by Marlon Bernardino
In a monumental gathering, the giants of the banking world have come together in an intimate dinner setting 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 Fifinancial 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.”
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 Jean Henri 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 & CEO TG Limcaoco, Metrobank SVP & Corporate Banking Group
Head Anthony Yap, RCBC President and Chief Executive Officer Eugene
Acevedo, Security Bank President & CEO Sanjiv Vohra, Union Bank President &
CEO Edwin Bautista and EVP Chief Digital Channel Officer / Chief Customer
Experience Officer Ana Maria Aboitiz Delgado, and China Bank Capital President
Martin Tapia. 
BDO’s Executive Vice President and Institutional Banking Group Head Charles
Rodriguez praised and recognized the impact of the historic event. “The Filipinos will
benefit greatly as everyone present here today are leaders who have the power to
influence movement in the financial sector. With all of us working and committed to
support this cause, our efforts will definitely echo towards the entire financial
industry.”
BPI President & CEO TG Limcaoco added “As we look ahead, we hope for a future
filled with continued growth and an even stronger partnership. Filipinos can expect
better and faster services, programs that are designed to make banking easier and
more inclusive. Though we represent different companies, we are united by our
shared goal of making sure Filipinos have the financial resources they need to
thrive”.-Marlon Bernardino-

Seen in the photo are (L-R) Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company SVP Corporate Banking Group Head Anthony Paul C. Yap; Bank of the Philippine Islands President and CEO Jose Teodoro K. Limcauco; Security Bank Corporation President and CEO Sanjiv Vohra; Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation President and CEO Eugene S. Acevedo;  Cebuana Lhuillier Senior Executive Vice- President Philippe Andre Lhuillier; H.E. Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier; Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier; Banco de Oro Executive Vice President Institutional Banking Group Charles M. Rodriguez; UnionBank of the Philippines President and CEO Edwin R. Bautista; UnionBank of the Philippines EVP Chief Digital Channel/Chief Customer Experience Ana Maria Aboitiz Delgado; and China Bank Capital President Ryan Martin Tapia.