The microfinance leader, through parent firm PJ Lhuillier, Inc., formalized the strengthened collaboration in a recent partnership event attended by top executives from Cebuana Lhuillier, VITRO and PLDT Enterprise.
Why it matters
As financial services firms accelerate digital adoption, uptime, security and scalability have become mission critical. Cebuana Lhuillier’s expanded data center strategy is designed to ensure uninterrupted services across its nationwide network while supporting rising demand for secure and efficient digital transactions.
By leveraging VITRO’s network of world-class data centers under a multisite colocation model, the company aims to reduce operational risks, improve system reliability and safeguard mission-critical workloads.
The details
The enhanced setup integrates Cebuana Lhuillier’s systems across multiple VITRO facilities, supported by PLDT Enterprise’s connectivity services. The configuration is designed to strengthen redundancy, optimize network performance and provide scalable infrastructure as digital transactions grow.
The initiative aligns with Cebuana Lhuillier’s broader technology roadmap, which focuses on future-ready infrastructure capable of supporting evolving customer expectations and increasing transaction volumes.
With strategically located data centers and enterprise-grade connectivity, the company is positioning its operational backbone to remain agile and secure amid an increasingly digital financial ecosystem.
What they’re saying
Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier, said in a press statement on Feb. 25, 2026, “This milestone reflects our unwavering dedication to adopting future-ready infrastructure that elevates our service delivery. Through this enhanced data center integration, we are fortifying our operational resilience, supporting business continuity, and enabling faster, more secure digital experiences for our clients.”
Senior executive vice president Philippe Andre Lhuillier added, “This collaboration reinforces our digital foundation and allows us to grow with confidence. VITRO’s expertise and PLDT Enterprise’s connectivity services deliver the security and reliability we need to sustain core operations and keep pace with customer demands,” he said.
Victor S. Genuino, president and CEO of ePLDT and VITRO Inc., said, “We are honored to support Cebuana Lhuillier as they continue to expand their digital capabilities to serve the Filipino people. We are fully committed to enabling their continued innovation and long-term growth through VITRO’s world-class data center facilities.”
The big picture
The expanded partnership underscores how legacy financial institutions are investing heavily in resilient digital infrastructure to stay competitive. For Cebuana Lhuillier, the multisite colocation strategy is more than a technology upgrade. It is a long-term bet on continuity, security and scalable growth as it continues serving millions of Filipinos nationwide. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
