Gutierrez, Margie P.

Entrep 1204

TA R E L C O I I - TA R L A C I I E L E C T R I C C O O P E R AT I V E I N C

A world class and independent electric power industry regulator that equitably
promotes and protects the interests of consumers and other stakeholders, to enable the
delivery of long-term benefits that contribute to sustained economic growth and an
improved quality of life.

The five District Election Committees of the municipalities of Capas, Bamban,

Concepcion, and La Paz, all in the province of Tarlac and Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, worked
together to incorporate Tarelco II in May 1981. On June 6, 1981, the Articles of
Incorporation were formally adopted, and on June 9, 1981, they were formally adopted.
They were then registered with the National Electrification Administration. Compania
Luz Electrica, Inc.'s physical assets, worth P7.6 million, were purchased by the Interim
Board of Directors on June 22, 1981, with help from the National Electrification
Administration (NEA). These assets later formed part of the P33.6 million initial
construction loan provided by the NEA. Compania Luz provided electricity to 54
barangays, 10,626 users, and 66 workers in the five municipalities that were covered by
its service. The cooperative has now energized 123 barangays, including Barangay
Valeriana in Zaragoza that had previously been energized and turned over by NEECO I,
Villa Bacolor in Tarlac City, and Barangay Calumpang in Mabalacat, Pampanga, which
are already beyond its service area.

Three large resettlement sites of Mt. Pinatubo eruption victims were also energized
by the coop, the O’Donnell Resettlement Site in Capas, which was already converted into
a full-pledged barangay named Barangay Cristo Rey; Dapdap, and Mainang Resettlement
Sites in Bamban. From the original 205.039 kilometers of lines energized taken over by
Tarelco II, it has now reached 1,426.642 kilometers with a density of 58 consumers for
every kilometer of line. The coop also employs 175 regular employees registering an
employee-consumer ratio of 1:475 (1 employee for every 475 consumers). Said ratio is
far above that the NEA suggested 1:350 ratio.
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“The steadfast growth, commitment to quality and trustworthy service enables
M Lhuillier to continuously uphold the brand promise of being the “Tulay ng PaMLyang
Pilipino.”

This legacy started in 1935 with the opening of the first chain of pawnshops,
known locally as "agencias," all over the nation. In addition, Henry Lhuillier and his
wife, Angelita Escano Jones, an honorary French Consul in the 1970s, had established
themselves in the jewelry, loan, and candy manufacture and distribution industries. In the
1980s, the M. Lhuillier Group of Companies was established by his son, Michel Jones
Lhuillier, and his wife, Amparito Llamas Lhuillier, in what is thought to be the nation's
oldest avenue, Colon Street, in Cebu City. With this, Michel Lhuillier envisioned
growing the business by opening over 1,000 M. Lhuillier locations throughout the
Philippines during the following 30 years. With more than 3,000 locations nationwide,
M. Lhuillier has since established itself as the biggest non-bank financial services
network in the Philippines. As president and CEO of the business, Michael Lhuillier, the
son of Michel Jones Lhuillier, represents the current generation of relatives. Nowadays,
M. Lhuillier locations may be found all across the Philippines, from thriving commercial
centers to quiet neighborhoods and remote barangays. M. Lhuillier has now created a
significant international presence through collaborations with a number of reliable
partners in approximately a hundred nations across the world.

A Jewel of a Find: M Lhuillier Group of Companies

After World War II, the M. Lhuillier Group of Companies, also known as M.
Lhuillier, started out as a jeweler and pawnbroker business. Today, it is one of the biggest
non-bank financial institutions in the Philippines, offering services like quick cash loans,
domestic and international money transfers, insurance, logistics, bill payment, and
microinsurance. The M. Lhuillier Group of Companies and the brand it symbolizes
operate across a number of industries, including real estate development and
construction, agriculture and food production, distribution of bottled water, fine wines,
and gourmet goods. The company expanded in 2017 with the inauguration of Cebu Safari
and Adventure Park in Carmen, Cebu, which is now regarded as the country's largest
zoological park. For the M. Lhuillier Group of Companies, expanding into new industries
is the real "jewel of a find" because it gives them more opportunities to serve the millions
of customers who live in the Philippines or abroad and to keep delivering dependable,
top-notch customer service with a proudly Filipino flair.

Recognitions and Achievements: The Greatest Form of Motivator for M Lhuillier

 As the most effective and compliant agent in the Philippines for remittances, M.
Lhuillier has won various honors from partners. The fact that M. Lhuillier was named the
most compliant agent by Western Union following their yearly compliance evaluation is
an honor and accomplishment worth noting. With all of the effort the M. Lhuillier team
puts into their work and training, they are put through assessments to determine how
well-versed they are in controls and procedures like anti-money laundering (AML),
counter-financing of terrorism (CFT), and anti-fraud programs, as well as how closely
they adhere to them. M. Lhuillier is steadfastly committed to upholding a high standard
of compliance in their business practices and improving the quality of the experiences
they provide to all of their customers. Recognition and honors are more than just a status
symbol for public relations, marketing, or branding for M. Lhuillier. It serves as a catalyst
and a reminder for the business to keep respecting the values that their brand stands for
and that their customers count on them to fulfill consistently.
A Social Responsibility that M Lhuillier Takes Pride In

M. Lhuillier is a firm believer in returning favors to the customers and clients who
have trusted them with their business. One of the various ways they think it is proper to
express their thanks and humble appreciation to the public is by giving blood to people in
need.

“For outstanding, invaluable support extended to the Philippine Red Cross for

more than 10 years accounting to more than 1,000 units of blood supplied to the
vulnerable segment of our society.”

Since its founding, the ML Cares Foundation, a non-profit organization run by M.

Lhuillier, has supported numerous charity endeavors. It was developed as a method for
the company to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of those
who matter to them. Programs including the Livelihood Program, Community Garden
Projects, Adopt a School Program, Tree-Planting Programs, and Community Health
Programs were started by the foundation. As "Tulay ng PaMLyang Pilipino," M. Lhuillier
has created an unshakeable foundation that will enable it to connect and bridge more and
more families and customers with outstanding financial services and social obligations
for many more generations to come.