Jean Henri Lhuillier named as one of this year’s Master Innovator by Mansmith Innovation Awards

Cebuana Lhuillier President & CEO gets the nod for changing the face of micro insurance in the country through a brilliant fusion of brick and tech strategy

Jean Henri Lhuillier, the President & CEO of micro financial services giant Cebuana Lhuillier, was recently named as a “Master Innovator for 2022” by the Mansmith Innovation Awards, an award-giving body organized by Mansmith & Fielders, the country’s leading training and consultancy company.

Lhuillier was cited for revolutionizing the face of micro insurance in the Philippines—thanks to his ground-breaking work in making micro insurance more relevant in the lives of Filipinos. Based on the latest statistics, only 53.7M out of 111M Filipinos are covered by insurance. To date, 31% of the insured Filipinos was contributed by Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Insurance, the biggest attributor to date as cited by the Insurance Commission.

Cebuana Lhuillier captured the interest of the market especially from low-income communities by offering affordable micro insurance products that can be easily purchased in any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s over 3,000 branches nationwide, while also putting systems in place for easier claims payout through the same branches. This was made possible by Lhuillier’s keen support and commitment in the application of tech innovations as a means to augment Cebuana Lhuillier’s wide network of branches and partners nationwide.

What it’s like working on the road as told by Ninja Van Philippines delivery riders

They share the realities of the job and what motivates them to keep moving forward.

In the past two years, delivery riders have become a constant fixture in the daily lives of most Filipinos as e-commerce and online shopping gained popularity in the country. Everyday, they brave the roads to ensure that parcels are delivered on time and in best condition to its recipients, not minding the distance or the heat of the sun on their backs.

Tech-enabled logistics company Ninja Van Philippines recognizes and celebrates the invaluable role of its delivery riders in providing its Todo Hustle, No Hassle services to shippers and shoppers nationwide. Drivers and riders are among the many unsung heroes in the logistics sector and each of them embody the hard work, patience, and determination that goes into every story behind our parcels.

Bayad Recognized as Top Collecting Partner During the Pag-IBIG Fund StAR Awards

Bayad breaks records for obtaining the highest bills payment transaction volume for Pag-IBIG Fund home loans. With almost a million increase in transactions, covering both digital and over-the-counter payments from 2020 to 2021, Bayad was then recognized as a Top Collecting Partner for both eSRS (electronic submission of remittance schedule) and self-employed members categories during the annual Pag-IBIG Fund Stakeholders’ Accomplishment Report (StAR) Awards last April 8, 2022.

Now more than ever, Bayad is ceaseless in scaling up its payment centers and digital touchpoints that will enable Pag-IBIG Fund members to pay wherever they may be.

LRMC adds more LRT-1 merchants accepting beep™ payments, load

LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation continues to enhance its services for a convenient commuting experience as it formally rolls out its Tap2Pay campaign with more LRT-1 merchants as new channels for beep™ loading and payments services.

Forming part of LRMC’s digitization efforts, this initiative allows for more uses of beep™ for passengers as they can now use it to buy goods at more merchant kiosks at different LRT-1 stations such as Baclaran, EDSA, Gil Puyat, Carriedo, D. Jose, and Balintawak. Passengers may also top up their beep™ cards with any load denomination without convenience fee versus other beep™ loading partners.

Unleash Your Creativity With These Must-Have Craft Items From MR.DIY

It’s time to get creative as MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, invites people all of ages to get crafty!

With most people stuck at home, doing arts and crafts can be a healthy activity that stimulates our imagination and allow us to be resourceful by using a variety of items to assemble our latest masterwork. It can be a great bonding activity for the entire family too, and MR.DIY has all the things you need (and more) to hone your creative skills!

The return of Puregold’s Tindahan Ni Aling Puring Negosyo Convention – a massive success!

With close to 30,000 attendees, the three-day Puregold Tindahan Ni Aling Puring Negosyo Convention 2022 was a huge success after being on a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

“We know our customers have missed the convention. We always listen to them. So we’re happy to be back with this annual gathering to provide panalo deals and discounts,” said Puregold President Ferdinand Vincent P. Co.

Aside from the attendees who went to the World Trade Center in Pasay City to take advantage of special offers, the convention, which had the theme  “Tuloy Natin Ang Pagsasama, Tuloy Natin Ang Pag-Asenso,” was supported by 108 of Puregold’s trade partners.

Spectrum Energizes Alphatech's First Solar-Powered Facility

From L-R: Spectrum Chief Operations Officer Patrick Henry T. Panlilio, Alphatech Senior Vice President Allan Keith G. Castro, Spectrum President and CEO Engr. Ferdinand O. Geluz, and Plastimer Group of Companies Executive Vice President Teo Kee Bin led the inauguration of Spectrum’s 856.80 kWp solar rooftop project in Alphatech’s manufacturing plant in Guiguinto, Bulacan. (Note: Public health standards were strictly followed during the event and face masks were only removed for the photo opportunity.)

Spectrum, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has energized Alphatech Development Corporation’s first solar-powered facility, supporting the latter’s push for sustainable business operations.

Officials from the two companies on May 25 led the inauguration of the 856.80 kilowatt-peak (kWp) solar rooftop project at Alphatech’s manufacturing plant in Guiguinto, Bulacan.