Month: February 2012

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.

For more details on how to nominate, go to 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.

11:37pm (ET) 02/16/2012 Asia Pulse Data Source

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.

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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.

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.

February 9 & 10, 2012 – The Nationwide Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 went to Naga City to spread the word on the return of the happydemic.

The Search held a press conference with the Naga press corps to explain and inform them on the mechanics of the nomination. 

A campus tour was also held in the University of Nueva Caceres.

For more details on how to nominate, go to 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.

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.

February 8, 2012 – The PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (PJLFI) in partnership with Philippine Star Operation Damayan donated 500 bottles of Tiki-tiki vitamins which are set to be distributed to the 214 Day Care students covering six schools in San Manuel District, Tarlac.

Malnutrition in the Philippines is a very prevalent condition wherein kids are usually affected. According to the records given by the school’s coordinator, 42% of the 214 students were found to be underweight. Hence, these vitamins would be great help in reducing the malnutrition rate of the recipient schools, especially for poor families who cannot afford to buy vitamins. Nutritional supplements will be given daily by the teachers to ensure the day-care students will benefit from this.

Bitamina sa Eskwela is one of the newest projects of PJLFI. Vitamins were provided by the United Laboratories, Inc.

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 8, 2012 – The Cebuana Lhuillier Bank (CLB), the banking arm of the country’s largest chain of pawnshops, opened its first Micro-Banking Office (MBO) in Imus, Cavite enabling immediate bank deposit and withdrawal transactions for clients of Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop.

Open from Monday to Friday at 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, the CLB-MBO promotes safer cash transfers between the pawnshop and the bank.

Present at the launch and blessing were Leo K. Escaño, CLB president, Rose Matias, CLB operations manager, Enrique Matias, officer-in-charge-credit development manager, Area Operations Managers Jun Aquino and Susan Anadon, and the staff of CLB.

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.