Cebuana Lhuillier’s Search for ‘The Happiest Pinoy’ Returns

After a five-year break, Cebuana Lhuillier has relaunched one of its most beloved campaigns, the “Happiest Pinoy,” marking the beginning of a new chapter in the search for joy and resilience among Filipinos.

This year’s revival of the campaign brings hope, inspiration, and optimism at a time when the need for such qualities has never been more apparent.

Jean Henri Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier’s President and CEO, expressed his excitement for the relaunch, emphasizing the strength of the  Filipino spirit, which has toughened despite the challenges of recent years.

“The last few years have been challenging for all of us, but through it all, the unique Filipino spirit—the same spirit we celebrate in this campaign—remained unbreakable. We’ve seen time and again that, despite adversity, Filipinos always find a reason to smile, to be hopeful, and to spread joy,” Lhuillier said. He added that the “Happiest Pinoy” campaign shines a light on those who uplift others through their personal stories of optimism and resilience.

The “Happiest Pinoy” aims to celebrate Filipinos who rise above life’s challenges and continue to spread positivity. The competition is open to Filipino citizens aged 13 and above. This year, the contest features several categories: Youth, Senior Citizens, Differently Abled Persons, Workers and Professionals, Entrepreneurs, OFWs, LGBTQIA+ and Creative Artists..

This year, the competition also introduced two new special awards for Indigenous People (Katutubo) and Happiest Place.

The Search for the Happiest Pinoy is now on its fifth run and has awarded four major winners in 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2019.

In 2019, Zaldy Bueno, a 37-year-old public school teacher from Gumaca Quezon won Cebuana Lhuillier’s search for the Happiest Pinoy.  Bueno, representing the Professional Category, bested other finalists from different categories by virtue of his advocacy to see more children’s lives change through education.

This year, the grand winner of the search will receive a cash prize of Php 500,000, with category winners receiving Php 35,000 each. Special awards’ winners will, meanwhile, receive, Php 25,000 each.

Applicants can submit their stories via three methods:

• Video Submission: Submit a video entry by downloading the form from the “Happiest Pinoy” social media pages, filling it out, and sending the form along with the video to happiestpinoy2024@gmail.com.
• Google Form: Fill out the official form via the Happiest Pinoy’s social media pages, providing the required details and sharing experiences of optimism and joy – https://forms.gle/vU4Y42zG1PepyVJX7
• Cebuana Lhuillier Branches: Visit any Cebuana Lhuillier branch to get a physical copy of the form, fill it out, and return it to the nearest branch.

The return of the “Happiest Pinoy” competition is a significant moment for Cebuana Lhuillier and the country. As Lhuillier emphasized, this comeback is about more than just finding a winner; it is a celebration of the strength and happiness that define Filipinos. He said, “This campaign isn’t just a search for an individual—it’s a celebration of the strength and happiness that define us as a people.”

With this relaunch, Cebuana Lhuillier hopes to continue sharing meaningful stories that uplift the Filipino spirit, demonstrating once again that, no matter the adversity, Filipinos will always choose to find happiness.

For more information, please contact CLFI Executive Director Jonathan D. Batangan via his email jbatangan@pjlhuillier.com or his mobile number 09178008220.