Category: Press Room

In an effort to make services more accessible to the people, Cebuana Lhuillier, the largest microfinancial company,
formed a partnership with Manila Water through a Memorandum of Agreement signing event held recently in Makati City.

Manila Water, a subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation, is a water and wastewater services provider established in 1997.
It supplies water services to thousands of homes and establishments in the East Zone area, which is composed of Pasig, Taguig,
Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Marikina, some parts of Quezon City and Manila, and the province of Rizal.

Through the partnership, clients can now pay their water bills in any of the more than 1,700 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide.

“Cebuana Lhuillier is glad to have partnered with Manila Water. Clients can be at ease knowing that they have more options
on where to settle their water bills. They may easily go to the nearest Cebuana Lhuillier branch and pay right there.
With the Cebuana Lhuillier and Manila Water partnership, paying your water bills has never been so easy,” Cebuana Lhuillier
President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier said.

Cebuana Lhuillier serves as a convenient bills payment station for different partners. In addition to water bills,
clients can also pay telephone bills, utilities, and even tuition fees for selected schools in Cebuana Lhuillier.

“The addition of Manila Water to our list of payment collection partners is solid proof of our mission to provide our clients
the convenience and accessibility that they need,” Lhuillier added.

Aside from bills payment, Cebuana Lhuillier also offers pawning, remittance, microinsurance, and e-loading services.

For more information, 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.

TACLOBAN CITY–Cebuana Lhuillier, the largest microfinancial company in the Philippines, once again extended its help to the city of Tacloban. Together with Unilever-Surf, and Smart Communications, Cebuana Lhuillier donated 10,000 pieces of cement pavers to Dr. AP Bañez Memorial Elementary School and Cirilo Roy Montejo National High School, two public schools in Tacloban.

The partnership of the three leading companies gave birth to a sachet recovery program which aims to collect empty Surf sachets, which a consumer can exchange for free Smart texts in any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 1,700 branches nationwide. The program was able to collect over 12 million empty detergent sachets during its first two years which were converted to cement pavers and other useful materials.

“Almost a year ago, our place has been hit by the Typhoon Yolanda, which killed thousands of people and left us hopeless. Our school’s properties including classrooms and facilities were devastated and left unaided. These pavers would really be a great help in rebuilding our school, especially for protecting it against floods.” said Mr. George Cayas, Dr. AP Bañez Elementary School Principal. “I would like to thank our donors, especially Cebuana Lhuillier in giving us these pavers.” he added.

“We are very glad to be part of this partnership as corporate social responsibility is at the heart of the company’s vision and mission.” said Cebuana Lhuillier Business Development Supervisor, Franco Cenon.

Due to the success of the partnership, Cebuana Lhuillier, Unilever-Surf and Smart will launch the third run of the sachet recovery program this year.

Uniforms, t-shirts, laptops, and projectors with screens were provided for at least
135 out-of-school youth learners by Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI) during the
DepEd-Cebuana Lhuillier Alternative Learning System (ALS) Community Learning Center (CLC)
launch in Benguet last August 4 at Lubuagan Central School, Kalinga Province.

Students, Department of Education (DepEd) representatives, ALS teachers in 13 districts
of Kalinga, and local government units headed by Mayor Johnny Dickpus of Lubuagan, Kalinga
Province were there in full force to support the program. ALS Education Program Supervisor
Romulo Galnawan thanked CLFI for “helping literacy workers in fighting for the least, last,
and lost,” while the students expressed their gratitude with a song in their local dialect
entitled “So be it.”

Meanwhile, the launching of La Trinidad ALS Community Learning Center in Puguis Elementary
School, Benguet last July became an avenue for Benguet Division to send their heartfelt
gratitude.

Promo Mechanics:


1. Promo duration is from August 25 – October 31, 2014.

2. Promo will only be applicable to selected Cebuana Lhuillier branches:
– CLH AC Baclaran 1
– CLH Bluewave
– CLH Capitolyo
– CLH East Ave –V Luna
– CLH JP 4
– CLX LRT Santolan
– CLH Monumento Circle
– CLH P. Tuazon
– CLH Sacramento
– CLH San Juan 1
– CLH Shaw Blvd. Libis
– CLH Sunshine Mall
– CLH Tayuman 2
– CLH Tunasan 1
– CLH Verdant

3. For every client who will LIKE the Cebuana Lhuillier FB page and will acquire their CTPL at selected Cebuana Lhuillier branches during the promo duration will entitle them to a free item.

4. Client shall show any of the proof that they LIKED the Cebuana Lhuillier Facebook page to a Cebuana Lhuilier branch personnel upon acquisition of a Cebuana CTPL.
• Screen cap of their Facebook account printed on a sheet of paper showing  that they LIKED the Cebuana Lhuillier FB page
• Presenting their Facebook Account via their mobile phone showing that they LIKED the Cebuana Lhuillier FB page

5. Client shall present their OR and CR and pay the premium of:
P300.40 –motorcycle
P610.40 – private vehicles

 

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS), the insurance arm of Cebuana Lhuillier, formed a partnership with Standard Insurance, one of the biggest non-life insurance companies in the Philippines, to offer another unique insurance product through a Memorandum of Agreement signed recently in Makati City.

 

Through the partnership, CLIS will be offering “TravelCARE”, an affordable travel insurance that provides benefits such as medical assistance, personal accident insurance, protection against baggage delay, loss of travel documents, personal effects, among others, during the insured’s period of travel.

 

Present during the MOA signing event are (from left): Standard Insurance Account Officer Eugene Santos, Standard Insurance Account Officer Mike Enriquez, Standard Insurance Vice President Emily Suarez-Dy Tiapco, CLIS General Manager Jonathan Batangan, CLIS Product Development Supervisor Theia Castillo, CLIS Sales Supervisor Herbert Biazon, and Cebuana Lhuillier Brand Manager Paolo Saño.

Thousands of out-of-school youth and adults have re-started their education journey when Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of the Philippine’s largest microfinancial company, and the Department of Education (DepEd) inaugurated the 16 DepEd-Cebuana Lhuillier Alternative Learning Centers (ALS).
 
CLFI donated Php2 million for the procurement of teaching equipment and reproduction of learning modules and materials for the program, which aims to provide alternative basic education for more than 1,300 out-of-school youth and adults, with the end-goal of getting a high school diploma and enabling them to pursue higher education or get a college degree.
 
On August 12, Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier and DepEd officials led the inauguration of the learning center in Cubao Elementary School in Quezon City.
 
A few days prior, on August 7, Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Philippe J. Lhuillier led the inauguration of the learning center in Bais City, Negros Oriental.
 
“We are happy to see these projects come to fruition. The program is an excellent medium to give young people and adults alike another chance to get basic education, notwithstanding their current financial situation. It gives people hope that they will get a better life through education,” said JHL.
 
“Cebuana Lhuillier is now moving towards offering our products and services directly to the people, and the alternative learning program complements that direction. Our CSR thrust is focused on giving people opportunities to have basic education through the alternative learning system. After graduating from high school, we can also provide them with a college scholarship grant through our scholarships program which we have been implementing since 2001,” added JHL.
 
Aside from the Center in Quezon City, 15 other DepEd–Cebuana Lhuillier ALS Community Learning Centers have been established in Pasig City, Pampanga, Tarlac, Benguet, Rizal, Cavite, Kalinga Province, Leyte, Negros Oriental, Davao, General Santos City, Palawan, Aklan, and Laguna.
 

View event photos here.

From L-R: PJLGC Brand Manager Paolo Sano, CLIS Claims Supervisor Ramon Gonzalez,
CLIS General Manager Jonathan Batangan, CLIS Product Development Supervisor Theia Castillo,
Centre for Insurance and Risk Management’s Rupalee Ruchismita, Munich Re Foundation’s Dirk Reinhard,
MicroSave’s Premasis Mukherjee, and VimoSewa’s Arman Oza

 

July 3-4, 2014 marked another milestone in the microinsurance industry in Asia as
GIZ RFPI Asia, Munich Re Foundation, and Microinsurance Network co-organized a conference
dubbed “Microinsurance Learning Session Asia and Oceania: Implications of the Landscape Study”
at the Grand Ballroom of Diamond Hotel in Malate, Manila.

Speakers from different microinsurance organizations in Asia such as those from India, Pakistan, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Mongolia, and Nepal among others discussed various microinsurance trends and developments in the region.
As one of the speakers, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) General Manager Jonathan Batangan presented
CLIS’ achievements and lessons learned from Typhoon Haiyan (“Yolanda”).
He cited the necessity of coming out with relevant and responsive products, heightened awareness and increased
customer touch points, and accessibility as drivers of customer value and reach in microinsurance.

CLIS also hosted the conference’s Dinner Reception which, together with the delegates, was also attended by
International Labour Organization-Microinsurance Innovations Facility Chair Craig Churchill and Munich Re Vice Chair Dirk Reinhard.

The conference was also made possible with the support from the Department of Finance and the Philippine Insurance Commission.

Last July 14, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc. (CLFI) unveiled the first DepEd-Cebuana Lhuillier Community Learning Center
at Nagpayong Elementary School in Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, kicking off a series of nationwide launches.

CLFI, in partnership with the Department of Education, is boosting DepEd’s nationwide Alternative Learning System (ALS) program
by providing out-of-school youth and adults a second chance at attaining a high school diploma. CLFI will provide computer sets,
teaching equipment, and other learning materials for 16 Community Learning Centers across the country.

“The Alternative Learning System is the means to realize the goals which are academics, livelihood, and spiritual or social enhancement,”
said Atty. Cesar Vidal, CLFI Executive Trustee.

Also present during the event were OIC of the Office of the Assistant Regional Director of DepEd NCR Dr. Ponciano Menguito,
Region 1 Manager Felix Contapay, and Head of Pawnshop Operations Miko Jimenez, who emphasized how education, through the ALS,
can transform lives.

 

In an effort to reach out to various groups and sectors in the society, Cebuana Lhuillier Microinsurance (CLMI) formed a partnership with 1 GUARDIANS Nationalist of the Philippines (1GANAP) through a Memorandum of Agreement Signing held recently in Makati City.

 

1GANAP is an organization composed of both active and retired military personnel who aims to promote the values of brotherhood and unity. They also act as community volunteers during calamities and natural disasters. Because of this, they are one of the first groups to be tapped by the government when it comes to providing assistance to people in need.

 

1GANAP is one of the first groups to benefit from TanodCARE, CLMI’s group insurance specially designed for community peacekeepers and volunteers. For only P125, its members can get at least P50,000 coverage for accidental death, unprovoked murder and assault, permanent total disability, and even medical reimbursement valid for one year.  Extended reach also includes the insured’s relatives and constituents.

 

“Thanks to the efforts of Cebuana Lhuillier Area Manager Adrian Bernados and his team, members of 1GANAP will be insured by TanodCARE so they can continue to aid and protect the people without worrying about their own safety. We acknowledge that the organization go through great lengths in protecting the people, so CLMI will ensure that they will get the same treatment as well,” said CLMI General Manager Jonathan Batangan.

 

According to Batangan, the Philippines is one of the leading countries in microinsurance globally. However, only 23% of the population in the Philippines is insured. With natural disasters and calamities becoming a regular occurrence in the country, the government sees the need for microinsurance.

 

Through the introduction of TanodCARE and other group insurance products, Cebuana Lhuillier aims to educate the people on the concept of microinsurance and its importance, with plans to develop more insurance products to suit each and every Filipino.

 

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS), the leading microinsurance provider in the country, staged another “Kumustahan” event on June 24 for Alagang Cebuana Plus (ACP) beneficiaries of Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City.
 
“Kumustahan” is a way of thanking CLIS clients for patronizing the company’s wide array of microinsurance products by visiting the claimants and awarding them with cash and tokens. Every year, CLIS conducts nationwide “Kumustahan” for ACP claimants to give due recognition to loyal Ka-Cebuanas and invite them to join the company in its campaign of increasing microinsurance awareness among the low-income and vulnerable sectors.
 
On May 6, 2014, at least 50 houses in Barangay Holy Spirit were razed by fire and left at least 100 families homeless and some residents injured. Among those who were affected were the 10 ACP claimants awarded by CLIS with cash and Cebuana Lhuillier giveaways.
 
Lydia Ballesteros, kagawad of Barangay Holy Spirit, expressed her gratitude to CLIS for helping her constituents in times of unfortunate incidents like fire.
 
Also present on the event were Barangay Holy Spirit Administration Head Jomar Lagarto, and Sports and Development Head Roberto Hernandez.

The earlier “Kumustahans” were held in Piapi, Davao and Lorega, Cebu City where major community conflagrations also took place.

 

 

Cebuana Lhuillier, the country’s premier microfinancial company, has partnered with China Bank Savings (CBS) to provide Filipinos with more avenues for easier domestic money remittance.

China Bank Savings recently launched its “Easi-Padala” services, wherein CBS account holders can send money through any CBS branch. The remittance can then be claimed in any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 1,700 branches all over the Philippines.

“We are very happy to be part of this exciting new venture with China Bank Savings. Through this new partnership, more Filipinos in the provinces can easily receive money from their relatives who are based in Metro Manila.

“Working with our trusted partners such as China Bank Savings enables us to empower Filipinos in the provinces so that they can enjoy the same financial services as those in the cities,” said Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation General Manager Noel Cristal.

This remittance partnership complements Cebuana Lhuillier’s own money remittance service.

Established in 1997, Cebuana Lhuillier’s Pera Padala is an easy, quick, and safe way to send and receive money anywhere within the Philippines and the world through its over 1,700 branches nationwide and its over 50 international remittance tie-ups.

 

Employees of the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies, with the scholars of
Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI), visited the children of the
Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) during its 7th Annual
Summer Outreach Program last May 31.

 

The volunteers and children had the chance to bond over games, a magic
show, music, and food. The joyful and active kids of RSCC also received
grocery packs and hygiene kits as a parting gift.

 

RSCC is a haven for the abandoned, orphaned, abused, neglected, and
exploited children aged seven years old and below, and is under the
jurisdiction of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

 

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

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In preparation for School Year 2014-15, Cebuana Lhuillier participated in the Brigada Eskwela kick off organized by San Manuel High School (SMHS) in Tarlac City on May 19.

Emphasizing the value of working together, the school, headed by principal Mr. Wilfredo Paras, gathered volunteer faculty, students, parents, and representatives from local government units and private sectors for the week-long cleaning and refurbishment of the school campus.

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI) as one of the school’s stakeholders, took charge of repainting the wall of the “Ang Galing Mo Bata!” (AGMB) ICT Laboratory and the repair of defective computer units.

Before the volunteers started with their respective tasks, CLFI took the opportunity to recognize senior students of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Education Program by awarding them with certificates. Meanwhile, top ICT students also received medals awarded by CLFI Executive Trustee Atty. Cesar Vidal.

SMHS has been a partner of CLFI in the ICT Education Program for junior and senior high school students since 2006. The partnership continues to flourish as the school has been chosen as one of the sites for the DepEd- Cebuana Lhuillier Community Learning Centers. Using the facilities of the existing AGMB ICT laboratory, it will be formally launched soon as an E-eskwela learning facility. Atty. Vidal took the opportunity to invite potential students who want to enroll in the said DepEd – Cebuana Lhuillier ALS Community Learning Center, which is intended for out-of-school youth and adults.

 

Continuing its program to reach out to more people all over the country, the country’s leading microinsurance agency opens its doors to bring to the people in Mindanao its affordable and innovative insurance products.

Cebuana Lhuillier MicroInsurance (CLMI), the micro insurance arm of Cebuana Lhuillier, recently opened its regional office in Davao City, the first in Mindanao, as part of its efforts to expand its reach to more people outside its branches.

“We are happy that we officially have set a base in Davao City. This establishes our foothold in Mindanao, and allows us to bring closer to the people the importance of getting insurance, and the affordable ways to do so,” says Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Insurance General Manager Jonathan Batangan.

The new CLMI office is located within the regional office of Cebuana Lhuillier in Ladislawa Garden Village in Buhangin, Davao City.

“We would like to bring into the people’s awareness, particularly those who are in the financially-challenged and vulnerable sector, that insurance need not make a big dent on one’s budget. We also need to educate the people about the necessity of being ready always, of having the contingency in case something comes up. This CLMI initiative also complements the government’s program to promote social protection and financial inclusion”, Batangan added.

Its flagship product, called Alagang Cebuana Plus (ACP), offers affordable personal accident coverage for only P25. Those who avail ACP are assured of a P20,000 accidental death, dismemberment and disablement coverage and P5,000 fire-cash assistance, valid for four months.

ACP also offers free medical consultation through a dedicated hotline to its customers. It also boasts also of a 24-hour claims settling facility backed up by Cebuana Lhuillier’s Pera Padala. Insurance claims can be filed and are paid out in any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s close to 2,000 branches nationwide. Selling at more than one million certificates per month, it is arguably the most successful micro insurance product in the country today, having paid out more than P80 million claims.

Aside from ACP, Cebuana Lhuillier also offers various affordable insurance products that provide coverage against liabilities from motor vehicle accidents, as well as specialized insurance packages for security guards, students, employees, barangay tanods, and drivers of public utility vehicles.

 

 

 

 

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A Ka-Cebuana for six years and running, Popstar Princess and Cebuana Lhuillier Brand Ambassadress
Sarah Geronimo renewed her contract with Cebuana Lhuillier on Monday, March 31 at the Networld Hub
Building, Makati.

The 25-year-old singer and actress also met with some of her fans.

 

 

 

Out of 5,000 entries, five winners of the Cebuana Lhuillier Facebook contest with their companions
as well as one hundred PJLGC Head Office employees flocked to the event for a meet and greet with
the Popstar Princess. Everyone was eager to have their photos taken and have their various items
signed by Geronimo, who graciously entertained their requests.

 

View event photos
here.

 

 

 

Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Insurance (CLMI) continues to provide quality and affordable insurance protection and innovative services to its target clients as it sealed an agreement with the Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company (Philam Life), the country’s premier life insurance company and market leader for 60 years.

The two major insurance players formalized the partnership with the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement held recently in Makati City.

The joint venture intends to make available Philam Life’s existing products to both employees of Cebuana Lhuillier and its clients, as well as develop new “micro-life” insurance products for the general public.  

 “With Cebuana Lhuillier’s success in making accessible insurance protection to the average Filipino, and Philam Life’s expertise and credibility as the dominant life insurer in the country, the partnership is poised to bring newness and innovation in the microinsurance sector,” said Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Insurance General Manager Jonathan Batangan.    

Philam Life offers an extensive line of products that provides solutions to various financial needs including life protection, health insurance, savings, education, retirement, investment, group, and credit life insurance.

Cebuana Lhuillier was tapped to be the official co-presenter of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) College of Business Administration’s 4th Annual HR Students Convention which was held from March 3 to 5 at the Ninoy Aquino Learning Resource Center Auditorium, PUP Main Campus.

 

With the theme “Crossing Borders: HR Beyond Limitation,” 3,000 students listened to resource persons from notable corporations and employers during the three-day event. Representing Cebuana Lhuillier was Recruitment Supervisor Ms. Marge Jacildo who shared the exciting and rewarding careers awaiting graduates in PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies (PJLGC).

 

Mr. Jean Henri Lhuillier, PJLGC President & CEO, was a recipient of an honorary doctorate degree from the same academic institution.

Due to his contribution to humanitarian causes, PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier was conferred with Lions Club International Foundation’s Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. The said award is named after the founder of Lions Club International and is the highest form of recognition for its members across the world.

The Cebuana Lhuillier Pera Padala TV ad series titled “Re-meet”, created by ad agency Ace Saatchi & Saatchi, recently won the Silver and the prestigious Grande Lotus Roots Awards at Ad Fest 2014 held in Pattaya, Thailand.

The commercials feature Cebuana Lhuillier’s Pera Padala Brand Ambassador, Coco Martin, surprising unsuspecting customers by personally handing over their remittance. This heartfelt gesture reuniting families took place inside Cebuana Lhuillier branches.

Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier said, “We are proud to receive this achievement for Pera Padala. Saatchi was able to capture the value of close family ties in the ads, showcasing our quick, easy, and reliable domestic and international remittance services. It’s as if you personally handed your monetary remittance yourself.”

Ad Fest is an annual advertising competition celebrating the best in the industry with a focus on embracing local culture and heritage. The Grande Lotus Roots Award, the event’s highest honor, recognizes works that embody local values, including culture, religion, beliefs, traditions, or language.

Watch Cebuana Lhuillier Pera Padala “Re-meet” TV ad version two here.
Watch version three of the “Re-meet” TV ad here.

 

Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation (CLSC), the remittance arm of Cebuana Lhuillier, continues its expansion worldwide by forging a new partnership with Instant Cash FZE, one of Dubai's biggest money remittance service providers.

The two remittance companies formalized the partnership with the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement held recently in Manila.

“We are happy with this new partnership with Instant Cash FZE. Through Instant Cash, we will now have access to the exchange houses in UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain who are also currently partnered with Instant Cash, thus bringing us closer to more Filipinos working in the Middle East,” said CLSC General Manager Noel Fernando Cristal.

Instant Cash FZE is an auxiliary of Wall Street Exchange, who is also a member of Emirates Post Group Holding (EPGH), has been providing a broad range of foreign exchange, money transfer and related services in the region.

P.J. Lhuillier Group of Companies (PJLGC) officially became a member of the GenSan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. during its General Assembly and Oath Taking Ceremonies held at Venue 8, General Santos City on February 28.

Cebuana Lhuillier Area Manager Ms. Mary Grace C. Torrato took oath as the company’s representative.

With this new alliance, PJLGC will have a broader network of businesses to transact with in General Santos City, particularly in establishing new corporate accounts. PJLGC is also planning to register in other key cities in Region 5 in the near future.

The event was also attended by GenSan City Mayor Ronnel Rivera, South Cotabato 1st District Representative Engr. Pedro Acharon, and the guest speaker of the night, former National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Dr. Cielito Habito.

 

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) partnered with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) as the latter once again spearheaded the 2014 Observance of Fire Prevention Month with the theme Isulong ang Kaunlaran, Sunog ay Iwasan, Kaalaman at Pag-iingat ang Kailangan.  A kick-off ceremony was held on March 3 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle and was attended by BFP Chief Supt. Carlito Romero, Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista, and Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas.

 

This month-long campaign includes a nationwide fun run dubbed as Takbo Laban sa Sunog and other activities to promote safety and a fire-free nation. A MOA signing between CLIS and BFP is also scheduled later this March.

 

Ka Cebuana (Vol. 1 Issue 1) – the official newsletter of Cebuana Lhuillier

For the sixth consecutive year, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) received top honors at the Gabi ng Parangal of Malayan Insurance held at the Midas Hotel, Pasay City on February 21.

CLIS won Best in Microinsurance, Top Producer of the Year, and El Circulo Rizal for Special Achievement. The event was led by Malayan Insurance Chairman Ambassador Alfonso T. Yuchengco and Malayan President Ms. Yvonne S. Yuchengco. CLIS General Manager Mr. Jonathan D. Batangan and CLIS Vice President for Operations Mr. Leo K. Escaño were present to receive the awards.

“Rest assured that CLIS will strive even greater this year to elevate its advocacy of providing the low-income and vulnerable sectors with quality, affordable insurance protection while sustaining its growth, productivity, and leadership in the microinsurance industry,” said Batangan.

The Gabi ng Parangal is an annual event organized by Malayan Insurance, the country’s largest insurer and Alagang Cebuana Plus underwriter, to recognize its nationwide network of partner-agents in the non-life insurance sector.

After availing of Alagang Cebuana Plus (ACP) Microinsurance, Enrique Delfin of Porac, Pampanga didn’t expect that he would welcome the new year with a brand new Foton LCV vehicle.

Last month, he officially received the grand prize of the 12 Gifts of Christmas Raffle Promo at the main Foton Showroom in Quezon City.

This was the best birthday gift for Delfin since he had just celebrated his birthday a day before the turnover. He plans to use his new Foton vehicle for his growing farming business.

Delfin was just one of the lucky winners of the 12 Gifts of Christmas Raffle Promo. Other Ka-Cebuanas received gadgets, appliances, family getaways, supermarket raids, barangay blowouts, and a Php100,000 shopping spree. Eight winners also took home Php50,000 in cash.

With bigger prizes at stake, the 12 Gifts of Christmas Raffle was Cebuana Lhuillier’s most successful promo to date, with over Php2 million worth of prizes awarded to loyal Ka-Cebuanas.

The awarding ceremony was held in the presence of Head of Operations Mr. Miko Jimenez, Integrated Marketing & Communications Group Head Mr. Mike Sena, and Marketing Division Manager Mr. Raymond Hernandez. Also present at the event were representatives from Foton and members of the media.

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI) once again extended love to the residents of the Golden Reception and Action Center for the Elderly and Other Special Cases (GRACES) in Quezon City last February 14. Celebrating the day of hearts with the theme “Me and My Cartoon Buddy,” CLFI made the lolos and lolas feel that it is only the body that grows old, but the heart and mind will forever be young.

Together with volunteer employees and scholars, CLFI visited 170 lolos and lolas and provided them with basic supplies and individual gifts.

“In the twilight years of their lives, they come to realize that while they may have been abandoned by their relatives for a myriad of reasons, yet humanity, as whole, has not deserted them because we are all brothers and sisters,” said Atty. Cesar Vidal, CLFI’s Executive Trustee.

Formerly known as “Golden Acres Home for the Aged,” GRACES serves as a temporary shelter for the elderly who are neglected and abandoned within Metro Manila. It is one of the many centers handled by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

 Cebuana Lhuillier, the country’s leading microfinancial company, unveiled its plans to widen their reach in the microfinancial market during its year-starter luncheon today at P.F. Chang’s in Taguig City.

Speaking to members of the media, Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier explained his company’s direction for 2014.

“A lot of great and new things are happening in Cebuana Lhuillier this year. The thrust of Cebuana Lhuillier’s direction this year stems from the knowledge that a lot of Filipinos are in need of proper financial literacy, and we are taking the initiative to bring our services closer to the people.

Through our initiatives, we are giving the financially vulnerable sector avenues for inclusive growth, as well as increasing our accessibility to the market. It’s not just about going outside the brick-and-mortar branches—it’s about empowering the poor to live better lives by giving them greater ease of access to micro lending facilities and other microfinancial products,” said Lhuillier.

 

Spearheading Cebuana Lhuillier’s programs for the year is its ground-breaking fleet of mobile branches, tagged Cebuana Lhuillier on Wheels (CoW). The CoW goes to far-flung areas all over the country, bringing the company’s products and services outside its branches. “This is the first of its kind in the industry,” Lhuillier adds.

Cebuana Lhuillier is also expanding its international remittance service, reaching out to more Filipinos abroad by forging more partnerships.

He also highlighted the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs through the Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc (CLFI). Focusing on education, the CLFI has partnered with the Department of Education for the implementation of the agency’s Alternative Learning System program for out-of-school youth and adults.

The event also showcased another advocacy that is close to Lhuillier’s heart—the Cebuana Lhuillier Sports Program. A long-time patron of Philippine sports, and a sportsman himself, Lhuillier mentioned that Cebuana Lhuillier also promotes youth development and learning through sports.

Currently, Lhuillier is at the helm of the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (ASAPHIL) as its President, and Chairman of the Board of the Philippine Tennis Association (PhilTA). He also manages the Cebuana Lhuillier Gems, which plays at the Philippine Basketball Association Developmental League.

“Cebuana Lhuillier has been supporting tennis and softball in the Philippines for a long time. We have seen how the Philippine softball teams, as well as the national tennis squads, have reaped glory for the country in various international competitions. There is a rich pool of talent in these sports that remains untapped, and we wish to give the chance to this young people to excel in their sports,” said Lhuillier.

He also introduced the Cebuana Lhuillier Sports Ambassadors—Treat Conrad Huey, Ruben Gonzales, and Katharina Lehnert. They are playing in the professional leagues, but Lhuillier supported them when they were starting out and are in the middle of their campaigns to rise up the world ranks in the professional tennis leagues, and place the Philippines on the tennis map. “I hope that they serve as an inspiration to young people to play and excel not just in tennis but in other sports, as well,” Lhuillier said.

Lastly, they gave a glimpse of the upcoming Search for the Happiest Pinoy. The search is a nationwide campaign that aims to rekindle the values of optimism, resilience, and hope in Filipinos amidst crisis. Cebuana Lhuillier also highlights the positive things that come with obtaining quality and affordable insurance: security, peace of mind and ultimately, happiness.

Four students from Mapua bagged the top prize at the 1st Alagang Cebuana Plus (ACP) Go Viral
Video Awards held on January 23 at the San Marino Consulate Office.
 

Lawrence Canto, Nathaniel Pelareja, Nikko Mercado, and Ken Vallespin from Mapua Institute of
Technology won first place for their entry “Langit Lupa” in the ACP Go Viral Video
Competition which aimed to promote microinsurance among the youth. They went home with Php15,000
in cash, medals, and three days and two nights accommodation for five at Le Soleil de Boracay.

 

Meanwhile, Marvin Gabas, Clariza Samaco, and Jonjon Adviento from the Polytechnic University of
the Philippines placed second. Another group from Mapua composed of Juan Pacheco and Kimm Garcia
won third place.    

                         

“There’s nothing like telling a story”, said P.J. Lhuillier Group of Companies
(PJLGC) President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, commending the ingenuity and humor of the student
ads. Lhuillier also mentioned the importance of collaborating with the academe to create awareness
about microinsurance among the youth.

 

Participating once again in one of the biggest fiestas in the Visayas, Cebuana Lhuillier added excitement to Cebu’s Sinulog Festival 2014 as a festival partner.

 

Five Cebuana Lhuillier booths offered microinsurance, 24-K cards and e-loads to the crowd along Osmeña boulevard, Cebu City’s main street and the heart of the festival.

Clients who availed Cebuana Lhuillier products and services during the parade were given a chance to play the Lucky Trio Bingo game. Winners of the game took home premium items such as shirts and Phiten products.

 

Ninong Ceb, Cebuana Lhuillier’s mascot, also heightened the merrymaking and gamely posed for pictures with adoring fans.

With over 3.5 million revelers, this year’s Grand Sinulog Parade is said to be one of the most attended yet.

Below are the operating schedule of Cebuana Lhuillier branches for the following days:

To introduce Cebuana Lhuillier products and services to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families, Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corp. (CLSC) joined the 10th Mega Balikbayan Expo last December 10 to 11, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

 

 

The two-day expo was a venue for the OFWs and general public to find opportunities to invest, start a business, or grow their current income and livelihood. Cebuana Lhuillier sold 275 microinsurance products during the event.  We were also able to gather a total of 78 Pera Padalove registrants and 11 sign-ups.

 

CLSC also prepared exciting booth activities such as Spin and Win Roleta Game and Cebuana Lhuillier Letra Swerte Game for the participants on the second day.

 

 

PJ Lhuillier Inc. (PJLI) and its President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier were finalists in three award categories at the 4th Asia CEO Awards. PJLI received recognition as finalists of the Top Employer of the Year, Top Filipino Executive of the Year, and Executive Leadership Team of the Year.

The company has seen tremendous growth over the last few years. From a quaint pawnshop business, PJ Lhuillier, Inc. (PJLI) boomed into a dynamic, non-banking financial institution with over 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches all over the country. Today, the company owns and operates businesses that deal not only with pawning but also with local and international remittance, non-life insurance, jewelry trade and retail, hotel, information technology, sports, and real estate/property management.

 

PJLI has responded with innovative products and services attuned to the needs of the company’s growing clientele. For example, loyal clients are now being rewarded through the very first international remittance rewards program dubbed Pera Padalove.

 

All these business ventures and industry leadership have caught the attention of the event’s organizers. Although PJLI didn’t bag the top awards, one of the organizers said that PJLI is “certainly considered an impressive group.”

 

 

The awards recognition ceremonies were held on Nov. 14, 2013 at the Solaire Resort & Casino. Almost 800 business leaders and representatives were in attendance.

 

The catch phrase “The Filipino spirit is waterproof” is doing the rounds on social media these days due to the havoc Super Typhoon Yolanda has caused in the Visayas. Cebuana Lhuillier, spearheaded by its President and CEO Jean Henri D. Lhuillier, has responded to the call for cash or in-kind donations to put Leyte and other provinces back on their feet.

With a total of P1,850,000 cash donations to various foundations and organizations managing relief operations on the ground, Cebuana Lhuillier joins the world in helping those most affected by Yolanda. Cebuana Lhuillier employees also donated P50,000-worth of medicines, toiletries and ready-to-eat food.

 

 

 

Also through the efforts of Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO, a team of medical doctors from the US are in Visayas right now to conduct medical missions. The team, who arrived in Manila on November 18, brought medical supplies and imported a vital and unique oral rehydration solution developed at Stanford and the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

Meanwhile, Cebuana Lhuillier’s Head of Operations Miko Jimenez was in Tacloban City from November 11 to 14 to extend help to Cebuana Lhuillier employees who might have been affected by the disaster.

 

Addressing Immediate Needs and Long Term Revitalization

DALLAS, TX–Nov. 14, 2013– MoneyGram (NASDAQ:MGI), a leading global money transfer and payment services company, announces a series of measures to help people in the Philippines impacted by the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan, also referred to as Typhoon Yolanda.

MoneyGram is making a $50,000 donation to Doctors Without Borders to support immediate relief efforts. Currently, Doctors Without Borders has more than 100 people on the ground in the Philippines addressing urgent and immediate medical needs. Cargo planes have started delivering 329 tons of medical and humanitarian relief supplies such as medical and hygiene kits, tetanus vaccines, tents, and water. Operations are currently based in Cebu, but teams will soon arrive in the hardest hit areas, including Tacloban.

“MoneyGram is committed to helping the communities we serve,” said Pamela H. Patsley, chairman and chief executive officer at MoneyGram.“During a crisis of this magnitude, every second and every dollar count. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible to help Filipinos impacted by Typhoon Haiyan.”

MoneyGram wants to make it easy and convenient for people in the United States to help Filipinos affected by the typhoon. From now until November 30, 2013, MoneyGram is waiving the transaction fee for customers in the United States who want to donate to the American Red Cross Philippines relief effort online and at a MoneyGram location using the MoneyGram ExpressPayment® service.

Donations can be made at www.MoneyGram.com or any of the 38,000 MoneyGram ExpressPayment agent locations in the U.S.  All donations should be submitted to “Red Cross Philippines” under receive code 2540 to waive the transaction fee. Any dollar amount will be accepted up to a maximum of $249.99 per transaction.

MoneyGram will also waive transaction fees for international top-up transactions. This allows customers in the United States a more cost efficient method to add minutes to prepaid phones in the Philippines and stay connected with friends and family in the region.

Top-up transaction fee waivers are in place through November 30, 2013. They apply to the following mobile phone carriers:

•         Globe Philippines Recharge– receive code 8592
•         Smart Philippines Recharge – receive code 8595
•         Sun Cellular Philippines Recharge – receive code 8594
•         Talk N Text Philippines Recharge – receive code 8596
•         Touch Mobile Philippines Recharge – receive code 8593

MoneyGram is also making an extended commitment to help the region recover.  Through the MoneyGram Foundation, MoneyGram will pledge funds to help to rebuild educational facilities destroyed by the storm as well as provide 25,000 books for affected schools through a grant to the Asia Foundation.

 

P.J. Lhuillier, Incorporated (PJLI), the mother company of Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop and other affiliate brands, bagged several awards at The Philippine Quill Awards 2013, held recently at the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila, for its external and internal communication campaigns.

PJLI won Awards of Merit for the “2012 Search for the Happiest Pinoy” for advocacy communications and special events-external. The campaign’s goal is to find the individual that exhibits happiness in the midst of trials—having an optimistic outlook in life, a cheerful disposition, a proven ability to rise above life’s challenges, and a positive impact in the lives of others.

The company also received an Award for Excellence for its “Quest to Be the Best” Vision Launch for special events-internal. The activity, launched through a series of events held in six key cities in the Philippines, sought to cascade the company’s new vision among the employees—to be the best and preferred microfinancial and business-to-business solutions partner—and immerse the employees in the company’s “Be The Best” campaign, which promotes excellence amongst the company’s employees and management.

“We are grateful to The Philippine Quill Awards for the recognition. We hope that through these endeavours we were able to communicate to the public, and our employees, the importance of character building—rising above the challenges and bringing the best out of one’s self, whether at work or in everyday life—which these two campaigns have in common”, said PJLI President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier.

The Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), recognizes the best business communications covering communication research management, communication management, communication skills, and communication training and education across various categories.

 

In a bid to continuously serve its customers in the fastest and most convenient way Cebuana Lhuillier Pera Padala opened its first outlet out of the country on September 13.

 

Having been in partnership with international remittance business all over the world for years, Cebuana Lhuillier has step into another milestone as it officially launched Cebuana Lhuillier Hong Kong Ltd.

 

Guaranteeing a quick, safe, and easy way to send and receive money, Cebuana Pera Padala Hong Kong branch also offers real-time transactions for its clients that would enable the money receiver to cash out as soon as the money sender completed the sending process in the branch.

 

Located at Tsuen Wan New Territories, CL HK Ltd. fulfilled the company’s plan to slowly branch out the Cebuana Lhuillier brand to other parts of the world.

 

The opening of the Cebuana Lhuillier Hong Kong branch was attended by Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation (CLSC) Vice President and Hong Kong Ltd Managing Director Philippe Andre Lhuillier, Chief Information Officer Ergie Ong, Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank President Leo Escaño, Senior Adviser to the Chairman and President & CEO Gigi Teves, Integrated Marketing and Communications Group Head Michael Sena, CLSC General Manager Noel Cristal, and CLS-Operations Division Manager Arjie De Castro.

 

Also present were HK News Marketing Manager Jeneth Julve and Account Executive Corelene Bacaltos, Kayumanggi Magazine Publisher and Editor-in-chief Arnold Pineda, POLO HK Labor Attaché Manuel Roldan, and A-Freight Cargo Country Head Susan Lozano.

 

 

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Staying true to its realigned mission to focus on education, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI), in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), took part in this year’s National Literacy Conference. Conducted by the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC), this momentous event was held at Teachers Camp, Baguio City on September 4 and 5.

 

With the theme “Literacy for Inclusive Growth”, the two-day event was highlighted by the presentation of winners of the Hall of Fame Award and the Special Award of Excellence in Literacy—the highest award conferred for the first time this year to two Local Government Units (LGUs). CLFI served as the benefactor of the cash component amounting to Php 200,000.00 each for the said award.

 

Davao City won the Hall of Fame Award, while the municipalities of Agoo, La Union and Tubungan, Iloilo bagged the Special Award of Excellence in Literacy as previous Hall of Famers (3-time first placers in the annual awards) who have proven sustainability of their winning programs for three years after winning the Hall of Fame awards. Responding to the heart-warming appreciation of the LCC Chairperson DepEd Undersecretary Rizalino Rivera, CLFI Executive Trustee and General Manager Atty. Cesar R. Vidal delivered an inspiring message after the awarding ceremony.

 

In his message, Atty. Vidal recounted how CLFI Chairman Ambassador Philippe Lhuillier and CLFI President and CEO Dr. Jean Henri Lhuillier readily approved the proposal to be the benefactor in the highest award on literacy. He shared that the Lhuilliers fully believe in the high importance of this program to our country and in our everyday life. Atty. Vidal also introduced to the delegates CLFI’s advocacy on education, one of which is its support to DepEd’s Alternative Learning System.

 

The conference was attended by 433 participants from the eight different sectors represented in the LCC — DepEd, Senate, House of Representatives, Department of Interior and Local Government, National Economic and Development Authority, Public Information Agency, Philippine Normal University, and Nongovernment Organization.

 

“Mother of Literacy” and LCC creator Senator Santanina Razul graced the event.

“WHILE I HAVE EXPERIMENTED with some other things, I’ve always sort of known, growing up, that I would be running the business,” says Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. Jean Henri is a busy man – in addition to running Cebuana Lhuillier, he is the honorary consul for the nation of San Marino to the Philippines, and counts sports and philanthropy among his numerous pursuits.

 

 

Source: Adobo Magazine (July-August 2013 issue)

 

IN a move to further provide better education opportunities to the Filipino youth, the PJ Lhuillier Foundation announced its transformation and rebranding at the launch of its e-learning facility at the Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resource Center (NALLRC) of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) main campus in Santa Mesa, Manila.

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies (PJLGC) President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jean Henri Lhuillier said the change of name comes with the mandate to focus on education.

“In line with our corporate social responsibility efforts, we decided, with the blessing of my dad [Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Philippe Jones Lhuillier], to change the name of our PJ Lhuillier Foundation Inc. to Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc. [CLFI]. This was a true effort to show that Cebuana Lhuillier means business in supporting education…in supporting those in need,” Lhuillier said.

At the launch of the facility, Lhuillier thanked PUP President Emmanuel de Guzman and expressed his gratitude to the university for being an “instrument to convey our advocacy that education is a right for everybody and is something that everyone should receive.”

“May this step be a launch pad for young minds to explore different fields of the academe, discover skills and venture out in the world of learning,” Lhuillier said.

The PUP-CLFI E-Learning Center, which is open to all PUP students, houses modern information-technology equipment with 21 units of desktop computers, all with UPS and Wi-Fi access, that will contain titles of over 400 select e-books all over the world.

The P2-million e-learning facility is equipped with complete sound system, concert speakers, wired microphones and microphone stands, control and equalizer. It is also furnished with two split-type air-conditioning units, an LCD projector with screen, emergency lights and four closed-circuit TV cameras.

Staffed by Cebuana Lhuillier personnel who will assist students in their research and studies, the e-learning center will provide a resource support for easy and conducive researching options for the CLFI scholars, PUP students and faculty.

All these, said Dr. Divina Pasumbal,

Unilever Philippines said that maintaining its operations in Paco, Manila will depend on the feasibility of the location and on the ordinance of the city government.

Chito Macapagal, Unilever vice president for business development, told reporters at the launch of the “Sachet Recovery Program” that any plan to relocate its plant from Paco is really a function of climate change.

“It depends on how long will it be feasible for us to stay in Paco and the ordinance of the city government of Manila,” Macapagal said. During the flooding caused by typhoon “Ondoy,” Unilever’s Paco facility, which straddles a river, was affected and work was suspended for three days as it has to ensure the safety of its workers.

Unilever has three other manufacturing facilities. It has two facilities for food manufacturing in Gateway Business Park in General Trias, Cavite and one plant in Mangahan, Pasig for Selecta Ice Cream.

“A city ordinance can kick us out and decision of the bosses,” said Macapagal.

Previously, the city government of Manila has been under pressure to implement a new zoning regulation that would reclassify the area along the Pasig River and Pandacan, which hosts the oil depots of oil firms, that would mean relocating the industrial firms in this area.

So far, there has been no direction from the new city leadership under Mayor Erap Estrada.

Meantime, Unilever expects to double the recovery of sachets of its products particularly Surf to 20 million to 25 million sachets this year from last year’s 10 million sachets.

Last year, the company was able to collect 4 million sachets of Surf alone.

The “Sachet Recovery Program” is a partnership with Smart Communications and Cebuana Lhuillier to recover Surf sachets in an effort towards greener living.

Under this program, end-users are encouraged to trade their empty Surf sachets in any of the 1,800 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide in exchange for 25 Free texts. The sachets would then be recycled to become building blocks like cement pavers to be donated to 30 beneficiary public schools nationwide.

Smart and Cebuana Lhuillier will also aid Unilever in creating scale for its long-term sachet conversion capabilities such as the conversion into other useful items like construction boards and fuel. At least 170 kilos of sachets are needed to create 1,000 cement pavers.

Unilever Surf brand manager Benjie Yap said that Surf is the country’s number one detergent brand.

“We are growing very well,” he said adding the partnership with Smart and Cebuana Lhuillier is expected to further strengthen the brand’s awareness and market position.

Overall, Unilever Philippines chairman and president Peter Cowan said they are growing ahead of market. Both company officials refused to give exact sales and market share figures.

Yap further said they plan to include other Unilever products such as shampoos under this program, but for now this is only limited to Surf, which is a Unilver global brand.

Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier noted that: “Not only does the Sachet Recovery Program address our challenges on waste, it also encourages Filipinos to take a positive action to have healthier surroundings.”

“Through the use of Smart SMS service as a means to reward customer participation in a worthwhile cause,” added Smart co-founder and chief wireless advisor Orlando B. Vea.

 

Source: Manila Bulletin

Unilever Philippines is studying the relocation of its manufacturing hub from Paco, Manila, following the floods that hit the area in the past three years.

“That will be a management decision should the company move to another site. There are many reasons and one of the most pressing is climate change,” Unilever vice president for business development Chito Macapagal said in an interview in Makati City.

Macapagal made the statement during the signing of partnership agreement between Unilever, Smart Communications and Cebuana Lhuillier for the sachet recovery program.

Unilever’s main office and manufacturing hub is located along UN Ave. in Paco, Manila.

Macapagal said following the onslaught of typhoon Ondoy in 2009, the company was thinking of transferring its Paco hub to another location that is “relatively safe” from the vagaries of weather.

The company’s office and detergent plant were affected by the floods caused by typhoon Ondoy. The company also has two adjacent leased properties at the Gateway Industrial Park in General Trias, Cavite while its ice cream plant is located in Manggahan, also in General Trias.

A Manila City ordinance on zoning earlier asked manufacturing companies to move operations to another place.

“A city ordinance can kick us out although we have heard nothing yet from the city government. They have reclassified the area based on a new zoning plan,” said Macapagal.

Source: Manila Standard Today

(From L-R) Smart Communications Co-Founder and Chief Wireless Advisor Orlando Vea, Unilever Philippines, Inc. CEO Peter Cowan, and Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier

August 27, 2013 – Three of the largest and leading companies in their respective industries in the Philippines—Cebuana Lhuillier, Surf, and SMART—joined forces to push for a greener environment as they officially launched the sachet recovery program “Building Blocks for Change.”

The program was born out of Surf’s sachet redemption promo where consumers were encouraged to collect empty Surf detergent sachets and trade them for SMART text credits in any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s wide network of more than 1,500 branches nationwide.

The project’s triumph was marked by 4 million collected sachets. The sachets will be reproduced into 30,000 cement pavers and will be donated to 30 beneficiary public schools nationwide.

The three companies are hoping to continue with the project and convert the recovered sachets to other materials like construction boards, chairs, and fuels.

MANILA, Philippines – Unilever Philippines is studying the possible relocation of its plant in Manila to another location, as it looks into the impact of weather disturbances and other developments to its operations, a company official said.

Unilever Philippines vice president for corporate affairs Chito Macapagal told reporters yesterday the company is continuously studying whether it should stay or move out of Pandacan in Manila.

“It is always part of the strategy to evaluate the sustainability in your site,” he said.

 

“We have to look at what is ongoing. We have to look at not just the climate but the climate change itself,” he added.

He noted that in 2009, the company had to stop operations in its plant in Pandacan for two to three days due to the floods brought by Tropical Storm Ondoy.

The Manila City government’s zoning ordinance is likewise a consideration of the firm.

Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 Last year, the Manila City Council approved Ordinance No. 8283 which would reclassify Pandacan into a commercial area from an industrial area.

The ordinance, however, was vetoed by then Mayor Alfredo Lim.

Asked if Unilever plans to consolidate its operations since it has three other plants in the country, Macapagal said “the decision will be based on what best can actually serve customers and what can best serve our manufacturing requirements.”

Apart from its facility in Pandacan, Unilever Philippines has two plants in Cavite and one in Manggahan in Pasig.

Meanwhile, Macapagal said that as part of the firm’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, Unilever Philippines has partnered with Cebuana Lhuillier and Smart Communications, Inc. for a sachet recovery program.

Under the program, consumers could exchange their Surf sachets in any of the Cebuana Lhuiller pawnshops for 25 free text messages from Smart.

The recovered sachets would then be recycled and converted into cement pavers which could be used for construction of 30 beneficiary schools.

“Our target is to collect 25 million sachets this year,” Macapagal said.

Aside from Surf, Unilever Philippines’ other brands are Selecta, Knorr, Dove, Sunsilk, Lipton, Rexona, Ponds and Axe.

 

 

Source: Philippine Star

1. The promo period is from August 15, 2013 to November 15, 2013.
2. Every five (5) Alagang Cebuana Plus (ACP) certificates PURCHASED ON A SINGLE TRANSACTION merits the client to join the electronic raffle.
• 5 ACP certificates = 1 Electronic Raffle Entry.
3. ACP Transactions in any Cebuana Lhuillier branch, Cebuana Lhuillier Express or Cebuana Lhuillier Pera Padala branches are valid for the promo.
4. Nine (9) tricycles will be given away as follows:
• 3 tricycles- Metro Manila
• 3 tricycles- Luzon
• 2 tricycles- Visayas
• 1 tricycle- Mindanao
5. Customers can earn as many raffle entries based on their number of qualified transactions, but can only win once in the entire promo period. If a person is drawn more than once, the second winning is invalid.
6. Draw date is on November 20, 2013 at the P.J. Lhuillier, Inc. ICT Office 3/F SRVI Bldg. 156 Jupiter cor. Comet Sts., Bel-Air, Makati City 1209

REMINDERS:
1. Raffle entries are system-generated and are based on the transaction control numbers. 
2. Claiming of Prize:
• Winners should keep their code bearing COCs as proof in claiming their prize.
• Winners will be notified through registered mail and SMS on how and where to claim their prize.
• Winners must follow the claim instructions indicated in the registered mail.
• Winners must present a valid photo-bearing ID and its photocopy together with the original notification letter.   
3. Expenses incurred in transporting the prize (Tricycle) from the claiming site to the winner’s desired location shall be at winner’s own cost.
4. Winners have ninety (90) days upon receipt of notice to claim their prizes. Otherwise, it will be forfeited in favor of Cebuana Lhuillier. 
5. Prior to the promo, clients must ensure that they have updated their personal information (e.g. name, address, active mobile/telephone no., and birthday) in the Cebuana Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier Express or Cebuana Lhuillier Pera Padala branch where they transacted. The information of the client in the system will be considered correct and this will be the basis in sending the winners’ notification letters.
6. Employees of P.J. Lhuillier Group of Companies, Ad/Creatives Agency, PR and Media agencies, and their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promotion.
7. Tax on prizes shall be shouldered by Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS).
8. Deadline for earning of entries is until November 15, 2013.

 

Winners of 100,000

 

• LETTY N. MONTEMAYOR – FLORIDABLANCA,  PAMPANGA
• RHEGEDOR DELA CRUZ – MANILA*
• JENNIFER DOMINGO – LAOAG CITY, ILOCOS NORTE*
• JINNO B. QUINTERO – ABUCAY, BATAAN*
• MAGGIE N. ARGUELLES – PILAR, SORSOGON*
• BABY BENEDICTA M. COTO – TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL
• ROMEL DAGUIA – ILOG, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
• WILMA A. DAYUHA – QUEZON CITY*

 

Winners of 20,000

 

• ORENSON L. JOSE – QUEZON CITY
• ZALDY S. CAYABYAB – QUEZON CITY*
• JOJEM TENORIO – MANILA*
• JERRICO J. ALCANTARA – QUEZON CITY*
• EUGENIA B. CAMUA – QUEZON CITY*
• MA. LUISA P. YOLA – TAGUIG CITY*
• KENETH BRYAN MAGBAG – MARIKINA CITY*
• ADELFA M. SAN JOSE – PASAY CITY*
• FE P. ROALLOS – PASIG CITY*
• ZORAHAYDA F. GUINTO – LAS PIÑAS CITY*
• AIRWIN BONILLA – BURGOS, PANGASINAN
• EDNA J. DELA ROSA – TAGUDIN, ILOCOS SUR*
• JEAN TABACO – SANTA MARIA, ILOCOS SUR
• GRACE JOAQUIN – CLAVERIA, CAGAYAN
• ELIZABETH G. RAMOS – BAUANG, LA UNION*
• JERICHO JOHN VALENA – SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, BULACAN
• JENNIFER LAYA – MACABEBE, PAMPANGA*
• AURORA P. DUNGCA – ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA*
• ARTURO D. MARIANO – TARLAC, TARLAC*
• ERIC DIOHEN – BOTOLAN, ZAMBALES
• CHERRY B. BUASAN – TABACO, ALBAY
• TEODORICO III B. MANZANO – ROSARIO, BATANGAS*
• AMORLINA D. DE GUZMAN – BATANGASCITY, BATANGAS*
• FRANCIA GATMAITAN – LIPACITY, BATANGAS*
• ROBELYN BALICTAR – TAGAYTAY CITY, CAVITE*
• SHELLA MAE D. SUMILHIG – CEBU CITY, CEBU
• RAUL M. PARRAS – TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE
• JONALYN RODRIGO – SAN ISIDRO, NORTHERN SAMAR
• RODRIGO HALAGAO – CEBU CITY, CEBU
• JERICK E. TRONGCO – MONDRAGON, NORTHERN SAMAR*
• SANDRA MORENO – BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
• EMIE MISSION – LA CARLOTA CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
• BASILIA CASTANTE – ILOILO CITY, ILOILO*
• SHIENE TIANGA – OTON, ILOILO*
• JEANALYN MOGARA – SIGMA, CAPIZ*
• IRENEO CAHAYAGAN – BASILISA (RIZAL), DINAGAT ISLANDS
• JOELIBERT N. VEGATRIA – BALINGASAG, MISAMIS ORIENTAL
• LUCIANA B. GOMITO – TAGUM, DAVAO DEL NORTE*
• ELECIA S. BULACAN – DAVAO CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR*
• BENJIE LOPEZ – MALUNGON, SARANGANI

 

Winners of 10,000

 

 

• ROSELYN CABUENOS – MANILA*
• REDIN C. DOMESA – SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, BULACAN
• ALLAN T. RODULFU – QUEZON CITY*
• ELMER ESPIRITU – MONTALBAN (RODRIGUEZ), RIZAL*
• DANILO RIVADILLO – VALENZUELA CITY*
• GRACE S. ACABAL – PARAÑAQUE CITY*
• ELMER PALDOS – QUEZON CITY*
• GLENN D. ESPINOZA – TAYTAY, RIZAL*
• CHARLENE M. BANGCALE – MANILA*
• MARICEL P. ORLANDA – PARAÑAQUE CITY
• BENITA BARCARSE – CAMALANIUGAN, CAGAYAN*
• JENNIFER M. SALCEDO – SOLANO, NUEVA VIZCAYA*
• SUZELLE ANOBAR – SANTA CATALINA, ILOCOS SUR*
• MAXIMA LIZA L. MARINDUQUE – SAN MARIANO, ISABELA*
• FEMALYN LUGA – LIDLIDDA, ILOCOS SUR*
• FERMINA QUIMSON – PANTABANGAN, NUEVA ECIJA
• JELLY IBAY – SAN JOSE CITY, NUEVA ECIJA
• MILVA SANTIAGO – SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA
• HERMANITA VELOSO – BOTOLAN, ZAMBALES*
• VIOLETA NIEVES – BULACAN, BULACAN
• MANUEL PASIA – BATANGASCITY, BATANGAS*
• AZUCENA B. BUALOY – TABACO, ALBAY
• JULIUS CHRISTIAN M. GARCIA – LIAN, BATANGAS*
• IVY A. LOZANO – ATIMONAN, QUEZON
• LOURDES C. GARCIA – CALAMBA, LAGUNA*
• NOEL SOCORIN – CORDOVA, CEBU*
• MARIETA MYRLE U. BALABA – GUINDULMAN, BOHOL*
• RAYVELYN K. RAMIREZ – CEBU CITY, CEBU
• BETTY B. ADELAN – CEBU CITY, CEBU*
• ROSEMARIE BURGOS – TUBIGON, BOHOL*
• VENUS JANE VILLAMOR – BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
• AMY D. BALIGALA – ILOILO CITY, ILOILO
• MARILOU TAYONA – TIGBAUAN, ILOILO*
• JOVELYN M. CARO – DUMAGUETE CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL*
• TERESITA P. CORNELIOS – SIPALAY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL*
• ANITA J. MARTIN – KIDAPAWAN, COTABATO (NORTH COTABATO)*
• ROSE D. SOCIAS – CALAMBA, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL*
• GENALYN PARAGOSO – KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE
• CECILIA CATUBLAS – WAO, LANAO DEL SUR
• JUNREY M. TOREJAS – SANTA MARIA, DAVAO DEL SUR*

 

 

*24K card member

 

P.J. Lhuillier, Inc. Corporate Group Head Marissa Ancog and Smart Communications, Inc. Trade Business Manager for Retail Engagement and Load Jackie Aragones

Cebuana Lhuillier received a plaque of appreciation from Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) for its valuable contribution as a Smart Money partner.

The partnership began in 2010, when Cebuana Lhuillier signed a contract to be a trusted Smart Money center for electronic load. Since then, Cebuana Lhuillier has been offering Smart subscribers the ease and convenience of reloading airtime credits through the advanced facilities of all its 1,500 branches nationwide.

Smart is the leading wireless provider in the Philippines with a wide network catering to over 50.9 million subscribers in the country.

Cebuana Lhuillier is the country’s leading micro financial and business-to-business solutions partner, offering diverse services including pawning, electronic loading, microinsurance, local and international remittance, bills payment, and collection services. To learn more about Cebuana Lhuillier and its partners, visit www.cebuanalhuillier.com.

Cebuana Lhuillier helped bring cheers and smiles to Dabaweños in the fourth leg of Juan Fun Day mall series of ABS-CBN’s top-rating superhero show, Juan Dela Cruz at Abreeza Mall in Davao on June 16.

 

Juan Fun Day is the program’s way of thanking its fans for their continuous support. The series kicked off at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City on May 19, followed by the leg in Market! Market!,Taguig City and the leg in Ayala Center Cebu before coming to Davao.

 

Thousands of fans flocked the venue to meet and greet the all-star cast of “Juan Dela Cruz,” top billed by Cebuana’s newest brand ambassador Coco Martin. The loyal supporters of the program were treated to a variety show and various game portions.

 

As a co-presenter of the event, Cebuana Lhuillier facilitated the Letra Swerte game where fourteen audience members received free Cebuana Lhuillier shirts. The seven winners of the game brought home My Cebuana phones and other Cebuana Lhuillier freebies.   

 

Aside from the games, the new Cebuana Lhuillier commercials were repeatedly shown. Cebuana’s rolls up banners were likewise positioned in key areas of the venue to increase brand awareness among the guests and to boost their knowledge of Cebuana Lhuillier’s vast range of products and services.

 

Aside from Coco Martin, young Juan Dela Cruz Izzy Canillo graced the event while rapper and You Tube sensation Abra delivered a special performance.

 

Coco Martin expressed his appreciation to his Cebuana Lhuillier family represented by operations and support personnel from Region 5. He is grateful for Cebuana Lhuillier’s support and would like to return the favor by visiting some of CLP’s branches in the future.

 

 

 

Believing that education is the most important brick in building a successful future, Cebuana Lhuillier joined hand-in-hand with teachers and community members for the rehabilitation of public schools in Visayas and Mindanao through Brigada Eskwela 2013 from May 20 to 24.

 

Since its foundation in 2003, Brigada Eskwela has become a tool for community development and nation building as it congregates teachers, parents and community members to repair facilities and clean public schools, preparing the school for the opening of classes.

 

“The Brigada is the longest manifestation of people power in the Philippines,” said Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Br. Armin Luistro, FSC, adding that the ordinary citizens’ participation in the event is proof that heroes still abound in the country. Now on its 10th year, Brigada Eskwela continues to touch hearts and transform lives with the theme Isang Dekada ng Bayanihan sa Paaralan.

 

Both Cebuana Lhuillier and DepEd believe that through Brigada Eskwela, they are constructing a foundation for a brighter future for the Filipino youth.  Cebuana Lhuillier has long been in the mission of reaching out to the less-fortunate but deserving students by giving them scholarship grants through its Corporate Social Responsibility corps, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc.

 

Headed by Area Operations Managers and volunteers from the Region 5 Office, nine elementary schools in Mindanao were repaired and cleaned. Likewise, Area 412 personnel devoted their time for the rehabilitation of two public schools in Negros Occidental. Volunteers painted classrooms, repaired furniture and cleaned the school grounds.

 

Construction tools and other school materials were likewise donated by Cebuana Lhuillier to help the schools rebuild a convenient and conducive environment for the students. A Certificate of Recognition was given to Cebuana Lhuillier as school teachers and parents expressed their gratitude to the volunteers who spent time to help out in the activity.

 

Volunteers from Cebuana Lhuillier consider the activity as a way of strengthening the spirit of modern-day bayanihan among Filipinos. Likewise, they find it indicative of Cebuana Lhuillier’s willingness to help people in need. 

 

Cebuana Lhuillier’s remittance services is continuously growing with the addition of Lucky Money as a new partner. Clients may now claim their Lucky Money remittance in any of over 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches in the Philippines by following these simple steps.

1. Visit the nearest Cebuana Lhuillier branch and fill out the Pera Padala form.

2. Hand the completed Pera Padala form and your valid ID to the branch personnel for processing.

3. Wait for the validated Pera Padala form, remittance, and your valid ID.

Since its operation in 1991, Lucky Money has expanded over 97 offices and agent locations in the UK, South Pacific, Asia, Canada & the USA. Originally focused to serve the money transfer needs of the Filipino market, Lucky Money continues to build on its success by remaining a niche player within the markets in which it operates. Its primary goal remains constant in an ever changing world: providing what the customer needs.

Cebuana Lhuillier’s bills payment service is continuously growing with the addition of Asialink Finance Corporation as a new partner. Clients may now pay their Asialink Finance Corporation loans in any of over 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches in the Philippines. Just follow these simple steps.

 

1.    Visit the nearest Cebuana Lhuillier branch and fill out the Pera Padala form. Indicate the following information:
Account name:
Promissory Note Number (PN No.)
Note: Old format comprises of 13 digits, and new format starts with “R” or “S2” (e.g. R12345678, S212345678)
2.    Hand the completed Pera Padala form to the branch personnel for processing.
3.    Wait for the validated Pera Padala form and for the change (if any).

Asialink Finance Corporation offers an array of products both collateral and non collateral loans with low requirements and affordable rates nationwide. Collateral loans have guarantee (whether vehicle or property) in exchange for the money that we will finance you. Non-collateral loans are Doctor’s Loan, Business Loan, Salary Loan, Beneficiary and Allotee Loan and Franchising Loan.

 

Check out our other bills payment partners http://cebuanalhuillier.com/bills-payment.


 

 

CEBUANA LHUILLIER recently launched its e-Money service.

The service is specifically designed for clients who want fast and reliable remittance transactions anytime and anywhere.

Cebuana Lhuillier President and Chief Executive Officer Jean Henri Lhuillier said, “We are proud to provide our remittance senders with new alternatives of sending money instantly, whenever and wherever they are through our e-Money service.”

There is no need for senders to wait in line to send money to their loved ones within the Philippines because through the e-Money service, transactions can simply be done at the fingertips. With this first-class money transfer service, senders can easily remit money online or through the mobile channel.

Clients must be Cebuana Lhuillier 24k Plus or 24k Cebuana cardholders and have enrolled their e-Money accounts after their e-Services registration. Once the e-Money account is active, the clients have the option to load their accounts from any of the more than 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide. They may then start sending remittances to their loved ones right away online through the 24k portal or via SMS.

For more information, call Cebuana Cares hotline at 899-6208 or 728-3826, e-mail to: [email protected] or visit www.cebuanalhuillier.com.

 

 

Source: Business World

Cebuana Lhuillier leads the remittance industry as it successfully launches its e-Money service. The service is specifically designed for clients who want fast and reliable remittance transactions anytime and anywhere. Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier says: “We are proud to provide our remittance senders with new alternatives of sending money instantly, whenever and wherever they are through our e-Money service.” There is no need for senders to wait in line to send money to their loved ones within the Philippines because through the e-Money service, transactions can simply be done at your fingertips. With this first-class money transfer service, senders can easily remit money online through the mobile channel. Clients must be Cebuana Lhuillier 24k Plus or 24k Cebuana cardholders and have enrolled their e-Money accounts after their e-Service registration. Once the e-Money account is active, the clients have the option to load their accounts from any of the more than 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide. They may then start sending remittances to their loved ones right away online through the 24k portal or via SMS. For more information about Cebuana Lhuillier’s e-Money service, visit www.cebuanalhuillier.com. You may also call our Cebuana Cares hotline at 899-6208 or 728-3826, text us at 0917-8122737 or 0918-8122737, ot e-mail us at [email protected]

October 18, 2012 – Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo renewed her contract as the brand ambassadress of Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop, the Philippine’s ultimate one-stop financial shop.

“I am very thankful and blessed to be part of Cebuana Lhuillier,” said Sarah Geronimo as she affirmed her fifth year with the company.

PJ Lhuillier Inc. President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier also expressed his gratitude for the good work Sarah has extended to Cebuana Lhuillier, particularly during the three-part 25th anniversary concert of the company which had been a big hit.

A meet and greet activity was also held where employees from PJ Lhuillier head offices got a chance to have an exclusive photo-op with their idol Sarah. To view the photos, you can visit
MyLink
or the Cebuana Lhuillier Facebook page.

 

 

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Twenty-four VIP delegates from various Asian countries who attended the 1st Mutual Exchange Forum on Inclusive Insurance (MEFIN)  in Shangri-La Mactan visited Cebuana Lhuillier Cebu Regional office to get immersion on Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions’ (CLIS) best practices on May 16.

 

During the visit, CLIS GM Jonathan Batangan highlighted CLIS’ initiatives such as Alagang Cebuana Plus, Cebuana CTPL, HapiPinoy Text Insure, Barangay Cebuana, Microinsurance on Wheels, 24-Hour Claims Processing, “Kumustahan”, “Balik Tanaw” projects, the Search for the Happiest Pinoy, among others,  which were commended and received warmly by the delegates.

 

Expressing his gratitude in supporting the microinsurance (MI) advocacy was GIZ  Regional Director for the Philippines and the Pacific, Dr Antonis Malagardis who also congratulated CLIS on its success and showed his support to all of its on-going MI projects. Moreover, Philippine Insurance Commissioner Emmanuel Dooc lauded Cebuana Lhuillier’s aggressive move to innovate its trade from pawning to insurance.

 

MEFIN was organized by GIZ-Germany  and the Regulatory Framework Promotion for the Pro-poor Insurance Markets in Asia (RFPI ASIA) participated in by Insurance Regulators and Finance Ministers/Advisors from selected Asian countries namely Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. The visit to the Cebu Regional Office was made possible by the IMCG, PR and Region 4A personnel.

 

 

 

The Alaska Aces won against Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 104-80, in the third game to bag the Cebuana Lhuillier PBA Commissioner’s Cup 2013 on May 19, 2013 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Alaska seized its first championship in three years after winning a three-game sweep in the best-of-five PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The event presented by Cebuana Lhuillier was watched by around 23,400 fans. Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO is delighted of the fans support to Philippine basketball. It is his advocacy to help bring Philippine sports to the next level and develop aspiring athletes.
Aside from basketball, Lhuillier also supports softball and tennis.

 

To use the e-Money service, just go to the nearest Cebuana Lhuillier branch with your 24k Plus or 24k Cebuana Card to register in Cebuana Lhuillier’s e-Services and enroll your e-Money account.

 

To send e-Money online
1.Log on to www.24konline.ph with your e-mail address and password and go to the e-Money tab found on your online account.
2.Fill out the required fields with your details and click the Send button.
3.The control number of the transaction will automatically appear on the screen. Send this control number to the receiver of your remittance.

 

To send e-Money through SMS
1.Text CEBUANA(space)ESEND(space)Receiver’s Last Name/First Name/Amount/Pincode to the assigned number you will receive upon registration.
2.You will receive a text confirmation with the control number of the transaction. This should then be forwarded to the receiver of your remittance.

THE TENDER emotional heart tug effected by Cebuana Lhuillier in its newly launched series of three TV commercials combines with Coco Martin’s celebrity pull. All together, the TV audience is treated with creative, memorable reality TV executions. The target market is left with a warm feeling for Cebuana Lhuillier, luring its patrons to continued loyalty or, even better, bringing in new clients for its myriad of remittances and other services.

 

Ad agency Ace Saatchi & Saatchi linked up with production house Filmex, and started casting and production design months before actual shooting. The complicated casting process, mind you, was not choosing celebrity Coco Martin, but rather choosing and casting real Cebuana Lhuillier customers. Nonetheless, Saatchi client service director Edg Samson added the interesting trivia that Martin was himself once upon a time an OFW in Canada.

 

The customers — who were to withdraw money ostensibly sent to them by relatives — were not informed beforehand that they were going to be in a TV commercial. All they were told was that a promo reward would be given to them if they transacted on a specific day and time.

 

Before the shooting day, the production crew built fake walls and posts around the Cebuana Lhuillier outlet to hide the cameramen and light men. Thus, any customer would not find anything out of the ordinary when they come in to transact business.

 

Director Henry Frejas’ shots were all “Take one,” thus capturing in real time the deepest emotions of father and son, of two sisters, of mother and son — each physically apart from one another due to the desire to earn a living to support loved ones. All three commercials feature actual footage of the customer going to the teller, who turns out to be Martin.

 

That first big surprise is only a buildup to yet a bigger surprise: the entry of the loved one whose presence they had missed for years. “Mar Diama, 25, had not seen his father, Nicanor, in Sultan Kudarat for eight years. Gemmalyn Albarido, 22, had not seen her sister, Suzette, in Leyte for three years. Angelina Abuyen, 62: Her son, Alexis Awing Abuyen, has been working in Dubai since 2011.” They were flown to Manila to be able to give their loved one the full dramatic effect of receiving their hard-earned money person to person.

 

I like the few seconds of awkward reactions and absolute shyness mirrored on their faces upon unexpectedly beholding a loved one in front of them.

 

The commercials aptly ends with the tag, “Cebuana Lhuiller, damang-dama ang perang padala. Parang ikaw mismo ang nagbigay. (Heartily feeling the money that was sent. Like you personally gave it).”

Congratulations to client, agency and production house for the courage and the tenacity to think of and actually implement this creative undertaking. As the saying goes, no guts, no glory. Gutsy and glorious, I must say!

 

Credits. Client-company, Cebuana Lhuillier: Jean Henri D. Lhuillier, president and CEO; Philippe Andre D. Lhuillier, VP for CL Pera Padala and CL Insurance Solutions; Marissa Ancog. Corporate planning group head; Michael Sena, marketing communications group head and OIC. Advertising agency, Ace Saatchi & Saatchi. Account management: Edg Samson, client service director; Lala de Leon, management supervisor; Ping Castillo, account manager. Creatives: Andrew Petch, executive creative director; Trixie Diyco, VP and creative director; Jordan Santos, associate creative director; Milton Ganelo, Janette de Veyra and Anna Zavalla, art directors; Maan Agsalud, copywriter. Production house, Filmex: Henry Frejas, director. Mikey Reyes, producer.

 

Source: Business World

May 10, 2013 – The Polytechnic University of the Philippines bestowed the Doctorate of Humanities degree to Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier.

 

For several years, PUP has been granting the honorary degree to individuals who have excelled in their own fields. This year, PUP chose philanthropist and the Honorary Consul General of San Marino to the Philippines Jean Henri Lhuillier to be the recipient of the honoris causa degree. The conferment was headed by PUP President Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman.

 

Mr. Lhuillier was also chosen as the commencement speaker of the PUP Class 2013. In his speech, he highlighted that, ‘ambition should never be bounded by age,' and any one of them can fulfill their dreams at a very young age especially now that technology is very accessible and has made people powerful.

 

Mr. Lhuillier also shared with over 3,000 PUP graduates his life principles, which were to always be hungry for knowledge, that success comes from failure, and to believe in oneself. “Whatever comes your way, choose what is right, choose to be the best, and choose to be happy,” Lhuillier reminded the graduates. His speech left them with a challenge to conquer the world and to make a difference in the country.

 

Jean Henri Lhuillier was acknowledged not only for his achievements but also for his sense of community and his vision of a good society. With this latest achievement, Mr. Lhuillier promised to better serve the Filipino people and the country.

 

 

 

PBA Finals. Barangay Ginebra meets Alaska Aces in the best-of-five championship series of Cebuana Lhuillier Commissioner's Cup 2013, which is set to start on May 15, in Araneta Coliseum. Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO and sports advocate Jean Henri Lhuillier is proud to present the Cebuana Lhuillier PBA Commissioner's Cup 2013 in partnership with PBA and AKTV.

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines bestows the honorary doctorate in Humanities (honoris causa) to diplomat and philanthropist Jean Henri Diago Lhuillier on May 10 during its year-end commencement rites at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

PUP President Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman confers the degree on the Harvard Business School alumnus who is also the honorary consul general of the Republic of San Marino to the Philippines.

Lhuillier was acknowledged “not only for his achievements but also for his sense of community” and his “vision of a good society that in a moral universe is a vision cognate with mankind, with the universal spirit.”

Lhuillier is known for his corporate responsibility projects in sports and business. He is also noted for his humanitarian activities along the areas of nationwide scholarship program, nationwide day care center feeding program with medical missions, outreach programs, cultural enhancement, and special projects.

You may now claim your Tindahan Pnoy remittance in any of over 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide. To claim your remittance, just follow these simple steps:

1. Fill out the Pera Padala form.
   • Name of sender: Juan dela Cruz
   • Name of receiver:
   • Expected Amount: P2,000.00
   • Control number: NZPA12345
2. Submit the completed Pera Padala form and your valid ID to our branch personnel for processing.
3. Wait for the validated Pera Padala form, your valid ID, and cash payout.

Tindahan Pnoy is the Philippine Food Market grocery of New Zealand, fulfilling a continuing need of our Filipino community for cultural, traditional, and commonly used products and services. It also offers money remittance to the Philippines and worldwide.

For the complete list of Cebuana Lhuillier’s partners in international remittances, visit
http://perapadala.com/about-us/our-partners.

You may now claim your Al Ghurair Exchange remittances in any of over 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide. To claim your remittance, just follow these simple steps:
 

1.Fill out the Pera Padala form.

Name of sender: Juan dela Cruz
Name of receiver:
Expected Amount: P2,000.00
Control number: 12345678901

2.Submit the completed Pera Padala form and your valid ID to our branch personnel for processing.

3.Wait for the validated Pera Padala form, your valid ID, and cash payout.

Al Ghurair Exchange-Ersal was established in 1973 and has several remittance branches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Jordan. They are also involved in real estate and banking businesses.

For the complete list of Cebuana Lhuillier’s partners in international remittances, you may visit http://perapadala.com/about-us/our-partners.

 

 

Davao City’s tri-media and bloggers with (seated at center: l-r) Federal Phoenix Assurance Company Distribution and Branches Manager Vinelle Haber, Cebuana Lhuillier Davao Regional Manager Eduardo Flores Jr., Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions General Manager Jonathan Batangan, Federal Phoenix Assurance Company Asst. Vice President for Distributions and Branches Gerard Agra

April 11, 2013 – Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) introduced the Cebuana Compulsory Third Party Liability (CTPL) in a local press conference held at Max Restaurant in SM City-Davao.

CLIS, the insurance arm of P.J. Lhuillier, Incorporated (PJLI), partnered with the country’s number one motor insurer, Federal Phoenix Assurance Company (FPAC) to offer the motoring public the most convenient way to obtain CTPL policies. Policy renewals and insurance settlements can now be easily done in any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 1,500 branches nationwide.

During the media launch, CLIS General Manager Jonathan Batangan presented the key features of Cebuana CTPL. Among those is its “no fault indemnity” clause which translates to a guaranteed Php15,000.00 accident coverage regardless of who is at fault. Another neat feature is the 24 hour claims turn-around time to process settlements, making it the fastest institutionalized claims processing in the country. He also emphasized how Cebuana CTPL significantly helps the motoring public by offering the right premiums minus the “mark-up” and poses a challenge to fly-by-night insurance companies in issuing fake CTPLs.

The Davao launch is the fourth leg in the nationwide campaign with the first three held in Manila, Baguio and Cebu.

P.J. Lhuillier, Inc. Chief Administrator Officer Jose Miguel Jimenez, P.J. Lhuillier, Inc. Corporate Planning Group Head Marissa Ancog, Visayan Electric Company, Inc. Billing and Collections Manager Sandro Aboitiz, and Visayan Electric Company, Inc. Group Business Solutions Manager Bryan Conejos

On April 22, 2013 Cebuana Lhuillier formally sealed its partnership with the second largest electric utility in the Philippines, Visayan Electric Company, Inc. (VECO). Clients from the Visayas can now conveniently pay their VECO bills at any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s 1,500 branches nationwide.

VECO is owned and managed by Aboitiz Power Corporation and Vivant Corporation. It covers the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Talisay and Naga, including the municipalities in the greater part of Metro Cebu – Liloan, Consolacion, Minglanilla and San Fernando.

Cebuana Lhuillier, the flagship company under P.J. Lhuillier, Inc. (PJLI), is a frontrunner in the field of business-to-business solutions services including bills payment, local and international remittance, online payment service, collections service, and microinsurance.

To view other Cebuana Lhuillier partners, visit www.cebuanalhuillier.com.
 

Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier calls on Admiral José Carlos Torrado Saldanha Lopes (left), Chief of Naval Staff of the Portuguese Navy on April 16, 2013 at the Navy Headquarters in Lisbon. Also in the photo is Rear Admiral José Luis Branco Seabra de Melo, his Chief of Staff.

Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier paid a courtesy call to Admiral José Carlos Torrado Saldanha Lopes, Chief of Naval Staff of the Marinha Portuguesa (Portuguese Navy) on April 16, 2013 at the Navy Headquarters in Lisbon.

During the meeting, Ambassador Lhuillier said that the Philippines and Portugal share the same interest to protect and preserve its extensive maritime jurisdiction. As an archipelagic country with a coast line of more than 36,000 kilometers, the Philippines carries the huge task of managing and maximizing the use of its vast marine resources. Admiral Lopes agreed with the Ambassador and acknowledged that the Navy covers an area of responsibility that is 63 times its land territory presenting a huge challenge for the 11,000-strong Navy.

The Ambassador conveyed the gratitude of the Philippine government for the assistance provided by the Navy and the Air Force during medical evacuations at sea of injured and seriously-ill Filipino seafarers, mostly from chemical tankers and cargo ships transiting the waters off the Portuguese coast. Every year, the Philippine Embassy receives a number of reports about Filipino seafarers evacuated to the islands of the Açores and Madeira for emergency reasons.

Ambassador Lhuillier credits the Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centers (MRCC Lisboa and Delgada) for the timely reporting of maritime incidents involving Filipino nationals which enables the Embassy to react quickly and to provide the necessary assistance for the Filipino crew and up-to-date information for their families in the Philippines.

Admiral Lopes responded favorably to the proposal of the Ambassador to establish linkage between the Portuguese Navy and the Philippine Navy and Coast Guard through exchange visits and technical cooperation in the fields of search and rescue operations and marine environmental protection. The Ambassador also invited the Admiral to consider the possibility of sending a cadet to study in the Philippine Military Academy.

After their meeting, a briefing presentation on the organization, mission, and functions of the Portuguese Navy was given by the Navy staff. Also present during the briefing was Rear Admiral José Luis Branco Seabra de Melo, Chief of Staff of Admiral Lopes and Third Secretary and Vice Consul Rogelio Villanueva, Jr. who was a former Navy and Coast Guard Officer.

Admiral Melo highlighted the dual character of the Portuguese Navy as having both military and civilian functions. Under its unique organizational setup, the Navy includes the Fleet, Maritime Police, Hydrographic Institute, Maritime Department, and the Naval Academy with the Chief of Naval Staff serving as head of both the Navy and the National Maritime Authority.  

The Ambassador was informed that the Portuguese Navy’s frigate NRP Alvares Cabral will be the flagship of the Operation Atalanta of the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) created to combat acts of piracy off the coast of Somalia and escort ships under the UN´s World Food Program and the AMISOM from April to August this year. Ambassador Lhuillier mentioned that the Philippines gives great importance to the issue of piracy off the coast of Somalia due to the frequent cases of Filipino seafarers being held captives by pirates. In support of this, the Philippine Navy has deployed a Liaison Officer to the Combined Task Force based in Manama, Bahrain.

The Ambassador thanked the Navy leadership for the warm welcome accorded to him and expressed hope that the visit made will provide the impetus for greater collaboration between the uniformed services of both countries.

 

Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier poses with key Navy officers after the briefing presented by the Navy staff. Joining him is Third Secretary and Vice Consul Rogelio Villanueva, Jr.

 

 

In recognition of academic achievements, PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (PJLFI), led by Executive Trustee Atty. Cesar Vidal, awarded medals to 20 students who graduated with flying colors during the La Consolacion College (LCC) Commencement Exercises on March 22 and 23 in Bais City, Negros Oriental.

 

From the eight PJLFI graduating scholars for school year 2012-2013, included in the recognition were Elma Mikka Ramirez and Thanie Bless Niña Nada who received second honorable distinction and special academic award, respectively.

 

Since 2001, the P.J. Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. has produced a total of 43 graduates from LCC, over 50% of whom were with honors and received special awards.

 

Pinoy basketball teams, fanatics, sponsors and organizers gather for the 1st PEBC-Cebuana Lhuillier UAE Cup as it kicked off last Friday, March 15 at Al Shabab Sports Complex, Dubai.

 

 

Carrying out its commitment to sports among Filipinos and OFW in the UAE, the first collaboration between the Philippine Expat Basketball Club (PEBC) and Cebuana Lhuillier aims to unite the best teams and players in the UAE.

 

The event was officially opened through the relay of ceremonial torch as represented by Team Captains and the recognized ex-professional players from MBA, PBL, and Collegiate players now working and living in the emirates. Teams paraded with their respective muses.

 

Government sectors are also backing up the event. Labour Attache, Atty. Delmer Cruz graced the opening and announced that POLO-OWWA, SSS and PAG-IBIG Funds will be setting up extension service booths every Friday at the venue to cater to the needs of the OFWs for memberships, payments and other request of assistance.

 

 

Mr. Atallah Muhammad Habib, publisher and editor-in-chief of Kabayan Weekly was also recognized as the Honorary Commissioner of PEBC.

 

Special awards were given to Fiesta Pinoy- Dubai Legends for Best in Uniform and Ms. Maribel Alcantara of Team Titans.

 

Teams from different categories will play at the hardcourt every Friday from 10am-5pm for 18 weeks. Exciting prizes and raffle draws await spectators courtesy of various sponsors.

 

Special thanks to PEBC Commissioner Edwin Deang, Ogie Ignacio, Internation Relations Manager of Cebuana Lhuillier expressed his thanks to all participants and added, “Ang Cebuana Lhuillier ay walang kapantay magpahalaga at ka-partner mo sa sport.”

 

Source: Kabayan Basketball League
 

 

The other games in the PEBC/Cebuana Lhuillier UAE Cup this week produced some outstanding individual performances.

 

Siemens top Blades

 

Jeff Roque, who tallied a game-high 35 points and 8 rebounds, propelled Siemens to a lopsided win (92-76) over Indus Blades. Roque and Alex Callueng ignited an early breakaway 27-7 lead and never looked back.

 

Versatile and high-flying Khalifa banged in 29 points including 4 triples and 5 assists as Metro Manila Bar/Gulf Craft trounced Aqua VMobile/CEC in a lopsided 91-75 win.  

 

Quarter Scores: CEC/Metro Manila Bar-Gulf Craft: 26/20. 47/45. 64/70. 91/75.

 

Trojans victorious

 

Dubai Trojans finally barged into the win column when Nanu Cabrera and Moradas contributed 15 points apiece as they beat Al Hur Al Abyad 68-64.

 

Bularon hit a game-high 19 points including 4 triples while Munoz and Pardillo added 16 and 13 points respectively for Al Hur Al Abyad’s losing cause.

 

Quarter Scores: Al Hur-Al Abyad/Dubai Trojans: 20/21. 34/37. 47/54. 64/68

 

PEBC Diary

 

Meanwhile, PEBC Chairman Edwin Deang, announced that, aside from watching the basketball games, Filipinos can also avail the services of the Philippine Consular Office and POLO/OWWA which will continue to be offered at the Al Shabab Club from 1pm to 4pm.

 

Prizes also await raffle ticket winners and for those chosen as Face of the Day, Family of the Day, Couple of the Day, and Best Player for each game, he added.

 

Sponsoring the prizes are Boracay Night Club, La Mesa Rest., Makati Comedy Bar, Ghaliya Travels, Fine Touch, Flower Box, Pampanguenos Restaurant, and Taza Restaurant.

 

 

Source: http://www.sport360.com/other-sports/pebc-uae-cup-wrap-wins-siemens-and-trojans

 

PJ Lhuillier, Inc. President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier accepts a model plane from AirAsia Inc. Philippines CEO Marianne Hontiveros. With them are PJ Lhuillier, Inc. Corporate Planning Group Head Marissa Ancog and AirAsia Inc. Philippines Commercial Head Alfredo Ramon Herrera.

 

Marking its niche in the field of providing competent business-to-business solutions service, Cebuana Lhuillier forged another online payment alliance with AirAsia Incorporated on April 3, 2013 at Makati City.
 

Through PeraPal, Cebuana Lhuillier’s newest online payment facility, AirAsia patrons without credits cards can now enjoy online booking. Convenient ticket payment can be done through any of the over 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide.
 

Cebuana Lhuillier, under the patronage of P.J. Lhuillier, Inc., has the biggest network of pawnshops in the country with an established presence in microfinancial industry including collections service, bills payment, local and international remittance, and micro-insurance.
 

AirAsia Inc. Philippines, which commenced its operations on March 2012, provides low-cost flights and is currently servicing four international and two domestic destinations: Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Davao, Kalibo.

 

Mechanics

1. Maximum of 5 persons per team.

2. No limit in the number of entries.

3. The Microinsurance subject/idea/theme of all submitted videos must be:   

  a.  “Alagang Cebuana”

  b.  Tone and Manner should be:

    • Happy

    • Urgent and Necessary

    • Affordable Protection

    • “Insurance ng Pinoy”

 

4. Style: Viral video

5. 60 – 120 seconds in total length (content, credits, etc.).

6. Entries must contain the “contest identification” image at the beginning.

7. Any additional credits, thank you, etc. must be displayed at the end of the video

8. All submissions must be posted on the creator’s own YouTube or Vimeo account and should allow embedding.

  a. Title: The Alagang Cebuana Viral Video Contest hashtag, “#AlagangCebuana” must appear at the end of the video title.

    Example: “Good Title  #AlagangCebuana”

  b. Description: The following must appear in the video description of all submitted videos:

    i. Group name

    ii. Contestant/s’ name/s

    iii. The name and website URL of the Contest: www.facebook.com/AlagangCebuanaPlus

    iv. A description of the video in the creators own words. There is no limit on the length of the description.

    v. Additional credits if desired.

c. Tags: The following YouTube video tags are required: viral, video, contest, alagang cebuana, cebuana lhuillier, plus, acp, malasakit, SAC.

d. Category: Youtube: Film & Animation | Vimeo: Films or Animation & Motion Graphics

e. Privacy: All contest entries should be placed on YouTube or Vimeo using the “Public” privacy setting.

9.  Videos should be submitted via email. Entries should be sent to: [email protected] with the words “2013 #AlagangCebuana” in the email subject line and

  a. In the body of the email message the applicant will put the following:

    i. Video Title

    ii. Group Name

    iii. Representative’s name and Contact number

    iv. A link to the video

    v. A description of the video

  b. All contest entries must be received no later than July 15, 2013 at 11:59pm Philippine Time. Any entries received after that date will not be accepted.

Criteria for Judging

1. Creativity and Originality (25%)

2. Adherence to Theme and Inclusion of required elements. (25%)

3. Viral Nature as determined by the number of video views, likes/dislikes, comments, etc on the unique viral video participant webpage. (25%)

4. Entertainment Value (15%)

5. Video Quality (10%)

For more information, please call 895-1093 /  890-3760 / 899-6305 or email [email protected]