2nd Nationwide Search for the Happiest Pinoy

The Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) has launched the “2nd Nationwide Search for the Happiest Pinoy”.   The campaign 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 significant impact in the lives of others.
 
 
The search is open to all Filipinos 10 years old and above or organizations or groups registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
 
Nomination forms are available online at www.happiest-pinoy.comOnce the forms are completely filled out, the entries may be uploaded onto the Happiest Pinoy website or they may be submitted directly to the CLIS Head Office at 821 A. Spring cor. J.P. Rizal St., Makati City.
 
 
Nominations will be accepted from 21 October 2011 to 31 July 2012.
 
 
The “Happiest Pinoy” winner will receive a cash prize of PhP250,000.00 and a trophy. Nine (9) runners-up will receive PhP25,000.00 each as well as a trophy. Winners will be announced during a gala dinner to be held on 25 September 2012 at the Shangri-la Hotel in Makati City.
 
 
For further details and guidelines, please go to the following website: www.happiest-pinoy.com.
 
 
Source: http://www.philcongenshanghai.org/content_common.asp?classid=90
 
 

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.

 

What Happiness Means To Me

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.

 

traveling What Happiness Means To Me

 

And of course, shopping and buying “pasalubong” whenever I travel.

 

shopping What Happiness Means To Me

 

I also love cooking and baking.

 

cooking baking What Happiness Means To Me

 

As well as eating of course! I think everyone is happy when they eat! icon biggrin What Happiness Means To Me

 

eating What Happiness Means To Me

 

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.

 

family What Happiness Means To Me

 

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! icon biggrin What Happiness Means To Me

 

For more details, check out www.happiest-pinoy.com. Hurry, the deadline for nominations are on July 31, 2012.

 

happiness What Happiness Means To Me

 

JOIN NA, PARA BONGGANG HAPPY KA RIN TULAD KO!

 

Source: http://www.bonggaba.com/what-happiness-means-to-me.html

 

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.

 

 

Mission: Happiness Boot Camp

 

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.

 

 

 

Who Will Be The Next Happiest Pinoy?

According to NationMaster.com, the Philippines was voted number 13th as the happiest country which is a big feat compared from 2010’ number 34th. Filipinos are also known for its generous hospitality and happy disposition in life despite the many calamities and tragedies that happened in the country.

 

But being the happy Filipinos that we truly are, we continue to move on and share more happiness not just to our fellow countrymen but to the whole world.

 

 

And this year, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Inc. (CLIS) is once again on the look-out for the next Happiest Pinoy for 2012. The nationwide 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 10 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 and will take home Php 250,000.00. The 9 Runner-Ups on the other hand will each receive Php 25,000.00 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 crises.

 

To know more about the mechanics, please click here.

 

To nominate the Happiest Pinoy and submit an entry, please click here.

 

Or visit the official Happiest Pinoy website, Facebook Page, or follow them at Twitter.

 

The Search for the Happiest Pinoy, a project of the Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS), is a nationwide campaign that aims to rekindle the values of optimism, resilience and hope in Filipinos amidst the global economic crisis.

 

Source: http://orangemagazinetv.com/2012/who-will-be-the-next-happiest-pinoy/

 

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.

 

 

Filipino Bloggers attend first ever Happiness Boot Camp for the happiest pinoy advocacy

 

 

Cebuana Lhuiller Insurance Solutions, Inc (CLIS) organized a Happiness Boot Camp here in Nurture Spa Tagaytay, this is in line for their campaign for the call of nomination for the “Next Happiest Pinoy for 2012”, you can read some details here at www.happiest-pinoy.com , a grand prize of P250,000 will be awarded for the happiest pinoy. The Happiness Boot Camp were also organized for the press and media some months ago and then they now organized one for bloggers and social media influencers, the boot camp is to learn more about the happiest pinoy campaign, and meet Wilson Maxino, 2010 happiest pinoy, its like a bloggers reunion for me because me and my wife haven’t tried going out and spend an overnight camp out without our son, its great to see and bond again with our blogger friends.

At the boot camp, we learned about how to prepare a no cook pasta, using indigenous vegetables as an energy drink, and try the Digital Meridian System and discover if we are healthy or not. We also tried the relaxing spa here in Nurture Spa which relaxes us the entire night and left me sleepy after it and forgot to join in that on the spot blogging contest hahahaha.

I was asked many times on “what is happiness to you”, I remember that I joined in a photo contest and I won!, its about celebrating my life because I found happiness when me and my wife created a new life, and that new life is our baby boy Ashton, creating life and being a part of your life together as husband and wife, is a product of happiness.

During the game activity, we need to throw this small ball to another blogger and then the ball catcher should mention his/her happy childhood memory. I’m already 34 years old and I have lots of happy moments during my youngling years, but then a memory came in to me and its about seeing a robotic dinosaur in Star City, for me it was the happiest moment, because I love dinosaurs and I’m amazed about their existence in our planet.

The Happiness Boot Camp is just a start to campaign for the happiest pinoy. I hope the campaign and the contest will also inspire others to channel out acceptance and positivity to their life.

My question are:
What is happiness to you ?
Who is the deserving person to be the happiest pinoy in the Philippines?


 

Tara nominate your happiest pinoy! Ten finalist will be selected and only one will walk the red carpet and awarded as the happiest pinoy and take home the 250, 000 pesos cash prize. Also the runner ups will take home P25,000 prize (tax free!)

 

www.happiest-pinoy.com
https://www.facebook.com/happiestpinoy

 

 
 
 
Our 1st time here in Antonio's Breakfast in Tagaytay, we ate our lunch here.
 

 
Lunch bonding time with our blogger friends
 

 
Lace so happy when we saw the food on the table hahaha
 

 
Chow time!, I love the barbeque and the chicken with gravy
 

 
Grilled chicken!
 

 
I think its my first time to see a gumamela after 20 years
 

 
Cheer of Cebuana Lhuiller guide us on the next activity
 

 
We're here in Nurture Spa.
 

Lace meditating….
 

 
Me..trying to do a pole dance hahahaha
 

 
Introducing the Happiest Pinoy campaign
 

 
Jonathan shared to us on how this campaign started.

They organize this every other year and 2012 is their 2nd.

 

 
Iris Pulga shared her expectation for this boot camp
 

 
Mauie is up next.. (tumayo na ko kasi para makatas ako)
 

 
Cristelle
 

 
Rey
 

 
Iris Acosta
 
 
Don
 
 
Jonver
 

 
Lace
 

 
Alwin
 

 
Jeman
 

 
Ruth
 

 
Marj
 

 
Jonel
 
 
Robbie
 

 
Roch
 

 
Ferds
 
 
Paula

 

 
Russel
 

 
learning how to prepare veggie food
 

 
salad!
 

 
the boys and the chef

 

 
trying the Digital Meridian System
 

 
Battle of Jeman and Rey
 

 
Winston Maxino, happiest pinoy of 2010
 

 
Nona Castillo, finalist of happiest pinoy 2010 with Lace
 

 
The Group Photo last night
 
 
Source: http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2012/06/filipino-bloggers-attend-first-ever.html
 
 

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.

 

 

Meeting the Happiest Pinoy

 

Happiest Pinoy

 

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.

 

To know more about the selection process and mechanics, please check the official site of the Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 at http://www.happiest-pinoy.com/ and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/happiestpinoy.

 

Happiest Pinoy Contest Website

 

Happiest Pinoy Contest Website

  Happiness Bootcamp in Nurture Spa, Tagaytay

 

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.

 

Happiness Bootcamp in Nuture Spa, Tagaytay

 

Happiness Bootcamp in Nuture Spa, Tagaytay

  Meeting the Happiest Pinoy of 2010

 

In the evening program last night, we were introduced to the Happiest Pinoy 2010 top winner Winston Maxino.

 

Winston Maxino, First Happiest Pinoy Winner, with Blogger Manila in sleep wear. :)

 

Winston Maxino, First Happiest Pinoy Winner, with Blogger Manila in sleep wear. :)

 

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 ma
kes, 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.

 

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions Team

 

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions Team

 

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.

 

Source: http://www.bloggermanila.com/engagements/2012/happiest-pinoy/

 

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 Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012

 

 

The Search for the Happiest Pinoy for 2012 is about celebrating the Philippines’ most optimistic people who have hurdled life’s trials and soared through challenges. Organized by Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Inc., the search aims to encourage people to nominate Filipino residents who have influenced the lives of people around them in a unique and exemplary way. It is inspiring to know that the Filipino people are now the 13th happiest from being the 34th in 2010.

 

 

The first ever Happiest Pinoy was in the person of Winston Maxino in 2010, who despite of what could be considered roadblocks in his life, continued (and still does) shine as a light around the people within his circle.

 

Prize at stake for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 is P250,000 and 9 Runners-Up are to receive P25,000. All tax-free. If you have someone you want to nominate, head on over to http://www.happiest-pinoy.com for more details.

 

Source: http://www.marriageandbeyond.com/2012/06/01/the-search-for-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.

 

 

Are You the Happiest Pinoy? Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 to win P250,000.00

Happiest Pinoy Search 2012

When in Manila, have you considered yourself a relatively happy person?

 

HAPPIEST PINOY 2012

 

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 Happiest Pinoy 2010

 

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

 

For more information visit happiest-pinoy.com

 

Source: http://www.wheninmanila.com/are-you-the-happiest-pinoy-search-for-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.

 

 

Search for the Happiest Pinoy

 

Search for the Happiest Pinoy

 

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!

 

Happiest Pinoy Board

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.
Where to submit nominations?
  • 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
What are the criteria for judging?
  • a constantly cheeful 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 :)

 

Happiest Pinoy Happiness Boot Camp</span >

 

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.

 

2010 Happiest Pinoy Runner Up Nona Andaya-Castillo

 

Happiest Pinoy Runner Up Nona

 

Nanay Nona was my roommate! It was a blessing that there were issues with logistics that I ended up in her room. I learned so much from her! She shared how being a vegetarian made her a happy Pinoy. I believed her, I do! However, I know that eating meat especially my comfort food helps me relieve stress. I guess, that eating my meaty comfort food isn’t good long term wise but I’ll have a hard time practicing what she taught us. It was a valuable lesson especially when she shared her personal experience.

 

Nanay Nona used to eat a lot of processed foods but that caused her illnesses. She became interested in studying about health in preparation for motherhood by reading tons of books and attending trainings on natural fertility management and natural healing. After a non-medicated birth experience, she exclusively breastfed her child and gave her only natural food. She became happier considering her illnesses didn’t come back anymore. She then became an advocate of indigenous vegetarianism, natural healing and natural parenting. She’s a hero and she’s indeed deserving to be one of the winners of the 2010 Happiest Pinoy Search.

 

2010 Happiest Pinoy Winner Winston Maxino

 

Happiest Pinoy Winner 2010

 

Being in the same room with Happiest Pinoy winner Winston Maximo was truly an honor! I was totally humbled after hearing his story. I couldn’t complain more about my life considering what Winston went through. He truly deserved to win the Happiest Pinoy search and I’m glad that he took the time in inspiring all the participants of the Happiness Boot Camp with his presence and story. Winston Maximo has a positive outlook in life and he’s such a strong person. If I’m in his shoes, I’m not sure if I can handle the same situation with that kind of strength and resilience.

 

Maxino was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (causes swelling in a part of his spine and constant pain in his lower back). He gets by with pain killers and drug infusion to lessen the tenderness in his back. As a matter of fact, while he was speaking at the Happiness Boot Camp, he was in pain. In spite of that, he still had a big smile on his face. Truly admirable!

 

He’s a great speaker too! I learned so much from his speech and he was able to inject some jokes here and there. Winston Maxino said that he chose to be a winner in spite of the pains and struggles in life. He also mentioned that he was humble and happy to realize that he inspires people with his story.

 

One of the stories he mentioned was from his childhood and it stuck in my mind. When Maxino was in grade 4, he wanted to be a boy scout but was rejected by his scout master that declared that he didn’t meet the physical requirement for camping and other boy scout activities. Winston couldn’t accept a ‘no’ so he approached the head teacher but he was rejected too. Winston went home and plead for help from his father. His father wrote a letter to the school which successfully registered Winston Maxino a boy scout officially.

 

Winston fought hard and became outstanding boy scout of the year which partly paid for his high school tuition. Imagine Winton’s perseverance paved the way for his partial scholarship and service awards! His father must be very proud of him!

 

He is happy to have lived his dream and aspiration to be a boy scout. He refused to be defeated by his sickness and he worked very hard to improve his situation. He took failures as lessons in life. He went through moment of weakness and anger too but as Winston Maxino said, you can fall but you can also rise. He managed to pick himself up, lick his wounds and move forward.

 

Another story he shared that touched our hearts was the story of Winston’s 2nd daughter who was born with down syndrome (mongoloids). In fact, his daughter is like his father, you can see how she choose to be happy in spite of the sickness. She was all smiles when she was introduced to us. Happy people are really the little heroes of the world. I salute those people. It is really a choice.

 

My take away with Winston Maxino’s talk is that the Happiest Pinoy search is all about honoring and celebrating the Filipino resilience. Resilience is something that has a bad past but has bounced back and moved on with his own life. There’s a certain streak of stubborness that rebels against despair and helplessness. He never say die even if the world has turned its back on him. He surrounds himself with people who loves and cherishes him. He has faith that God will send him the relief. When good things come his way, he appreciates them and give thanks. These are blessings in life.

 

Money cannot buy happiness and resilience. We already have everything we need to be happy. Let us be infected with the happy virus and eagerly pass it on to other people.

 

There he ended his speech with ‘the happiest person wishes to be excused’. That was really funny, hahaha! He spoke only for 15 minutes but every word that came out of his mouth was full of wisdom. I feel honored to be one of the people who have listened to Winston Maxino. He indeed is
the Happiest Pinoy I know.

 

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions General Manager Jonathan Batangan

 

Happiest Pinoy GM Cebuana Lhuillier

 

The Happiness Boot Camp wrapped up with Jonathan’s talk about Happiness.

 

Some things I learned is that Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions created the Happiest Pinoy Search to promote positive Filipino values of optimism, resilience and hope in these uncertain times. Apparently, Philippines is currently #13 in the happiest countries list by nation master. The 2012 Happiest Pinoy search winner will be crowned on September 25, 2012. I wonder who will it be this time. I was just so inspired by previous winner Winston Maxino and I’m sure that if we get to know the next one, we will be equally inspired. We have so many heroes in our country and I’m glad that they are being recognized with contests like this one.

 

Jonathan Batangan summarized the Happiness Journey with the ff.:

 

  • choose positive thoughts
  • practice being in the eye of the storm
  • initiate random acts of kindness
  • maintain an attitude of gratitude
  • live in the present moment
  • let Go and let God.
I believe the time I invested in joining the Happiness Boot Camp was well worth it :) I’m reminded of how important it is for us to choose happiness. We are in control of our lives. I guess the next time I take the happiness index test, I will get a better score :P

Happiest Pinoy Meter

 

I’m also thankful for meeting new friends in the Boot camp.

 

Happiest Pinoy Friends

 

So there, that was how I spent my thursday and friday. I hope my narration inspired you as it had inspired me during the Happiness Boot Camp. If you know a Happiest Pinoy, do nominate them!

 

Source: http://www.rochellesychua.com/2012/06/search-for-the-happiest-pinoy.html

 

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.

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DepEd launches search for Happiest Pinoy

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.

 

The first winner was Winston Maxino, a corporate executive. More information is found on the official website http://www.happiest-pinoy.com/index.aspx.

 

Source: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/33546/deped-launches-search-for-happiest-pinoy

 

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)
  • ACM VIP
  • ALL CASH
  • AGRILIFE/ AGRIVET
  • ASENSO PINOY STORE, INC. (EASY DAY SHOP)
  • AVICOM ENTERPRISES
  • AYALA ALABANG VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
  • BAUG CARP MULTI PURPOSE COOPERATIVE
  • BAGUIO BENGUET COOP
  • CARD BANK INC
  • CARD MRI RIZAL BANK INC
  • CARD SME BANK
  • CARITAS BANCO NG MASA, INC.
  • CEBU PEOPLE’S MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE
  • CIS BAYAD CENTER, INC
  • COOPERATIVE BANK OF BOHOL, INC
  • COUNTRY BUILDERS BANK
  • CREDENCE FINANCING, INC.
  • CURAMED PHARMACY
  • DALTON PAWNSHOP AND JEWELRY INC.
  • DANIELA PAWNSHOP
  • DIRECT AGENT 5 (DA 5)
  • DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILS.
  • EXPRESSPAY INC.
  • EVRIJEM FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND MONEY REMITTANCE
  • FILHAI MULTI PURPOSE COOPERATIVE
  • GLOBAL PINOY REMITTANCE AND SERVICES (GPRS)
  • GEMARY PAWNSHOP AND JEWELRY (CORP.)

OVER 600 BILLER PARTNERS NATIONWIDE

  • 123 FINANCE CORPORATION
  • 123 LENDING CORPORATION
  • 2C2P
  • 8AMC (VIA ECPAY)
  • ABEJO WATERS CORP.
  • ABRA
  • ACOM CONSUMER FINANCE CORPORATION
  • ACTIVE REALTY & DEVELOPMENT CORP.
  • ADA MANUFACTURING CORPORATION (VIA ECPAY)
  • AEON CREDIT SERVICE
  • AETERNITAS CHAPELS AND COLUMBARIUM (VIA ECPAY)
  • AFC SME FINANCE INC
  • AFTERWEST MICROLOANS INC
  • AGODA – DRAGONPAY
  • AGRIBANK
  • AGRO-INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF THE PHILS.
  • AGUSAN DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
  • AIR YOU GO TRAVELS PHILIPPINES CO.
  • AKLAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
  • ALAMINOS CITY WATER DISTRICT (VIA ECPAY)
  • ALLIANZ PNB LIFE INSURANCE INC.
  • ALPHA FUND SAVINGS & CREDIT COOPERATIVE (VIA ECPAY)
  • AMADEO WATER DISTRICT (VIA ECPAY)
  • AMYA POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, INC. AND FINANCING CORPORATION (LENDPINOY)
  • ANGAT WATER DISTRICT (VIA ECPAY)
  • ANGELES ELECTRIC COMPANY ANGELICUM SCHOOL , INC. ILOILO CITY (VIA ECPAY)
  • ANJELMAN REAL ESTATE LEASING
  • ANTIQUE ELECTRIC COOP, INC ANTRECCO (BILLS PAYMENT)

OVER 600 BILLER PARTNERS NATIONWIDE

  • 123 FINANCE CORPORATION
  • 123 LENDING CORPORATION
  • 2C2P
  • 8AMC (VIA ECPAY)
  • ABEJO WATERS CORP.
  • ABRA
  • ACOM CONSUMER FINANCE CORPORATION
  • ACTIVE REALTY & DEVELOPMENT CORP.
  • ADA MANUFACTURING CORPORATION (VIA ECPAY)
  • CREDIT SERVICE
  • AETERNITAS CHAPELS AND COLUMBARIUM (via ECPAY)
  • AFC SME FINANCE INC
  • AFTERWEST MICROLOANS INC
  • AGODA – DRAGONPAY
  • AGRIBANK
  • AGRO-INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF THE PHILS.
  • AGUSAN DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
  • AIR YOU GO TRAVELS PHILIPPINES CO.
  • AKLAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
  • ALAMINOS CITY WATER DISTRICT (via ECPAY)
  • CREDENCE FINANCING, INC.
  • CURAMED PHARMACY
  • DALTON PAWNSHOP AND JEWELRY INC.
  • DANIELA PAWNSHOP
  • DIRECT AGENT 5 (DA 5)
  • DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILS.
  • EXPRESSPAY INC.
  • EVRIJEM FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND MONEY REMITTANCE
  • FILHAI MULTI PURPOSE COOPERATIVE
  • GLOBAL PINOY REMITTANCE AND SERVICES (GPRS)
  • GEMARY PAWNSHOP AND JEWELRY (CORP.)

List of Accepted Government/ Valid IDs

  • Passport
  • Driver’s License
  • Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
  • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
  • Police Clearance
  • Postal ID
  • Voter’s ID
  • Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID
  • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
  • Social Security System (SSS) ID
  • Senior Citizen’s ID
  • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
  • OFW ID
  • Seaman’s Book
  • Alien Certification of Registration (ACR)
  • 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;

Pawn Accepted IDs
1. Passport
2. Driver’s License
3. Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
4. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
5. Police Clearance
6. Postal ID
7. Voter’s ID
8. Philippine Identification (PhilID) card
9. Social Security System (SSS) Card / Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID)
10. Barangay Certification
11. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
12. Senior Citizen Card
13. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
14. OFW ID
15. Seaman’s Book
16. Alien Certification of Registration/Immigrant Certificate of Registration (for foreigners)
17. Government Office and GOCC ID, e.g., Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP ID)
18. Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF ID)
19. Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
20. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
21. Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
22. Company IDs issued by private entities or institutions registered with or supervised or regulated either by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Securities and Exchange Commission or Insurance Commission
23. ID issued by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA)