Cebuana Lhuillier, top bank leaders join hands to accelerate financial inclusion agenda

In a monumental gathering, the giants of the banking world have come together in an intimate dinner setting recently to fortify their connections and collaborate on a mission of paramount importance: financial inclusion. 

This unprecedented event showcases the commitment of the banking leaders to bridge gaps and pave the way for a more inclusive financial landscape. Through shared insights, strategic alliances, and a collective dedication to fostering accessibility, these titans are poised to revolutionize the way we approach finance. 

Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, leading advocate of financial inclusion in the country thanked the bank executives for being on board with furthering efforts to provide a more inclusive and accessible banking services to millions of Filipinos. 

“Cebuana Lhuillier’s core mission is to provide financial services to as many Filipinos, and for our services to reach as far and as wide as we could. When I talked about millions of people, I am talking about the hardworking men and women striving for a better financial future. Having the decision makers of the top financial institutions as allies, and to have the same mindset to work together towards the same goal will ensure the success of this mission. By aligning our efforts we can make a real difference,” he said

United by the same vision, Cebuana Lhuillier and top officers from various banks in the country discussed and strategized on the next steps of their collaboration. 

The event was an opportunity for the leaders to exchange ideas, discuss areas of improvement and best practices to further advance financial inclusion. Together with Lhullier, present in the event to welcome the guests were H.E. Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier and Senior Executive Vice President Philippe Andre Lhuillier. 

The momentous night also marked the introduction of Cebuana Lhuillier Gold, the first minted gold bar in the Philippines. The event was attended by senior bank executives namely BDO Unibank Inc’s Executive Vice President and Institutional Banking Group Head Charles Rodriguez, BPI President and CEO TG Limcaoco, Metrobank SVP and Corporate Banking Group Head Anthony Yap, RCBC President and Chief Executive Officer Eugene Acevedo, Security Bank President and CEO Sanjiv Vohra, Union Bank President and CEO Edwin Bautista and EVP Chief Digital Channel Officer/Chief Customer Experience Officer Ana Maria Aboitiz Delgado, and China Bank Capital President Martin Tapia. MARLON BERNARDINO