Category: Press Room

April 5, 2011 – 24k cardholders will enjoy more benefits with Cebuana Lhuillier's newest partner, Mister Donut.

Accumulated 24k card points can be converted to cash coupons, which they can use at Mister Donut stand-alone branches across Metro Manila.

Clients can also use their cash coupons in Cebuana Lhuillier's other partners – Phiten, Just Jewels, Le Soleil de Boracay, The Generics Pharmacy, HBC, and Chooks-to-Go.

From left, Ivy Wisco, MoneyGram; Philippe Andre Lhuillier, Cebuana; Juan Agualimpia and Pam Patsley, MoneyGram; and Philippe Lhuillier and Jean Henri Lhuillier, Cebuana.

MONDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2011 11:40
WRITTEN BY SPECIAL TO THE FILIPINO REPORTER

DALLAS — MoneyGram International, a Dallas-based global money transfer company, welcomed representatives from Philippines agent Cebuana Lhuillier last month.

Cebuana Lhuillier, a pawn shop giant with stores throughout the Philippines , has had a successful business relationship with MoneyGram for five years.

On Jan. 11, MoneyGram Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pam Patsley met with three leaders from Cebuana Lhuillier to discuss current and future business plans and promotions for the year.

Representing Cebuana in Dallas were Philippe J. Lhuillier, founder, chairman and the ’ former ambassador to ; Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and chief executive officer, and Philippe Andre Lhuillier, vice president.

Also meeting with the Cebuana group was Juan Agualimpia, senior vice president and chief marketing officer and Ivy Wisco, senior marketing manager for MoneyGram.

“With more than 1,200 locations throughout the Philippines , Cebuana is a major MoneyGram partner,” said Wisco.

“MoneyGram has had a great business relationship with Cebuana. Whenever we get opportunities to meet with our global partners we always try to do so.”

“Our commitment is to bring MoneyGram and Cebuana Lhuillier closer to the families of the overseas Filipino workers through our branch expansion program and provide them the kind of  service that they rightfully deserve,” said Cebuana Lhuillier Financial Services Chairman Philippe J. Lhuillier.

Cebuana had been a major MoneyGram sub-agent and in November, Cebuana became a direct MoneyGram agent.

The company has continuously helped drive transaction growth in the Philippines and been recognized several times with awards from MoneyGram.During the meeting in Dallas , Cebuana discussed its plans to introduce more locations in the this year and the promotion of its Philippines peso payout at all locations, and U.S. dollar payout at select locations.

Wisco noted that Cebuana is pursuing strong marketing endeavors to increase brand awareness such as promoting its send partners such as MoneyGram.

Another success has been Cebuana’s partnering with the Philippines Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in reaching overseas Filipino workers en route to work destinations around the world in such places as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates , the United States, Canada, Australia, Denmark and South Korea

March 1, 2011 – 24k cardholders will enjoy more benefits through Cebuana Lhuillier’s partnership with The Generics Pharmacy (TGP). Cash coupons may now be used at any Metro Manila branch of TGP.

The partnership was made official through a MOA signing ceremony held last Tuesday at the PJLI head office. Cebuana’s other partners are Le Soleil De Boracay, Just Jewels, Phiten, Orchard Road, HBC, and Chooks-to-go.

Good news! Select Cebuana Lhuillier and Pera Padala branches are now offering US dollar money exchange service. This service is available at the following branches:

Cebuana Lhuillier (CLH) Subic 1,
CLH Checkpoint,
CLH Rizal Ave. 1,
CLH Dinalupihan,
CLH Magic Mall,
CLH Dasma 2,
CLH Solis,
CLH Dagupan 1,
CLH Parang 3,
CLH Paramount 1,
CLH San Fernando 2,
CLH Tanay 1,
CLH Baclaran Main,
CLH Pateros,
Pera Padala Market! Market!,
Pera Padala Ever Gotesco Commonwealth ,
Pera Padala Puregold Zabarte,
Pera Padala Waltermart Calamba,
and Pera Padala Tutuban.  

February 20, 2011 – In celebration of the enduring loyalty of clients from Southern Metro Manila, Cebuana Lhuillier held another Pasasalamat, Sukli sa Suki in Market! Market! mall in Taguig City. Over 300 clients attended the event and each received P500 worth of SM gift certificates, Cebuana t-shirts, umbrellas, and give-aways from Cebuana Pera Padala, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Just Jewels, and Phiten.

In a pre-drawn raffle, pawned items were given back to lucky clients who have been with Cebuana Lhuillier for at least eight years. Cebuana also raffled off a 22” Samsung LCD TV, Toshiba refrigerator, Union washing machine, 3D turbo broiler, and Kyowa microwave oven to five participants.  Performances from Cebuana Lhuillier employees and Kapuso comedians Wally and Jose entertained the audience.

February 18, 2011 – A couple of months after receiving the much coveted Quill Award for Excellence, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions bagged an Anvil Award of Merit for the nationwide Search for the Happiest Pinoy. The 46th Anvil Awards Gabi ng Parangal was held at the Edsa Shangri-la Hotel and was attended by over 500 industry leaders in telecommunications, banking, pharmaceutical, and education among many others. The Search for the Happiest Pinoy campaign was recognized under Anvil’s Special Events category for linking insurance with peace or mind and happiness. The Happiest Pinoy title was awarded to good-humored corporate executive Winston Maxino in 2010, who was also present at the event to receive the award on behalf of CLIS.

Conducted annually by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines, the Anvil symbolizes excellence in public relations in the Philippines. All entries were evaluated by qualified public relations professionals and distinguished multi-sectoral jury led by Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Major awards were given to the following:

• Grand Anvil – Metrobank Foundation, Inc. for the “2010 Teacher’s Month Campaign”– a multi-sectoral campaign which aims to enhance awareness on and participation in UNESCO’s World Teachers’ Day
• Bronze Anvil – GMA Network, Inc. for “Lupang Hinirang” – a cinematic rendition of the Philippine National Anthem; a joint project with SM Malls
• Bronze Anvil – ABC-CBN Foundation, Inc. for the “10-10-10 Run for the Pasig River” – a world record-breaking event (with over 1116,000 runners) to help raise awareness of the Pasig rehabilitation.

Bronze Anvil – Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation for “Pinoy Umami: The Heart of Philippine Cuisine Coffee Table Book” – a book chronicling the Filipinos’ various regional customs and traditions as seen in our culinary heritage

 

RP has recently beaten Korea to remain in Group 1 of Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Zone next year. "Our campaign to the World Group of Davis Cup is alive again," expressed RP Davis Cup Team Manager Jean Henri Lhuillier. In photo from L-R: RP Davis Cup Team Manager Jean Henri Lhuillier, RP Davis Cuppers Cecil Mamiit, Johnny Arcilla, and Elbert Anasta in Korea.

Filipino-German Marc Sieber and Filipino-American Desirae Krawczyk bagged the championship of the most prestigious tennis tournament in the country – 29th PCA Open sponsored by Cebuana Lhuillier.

Sieber dethroned the veteran player Johnny Arcilla, 6-2, 6-4, 6-1, in the men’s singles division while Krawczyk won versus Anna Christine Patrimonio with, 7-6(1), 6-3, in the women’s singles division.

In the men’s doubles division, PJ Tierro and Johnny Arcilla won versus Sieber and Ralph Kevin Barte, 6-0, 7-6(4) while Krawczyk and Tamitha Nguyen won the women’s doubles against Anna Christine and Anna Clarice Patrimonio, 6-0, 7-6 (4).

In the men’s interclub division, Cebuana Lhuillier finished second against Alabang.

In his speech, Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier lauded the winners of the tournament and expressed his support for PCA Open 2012.

Filipino-German Marc Sieber and Filipino-American Desirae Krawczyk bagged the championship of the most prestigious tennis tournament in the country – 29th PCA Open sponsored by Cebuana Lhuillier.

Sieber dethroned the veteran player Johnny Arcilla, 6-2, 6-4, 6-1, in the men’s singles division while Krawczyk won versus Anna Christine Patrimonio with, 7-6(1), 6-3, in the women’s singles division.

In the men’s doubles division, PJ Tierro and Johnny Arcilla won versus Sieber and Ralph Kevin Barte, 6-0, 7-6(4) while Krawczyk and Tamitha Nguyen won the women’s doubles against Anna Christine and Anna Clarice Patrimonio, 6-0, 7-6 (4).

In the men’s interclub division, Cebuana Lhuillier finished second against Alabang.

In his speech, Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier lauded the winners of the tournament and expressed his support for PCA Open 2012.

October 14, 2010 – Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions awarded P505,000 worth of Alagang Cebuana Plus Insurance to the last batch of the Navotas claimants whose shanty homes in Barangay West and Pitong Gatang were burned on August 26, 2010 resulting to at least 200 homeless families.

Present in the event were CLIS general manager Jonathan Batangan, Navotas mayor John Rey Tiangco, Cebuana Lhuillier Northern Metro Manila regional manager Felix Contapay, Cebuana Lhuillier area operations manager Macrina Espiritu, PJ Lhuillier Inc. public relations manager Cheer Mae Ecarma, PJ Lhuillier Inc. organizational development manager Patricia Lim, and the staff of CLP and CLIS.

The claimants were also offered by Mr. Contapay with free livelihood seminar to extend Cebuana Lhuillier’s help in financial needs.

Cebuana Lhuillier recently inked an agreement with the oldest domestic shipping company in the Philippines, Negros Navigation. As part of the agreement, selected outlets of Cebuana Lhuillier will be selling Negros Navigation tickets. Shown in photo are: (Front, sitting from left to right) Fred S. Pajo, President of Negros Navigation Co. Inc. (NNCI); Jean Henri Lhuillier, President of Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation; Bimsy Mapa, Vice President of NNCI,; (Back from left to right) Ferdie Bacungan, CLSC general manager ; Rommel Bernardo, Cebuana Lhuillier Chief Finance Officer; Marissa C. Ancog, Cebuana Lhuillier Corporate Planning and Communications Group Head; Abbie E. Mapue, Negros Navigation Metro Manila Outlet Management; Ergie Ong, Networld Chief of Information; and Leo Escaño, Cebuana Lhuillier Bank President.

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) awards one million worth of Alagang Cebuana Plus (ACP) fire insurance claims to more than 130 families in Navotas City. On August 26, the shanty homes in Barangay West and Pitong Gatang was under fire for four hours leaving at least 200 families homeless. The first batch of insurance pay-out was released on September 23 at Navotas City Hall. The event was attended by Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco, Navotas DSWD municipal officer Patria Agcaoili, CLIS general manager Jonathan Batangan, Cebuana Lhuillier area operations manager Macrina Espiritu, staff of Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop and CLIS. The second pay-out of insurance claims is scheduled on October 14, 2010. Arguably, this makes the largest fire claims pay-out made in the insurance industry in terms of number of claimants. ACP is underwritten by Malayan Insurance, the country’s no.1 non-life insurer for 40 years.