Cebuana Lhuillier held its annual employee recognition awards ceremony, “Brillo Awards” in Marriott Hotel Manila, putting the spotlight on its employees’ loyalty, dedication, excellence, and honesty.
Companies that prioritize recognizing and honoring the people within their organization often stand out as great employers, and Cebuana Lhuillier, the country’s leading microfinance institution with 3,500 branches nationwide, is known to consistently value its employees, celebrate them for their personal milestones and show appreciation for their contributions to the company’s growth.
Cebuana Lhuillier’s annual “Brillo Awards” is a testament to the company’s commitment to ensuring that employees will feel valued, appreciated, and seen for what they do. To honor them properly, the company has made sure to host this event annually as part of its company tradition, and to give outstanding employees something to look forward to each year.
This year’s celebration was a night that celebrated and awarded close to a thousand Cebuana Lhuillier top performers and target achievers’ hard work, dedication, commitment and loyalty. The highlight of the evening was the recognition of the company’s loyalty awardees, with
accolades given to employees who have served Cebuana Lhuillier for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years. There were almost 800 loyalty awardees that night, 29 of them being 30 and 35 year awardees combined.
Among those recognized were five of the company’ longest-serving employees Pamela Cruz, Herbert Jaluag, Leo Manso, Maria Judith Neri, and Helma Villacampa who are living testaments of how the company values its employees, being in service for 35 years.
Upon sharing a special moment on stage, the 30-year and 35-year loyalty awardees have shared how thankful they are to the Lhuillier family and the entire Cebuana Lhuillier organization for the support and “malasakit” to them and all their employees.
“Nakakaproud siya, yung makita mong inalaan at pinapahalagahan ng Cebuana Lhuillier yung mga empleyado. Nakakatouch na makatanggap ng proof na may halaga ang loyalty mo”, says Maria Judith Neri, one of the 35th year loyalty awardees.
Asked about the secret to staying in the company for 35 years, Herbert Jaluag, another 35th year loyalty awardee, mentions, “Aside sa nakatulong sa pag improve ko as a person ang Cebuana Lhuillier at binigyang daan nito ang mga pangarap ko, naantig din ako sa mission ng company na iempower ang mga Pinoy through financial services. Isa sa mga rason yun kaya naging makabuluhan at masaya ang work ko dito, kaya andito pa rin ako.”
In a special moment that underscored the company’s deep-rooted values of commitment and perseverance, CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier was also honored for his 30 years of service. His leadership and vision have been instrumental in driving Cebuana Lhuillier to its current status as a leader in the financial services industry.
“At Cebuana Lhuillier, we believe that creating a supportive and rewarding environment is key to fostering long-term loyalty. It’s incredibly heartening to see so many of our employees choosing to stay with us for 30, even 35 years. Their commitment speaks volumes about the culture we’ve built together—one that values and nurtures each individual’s growth and well-being,” says Jo-Ann Tacorda, Cebuana Lhuillier First Vice President and Group Head for Corporate Group.
Aside from the loyalty awardees, Cebuana Lhuillier’s “Brillo Awards” also recognizes several other prestigious achievements. Among these include the Business Unit Awards which celebrated the outstanding achievement of the business units, Money Mover of the Year which honors those who have contributed to the company’s financial growth, Excellence Awards for those who have gone above and beyond their roles, Honesty Awards for those who have exhibited unparalleled ethical conducts, and Group Awards to honor teams who exemplified impressive collaboration leading to successful projects and results. Moreover, the announcement of the Branch of the Year, Area of the Year, and the Region of the Year awards also became the highlight of the evening as exciting cash prizes were announced for the winners.
“Our employees are the backbone of Cebuana Lhuillier, and their loyalty and excellence have been the driving forces behind our success. Tonight, we celebrate not just their years of service, but the passion and commitment they bring to our company every day. Their dedication inspires us all to continue striving for greatness together,” says Cebuana Lhuillier CEO and President Jean Henri Lhuillier.
“Brillo Awards” showcases the strong bond between Cebuana Lhuillier and its employees. By recognizing and rewarding the hard work and loyalty of its employees who are the driving force behind its success, Cebuana Lhuillier continues to prove that the company is not only a reliable microfinance institution but is also an outstanding employer.
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