Do you know someone who has a constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook, has risen above life's challenges, and leaves a positive impact to others? Nominate him/her to the Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012.
Cebuana Lhuiller Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS) launched the search that recognizes Pinoys who are optimistic and have faced difficulties with a smile. The grand winner of the search will win Php 250,000 tax free.
As of this writing, I'm currently at the first-ever Happiness Boot Camp set up by CLIS for us bloggers here at Nurture Spa Village in Tagaytay City. As expected, rooming in with my mommy blogger friends have made me extremely happy!
It's also in this Happines Boot Camp that I got to know two amazingly happy Pinoys – Ms. Nina David-Andaya, 2010 Happiest Pinoy finalist and Mr. Winston A. Maxino, 2010 Happiest Pinoy grand prize winner. Their stories are both inspiring and it touched my heart to know that their happiness have a big impact on the people aroung them. Winston, for one, has the rare disease Ankylosing Spondylitis. Yet, the disease did not stop him to be a loving hysband, responsible father, respected chief operating officer of Hooven Philippines, Inc., and passionate president of the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines.
Nomination is until July 31, 2012 only. For more details about the contest, visit www.happiest-pinoy.com
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Remaining resilient and positive in trying times differentiates Pinoys from the rest of the world. Our ability to smile despite the price increase in commodities, tuition fees, and the “extra challenge” to save always see us through. But what does happiness really mean for the everyday Pinoy? A happiness campaign from Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions reveal it’s the following:
What does happiness mean to you?
1. Health
2. Financial security
3. Work
These are among many others but many will agree with number 2. For sometime, talking about money and happiness in the same light are taboo. There’s a saying “money can’t buy happiness” but I disagree. Financial security gives us a good night sleep, making our mornings and disposition happy. When you worry about money, how can you be happy?
Money is not the root of all evil, lack of money is!
In fact, I believe that “lack of money is the root of all evil” and not money in general. Now that we’ve reached the second half of the year, many of us are subconsciously evaluating our financial development. We’re looking backward to see how many steps we’ve taken to reach our financial goals for 2012 – and look forward to how many steps away we are.
This is a good time to remember the parable of the poor little rich man. He accumulated wheat all his life and for himself alone. He was so frugal even with himself, nor does he share his blessings to his servants. When he reached his goals, accumulating wheat enough to feed thousands, he went to rest and sleep – and never woke up again.
During the happiness bootcamp I attended, Jonathan Batangan (General Manager of CLIS) told us how selflessness is a characteristic of the happiest people in the world. In our journey to happiness, it is counterproductive to think of ourselves alone. Imagine how you can have a positive impact in the lives of others.
It’s no surprise how the happiest and richest people in our midst are those who know how to share their wealth, “for it is in giving that we are able to receive”. Money lets us practice generosity to help our family, friends, and most especially – people who we don’t even know.
In their happiness campaign, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions wishes to promote not just being resilient and choosing to be positive but also to promote awareness on the plight of our indigenous Aeta brothers & sisters.
Today can make you rich
Here’s a secret to getting happy and rich- focus on the now, use your “present” because it’s a gift you can use to build your future. Choose to be productive now, don’t look back at the past or be discouraged by an uncertain future. That’s just you procrastinating. Choose to be a happy money maker no matter how hard it is to save today. Believe you can achieve your financial goals and eliminate your worries so you can focus on today.
During the conference, Jonathan explained how powerful our thoughts are and how they DO determine our future. Borrowing the words of buddha “the mind is everything, what you think, you become”. Many of us know this but most of the time, we choose to criticize, complain, and magnify our aches & pains rather than our blessings. Truly, being positive is a hard task when our minds are programmed to tune into the harsh realities of life.
Let me take this opportunity to introduce God into your life, whose goal is to make us happy. In fact he said, “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you”. You guessed it, it’s my favorite verse and the promise I keep close to my heart when my bank account balance is simply depressing.
Let’s celebrate happiness!
So what is the happiest campaign all about? CLIS wants to celebrate and promote Filipino resilience in the midst of trying times. They are now searching for the next Happiest Pinoy who will join the ranks of Winston Maxino – the Happiest P
inoy 2009. Winston’s story beats all the stories I’ve watched from the 700 Club, learn what Angkylosing Spondilitis is and watch Winston’s story here.
Nona wearing pink and that’s me on the right (forgive the haggard look)
During the Happiness Boot Camp, I also met Nanay Nona who was a finalist in 2010. She has won international grants for her advocacy in breastfeeding. You can also read more about breastfeeding in my Mommy Blog – http://www.mommylace.com/tag/breastfeeding/
Nominations are now open and up for grabs are P25,000 for all the runners-up and P250,000 for the happiest pinoy.Visit their Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/happiestpinoy
About CLIS
Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions helps Filipinos worry-less about the future and provide them with a sense of security with their affordable “tingi-style” insurance. CLIS provides personal accidental coverage and fire insurance for as low as Php 25. Learn more about their products – http://www.clis.com.ph
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) has launched the 2nd Nationwide Search for the Happiest Pinoy.
The search aims to look for and recognize the most cheerful and optimistic Filipino who has remarkably
exhibited resilience amidst life’s constant challenges and who has made a significant impact in the lives of others.
Filipinos aged ten years and above, or organizations or groups registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
can be nominated. Online nomination forms can be secured from and entries uploaded at www.happiest-pinoy.com.
The Happiest Pinoy 2012 winner will receive a cash prize of PHP 250,000.00.
The first search for the Happiest Pinoy was held in 2009, with a winner declared in February 2010.
Further information can be found on the above-mentioned website or by emailing [email protected].
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches
nationwide. For 25 years, PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies’ flagship business has remained true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through its wide range of services including pawning, remittance,
insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by Ambassador Philippe Jones
Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently led by President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier.
For me, happiness is making the most of what you have and enjoying it with the people you love. It’s also the feeling of completeness, and contentment!
Now, why am I talking about happiness? I’m currently in Nurture Spa Village, Tagaytay City for the first “Happiness Boot Camp” arranged by Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS).
The Happiness Boot Camp is a 2-day retreat on discovering the power of one’s own happiness. Some of the activities include a spa session, an an inspirational talk from Happiest Pinoy 2010 winner Winston Maxino, games, and more.
Also, the Happiness Boot Camp was organized to launch CLIS flagship campaign, the Search for the Happiness Pinoy!
The Happiest Pinoy encourages people to nominate any Filipino residents aged 10 and above with a constantly cheerful face, an optimistic outlook in life, proven ability to rise above life’s challenges and has positive impact on the lives of others.
Started in 2009, the Happiest Pinoy rekindled Filipino values of optimism, hope and resilience in times of strife, bringing inspiring stories and outstanding citizens, including that of winner Winston Maxino.
A committed family man, a father of three daughters and a self-proclaimed balloon-artist and magician, Maxino won the Happiest Pinoy 2010 for being an optimistic person despite being diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, osteoporosis, asthma, and uveitis.
So if you believe someone you know is worthy to be hailed as the Happiest Pinoy 2012, secure on-line nomination forms and upload entries to http://www.happiest-pinoy.com or send accomplished forms to Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) Head Officr, 821 A. Spring corner J.P. Rizal Streets, Makati City.
Nominations are accepted until July 31, 2012. The winner will receive P250,000 and 9 finalists will receive P25,000 each!
Nominate now and spread the happydemic!
Check out their website http://www.happiest-pinoy.com for the mechanics and more details on the Happiest Pinoy 2012.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country. For 25 years now, PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies’s flagship business has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
The Cebuana Lhuiller Pawnshop’s Pera Padala is still the preferred money remittances service of Filipinos worldwide.
With over 1,400 Cebuana Lhuiller Pawnshop branches nationwide, it offers convenient, fast and reliable money remittance service for Filipinos.
Cebuana’s Pera Padala made life easier for Filipinos as they take steps to international money remittance partners that include MoneyGram, Xoom, New York Bay remittance, ABS-CBN Easy Remit, MyRemit, Trans Fast (worldwide money transmitter) XpressMoney, Iremit, Franki Exchange Co. Cebuana Pera Padala also tied up with Wells Fargo and Uniteller Banorte.
Uniteller Banorte is a US-based company that offers an instant money transfer in countries like Mexico, Latin America and the Philippines. It is also a subsidiary of Grupo Financiero Banorte, which is one of the largest financial groups in Latin America and the third largest in Mexico while Wells Fargo, one of the largest banks in US, is an American multinational diversified financial services company which operates worldwide.
Meanwhile, Cebuana is the first international partner of Wells Fargo to offer real-time postings transactions.
Furthermore, all transactions are real-time, which allows the receiver to claim money right after the transaction is processed in the branch. Electronic transactions guarantee real-time and instant payouts.
Cebuana Lhuiller is also the first to offer membership reward program for clients, the 24k card. Under the program, members can enjoy the exclusive benefits, including discounts on services and cash coupons which they can use to purchase from partner merchants and other special offerings. And while receiving money from the branch, clients can also pay for their utility, school or telecommunication bills or even have their cellphones reloaded.
The country’s largest pawnshop chain at present, Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop started as a four-pawnshop outlet in Metro Manila in the mid-1980s. Today, it has branches all over the Philippines serving the Filipino pawner everywhere.
Cebuana Lhuiller Pawnshop traces its roots in Cebu. From there, French Consul to the Philippines Henry Lhuillier established in 1935 his first of a chain of Agencias. He then opened several more branches in Cebu, as well as in nearby provinces of the Visayas. Aileen Lor
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Do you have a constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook?
Have you proven ability to rise above life’s challenges?
Do you have a positive impact on the lives of others?
If you answered YES to all of these, then you have a chance to become the HAPPIEST PINOY for 2012!
Filipinos are known to be resilient and optimistic despite the adversities we encounter every day. This is why that from the 3o++ rank, Philippines is now on the 13th! a notch ahead from America. Isn’t it something to be proud of?
This is why Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS) now in its second year, continues to seek and recognize the country’s most optimistic and passionate Filipinos who overcame difficulties and exhibited resilience amid life’s challenges while maintaining a smile on his or her face.
Who are eligible?
1. Any Filipino 10 years old and above, with good moral character and residing in the Philippines may be nominated. 2. Any Filipino of legal age, group or organization registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may nominate. 3. Nominations are accepted from October 21, 2011 to July 31, 2012.
So what will the Happiest Pinoy get?
1. “Happiest Pinoy” Winner- P 250,000.00 + Trophy 2. Nine (9) Runners-Up : P 25,000.00 each + Trophy
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Team Happiest Pinoy went on a 2-day mission to spread the happydemic to 20 Lifestyle bloggers at the Nurture Spa Village in Tagaytay City. The first-ever Happiness Boot Camp on May 31 to June 1, 2012 was spearheaded by no other than Jonathan Batangan, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) General Manager who wasted no minute in imparting happiness to all the participants. The event was also graced by Happiest Pinoy 2010 Winston Maxino and Happiest Pinoy 2010 finalist Nona David Andaya-Castillo. Winston, accompanied by his family, inspired the bloggers with his story of resilience and decision to stay happy and was very much appreciated by everyone present.
The Happiness Boot Camp was also attended by CLIS Vice President Leo K. Escano, PJ Lhuillier Incorporated Chief Administrative Officer and Cebuana Lhuillier’s Head of Pawnshop Operations Jose Miguel G. Jimenez, Senior Adviser to the Chairman and President Gigi G. Teves, and the Personnel and Organization Development Division (PODD) team headed by Maria Veronica Valientes.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this includes pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Happiness means a lot of things to me. But more often than not, happiness for me is when I get to do the things that I love.
Like traveling to many different places around the country and abroad.
And of course, shopping and buying “pasalubong” whenever I travel.
I also love cooking and baking.
As well as eating of course! I think everyone is happy when they eat!
But happiness to me is more than just doing the things that you love, it’s also spending time with your loved ones – specially if your family is as crazy as mine.
Why am I talking about happiness today?
It’s because I’m now in Tagaytay, spending time at the Happiness Boot Camp with other bloggers. We were invited by Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS) who is now searching for the HAPPIEST PINOY of 2012!
Who is the Happiest Pinoy?
They are Filipinos who, despite life’s challenges and difficulties, have managed to maintain a positive outlook in life. With a smile on their face, they go through life’s obstacles with resilience, faith and optimism.
Who are eligible to be the Happiest Pinoy? Any Filipino, 10 years old and above, with good moral character and residing in the Philippines.
If chosen by CLIS as the Happiest Pinoy, he or she will win P250,000.00 and a Trophy; while Nine (9) Runners-Up will each receive P25,000.00 each and a Trophy – all tax free!
For more details, check out www.happiest-pinoy.com. Hurry, the deadline for nominations are on July 31, 2012.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS) organized a Happiness Boot Camp at Nurture Spa, Tagaytay. This event is part of their campaign for the call of nomination for the Next Happiest Pinoy 2012. You can read more about it at www.happiest-pinoy.com. The grand prize is ₱250,000 for the happiest Pinoy, while runner-ups receive ₱25,000 each (tax-free).
The boot camp was organized for bloggers and social media influencers, following previous sessions for press and media. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the Happiest Pinoy campaign and reconnect with fellow bloggers and friends.
Event Highlights
At the boot camp, we experienced a variety of activities:
Cooking & Food: Learned how to prepare a no-cook pasta, make energy drinks using indigenous vegetables, and try healthy veggie recipes.
Wellness: Enjoyed relaxing spa treatments at Nurture Spa and explored the Digital Meridian System to check our health.
Interactive Games: Shared our happiest childhood memories, pole dancing fun, and other team activities.
Bonding: Spent quality time with blogger friends over lunch at Antonio’s Breakfast in Tagaytay.
My Personal Experience
I was asked many times, “What is happiness to you?” I remember joining a photo contest and winning! For me, happiness is celebrating life with my wife and our baby boy, Ashton. Creating life together as husband and wife is a true product of happiness.
During a game, we shared childhood memories. I recalled seeing a robotic dinosaur at Star City—it was the happiest moment of my young years because I’ve always loved dinosaurs!
Food & Fun Moments
We had a fantastic lunch bonding with our blogger friends at Antonio’s Breakfast. The food was amazing, from grilled chicken to barbeque and salads. Everyone enjoyed the meals, and the energy was truly uplifting.
Campaign Highlights
The Happiness Boot Camp marks the beginning of the Happiest Pinoy campaign. Wilson Maxino, the 2010 Happiest Pinoy, shared his experiences, while the organizers explained the campaign’s purpose: inspiring acceptance, positivity, and happiness across the Philippines.
Ten finalists will be selected, with one walking the red carpet as the Happiest Pinoy and taking home ₱250,000. Runner-ups receive ₱25,000 each. Nominate your happiest Pinoy now:
Achieving happiness has been an endless goal for most people around the world. But for the resilient and ever-cheerful Pinoys, being happy is not really a monumental task. Hence, when Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) Chairman Philippe Lhuillier thought of looking for the Happiest Pinoy two years ago, 218 Filipinos heeded his call.
Two years after, it’s time to Search for the next Happiest Pinoy who will also get to bring home a Php 250,000 cash prize, tax-free. Hopefully, it could make him/her happier as well.
The search seeks to recognize the country’s most optimistic and passionate Filipinos who overcame difficulties in life and exhibited resilience amid life’s challenges while maintaining that genuine smile.
As of this writing, I am at the Nurture Spa in Tagaytay on day 2 of the first-ever “Happiness Bootcamp” in the Philippines, and even possibly in the world, courtesy of Cebuana Lhuillier. We came in yesterday afternoon for the media briefing followed by a relaxing massage before dinner and the main program.
This will be followed by a learning workshop later in the morning and we’re heading back to Manila.
Meeting the Happiest Pinoy of 2010
In the evening program last night, we were introduced to the Happiest Pinoy 2010 top winner Winston Maxino.
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He bested 217 nominees and six finalists including a wheelchair-bound individual and an amputee. Winston looks like just any ordinary individual, same as you and me. But his positive disposition in life is deeply rooted from his childhood where he learned to accept his asthmatic and sickly condition early on.
Furthermore, he was able to sustain his optimism even when he became the father to a child with Down-Syndrome and eventually became president of the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines a few years ago.
And just when he thought the worst was over, he was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, osteoporosis, and uveitis.
But instead of treating them as punishments, he took them as something from which he could learn more about life.
What Makes the Happiest Pinoy, Unhappy?
After his inspiring speech for us, I personally asked him on the side:
“What makes, or can make, the Happiest Pinoy of 2010, unhappy?”
“I become unhappy when I see others unhappy,” he answered back. He also mentioned that he was once asked the same question by a 6-yr old child as a school guest and he answered that seeing them sad and uninspired even after hearing his story would certainly make him unhappy at least for sometime.
How about you? Can you also view life’s challenges in the same way as our Happiest Pinoy role model?
If you know someone who can also best exemplify being the Happiest Pinoy for 2012, please do consider nominating them until July 31, 2012 and honor their virtue as the Happiest Pinoy 2012.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
When in Manila, have you considered yourself a relatively happy person?
When I’ve heard about the Happiest Pinoy nationwide search of Cebuana Lhuilier Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS), a week-long debate went on between a friend and I about it. What are the grounds for declaring someone as happy, more so happiest? Happiness is relative. What makes one person happy does not necessarily mean that it can make everyone else filled with glee. A capitalist’s triumph is the proletariat’s burden. How can you even measure something that’s not even quantifiable, to begin with?
I’d have to admit I cannot exactly say that I’m generally a happy person. I’ve had my fair share of a very long (recurring?) quarter life crisis and sometimes existentialism hits me really hard. There are times when I just want to get by, believing that I should reach that point where everything is ok. I know that somewhere, sometime, something good is bound to happen.
Earlier I’ve had the privilege to meet Winston Maxino, the winner of the 2010 Search for the Happiest Pinoy. He was all smiles when he entered the room, and I was thinking, ok so he is the happiest man, but how? When I heard his story, I understood why he deserved the title.
Winston Maxino has been diagnosed with asthma, osteoperosis, uveitis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Angkylosi-what? It’s a very rare degenerative disease (only 3 have been recoreded in the Philippines) which affects the spinal column, making the person’s vertebrae join together. Despite this, his doctor attests that he is a delight to talk with. He also has a daughter with Down’s Syndrome, and he is very proud of her!
I’m pretty sure he has faced a lot of hurdles in life, hearing from him that he even got to a point where he questioned the deities for his “misfortune”. And still, there he was, standing in front of us, all smiles. The Happiest Pinoy.
How on earth??
He chose to be happy.
My face actually lit up when I heard that 5-word sentence. He chose to be happy.
It’s easy for people to be all emo and pity themselves for all the world has thrown at them and the “tragic fate” they have received. It’s easy for some to rant about things and find fault in other people, but how difficult does it have to be for us to appreciate?
Happiness is a decision you can make. It’s a matter of perspective. You will be happy if you choose to be.
When in Manila, don’t deprive yourself of a life worth living. Choose a lighter life. Choose to be happy 🙂
Now, do you know someone who could be the next Happiest Pinoy who could share with us how they stay happy amid adversaries?
Nominating the Happiest Pinoy
any Filipino of legal age, good moral character and residing in the Philippines may be nominated. any Filipino of legal age, group or organization registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may nominate. nominations are accepted from October 21, 2011- July 30, 2012
Submissions
secure online nomination forms and upload entries to www.happiest-pinoy.com send accomplished forms to Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) Head Office, 821 A. Spring corner J.P. Rizal streets, Makati City
Criteria for Judging
a constantly cheeful face and optimistic outlook proven ability to rise above life’s challenges posit
ive impact in the lives of others
Selecting the Happiest Pinoy
a screening committee composed of PJ Lhuillier Group Officers/Managers will shortlist nominees from all regions in the country. the entries of top 20 semi-finalists will be forwarded to the Board of Judges who will select and interview the Top 10 finalists. the names of top 10 finalists will be announced in the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Business Mirror until the ‘Happiest Pinoy’ is named by the Board of Judges.
Prize for the Happiest Pinoy
Happiest Pinoy Winner – Php 250,000 + trophy Nine (9) Runners up – Php 25,000 + trophy
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
I was born in a negative environment. All I’ve been hearing throughout my life is how imperfect I was and how inadequate I was. No matter what I do, everything or anything just wasn’t ever enough. A few years after college, when I started living alone, I realized that I need to put some positivity in my life or else, I’d be doomed. I tried so hard thinking positively in spite of living most of my life in a toxic way.
Positivity is slowly entering my system as my goals are being achieved one by one. It was a very slow process but I’m on my way there. I had to shut off negativity when it started to crawl in again. Thinking positively has been a very difficult goal for me to achieve. In fact, I felt that I was already faking happiness because I know deep inside, I was still lonely. This has changed when I accepted the Lord. I’m still on that positivity & happiness journey but now, I know that I’m not alone.
Now, why am I sharing this? Today, I took a leave from work to attend the Happiness Boot Camp arranged by Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions. I didn’t wanna miss the chance to learn how to be happier. We are all a work in progress after all!
The Happiness Boot Camp was organized to also launch the 2012 Search for the Happiest Pinoy. The search seeks and recognizes the country’s most optimistic and passionate Filipinos who overcame difficulties and shown resilience in spite of life’s difficult challenges while keeping a big smile on their faces.
Here are some information about the search:
Who are qualified?
any Filipino of legal age, good moral character and residing in the Philippines may be nominated.
any Filipino of legal age, group or organization registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may nominate.
send accomplished forms to Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) Head Office, 821 A. Spring corner J.P. Rizal streets, Makati City
What are the criteria for judging?
a constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook
proven ability to rise above life’s challenges
positive impact in the lives of others
How are the winners selected?
a screening committee composed of PJ Lhuillier Group Officers/Managers will shortlist nominees from all regions in the country.
the entries of top 20 semi-finalists will be forwarded to the Board of Judges who will select and interview the Top 10 finalists.
the names of top 10 finalists will be announced in the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Business Mirror until the ‘Happiest Pinoy’ is named by the Board of Judges.
What are the prizes for the Happiest Pinoy?
Happiest Pinoy Winner – Php 250,000 + trophy
Nine (9) Runners up – Php 25,000 + trophy
So friends, if you know someone who fits the description then don’t hesitate to nominate them. Let’s make the happiest pinoy happier by recognizing their cheerful attitude, their passionate heart and their happy virus!
Me, on the other hand, enjoyed the Happiness Boot Camp. It was held at the Nurture Spa in which I got the impression that I’d be getting pampered and relaxed especially since I’d be getting my much-needed massage
Well, it wasn’t only the massage and the relaxing ambiance that made my stay enjoyable but the valuable lessons I got from all the talks from the speakers.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
MANILA, Philippines – Out of millions of Filipinos, who will be the next Happiest Pinoy? The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched the search for one such person, for whom a prize money of P250, 000 awaits.
The contest aims to promote a “Wear a Smile Campaign” because DepEd wants everybody to be happy and optimistic amid the global economic downturn. For a start, teachers are encouraged to wear a smile on the opening of classes on June 4.
The contest is open to all Filipinos of legal age, group or organizations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Nominations are open until July 31, 2012.
On the panel of judges are DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro, 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida and former senator Juan Miguel Zubiri. The search for the Happiest Pinoy started in 2009-2010.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are HAPPY, please like this. And if you want to be happy, like it as well.
Amidst tough times, trying moments and unforeseen events, Filipinos are expected to exude happiness more than anything else. As if joy and happiness is embedded in the inner being of Filipinos that even at the lowest point of circumstances, we can still manage to smile and give heavier weight on happy things.
This is what the campaign of Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions’“Happiest Pinoy 2012″ is all about. CLIS is looking for Filipinos from anywhere in the Philippines that exemplify the trait of being genuinely happy.
The Happiest Pinoy is open to Filipinos from 10 years old and above who possess three main things:
A constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook
Proven ability to rise above life’s challenges
Positive impact in the lives of others.
Each will be qualified according through background checking and verification via a screening committee. A panel of judges then interviews Top 20 semi-finalists to get the Final 10 Happiest Pinoy contenders.
The chosen Happiest Pinoy can add another reason to be happy since he or she can win Php 250,000 tax-free while the other nine finalist can enjoy Php 25,000 each.
“This is another way of measuring growth, in terms of happiness of people. And Filipinos is among the top in the world – 13th to be exact lately,” said CLSI General Manager Jonathan Batangan.
CLSI initiated this campaign last 2010 and was cited by various local and international award-giving bodies for Public relations campaign excellence.
Like its previous winner, Winston Maxino, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions is expecting to find that exceptional happy Filipino.
Maxino is a dad of three girls whose life revolved in an up-and-down mere soap-opera tale. He was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease. He also has a child who has down syndrome. And yet amidst all of this, he chose to be happy.
Now, will you be the next Happiest Pinoy? Or do you know anyone that fits the criteria?
If so, you can just visit Happiest Pinoy website and download the official form and send it thru email or snail mail.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier
Despite physical disabilities, Happiest Pinoy 2009 Finalist Kcat Yarza finds ways to prove that nothing can stop her from doing absolutely anything, including helping and inspiring her fellowmen to do the same, which she did for her 29 th birthday.
Kcat celebrated her day at the Philippine General Hospital as she, her friends and family, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS), and the PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. shared gifts, food, toys, and encouragement to the patients for her May Birthday Project.
Kcat suffers from Neurofibromatosis Type II, a rare genetic disorder which causes hear loss, eye and spinal lesions and disequilibrium.
The PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. and the Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions are under PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies, which manages manages Cebuana Lhuillier, the country's leading pawnshop. Cebuana Lhuillier, which is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary, was founded by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier in 1987.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
This is an excerpt from Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier's book, Bayang Magiliw: Finding Bel Paese.
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
THE TRUE GEM
When I first arrived at the Philippine Embassy in Rome, I came only with my two feet and few pieces of luggage. I did not even have a personal secretary nor my own people to assist me.
My family even found it difficult to believe that I was willing to serve in government. But I thought that since I had been good in business, I might as well be good as an Ambassador. I came to Rome with just myself and my desire to serve the Filipinos living there.
As a businessman, I never run away from a challenge and I view my posting as Philippine Ambassador to Italy as one. I also pose the same challenge to the embassy staff. I often remind them to think that the people who come to the office could be them or their friends or relatives. They have sacrificed a lot by leaving their own country to work alone in a faraway country. We should try to assist them in every possible way.
I have set some changes since I first arrived in Rome in 1998. The Embassy is now open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – without any noon break – and processing time of consular documents has consequently been reduced. A closed circuit television system installed all over the embassy helps me know if additional staff is needed in areas where there is a deluge of clients. Outreach programs to other provinces in Italy are also held regularly to meet the needs of Filipinos in those places.
A have also institutionalized regular consultation meetings with the Filipino communities. My weekends and holidays are preoccupied by visiting them in their communities. It is not surprising that I get to eat three lunches and four meriendas during Sundays. I attend bowling competition or basketball game to award trophies. My pressing concern always is how to be of greater help to the Filipinos.
My assistant would often say that I will not carry on this way since I do “micromanage.” However, I guess this is really my management style. I once told the embassy staff that I may not have an MBA, but I am an MBWA holder — Management By Walking Around.
Contrary to accepted views, OFWs are not oblivious to the Philippines’ cause. They remain interested in government affairs and try to participate in political exercises. The comments and suggestions I have made at the first Overseas Absentee Voting process held in 2004 — particularly when we resolved, as Special Board of Election Committee, that loyalty to the party ends when one assumes a government position — has been used as basis for the drafting of the law.
Surprisingly, that election process got a huge participation, not only from the Filipino communities but also from the religious sector. For several days, we did not go home — much to the anxiety of Mrs. Lhuillier — and painstakingly counted the ballots for the presidential and senatorial candidates. We amused ourselves by singing and joking around, but it was hard work.
I have also transformed the embassy and made it much bigger to accommodate the large number of clients. There is a library and a technology center now where Filipinos, who are waiting for their documents to be processed, can go and read about country or email their family, relatives and friends back home.
I am also trying to find a way for our countrymen to improve themselves and enhance their skills. I believe they should not be content with being hired help. They could be nurses, caregivers, telephone repairmen, utility men, and the like. I often think of Mircea Eliade — a Romanian historian of religion, fiction writer, philosopher and university professor — who believed that a person leaves home in order to return successful. I want the Filipino workers to be successful when they go back to the Philippines and enjoy the fruit of their hard work in Il Bel Paese.
My ultimate dream, however, is to have a Philippine Center in Italy. I want to put up a “home” for our community where they can cease to become “migrants” for the time being. The center will also showcase to the Italians our rich heritage and diverse culture. I thought I could accomplish this within a year of assuming office but it has proven to be a bit difficult. Hopefully, with the help of my friend Gianni Alemanno, who has been elected Mayor of Rome, in finding suitable location for the center, this dream will soon be a reality.
In my long sojourn in Italy and with the numerous personalities whom I have met, I believe that indeed, home is where the heart is.
And my heart is with the Filipinos in Italy. I have grown to love, care and be concerned with them — and I wish I can do more for them.
Despite all the diamonds and precious stones that I have encountered in my business, I have found the gem of all gems in Italy — the Filipino people.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers — this includes pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Visayas gets a visit from the PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. as it continues its nationwide Ang Galing Mo, Bata! Medical Mission.
Day Care centers from Baranngay San Nicolas, Cebu City and Baranggay Talungon, Bais city
were provided with free general check-up, consultation, vitamins and medicines by PJLFI
in partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier and United Laboratories, Inc.
The Foundation began the medical mission early this year in Luzon and ended in Mindanao in May.
Founded in 2000 by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier and his family, PJLFI is the corporate
social responsibility arm of the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies, which manages the country’s
leading pawnshop, Cebuana Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with
over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now,
Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company
offers to its customers—this includes pawning, local and international remittance,
insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by
the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana
Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Ria, the third-largest global money transfer company and a subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:EEFT), announces expansion of its payout network in the Philippines by signing a correspondent agent agreement with Cebuana Lhuillier.
According to the World Bank, the Philippines are ranked fourth among the top ten developing countries with $23 billion in 2011.
The agreement expands Ria’s payout network in the Philippines by more than 1,600 Cebuana Lhuillier payout locations, many of which are open 24/7.
Cebuana Lhuillier branches are strategically placed and operated in rural areas where banks may not be present.
“We are extremely pleased to announce the addition of Cebuana Lhuillier to our growing global correspondent network.
Cebuana Lhuillier has been serving consumers in one of Ria’s primary corridors for more than 25 years, and now together we will offer fast, reliable and affordable money transfer services in more convenient locations throughout the Philippine islands,” said Juan C. Bianchi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ria.
“We look forward to a mutually beneficial, exciting, and long-term relationship with Cebuana Lhuillier.”
“We are very enthusiastic about the Ria – Cebuana Lhuillier alliance as we will be closer to the remittance clients through Ria’s expanding global network of over 155,000 locations.” said Andre Lhuillier, Vice-president Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation.
Company Profile
Ria Financial Services was founded in 1987, and today, Ria is the third largest money transfer company in the world, with a global network of 155,000 locations in 136 countries on 6 continents.
In addition to Money Transfer services, Ria offers bill payment, mobile top-up, prepaid debit cards, check cashing and money orders.
Ria is committed to bringing payment convenience to our customers and to millions of people who have not had it before.
We always strive to offer service excellence and the most competitive, reliable remittance payment services to the world.
Ria Financial Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT).
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi.
For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this includes pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange.
Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
The trustees of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International recognized Jean Henri D. Lhuillier, President and CEO of PJ Lhuillier, Inc. as a benefactor of Rotary Foundation through the Paul Harris Society. The Paul Harris Society was established in 1998 in District 5340 (California, USA) by District Governor Wayne C. Cusick. It was officially approved by the Rotary Foundation as district-administered recognition program in 2006. The organization was named after Paul Percy Harris, the founder of Rotary International in 1905, a service organization with more than one million members worldwide.
The Rotary Foundation is geared towards advancing international understanding, goodwill, and peace. Among the projects that the foundation sustains are:
A well for clean water to a community in India
Equipment for a children’s library in Ecuador
Polio vaccine for children
Playground equipment, musical instruments, and therapeutic toys for rehabilitating orphans and other children in Czech Republic
Eyeglasses for needy adults in the Philippines
Funding for a portion of a Group Study Exchange among others
November 10, 2011 – Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, PJ Lhuillier, Inc. chairman, was recognized at the Asia CEO Awards as one of the finalists under PLDT Alpha Enterprise Global Filipino Executive of the year category. He was awarded for his management achievement, financial contribution, international recognition, pioneering achievements, and social commitment in business, the pawnbrokering industry, and in governance.
Held at the Marriott Hotel Manila, the Asia CEO Awards aims to recognize extraordinary leaders who have demonstrated outstanding achievement for their organizations and contributions to others.
The board of judges for this year’s run was composed of distinguished leaders here and abroad, including Dr. Bernie Villegas, University of Asia and the Pacific president, who is also a judge in the Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012; Jun Palafox, president of the Management Association of the Philippines; Francis Estrada, chairman of the Board of Trustees at the De La Salle University; and, Don Felbaum, former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, among others.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
When Filipinos hear the name Lhuillier, the first thing that comes to their minds is the well-known pawnshop or I should say, one of the most popular and oldest pawnshops that had been helping us with our financial needs since the ‘30s. But for Filipinos living in Italy, Lhullier is more than just the name of the popular pawnshop; Lhuillier reminds them of a person who served them as an ambassador for more than a decade—years that went beyond the borders of politics, touching lives by building a good and healthy relationship with Filipinos overseas.
Graduating from his management course at the De La Salle University in 1968, Philippe Jones Lhuillier started as a businessman looking after the empire that his father, Henry Lhuillier had founded. Agencia Cebuana, the pawnshop that was soon to be the Cebuana Lhuillier in the late ‘80s, was passed on to his care.
Today, after decades of successful business, Cebuana has grown to over 1,400 branches nationwide. The preferred cash solutions provider of Filipinos was again passed on to Philippe’s sons, Jean Henri and Andre, when Philippe was appointed as Philippine Ambassador to Italy in 1999.
Reminiscing the past years, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier remembers that he takes pleasure in dealing with customers whom he believes must be treated like a family. “I myself was at the counter. I was the appraiser, and I enjoyed talking to them and helping them in the best way I could,” he says. His key objective was to give assistance. “I believe this is a way of helping people who will need money in a short period of time,” he added.
While he had been an entrepreneur for the longest time before he decided to join the government, he asserts that being in politics and being in business is not at all different, contrary to what others say. For him, dealing with Filipinos in Italy was just like dealing with customers in his pawnshop. “I love talking to people and sharing ideas with them,” he said.
In retrospect, it must be his love of country and the same burning passion to serve, help and be involved in people’s lives in a good way which made his memories of almost 11 years of service truly worthwhile. “The years went by so fast but I enjoyed every minute of it,” the former ambassador said with a smile as if remembering his childhood days.
Although more than a year had already passed since his term ended, he still keeps in his heart the memories of his experience at the embassy with the Filipinos.
“They would come to my room whenever they wished to see me following a first come, first served order,” he said. “But they didn’t come to see me just for problems. Some of them dropped by my office to talk about positive developments as well.” In fact, he didn’t even have security guards with him in his office. He said he believes that the Filipino people should be trusted all the time.
Another thing he remembered was going down to where the customers were at 2:45pm every day to help one Filipino a day. “When I go home, I would be proud to tell my wife what I’ve done. That was my goal every day.”
“I want them to feel happy every time they go to the embassy.”
It was his answer to my question about his greatest achievement as an ambassador that seemed to evoke his biggest smile. “My greatest achievement was loving them, caring for them and listening to them because I believe that these are the things they needed,” he said.
According to Philippe Lhuillier, he would have 25 to 40 visitors coming to his room every day. “I would listen to them, hold their hand, and even take pictures with them . . . their problems weren’t as big as we think.”
More than financial help, Ambassador Philippe Lhuillier observed that what our beloved and much missed Outstanding Filipinos Worldwide (OFW) need more is more training.
“If they will learn, they can have business over there [abroad] and after some period, they can continue doing the business here [Philippines].” He calls on TESDA to send teachers abroad because OFWs often leave immediately after training. “The best time to train them is while they are there,” he explains.
True enough, he himself is a living testimony to the importance of training. He considers his early years in service important as he represented the Philippines at FAO, IFAD, and WFP.
“I decided to be a student to the deputy general of FAO to learn really what FAO was all about. And at the same time, I was working with the embassy… I was there to learn,” he said.
As part of this advocacy, the embassy opened free computer classes, producing 3,000 graduates.
In December 2000, he founded the Philippe J. Lhuillier Foundation, Inc., a charitable organization as the CSR arm of his company. “The focus of our foundation is how to help give and return to people,” he said.
The Foundation now has 220 scholars, with 80 more expected this year for its 10th anniversary celebration.
LOVING HIS COUNTRY FROM AFAR
Although not pure Filipino—having a father from Paris and a mother from Cebu—he showed deep affection for both cultures.
“With the long time I stayed in Italy, I observed that Filipinos love their country so much… When they die, they want their bodies to be buried at home.”
He believes tourism and national love are key to progress. He pushed for a Philippine tourism CD to be distributed abroad but said he was “quite unsuccessful.”
His father’s words guide him still: “As long as you don’t lose the golden egg that I gave you, you will survive.” – by Jamie Marie Elona
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches… Currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
May 15, 2012 – In conjunction with Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions’ Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012, the Department of Education (DepEd) recently launched the nationwide Wear a Smile campaign among public and private elementary and secondary schools. DepEd’s campaign aims to highlight optimism, resilience, and hope among teachers and students.
Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions is an affiliate company of Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop, which is managed by the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies led by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier as chairman,
Jean Henri Lhuillier as president and CEO, and Andre Diago Lhuillier as vice president.
Click the image above to watch the feature in Saksi.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers — this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load,
collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO,
Jean Henri Lhuillier.
May 15, 2012 – In conjunction with Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions’ Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012, the Department of Education (DepEd) recently launched the nationwide Wear a Smile campaign among public and private elementary and secondary schools. DepEd’s campaign aims to highlight optimism, resilience, and hope among teachers and students.
Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions is an affiliate company of Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop, which is managed by the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies led by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier as chairman, Jean Henri Lhuillier as president and CEO, and Andre Diago Lhuillier as vice president.
Click the image above to watch the feature in Balitanghali.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Philippine Daily Inquirer 2:23 am | Thursday, May 17th, 2012
MANILA, Philippines – That smile could win you P250,000.
Teachers, school officials and other personnel should start the school year with a smile to encourage a happy atmosphere in the classroom, the Department of Education (DepEd) has said.
The DepEd has partnered with Cebuana Lhuiller Insurance Solutions to encourage school participation in the happiness initiative called Wear A Smile Campaign, an effort to find the “Happiest Pinoy” and encourage the rest of the nation to be happy every day.
“To start the school year in high spirits, all school personnel are encouraged to be in a positive disposition and to wear a smile when they report for the opening of classes on June 4 and the days that follow,” said Education Secretary Armin Luistro.
In a memorandum, Luistro enjoined DepEd regional directors, division chiefs and the heads of public and private elementary schools to “ensure the success of the campaign.”
The DepEd will conduct the search for the Happiest Pinoy at the school level on June 4-8, at the division level on June 11-15 and regional level on June 18-22.
The contest is open not only to school personnel but to all Filipinos of legal age and to groups or organizations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nominations may be submitted until July 15 through the campaign’s website, www.happiest-pinoy.com.
The winner will be selected according to the following criteria: A constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook, proven ability to rise above life’s challenges and a positive impact on the lives of others.
A panel of nine judges, among them, Luistro, CNN 2009 Hero Efren Peñaflorida, former Sen. Leticia Ramos Shahani and former Rep. Juan Miguel Zubiri, will pick the winner from 10 finalists in September.
The Happiest Pinoy will win a trophy and P250,000 while finalists will each receive P25,000 and trophies. Tarra Quismundo
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (PJLFI) conducted the 2nd leg of its Nationwide Ang Galing Mo Bata! (AGMB) Medical Mission in Cebu and Bais Cities on March 16 and March 24.
In partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier and United Laboratories, Inc. (UNILAB), the Foundation team accounted an estimate of almost 100 families from the beneficiary day care centers in Brgy. San Nicolas Proper, Cebu City and Brgy Talungon, Bais City, respectively. With the efforts of PJLFI, families were provided with free general check up, consultation and prescriptions from doctors, complimentary supplements, and medicines.
Aside from the medical mission in Bais City held on March 24, a simple birthday celebration was held for PJLI President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuiller where children from the day care center and their families were given a treat.
Both events were a success with the help of the Area Officers and staff of CLP Business Regions 4A and 4B, school teachers, and barangay health workers who helped out in the different activities.
PJLFI will complete the last round of medical mission by the end of May.
Founded in 2000 by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier and his family, PJLFI is the corporate social responsibility arm of the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies, which manages the country’s leading pawnshop Cebuana Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
MANILA, Philippines – Start the school year with “a positive disposition” and “wear a smile.”
This is what Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Armin Luistro wants public school teachers and administrators to do when school classes begin on June 4.
As an added inducement to make smiling a habit in school, the DepEd says it is a partner of the “Search for the Happier Pinoy” contest launched by the Cebuana Lhuiller Insurance Solutions (CLIS).
Luistro issued DepEd Memorandum No. 85 series of 2012 to Regional Directors, Schools Division/City Superintendents, and Heads of Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools which announced the “Wear a Smile Campaign” and “Search for the Happiest Pinoy” contest.
“To start the school year in high spirits, all school personnel are encouraged to be in a positive disposition and to wear a smile when they report for the opening of classes on June 4 and on the days that follow,” Luistro said in the memo.
DepEd is supporting the “Search for the Happiest Pinoy.”
“The campaign aims to put schools in a cheerful atmosphere and at the same time influence the pupils and students to look forward to good days in their classes,” Luistro said.
The Search is open to all Filipinos of legal age and of good moral character, who reside in any part of the country, and groups of organizations registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
“There will be two slots for the top 10 finalists allotted for the happiest teacher and student,” Luistro said.
Cash prize and trophies await the “Happiest Pinoy” winner and runners up to be presented on September 25.
The DepEd chief said school heads will have primary responsibility for ensuring the success of the “Wear a Smile” campaign.
“Likewise, the regional directors, schools division/city superintendents and supervisors shall carry out the campaign in their respective offices and monitor its conduct and schools in their respective areas,” he said.
Earlier, the “Smile” directive gained mixed reactions from teachers groups claiming that this is “non-sense” given all the perennial problems such as shortages in classrooms, teachers, books and sanitary facilities that public school students and te
Cebuana Lhuillier branches will now give collections services for Antonio F. Antonio Enterprises, a distributor of San Miguel Corporation products in Polomolok, Tampakan, Tupi and nearby towns in South Cotabato. Collectors of Antonio F. Antonio Enterprises may now deposit their daily sales safely and efficiently to any of over 1,400 Cebuana Lhuillier branches in the Philippines.
Other collection services partners are Chooks to Go, PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. Sonic Sales & Distribution, Inc., Crown Asia, Camella, and Vista Land.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop is managed by the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies led by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier as chairman, Jean Henri Lhuillier as president and CEO, and Andre Diago Lhuillier as vice president.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this includes—pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
May 12, 2012 – Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS), in coordination with PJ Lhuillier Foundation Inc. (PJLFI), took part in the 6th May Birthday Project of Maria Kathrina “Kcat” Yarza. Kcat is one of the seven finalists in the 2009 Search for the Happiest Pinoy.
Held at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Manila, the May Birthday Project is a gift-giving event where Kcat’s family, friends, and supporters contribute and distribute food, toys, and other hospital necessities to the Children’s and Neurosurgery wards of PGH.
This project is Kcat’s way of celebrating life and sharing her blessings despite suffering from Neurofibromatosis Type II, a rare genetic disorder which causes hear loss, eye and spinal lesions and disequilibrium.
Patients from the Pediatrics, Surgery, and Otorhinolaryngology departments were very thankful not only by the numerous gifts but also by the number of visitors who supported the project. Kids and adults alike were delighted with a surprise visit from clowns provided for by the Team Foundation.
The PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc and Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions are under the PJ Lhullier Group of companies, the flagship company of country’s leading pawnshop, Cebuana Lhuillier. Cebauna Lhuillier was founded in 1987 by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Andre Diago Lhuillier, Vice President of Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation; John Ashton, Chief Information Officer of
RIA Financial Services; Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of PJ Lhuillier Incorporated; Juan Bianchi, President and CEO
of RIA Financial Services; and Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Chairman of P.J. Lhuillier Incorporated during a press
briefing in Makati.
Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation, the money remittance arm of PJ Lhuillier Incorporated (PJLI) and a pioneer in implementing
the multiple-partner approach, is now an official agent of RIA Financial Services. RIA is the third-largest global money transfer
company and, in 2007, was a wholly owned subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide Inc. RIA was launched in New York City to primarily
service the Eastern Seaboard and eventually opened offices in Spain, the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Money transfers made
by RIA can now be received through any of the more than 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide.
“We are very pleased to announce the addition of RIA Financial Services to our growing network of international money remittance
service providers. And as we celebrate Cebuana Lhuillier’s 25th founding year, we promise our clients that we’ll
continue to provide every Filipino here and abroad a Pera Padala experience that is guaranteed fast, reliable, and affordable,”
said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of PJ Lhuillier Incorporated.
Founded in 1987 by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is set to celebrate its
25th anniversary this year.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the
country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years, Cebuana has remained true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services it offers, including pawning, local and
international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the
current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its
President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier’s bills payment service is continuously growing with the addition of Complink and Petness Beauty Petshoppe as new partners.
Clients may now pay their online purchases from Complink and Petness Beauty Petshoppe in any of over 1,400 Cebuana Lhuillier branches in the Philippines for a convenience fee of only P25.
To pay for online purchase, visit the nearest Cebuana Lhuillier branch and fill out the Pera Padala form. Indicate the order number for Complink transaction and invoice number for Petness Beauty Petshoppe transaction. Hand the completed Pera Padala form to the branch personnel for processing.
Complink is one of the country’s growing reseller of I.C.T related products. To date, it has 24 outlets and concept stores that continue to give solutions to the country’s demand for quality service and advance products. For more information about Complink, visit https://www.complink.com.ph.
Petness Beauty Petshoppe on the other hand is an online pet shop offering high quality pet supplies and services. For more information about Petness Beauty Petshoppe, visit https://petnessandbeauty.com.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier, the Philippine’s largest network of pawnshops and the number one remittance pick-up center, has partnered with Ria Financial Services. With this partnership, Cebuana’s reach widens to over Ria’s more than 146,000 locations worldwide.
“We are very pleased to announce the addition of RIA Financial Services to our growing network of international money remittance service providers. And as we celebrate Cebuana Lhuillier’s 25th founding year, we promise our clients that we’ll continue to provide every Filipinos here and abroad a Pera Padala experience that is guaranteed fast, reliable and affordable.” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of PJ Lhuillier Inc., the umbrella company of Cebuana Lhuillier.
Ria is the third-largest global money transfer company. They have a global network of 146,000 locations in 136 countries. In addition to money transfer services, Ria offers bills payment, mobile top-ups, prepaid debit cards, check cashing, and money orders.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
2GO Express joins Banana Peel, Complink, Chooks to Go, F Salon, Just Jewels, Le Soleil de Boracay, Mister Donut, PC Express, Phiten and The Generics Pharmacy as Cebuana Lhuillier’s partner for the 24k rewards program. Now, loyal clients of Cebuana Lhuillier can avail of the services of selected 2GO Express branches using their 24k rewards coupon.
2GO Express represents the package and pick up services of 2GO Group, Inc. It offers flexibility of door-to-door delivery nationwide. For more information about 2GO Group, Inc. visit www.2go.com.ph.
Participating 2GO Express Branches
2GO Batangas
2GO Express – CEBU
2GO Bulacan
2GO AYALA, CEBU
2GO Cabanatuan
2GO LEGASPI- CEBU
2GO Imus
2GO SM CITY CEBU
2GO Olongapo
2GO PIER 4
2GO DAU
2GO Warehouse – Cagayan
2GO Tarlac
2GO LIMKETKAI
2GO Sta. Rosa Hub (Laguna)
2GO PABAYO
2GO SM Baguio
2GO Davao
2GO AYALA
2GO Victoria
2GO CALOOCAN
2GO JSGaisano
2GO CUBAO
2GO SM Davao
2GO DOMESTIC
2GO GMALL
2GO ESCOLTA
2GO NCCC DVO Mall
2GO SHAW BOULEVARD
2GO Warehouse & Office
2GO SM CENTERPOINT
2GO ILIGAN
2GO SM CITY
2GO Dipolog
2GO SM FAIRVIEW
2GO Express – Daproza Outlet
2GO SM LAS PINAS
2GO Express Lapuz-Iloilo
2GO SM MANILA
2GO M ILOILO
2GO SM MARIKINA
2GO Express SURIGAO
2GO SM MEGAMALL
2GO Express ORMOC
2GO SM MALL OF ASIA
2GO PUERTO PRINCESA CITY
2GO SM SOUTHMALL
2GO Rizal Avenue
2GO VALENZUELA
2GO Express – Tacloban
2GO 168 MALL
2GO Express – CPG
2GO Express BACOLOD
2GO Warehouse – Tagbilaran
2GO Bredco 2
2GO Express Zamboanga
2GO ROBINSONS BACOLOD
2GO Pilar Outlet
2GO Express BUTUAN
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
The 24K Cebuana Card was the talk of the town in the queen city of the south Cebu City when Cebuana Lhuillier held a press conference at the Marco Polo hotel.
A first in the pawnbrokering industry in the country, the 24K Cebuana card is Cebuana Lhuillier’s loyalty program for clients. Clients simply need to go to any Cebuana Lhuillier branch to apply.
The 24K Card now also allows clients to view updates of their transactions through its online portal, www.24Konline.com.
Go to www.cebuanalhuillier.com for more details on the benefits of Cebuana’s exclusive loyalty card.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
February 23, 2012 – Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, the insurance arm of the country’s leading and largest chain of pawnshops, forged a tie with Federal Phoenix Assurance Co. in a MOA signing event held in the queen city of the south, Cebu City.
The partnership will enable clients to avail of non-life insurance products offered by Federal Phoenix for property, engineering, motor, marine, personal accident, group medical, and surety bonds.
Founded in 1958, Federal Assurance is a trusted name in the Philippine non-life insurance industry.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga”
through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
MANILA, Philippines – Cebuana Lhuillier hopes to shine this time with a
new backcourt crew as the Gems face the Boracay Rum Waves in the PBA
D-League Foundation Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City today.
Lester Alvarez, Raymond Maconocido and Bacon Austria will now man
the backcourt of the Gems, hoping to complement well with Kevin
Alas and Simon Atkins as they seek a first-ever D-League crown.
“I think we have added quality pieces,” said Cebuana Lhuillier
coach Luigi Trillo, who also acquired forwards Janus Lozada and
Jeck Apinan to firm up their frontcourt.
But while acquiring new players, Trillo also lost a pair of
talented guards in Jai Reyes and Terrence Romeo.
Reyes moved over to the Bangkok Cobras in the Asian Basketball
League, while Romeo was among the five players barred from playing
in the league by their school team Far Eastern U until after the
UAAP season is over.
Whether the new recruits have already adjusted to Trillo’s system
will be known today when the Gems and the Waves clash at 4 p.m.
Also making its debut are Café France and Erase Plantcenta, which
mix it up at 2 p.m.
Trillo said it is always a challenge playing against Boracay Rum
because the Waves are tough competitors who always play hard to
win.
“(Boracay Rum) coach Lawrence Chongson has proven time and again
that his teams can win. He has added depth to his rotation. We
know their forte is zone and we respect that,” Trillo said.
For the Waves to succeed, Chongson said, they must be able to
match the Gems’ energy and defensive hustle.
“Going up against a more superior team like Cebuana Lhuillier, my
boys have to be resilient for 40 minutes. We can’t afford to
blink even for a second or the game might slip from our hands.”
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain
in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the
country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana
has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga”
through its incomparable services including pawning, local
and international remittance, insurance, bills payment,
e-load, collection, and foreign exchange.
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed Wednesday the appointments of Philippe Jones Lhuillier as the Philippine Ambassador to Portugal and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Esteban Conejos Jr. as permanent representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
The bicameral body also confirmed eight chiefs of mission class 1, eight chiefs of mission class II, and one foreign service officer (FSO), class II.
The CA foreign affairs committee, presided over by Senate President Pro Tempore Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada as one of the seven vice chairmen, sought the confirmation of Lhuillier, Conejos, and 16 other DFA officials after a committee hearing.
Lhuillier served as the Philippine ambassador to Italy for 11 years. Because of his exemplary performance, Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III moved that the committee recommend Lhuillier’s confirmation. Both appointees are Cebuanos.
The committee, however, decided to defer again recommending the confirmation of the appointment of businessman Domingo L. Lee as the Philippine ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the People’s Republic of China (PROC) for lack of time.
Lee had difficulty answering the probing questions of Sen. Sergio R.Osmeña III and other CA members on PROC affairs, particularly the controversial West Philippine Sea (formerly South China Sea).
Several members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the PROC are claiming part or the whole of the South China Sea, which is presumed to have undetermined oil reserves.
Lee’s appointment was deferred by the CA foreign affairs committee, led by Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago, last November.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this includes pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Last February 23, 2012, Cebuana Lhuillier lauched its second search for the Happiest Pinoy. The search aims to give recognition to the country’s most optimistic and passionate Filipinos who overcame difficulties and exhibited resilience amid life’s challenges, without losing their cheerful attitude. The contest is open to any Filipino with a constantly cheerful face, an optimistic outlook, proven ability to rise above life’s challenges and has a positive impact on the lives of others.
The search for Happiest Pinoy had started in 2009. Winston Maxino won the Happiest Pinoy 2009 for being an optimistic person despite being diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis.
Jonathan Batangan, general manager of Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, said that they hope to have a winner this year, who is much closer to the public.
Nominations are accepted until June 30, 2012. The winner and nine runners up will be announced at a gala dinner in July. The winner will receive P250,000 cash while the runners-up will receive P25,000.
What are you waiting for? Submit your Nominations now!
How to submit your Nomination:
1. Secure on-line nomination forms and upload entries to www.happiest-pinoy.com.
2. Send accomplished forms to Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) Head Office, 821 A. Spring corner J.P. Rizal Streets, Makati City.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier heralded another outstanding milestone in its longstanding reputation as the leading chain of pawnshops and other financial services provider in the country as it celebrates its 25th year anniversary in 2012.
Led by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, chairman of the board of PJ Lhuillier, Inc. (PJLI) the mother company of Cebuana Lhuillier, Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of PJLI, and Andre Lhuillier, vice president of Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, and Just Jewels, an Internal Kick-off Event was held on March 6 with Mrs. Edna Lhuillier, wife of Ambassador Lhuillier, Jacqueline Lhuillier-Hess and her son Christian Hess, and the executives of Cebuana Lhuillier.
During the program, Jean Henri Lhuillier and Ambassador Philippe Lhuillier read the messages they wrote and kept in the time capsule buried in 2007 during Cebuana Lhuillier’s 20th year anniversary celebration.
They emphasized the how employees should sustain service and innovation as their passion, further sharing Cebuana Lhuillier’s secret in staying number one over the years – to treat the customers exceptionally well.
Two new time capsules were then presented – one to be opened after five years and another after 25 years. The CEO and the Chairman again put in their personal messages for the company. These were also filled with company memorabilia and the management team’s visions for Cebuana. This was followed by the unveiling of the 25th Year emblem as well as the distribution of miniature emblems to each regional manager symbolizing the start of the celebration in the regions.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Will the next Happiest Pinoy reign from Davao? That’s one question that’s going to be answered in the coming months as Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, inc. (CLIS) continues its “The Happiest Pinoy 2012″ project.
The Happiest Pinoy 2012 seeks and recognizes the country’s most optimistic and passionate Filipinos who overcame difficulties and exhibited resilience amid life’s challenges, without losing their cheerful attitude.
The contest is open to any Filipino aged 18 and above who has an optimistic outlook in life, unwavering cheerful disposition, capacity to rise above life’s challenges and ability to give a positive impact on the lives of those around him or her. If you know anyone who qualifies for these criteria, you can nominate that person to the contest.
Maxino won the Happiest Pinoy 2009 for being an optimistic but sharp corporate executive despite being diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, asthma and uveitis.
If you think you – or (preferably) someone you know and look up to – have what it takes to be the next Happiest Pinoy, visit the website, http://www.happiest-pinoy.com/ for more details and contest mechanics.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
CEBU CITY, February 27 (PIA) — Giving emphasis on Filipinos’ resilience in the face of calamities, a private company is launching its second nationwide search for ‘The Happiest Pinoy’ 2012.
“We want to rekindle the age-old values of hope, resilience and optimism that is innate in Filipinos despite the challenges in life and the calamities” that strike us, Jonathan Batangan, general manager of Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions said.
The search aims to give recognition to the country’s most optimistic and passionate Filipinos who overcame difficulties and exhibited resilience amid life’s challenges, without losing their cheerful attitude.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) endorsed the company’s initiative when it first launched its search in 2009 because of its objectives which is promoting Filipino values of optimism, hope and resilience, Batangan said.
“We hope to again get the endorsement from the DOT as it runs analogous to the DOT theme of ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines,’” Batangan bared.
Pinoys are naturally happy people and full of hope. This is proven when the Philippines currently ranks 13th place in the list of Happiest Countries globally by the NationMaster.Com,” according to Batangan.
“No amount of Typhoon Ondoy or Sendong and even the recent strong quake can destroy the inherent values that Filipinos generally possess,” Batangan added.
Ten happiest pinoys will be chosen but only one will emerge as the top winner and cart away with P250,000 in cash prize plus trophy while the other nine runners-up will receive P25,000 each plus a trophy.
“Who knows, the next Happiest Pinoy might be a government employee or a market. Vendor,” Batangan said.
Criteria for judging are: a) a constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook b) proven ability to rise above life’s challenges and c) positive impact in the lives of others.
Nominations are accepted until May 30, 2012 while forms can be downloaded at www.happiest-pinoy.com.
Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luisitro and 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida form part of the board of judges.
The winners will be announced in August, this year.
Winston Maxino, general manager of the Green Earth Power and Energy Corp. from Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental was adjudged the 2010 Happiest Pinoy winner.
Maxino who is suffering from a degenerative bone condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis donated his P200,000 cash prize to more unfortunate people in spite of needing the money badly for his medical needs, Batangan disclosed. (PIA-Cebu)
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
The PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (PJLFI) in partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop (CLP) and United Laboratories, Inc. (UNILAB) conducted the first round of Ang Galing Mo Bata (AGMB) Medical Mission in Navotas, Caloocan, Pasig, Pasay, Batangas, Cavite, Bulacan and Bataan for the whole month of February, serving at least 327 families.
Cebuana Lhuillier employees, teachers, and baranggay health workers assisted in the medical mission, which offered free medical consultations, blood pressure check-up, and medicines and vitamins to the students of chosen Day Care Centers and their immediate family members. All the doctors, nutritional supplements and medicines were given by UNILAB.
The PJLFI provides series of medical missions annually as part of the AGMB Nationwide Day Care Center Feeding Program and is intended for communities that have limited or no access to proper health care services. The feeding program, which started in 2005, is one of the poverty reduction measures administered by PJLFI.
The second leg of the series of medical mission will be in CLP Regions 2A, 4A, 4B and 5.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Recognizing the country’s most optimistic and passionate Filipinos despite life’s many challenges, the Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance, Inc., (CLIS) has launched the search for the happiest Pinoy here, where a Cebuano could be the next winner.
Jonathan Batangan, CLIS general manager, said that after starting the event last 2009 the company saw its positive impact and has decided to continue it this year.
“The search for the happiest Pinoy is our genuine campaign as we want to rekindle the age old values of optimism and resiliency among Filipinos,” said Batangan, who was also responsible in conceptualizing the contest.
This year, the company hopes to have a winner who is much closer to the public, which is why they have been visiting schools and more areas to launch the program.
The search first winner was Winston Maximo, a corporate executive who has ankylosing spondylitis, a rare disease, osteoporosis, asthma and uveitis.
Despite his condition Maximo continues to have a positive outlook in life, as witnessed by his family, friends and employees.
Meanwhile, Batangan encouraged those who know someone who has a constant happy face, optimistic outlook, a proven ability to rise above life’s challenges to nominate them for the contest, which has received numerous recognitions locally and internationally.
Nominees must be of legal age and a Filipino citizen. Deadline of entries will is June 2012.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Following the successful 24k Isang Milyong Pasasalamat event held in Metro Manila, Cebuana Lhuillier went to Davao City and Cebu City last February for the 24k Cebuana Card relaunch.
In the two local press conferences, PJ Lhuillier Incorporated Business Quality Management Division Manager Warren Enteria discussed the 24k loyalty rewards program which holds a breakthrough record in the Philippine pawning industry. Cebuanos and Davaoeños were given a sneek peak of the improved features and expanded benefits packed in the membership card.
Local media attendees explored the latest SMS service from Cebuana Lhuillier where participants had a chance to win limited branded merchandise from 24k card.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
February 22-23, 2012 – The Nationwide Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 takes its campaign to the queen city of the south, Cebu City, as it continues its search for the next Pinoy who embodies the Filipino’s innate values of optimism, resilience, and hope amidst global crises.
The Search dropped by the University of San Carlos (USC) to spread the word on the happydemic. The Search also paid a courtesy call to Teodis C. Buma, USC’s director for student affairs.
A press conference was also held for the member of the media in Cebu city.
SHOW appreciation to your valued clients by giving them a million thanks along with all the benefits and advantages of one card. For its Isang Milyong Pasasalamat campaign, Cebuana Lhuillier is launching an improved 24k card with more advantages for its loyal patrons. A breakthrough in the pawnshop and money remittance industry, the 24k card rewards clients with instant benefits.
For every P20 service fee paid, the cardholder earns 1 point or P1 which they can spend without having to worry about card expiration. 24k cardholders can use their points for interest payment, remittance fee, e-load for Globe, Smart, Sun, and Bayantel prepaid Landlines and Internet, and bills payment. The points can also be used to pay for tuition fees at Jose Rizal University and Mapua Institute of Technology.
With Cebuana Lhuillier’s recent partnership with GMA Kapuso Foundation and the Philippine Red Cross, clients may use their points to make a donation. The 24k card also allows patrons to convert their points to rewards coupons that can be redeemed in partner establishments including The Generics Pharmacy, Mister Donut, Banana Peel, Just Jewels, Orchard Road, Le Soleil Boracay, Phiten, Chooks to Go, and more.
“A lot of people will benefit from this new and improved Cebuana Lhuillier 24K card,” said singer and Cebuana Lhuillier spokesperson Sarah Geronimo. “I have been supported many times by Cebuana Lhuillier and I know this is just one of the many ways by which the company can offer support to its valued clients.” Cardholders can also buy products and services online using their points through BUYanihan, Megadeals, and Sulit.com. One particular cardholder got another surprise as Cebuana Lhuillier also awarded Jocelyn Pagkatotohan for being the lucky one millionth 24K cardholder.
“We hope that our valued clients will avail of these additional services and benefits,” said Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier. “We want to show our appreciation for their continued patronage and support even through these small ways.” Check out the other benefits of the new 24K card in its official website https://www.cebuanalhuillier.com/24kcard.aspx.
The Queen City of the South gained more reasons to smile alongside Cebu City’s 75th Charter Day as the Happiest Pinoy team gave the Cebuanos the gift of happydemic on its final nationwide leg.
The bearer of smiles led by Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) General Manager Jonathan D. Batangan started its three-day road show with a courtesy call to the City Mayor Michael Rama. It was soon followed by a series of guestings with Bantay Radyo’s primetime program Sugbo Pagpanginlabot and Sunshine Radio’s morning program Serbisyo Para sa Masa.
The team also visited one of Cebu City’s top universities – University of San Carlos; Main and Talamban campuses for flyering and postering activities, and courtesy call to the university officials.
Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions is an affiliate company of Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop, which is managed by the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies led by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier as chairman, Jean Henri Lhuillier as president and CEO, and Andre Diago Lhuillier as vice president.
Calling all Dabawenyos—the search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 is ongoing and you still have the chance to be the lucky winner. This year, Happiest Pinoy 2012 moves on to seek out hopefuls in Davao, and it might be someone you know or even yourself, who may be the lucky Happiest Pinoy. Out of 95 million Filipinos, only one will be crowned the Happiest Pinoy 2012.
The Happiest Pinoy 2012 is a project of Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, inc. (CLIS). It seeks and recognizes the country’s most optimistic and passionate Filipinos who overcame difficulties and exhibited resilience amid life’s challenges, without losing their cheerful attitude.
The contest is open to any Filipino aged 18 and above who has an optimistic outlook in life, unwavering cheerful disposition, capacity to rise above life’s challenges and ability to give a positive impact on the lives of those around him or her. If you know anyone who qualifies for these criteria, you can nominate that person to the contest.
Five finalists will be chosen, but only one will receive the title of Happiest Pinoy 2012 and a PhP250,000 cash prize, tax-free.
Entries should depict the life story and exemplary traits of the nominee, feature the elements that make the candidate constantly optimistic and happy and show how he or she has demonstrated resilience and inner strength in times of crisis.
Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions is an affiliate company of Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop, which is managed by the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies led by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier as chairman, Jean Henri Lhuillier as president and CEO, and Andre Diago Lhuillier as vice president.
A week ago, I was invited by a college classmate for an event in Marco Polo Davao. After having second thoughts, I finally decided to grab the chance to be part of this exciting event. Thanks Ara Kwong for the invite and to Mr. Sean for the formal invitation!
The search is on for the Happiest Pinoy!
Now on its 25th year, Cebuana Lhuillier launched the 2nd Search for the Happiest Pinoy in Davao last February 17, 2012 at Ballroom 3, Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City. The event was participated by the different media personalities of Davao (including me.. ).
So what’s this contest all about? You better watch this video first:
After watching this video, I suddenly thought of one person perfectly fit for this contest.. But hey, here’s the official requirements for the nomination on the search for the happiest pinoy:
I. Nomination to the Search
1. Any Filipino of legal age, good moral character and residing in the Philippines may be nominated. 2. Any Filipino of legal age, group or organization registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may nominate. 3. Nominations are accepted from October 21, 2011 to May 30, 2012.
II. Submission of Nominees
1. Secure on-line nomination forms and upload entries to www.happiest-pinoy.com. 2. Send accomplished forms to Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) Head Office, 821 A. Spring corner J.P. Rizal Streets, Makati City.
III. Criteria for Judging
1. A constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook. 2. Proven ability to rise above life’s challenges. 3. Positive impact in the lives of others.
IV. Selection Process
1. A Screening Committee composed of PJ Lhuillier Group Officers/Managers will shortlist nominees from all Regions in the country. 2. The entries of Top 20 Semi-Finalists will be forwarded to the Board of Judges who will select and interview the Top 10 Finalists. 3. The names of Top 10 Finalists will be announced in the Philippine Daily Inquirer and BusinessMirror until the “Happiest Pinoy” is named by the Board of Judges on or before June 30, 2012.
V. Contest Prizes – All cash prizes are tax-free
1. “Happiest Pinoy” Winner- P 250,000.00 + Trophy 2. Nine (9) Runners-Up : P 25,000.00 each + Trophy
VI. Board of Judges (in alphabetical order)
1. Ms Carmencita T. Abella, President/CEO, Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) 2. Bro. Armin A. Luistro FSC, Secretary, Department of Education (DepEd) 3. Mr Jose Miguel G. Jimenez, Chief Administrative Officer, PJLI Group of Companies (PJLI) 4. Mr Winston A. Maxino, 2010 Happiest Pinoy, General Manager, Green Earth Power and Energy Corporation 5. Mr Efren G. Peñaflorida, Jr., 2009 CNN Hero of the Year, Founder, Dynamic Teen Company 6. Dr Leticia Ramos-Shahani, President, Brahma Kumaris Foundation Philippines, former Senator/Ambassador 7. Ms Mel C. Tiangco, Chief Operating Officer, GMA 7 Kapuso Foundation, Inc. 8. Dr Bernardo M. Villegas, Senior Vice President, University of the Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) 9. Mr Miguel F. Zubiri, Governor, Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), former Senator
VII. Announcement of Winners
The Top 10 Finalists will be presented to the media and “Happiest Pinoy” will be announced during a gala dinner in June, 2012 at Shangri-la Makati. The decision of the Board of the Judges is final and unappealable.
So what are you waiting for? Nominate your friends, loved ones, friends of friends, or even someone you’ve just seen or met so as long as they have all the criteria for the nomination!
Check out their social network sites for more information:
Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions is an affiliate company of Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop, which is managed by the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies led by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier as chairman, Jean Henri Lhuillier as president and CEO, and Andre Diago Lhuillier as vice president.
Cebuana Lhuiller Insurance Solutions, Inc. is on the prowl for the Happiest Pinoy for 2012, a search for an optimistic and passionate Filipino who has exhibited resilience amid life’s many challenges and has overcame difficulties without losing his or her positive attitude while giving a positive impact on the lives of people around him or her.
The contest is open to Pinoys aged 18 and above who has the above mentioned character. If you know anyone who fits the title, you can nominate the person and make the person win PhP 250,000 cash prize, tax-free.
Happiest Pinoy, which started in 2009, rekindles the Filipino’s values of optimism, hope and resilience in times of strife, while bringing out their inspiring stories. For more details, check out happiest-pinoy.com
February 15, 26, & 17, 2012 – The Nationwide Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 brings the search to the durian and mangosteen capital of the Philippines, Davao City, in the hopes of finding the next Pinoy who embodies the innate spirit of optimism, resilience, and hope of Filipinos.
The Search visited two schools in the city, the Ateneo de Davao Grade School and the Philippine Women’s College, Davao to pay courtesy calls to their respective officers and to spread the word on the happydemic.
A press conference was held in the Marco Polo hotel for members of the media from Davao. The Happiest Pinoy also had radio station interviews with RPN Radyo Ronda DXKT 1071 KHZ and DRD Sonshine Radio 711.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
The country’s largest pawnshop chain launched on Thursday the third leg of the Happiest Pinoy 2012, after Baguio and Naga.
Project Organizer Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS) general manager Jonathan D. Batangan said two more launches will be held in Cebu and Isabela in the next few weeks.
He said a Dabawenyo, who has a cheerful face and a cheerful outlook in life, may just be the next Happiest Pinoy in the Philippines who will win P250,000 and a trophy.
Happiness is a universal aspiration and we are launching this project again as our way of recognizing the country?s most optimistic and passionate Filipinos who overcame difficulties and exhibited resilience amid life?s challenges without losing their cheerful attitude,? Batangan said.
The first winner of the Happiest Pinoy Search 2009, Winston Maxino of Baguio City was chosen because he remained optimistic and cheerful about life despite being diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, asthma and uveitis.
The contest is open to all Dabawenyos who are at least 18 years old, a Filipino citizen, has an unwavering cheerful disposition, an optimistic outlook in life and has the capacity to rise above life?s challenges and has the ability to give a positive impact on the lives of those around him or her. Any Filipino 18 years and above, group or organization may nominate a qualified Filipino from now up to May 30, 2012.
Batangan said they expect to receive hundreds of applications for this year?s Search, but only five finalists will be chosen. There will be one grand prize winner, and nine finalists who will each get P25,000 and a trophy. The organizers received 200 entries during the 2009 Search.
This is purely an advocacy project of Cebuana Lhuillier that will help us promote Filipino values like hope , resilience and optimism,? he said. Filipinos are known for their resiliency and ability to smile during troubled times, which may be the reason why the Philippines ranks 13th in the list of 200 happiest countries on earth.
Nomination forms are available online at www.happiest-pinoy.com and the accomplished forms sent to Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions Head Office in Makati City. Winners will be presented at Shangri-La Makati on June, 2012.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Davao City is known for its vast plantations, booming tourism, and possibly the home of next Happiest Pinoy. Led by Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) General Manager Jonathan D. Batangan, the Happiest Pinoy team went on a three-day city invasion to spread the happydemic to all Davaoeños last February 15 to 17.
In search of that one person who has what it takes to be the Happiest Pinoy, a series of campus visits were held at the Philippine Women’s College and Ateneo de Davao University to encourage students as well as the individuals in the education profession to join the campaign.
In celebration of Cebuana Lhuillier’s 25th year anniversary and its pursuit to provide happiness a local back-to-back press conference on the Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 and the 24k Cebuana Card relaunch was held. PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies Business Quality Management Division Manager Warren Enteria wowed over 25 local media from print, TV, and radio, as well as Davao-based bloggers of the new innovations of the 24k card.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
In photo: PJ Lhuillier Incorporated President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation Vice President Andre Lhuillier, PJLI Corporate Planning and Communications Group Head Marissa Ancog, Cocolife President and CEO Atty. Alfredo Tumacder Jr., Cocolife Vice President for Operations Carina Corona and Cocolife Policy Administration Department Head Lizette Dela Paz.
February 15, 2012 – Cebuana Lhuillier and United Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation (Cocolife) affirmed their partnership during a MOA signing event held at Cocolife Building in Makati City.
Cocolife is one of the leading Filipino-owned insurance companies which offers extensive life insurance and financial services in the country. It is also distinguished for one of its special market programs which benefits coconut farmers. The company also banks into non-life insurance, pre-need plans, mutual funds, asset management and security services.
The bills payment partnership allows Cocolife policyholders to settle their premium charges in any of the 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Valentine’s Day is a natural time to share love and it becomes more significant when shared with those who feel unloved and deserted.
On February 14, the PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (PJLFI) organized an outreach program dubbed as “Ikaw LOLO at LOLA, ang Ka-Valentine ko” for the resident elderly of the Golden Acres Home for the Aged in Quezon City.
Together with PJLFI’s Metro Manila scholars, a total of 175 elders were served with special gifts, soft biscuits as raffle prizes and merienda. During the program, some of the elderly delightfully performed special numbers. Volunteer scholars and PJLFI staff also joined them in performing a song and dance presentation, which filled the event with cheer. In addition, several basic goods for daily use of the elders were turned over to the institution.
Outreach to Golden Acres Home for the Aged, which is a haven for neglected, abandoned, and homeless elders, is yearly conducted by the Foundation.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga”
through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange.
Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the
country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this
includes pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange.
Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is
currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
The Nationwide Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 visits the City of Pines, Baguio City for a three-day propagation of the happydemic. This is the first leg of the nationwide rollout headed by Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) General Manager Jonathan Batangan.
Mr. Batangan was invited to the
Kapihan sa Baguio
, a weekly media roundtable organized by the Philippine Information Agency – Cordillera Autonomous Region (PIA-CAR) wherein the Honourable City Mayor Mauricio Domongan graced the event. This was followed by a press luncheon for Baguio City’s local press community held at Max’s Restaurant in SM Baguio City. Over 50 media men from TV, print, and city-based bloggers attended the luncheon.
Part of this year’s rollout is a campus tour held at the University of the Philippines Baguio and
St. Louis University. In cooperation with PJ Lhuillier Foundation Incorporated (PJLFI) and its scholars, a series of flyering, postering, and a Forum on Happiness was held to tap more students and encourage them to join the search.
The second leg to this nationwide rollout is in Naga City.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this includes pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
High-flying Vic Manuel of Cebuana Lhuillier leapt over the competition to bag Best Player of the Conference honors in the PBA Developmental League Aspirants’ Cup.
The 6’4” forward, also the current UCAA Most Valuable Player, possesses tremendous athleticism and agility uncommon for athletes his size. The former PSBA Jaguar averaged 15.9 points and 8.3 rebounds in the current D-League tournament. Manuel hopes these numbers are enough to catch the fancy of pro scouts as he bared his intentions of joining the Philippine Basketball Association draft later this year.
“Desidido na akong mag-pro pagtapos nito,” said Manuel, referring to his contractual obligations with Cebuana. “Sana may magbigay ng chance sa pros.”
The 24 year old first rose from obscurity two years ago when he stole the spotlight from older, more experienced players to capture the PBL MVP plum as a player of Pharex B-Complex. Vic is the final recipient of this award before the league folded. He also saw action in the PBL-Liga TOP and Liga Pilipinas while starring for the Philippine School of Business Administration in the NCRAA and UCAA.
Despite his experience in various tournaments, the Nueva Ecija native credits his stint in the PBA Developmental League, particularly with Cebuana Lhuillier, as the period in his career where he received the best exposure and training to prepare for fulfilling his dream to play in the Philippine Basketball Association.
Before he makes the big leap however, Manuel is determined to make his final conference with the Gems one to remember. The top performer of the Aspirants’ Cup, disappointed by Cebuana Lhuillier’s failure to advance to the championship this time around, said he will move heaven and earth to make it happen once the D-League opens shop again in March.
“Malaki talaga ang expectations ng lahat na mapachampion ang team. Next conference gagawin kong lahat para masuklian ang tiwala ni coach at ang suporta ng management. Dagdag nalang siguro yung magkaroon ako ulit ng award, pero gagawin kong makakaya ko,” Vic declared.
Although his team was unable to compete for the Aspirants’ Cup title, Vic Manuel’s hard work and determination received a fitting tribute and Cebuana’s Gem shone the brightest in this tournament. Congratulations to the PBA Developmental League’s Best Player of the Conference!
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. Then send your entries to the next Happiest Pinoy for a chance to win PhP250,000.00, tax-free.
Starting October 21, CebuanaLhuillier Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS) will begin the nationwide search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012. The search seeks and recognizes the country’s most optimistic and passionate Filipinos who overcame difficulties and exhibited resilience amid life’s challenges while keeping a smile.
The happiest Pinoy encourages people to nominate Filipino residents aged 18 and above whom they think have a positive impact on the lives of those around him or her. Ten finalists will be chosen, but only one will be named the Happiest Pinoy 2012. All Runners-up will each receive P25,000.00 tax free.
The entries should depict the life story and exemplary traits of the nominee, feature the elements that make the nominee constantly optimistic and happy and show how the nominee has demonstrated his or her resilience and inner strength in times of crisis.
Started in 2009, the Happiest Pinoy rekindled values of optimism, hope and resilience in times of strife, bringing inspiring stories and outstanding citizens, including that of winner Winston Maxino.
Maxino won the Happiest Pinoy 2009 for being an optimistic but sharp corporate executive despite being diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, osteoporosis, asthma and uveitis.
He is a committed family man, a father of three daughters and self-proclaimed balloon-artist and magician. He works as chief operative officer of Hooven Philippines, Inc. and serves as president of the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines.
For this campaign, CLIS won several awards, including the Quill Award of excellence for Communication Management for the Special Events category, the Anvil award of Merit of Specialized Public Relations Projects, the Tambuli Bronze Award for Best Public Relations-initiated Brand Campaign, and the Stevies International Business Awards for Communications or PR Campaign of the Year.
Check out their website http://www.happiest-pinoy.com for the mechanics and more details on the Happiest Pinoy 2012.
So if you know someone who has an optimistic outlook in life, a cheerful disposition that never changes in the face of crisis, a proven capacity of rising above life’s challenges and the ability to give a positive impact on the lives of others, then nominate him or her in the Happiest Pinoy 2012. Nominators of the top 10 candidates will each receive cash tokens and gift certificates.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
This year's close for gold marks the 12th year for higher year end gold closing. To my knowledge this is the longest bull market of any kind in history in which each year's close was above the previous year. This fabulous bull market will not end with a whisper and a fizzle. I continue to believe that the upside gold crescendo of this bull market lies ahead. We are watching market history.
I note the frustration and anger of the anti-gold crowd. To miss 12 years of rising prices is enough to make any investor furious with himself. I would guess that 99 percent of Americans have never participated in the gold bull market. Thus, sour grapes is the sentiment of the gold-haters. Happy to say my subscribers who listened to me in the early years of the gold bull market have enjoyed the riches restored upon them by the greatest bull market in history.
To all my subscribers, again, let me wish you a happy and a prosperous New Year.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebu is known for many things—fine beaches, historical and religious landmarks, thriving trade industry, and exotic delicacies and cuisines. This year, Cebu can be the home of the next Happiest Pinoy.
The search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 is already on and you can be this lucky winner. Out of 95 million hopeful Pinoys in the country, only one will be chosen.
A project of Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS), the Happiest Pinoy seeks and recognizes the country’s most optimistic and passionate Filipinos who overcame difficulties and exhibited resilience amid life’s challenges, without losing their cheerful attitude.
If you know any Filipino aged 18 and above who has an optimistic outlook in life, an unwavering cheerful disposition, a capacity to rise above life’s challenges and the ability to give a positive impact on the lives of those around him or her, then you can nominate that person to the contest. Five finalists will be chosen, but only one will receive the title of Happiest Pinoy 2012 and a PhP250,000 cash prize, tax-free.
Entries should depict the life story and exemplary traits of the nominee, feature the elements that make the candidate constantly optimistic and happy and show how he or she has demonstrated resilience and inner strength in times of crisis.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
In photo: Caelum Columbary Developers Inc. Finance Manager Liza Mercado, Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation Vice President Andre Lhuillier, PJ Lhuillier, Inc. Chairman of the Board Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier, Caelum President and CEO Emerson Medrana, and PJLI President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier.
January 18, 2012 – Cebuana Lhuillier welcomed Caelum Columbary Developers Inc. (Caelum) as its newest bills payment partner in a MOA signing event at the Cebuana Lhuillier Head Office in Makati City.
Caelum was established in 2005 and is one of the pioneers in developing public repositories for cinerary urns. With its landmark structure in Quezon City, Ascension Columbary, Caelum is making a leap in the columbarium sector of the memorial industry in the country.
This new partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier allows Caelum patrons to make their down payments, reservations and amortizations through any of the 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
January 12, 2012 – The world’s leading customer service institute, Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA), awarded Cebuana Lhuillier the coveted International Service Excellence Award for Highly Commended Large Business Category.
“Cebuana Lhuillier has shown admirable consistency in client relations,” said Christine Churchill, Executive Director and Founder of CSIA, who also commended the company’s initiatives and efforts to bring customer service to a whole new level.
CSIA also conducted an onsite assessment of the selected Cebuana Lhuillier branches for its recertification as a Certified Customer Service Organization, which Cebuana Lhuillier aced last year.
“CSIA’s International Service Excellence Award is among the world’s most prestigious awards. It only affirms the quality service provided by Cebuana Lhuillier to our clients,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of PJ Lhuillier, Inc. (PJLI), the parent company of Cebuana Lhuillier.
Photo caption: Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of PJ Lhuillier, Inc., receives International Service Excellence Award for Cebuana Lhuillier from Christine Churchill, Executive Director and Founder of CSIA.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier joined local officials of Mindoro Oriental in celebrating its Foundation day from November 14 to 15. The celebration included a clean-up drive and a Trendy Balloon Decorating livelihood program.
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Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
December 22, 2011 – PJ Lhuillier Foundation Incorporated celebrated their annual Christmas outreach at the Cancer Ward of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). The event was filled with smiles and gifts as 17 volunteer employees from PJLI took time and participated in the gift giving activity lead by the PJLFI team.
A total of 52 patients housed in PGH’s Cancer Ward received noche buena baskets while the young patients received toys handed out by PJLFI Executive Trustee Atty. Cesar Vidal and CLIS General Manager Jonathan Batangan.
The Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies led by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier. The PJ Lhuillier Group manages the coutnry's leading pawnshop, Cebuana Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this includes pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this includes pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier illuminated the Mandaue City skyline during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 15.
Philippe Andre Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation (CLSC) vice president and Jonas Cortes, Mandaue City mayor with other local officials, lit up the giant Christmas tree at the Mandaue City Plaza in Barangay Subangdaku.
Cebuana Lhuillier, in partnership with Unilever, Jollibee, Mister Donut, Magnolia, The Generics Pharmacy, and PhilFire Insurance, also held a gift-giving party for over 50 kids of Mandaue at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex.
Media members from ABS-CBN and GMA also came to cover the two events.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
In Photo (L-R): PJ Lhuillier Inc. Business Planning and Development Division Manager Norman Lazaro, PJ Lhuillier Inc. Corporate Planning and Communications Group Head Marissa Ancog, GMA Kapuso Foundation Executive Director Henry Perez, GMA Kapuso Foundation Marketing and Communications Officer Noemi Lumapas.
Eight days before Christmas, typhoon Sendong submerged parts of Visayas and Mindanao into flood. One of the worst disasters to hit the country in recent history, Sendong left 1,000 dead, 53 missing, and displaced thousands of families.
As part of the company’s social responsibility efforts, Cebuana Lhuillier, led by its Corporate Planning and Communications Group Head Marissa Ancog turned over a check worth P100,000 to GMA Kapuso Foundation Executive Director Henry Perez. PJLI employees were able to raise P19,927.75, which PJ Lhuillier, Inc. President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier doubled. Thus, Ms. Ancog also turned over an additional amount of P39,855.50.
As of 5 p.m. yesterday, the total amount of cash donations from PJ Lhuillier Inc. employees is P116,839.75. To donate to GMA Kapuso Foundation, visit any Cebuana Lhuillier branch and fill out the Pera Padala form. Indicate the amount you wish to donate and write GMA Kapuso Foundation as your beneficiary. This service is free of charge. To locate Cebuana Lhuillier branches near you, visit www.cebuanalhuillier.com.
November 29, 2011 – Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) awarded P167,000.00 worth of Alangang Cebuana Plus (ACP) cash fire assistance to the fire victims from Barangay Sto. Niño, Parañaque City.
The four-hour fire started around 11:00 pm of September 22, 2011, destroying houses and leaving 300 families homeless. The blaze was said to be difficult to put out due to the narrow streets leading to the compound, said Parañaque City’s fire marshal.
Meanwhile, Cebuana Lhuillier branch operations manager Airen Romar and vault custodian Theresa Malinban of CLH Moonwalk 2 received the ACP “May Malasakit” Award from CLIS to recognize their efforts in fulfilling the 2-day Claims Bayad Agad to help the residents of Brgy. Sto Niño.
The event was attended by CLIS general manager Jonathan Batangan, CLIS operations manager Rhoneil Pascual, Cebuana Lhuillier acting regional manager for region 1B Gina Laurente, Cebuana Lhuillier area operations managers Helenita Espiritu, CLIS staff, and Cebuana Lhuillier operations team.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
December 7, 2011 – Pera Padala scammers’ and fraudsters’ days are numbered. Cebuana Lhuillier, the country’s largest pawnshop chain, recently partnered with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to stamp out scams made through remittance transactions.
Cebuana Lhuillier executives met with PNP Director General Nicanor Bartolome to coordinate with the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in devising a plan to apprehend remittance scammers who use Cebuana Lhuillier as their cash transfer venue.
“Our clients work hard to provide for their families. Cebuana Lhuillier will not rest until these scammers have been apprehended by the proper authorities. We will do everything in our power to ensure the safety of our valued clients’ hard-earned cash,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of PJ Lhuillier, Inc.
The PNP chief promised to continuously coordinate with Cebuana Lhuillier through the CIDG until the number of remittance scam occurrences significantly decreases. A specific CIDG group will be assigned to take care of the investigations.
“At Cebuana Lhuillier, we constantly remind our clients to be wary of the receiver of the money they send,” says Ferdinand Bacungan, Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation general manager. “OFWs are the usual victims of scams done through text, email, or social media websites like Facebook.”
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years, Cebuana has upheld its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through its wide range of services, including pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
October 5, 2011 – Beneficiaries of Alagang Cebuana Plus (ACP) from Cebu city were treated to its first Kumustahan event by Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS). Eleven beneficiaries received fire cash benefits worth P5,000 to P20,000.
Cebuana Lhuillier also talked about the benefits of microinsurance and the affordable insurance premiums that they can get from the P25 certificate.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
December 4, 2011 – Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and chief executive officer of PJ Lhuillier, Inc., received the Pawnbroker of the Year award from the Chamber of Pawnbrokers of the Philippines, Inc. (CPPI). He was awarded for his exemplary achievements in the pawnbrokering industry. Awarding him the trophy is Luis I. Ablaza, Jr., current president of CPPI, and members and officers of CPPI. The awarding was held in CPPI’s National Convention and Election.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
December 3, 2011 – To promote the Cebuana Lhuillier brand and its various products and services to our many sukis nationwide, Cebuana Lhuillier conducted the first house-to-house suki visit in Pamplona, Negros Oriental. Cebuana Lhuillier also gave away premium items including Cebuana Lhuillier comics, flyers, and candies.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
With health as one of its thrusts, the PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (PJLFI) in partnership with the Mary Mother of the Poor Foundation (MMPF), held a medical and dental Mission on November 20, 2011 at the Shrine of Monte Maria in Alfonso, Cavite. More than 100 patients were given free medical consultations and medicine and 28 patients were given free dental check-ups and tooth extractions.
The Mary Mother of the Poor Foundation, a charitable group headed by the healing priest, Father Fernando Suarez, regularly conducts medical and dental mission for the benefit of its pilgrims. This year, the PJLFI co-sponsored the event in support of MMPF’s advocacy to help the disadvantaged especially its religious devotees who need health attention.
Together with volunteers from Cebuana Lhuillier in Southern Luzon, the team assisted the medical and dental group who conducted the medical check-ups for poor residents of Brgy. Amuyong, Alfonso, Cavite. Services provided were blood pressure checking, blood sugar test, medical consultation, basic dental check-up and tooth extraction. Medicine for common ailments and vitamins prescribed by the medical professionals were also provided to the patients by United Laboratories, Inc. (UNILAB).
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
In photo: Ergilio Ong, PJ Lhuillier Incorporated chief information officer; James Velasquez, IBM Philippines country general manager; Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, PJ Lhuillier Inc. chairman; and Jean Henri Lhuillier, PJ Lhuillier, Inc. president and chief executive officer.
Makati City, November 28, 2011: PJ Lhuillier Incorporated (PJLI) recently strengthened its IT infrastructure with IBM BladeCentre servers and IBM’s latest eX5 systems to support the company’s continuous growth nationwide. The new IBM systems will also help PJLI address increasing customer demands and better prepare for the anticipated surge of business transactions in the last quarter of the year.
The IBM Blade Centre server is a highly integrated system comprising of blade servers, storage, management and networking options which help reduce management complexity, increase performance and energy-efficiency. It also significantly reduces costs with a highly reliable and flexible design that deters the need for "rip and replace" as capacity needs change.
As part of the solution, IBM BladeCentre HS22 blade servers will provide hot-swap drives and integrated systems management tools, common across all new x86 servers, to help improve the economics of PJLI’s current infrastructure, including fueling faster performance to a reduction in IT footprint, energy and connectivity costs.
In addition, the IBM BladeCenter HX5 server will deliver innovation with enhanced scalability, reliability, and availability features, to enable optimal performance for PJLI’s enterprise applications. The extended memory capabilities offered by IBM eX5 Systems enables the x3850 X5 to achieve new levels of productivity and will help PJLI to double their virtualization capacity, and assist in their most data-demanding applications. The combination of these capabilities will power PJLI’s production and back up systems to create a positive impact on all of the other key components of IT cost — space, power, labor, maintenance.
About PJLI
PJLI manages and operates over 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop (CLP) branches nationwide led by Current Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier. CLP continues to be the leading pawnshop company in the Philippines. PJLI also makes its mark in other industries such as international and local remittance, non-life insurance, rural banking, retail (jewelry and health and wellness products), hotel management, information technology management, sports, and real estate/property management.
About IBM
As IBM celebrates its centennial in 2011, it continues to increase clients’ innovativeness, efficiency and competitiveness through business insights and information technology solutions. Through its Smarter Planet strategy, IBM helps companies, governments and cities infuse intelligence into the systems and processes that make the world work smarter— from power grids, buildings and roadways to agriculture and waterways. IBM’s clients consist of many different kinds of enterprises and represent every major industry and endeavor.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
In photo are Dr. Fermin D. Adriano, Madre De Amor Hospice Foundation president; Manuel C. Lozano, MADHF chairman; Ambassador Philippe Lhuillier, PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. chairman of the board; Jean Henri Lhuillier, PJ Lhuillier, Inc. president and chief executive officer; and Atty. Cesar Vidal, PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. executive trustee.
“The PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. recently turned over a trust fund worth one million pesos to Madre de Amor Hospice Foundation, Inc. (MDAHFI).
“The trust fund, named Ambassador Philippe J Lhuillier Family Perpetual Trust Fund, will provide funds for MDAHFI’s various projects and will be invested in the Cebuana Lhuillier Bank.
“The Perpetual Trust Fund is given by the Lhuillier family in loving memory of the father and two siblings of Ambassador Lhuillier’s spouse, Mrs. Edna Diago Lhuillier, who all suffered from cancer.
“MDAHFI is a non-stock, non-profit organization which has been caring for the terminally ill since 1994.”
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers—this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier Livelihood Program goes to Butuan City and Dumaguete to teach loyal Cebuana clients helpful livelihood skills.
Livelihood seminars in Dumaguete and Butuan marked the successful close of Cebuana Lhuillier’s Livelihood Program this year.
Featuring peanut butter-making for Dumaguete and meat-processing for Butuan, the two seminars invited loyal Cebuana Lhuillier clients who were interested in starting their own businesses.
The two seminars are the last of eight runs nationwide, which taught clients dimsum-making, peanut butter-making, meat-processing, and beads & crafts.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Cebuana Lhuillier has made your online shopping experience easier and more convenient. You can now pay your online bills for Anti-Fit, Groupon Beeconomics, and Travel Online in any of our over 1,500 branches nationwide.
Anti-Fit, a sister company of Jag, is an online selling site of ready-to-wear tops, exclusive jeans and denims, and custom-made jeans. To pay your Anti-Fit bills, just fill out a Pera Padala form, present your Anti-Fit reference number, indicate Anti-Fit as the recipient of your payment, and pay the amount.
Beeconomic Philippines (www.beeconomic.com.ph) is an online group buying site that offers daily deals on food, drink, clothing, and services. To pay your Groupon Beeconomic bills, just fill out a Pera Padala form, indicate Groupon Beeconomic as the recipient of their payment, and pay the amount.
TravelOnline (www.travelonline.ph) offers a one-stop-shop for the Filipinos travel needs. To pay your Travel Online bills, just fill out a Pera Padala form, put Travel Online or Travelonline.ph as recipient, and pay the amount.
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop has been the leading pawnshop chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 branches across the country—from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. For 25 years now, Cebuana has been true to its slogan “Walang Kapantay Magpahalaga” through the incomparable services that the company offers to its customers- this includes — pawning, local and international remittance, insurance, bills payment, e-load, collection, and foreign exchange. Founded in 1987 by the current Philippine envoy to Portugal, Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier is currently managed by its President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
CORPORATE AGENT PARTNERS
ACTION.ABLE, INC.
ALL ACCESS GATEWAY INC.
ANTRECCO (AGUSAN DEL NORTE TEACHERS, RETIREES, EMPLOYEES & COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE)
Barangay Certificate or ID (with picture and signature)
Birth Certificate (applicable to minors only)
Firearm License
Immigrant Certificate of Registration
Marriage License
National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons
New TIN ID
OWWA ID
Student ID
Alien Certification of Registration (ACR) / Immigrant Certificate of Registration
Government Office or Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) ID (e.g. AFP ID, HDMF (Pag-ibig Fund) ID, etc.
Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID (IBP)
Company IDs issued by private entities or institutions registered with or supervised or regulated either by the BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas), SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) or IC (Insurance Commission)
IDs Accepted
As required by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), clients who engage in a financial transaction with covered institutions for the first time shall be required to present the original and submit a clear copy of at least ONE (1) valid photo-bearing identification document issued by an official authority. For our clients’ convenience, Cebuana no longer requires submission of the photocopied ID. IDs are captured using a webcam in all branches. Clients are also required to submit an updated photo and other relevant information whenever the need for it arises.
Forms of identification accepted are the following;
