Cebuana Lhuillier and Jean Henri Lhuillier remain dedicated to improving the quality of life for Filipinos by means of their significant educational endeavors. These programs, which place a strong emphasis on education, are a revolutionary step toward a better and more educated future for the Philippines.
Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc. (CLFI), through its corporate social responsibility arm, spearheads the effort with its Nationwide Scholarship Program, offering financial assistance to students who are academically outstanding but have limited resources. In addition to the yearly scholarship award, the program gives participants access to extra learning materials and learning events, as well as job prospects in PJ Lhuillier Inc. (PJLI), the parent business of Cebuana Lhuillier. Working with 14 universities around the nation, about 1,000 graduate scholars have been produced so far. In addition to providing opportunities for the scholars, this has a cascading effect as they use education to raise the status of others.
Another of its initiatives is the Alternative Learning Program, which addresses the needs of out-of-school youth and adult learners across the Philippines. These ALS community learning centers (ALS-CLCs) empower individuals to complete basic education, transforming them into competent and productive members of society. Since it was established in 2013, 155 ALS-CLCs have been built across 70 provinces, reaching almost 60,000 ALS learners.
“I have always been a staunch advocate for education. At Cebuana Lhuillier, it is our firm belief that the journey of learning holds the key to transformative change, shaping destinies and creating a profound impact on individuals. Through our initiatives and programs, we strive to improve lives and contribute to the growth of a country built on the foundations of knowledge and empowerment,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.
A shining example of success is Atty. Pia Faustino, a Ka-Cebuana who has been with the company for over 20 years now. Faustino was a CLFI scholar during her undergraduate years. Upon completing her degree, she received a job offer as the Administrative Assistant in the Legal Services Group (LSG) of PJLI. It was within this role that she discovered her passion for law, and with the unwavering support of her colleagues and bosses, she decided to pursue further studies.
Embracing the challenge, Faustino embarked on her remarkable journey through law school and in 2023, her dedication and hard work culminated in passing the Bar, earning her esteemed title of a lawyer.
“I’m very grateful to the Lhuillier family and all LSG Group Heads. Everyone has been so supportive, even my colleagues. Just last year, I passed the bar. Law school was not a walk in the park, I had my ups and downs, but I was determined to finish it and to pass the bar. Now, just fresh from passing the bar, I still crave learning and opportunities. I hope and pray to become a good lawyer,” said Faustino.
The journey of Faustino from scholarship recipient to successful lawyer is a prime example of the transforming power of educational support and the growth prospects offered by Cebuana Lhuillier and Jean Henri Lhuillier.
Beyond the programs themselves, Cebuana and Jean Henri Lhuillier’s aim for educational empowerment is reflected in their continued leadership of significant initiatives. It is evident in the lives it has transformed, the communities it has strengthened, and the hope it holds for the Filipino people’s future.
