaCebuana.

View event photos here.
 

Promo mechanics:

1. Ang promo na ito ay bukas sa lahat ng Cebuana Lhuillier clients na may transaksyon sa kahit saang Cebuana Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier Express o Cebuana Lhuillier Pera Padala branch ng mga sumusunod mula October 1, 2014 to January 15, 2015:

a.Pawning – prenda, renewal, tubos
b.Remittance (Sending) – Domestic and International
c.Remittance (Payout) – International
d.Insurance

2. Ang iyong qualified transaction ay may katumbas na raffle entry.

3. Masusuwerteng winners ang mananalo ng mga sumusunod:

a.PRIZES
•8 winners ng Pangkabuhayan showcase
•5 winners ng Date with Coco Martin
•8 winners ng Entertainment showcase
•8 winners ng Kitchen showcase
•1 winner ng Boracay family vacation for 5

b.CASH
•8 winners ng P25,000.00 each
•1 winner ng P100,000.00

4. Ang raffle draw ay magaganap sa P.J. Lhuillier, Inc. ICT Office 3/F The Networld Hub 156 Jupiter cor. Comet Sts., Bel-Air, Makati City 1209 sa mga sumusunod na schedules:

5. Lahat ng cash raffle winners na 24k cardholder ay makakatanggap ng additional P5,000.00 prize.

REMINDERS:
1. Lahat ng raffle entries ay base sa transaction numbers.

2. Maaaring magkaroon ng maraming entries base sa bilang ng qualified transactions.

3. Ang client ay maaari lamang manalo ng isang beses kada draw date. Kapag ang client ay nabunot ng higit sa isang beses sa isang draw date, ang premyo na may mas mataas na halaga ang makukuha niya.

4. Ang mga non-winning entries sa unang draw date ay kabilang pa rin sa entries ng pangalawang draw date at sa cash raffle.

5. Ang mga winners sa unang draw date ay maaari pa rin magtransact upang magkaroon ng raffle entry sa susunod na raffle draw.

6. Ang Boracay family vacation for 5 ay transferrable pero hindi maaaring i-convert sa cash. Ito ay valid ng isang taon pagkatapos itong i-claim ng winner.

7. Ang Date with Coco Martin ay transferrable kapag hindi maaring makapunta ang winner nito.

8. Lahat ng winners ay makakatanggap ng registered mail na naglalaman ng mga instructions na kailangan nilang sundin para ma-claim ang kanilang prize. Dapat nila itong ipresent sa Cebuana Lhuillier branch na i-aassign sa kanila kasama ang kanilang valid ID.

9. Lahat ng mga clients ay kailangang i-update ang kanilang personal information (e.g., name, address, active mobile/telephone no., and birthday) sa Cebuana Lhuillier branch na kanilang pinag-tatransactan. Ang kanilang information na naka-record ay kikilalaning tama at magiging basehan sa pagpapadala ng kanilang notification letters.

10. Ang hindi pag-receive ng mga winners ng kanilang notification letters dahil sa kanilang outdated personal information ay hindi pananagutan ng P.J. Lhuilier Inc.

11. Lahat ng winners ay may animnapung (60) araw mula sa pagkatanggap ng notification letter para i-claim ang kanilang premyo. Lahat ng premyo na hindi na-claim ay mababaliwala pabor sa P.J. Lhuillier Inc.

12. Ang mga empleyado ng P.J. Lhuillier Inc. at mga Ad/Creatives Agency, PR and Media agencies pati ang mga kamag-anak nito hanggang second degree of consanguinity o affinity ay hindi maaaring sumali sa promo.

13. Ang 20% tax ng mga prizes na lalampas sa halagang P10,000.00 ay sasagutin ng P. J. Lhuillier Inc.