Francis Talangbayan

Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier
Philippine Ambassador to Italy, Albania, and San Marino

Philippine Permanent Representative to the Food and Agriculture Organizations
(FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the International Fund for
Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Dean of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific (ESCAP)
Group of Ambassadors

Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier was appointed the country’s
envoy to Italy on February 3, 1999. He is concurrently Philippine
Representative to FAO, WFP and IFAD. In 2000, he was named
Non-Resident Philippine Ambassador to Albania.

Prior to his appointment, he was a highly successful
businessman running several family-owned enterprises in
diverse fields such as the Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshops, Bank &
Money Exchange; the P.J. Lhuillier Development Corporation; Li’l
Henri Toys Factory, Inc.; La Planta Hotel and Restaurant, Inc.;
and Strike Zone Bowling Lanes, among others. He was president
of the Chamber of Pawnbrokers of the Philippines from 1987 –
1998.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (major in Management) degree
from the De la Salle University. He was born on July 23, 1945 in
Manila.

Personal Background

Born on 23 July 1945 in Manila, Philippines. Married to Edna Villanueva Diago with seven
children (Jean Henri, Christine, Jacqueline, Angelique, Philippe Andre, Camille and Madeleine).

Languages

English, Spanish, French, Filipino, Cebuano

Education/Special Courses

Bachelor of Science Major in Management, De La Salle University (1968)

Gemology, Gemology Institute of Antwerp (1971)

Gemology, Gemology Institute of America (1971)

Leading Family Business, IMD Lausanne, Switzerland (1997)

Business Affiliations

Chairman:                P.J. Lhuillier, Inc.
Chairman:                Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank, Inc.
President:                Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation
                             P.J. Lhuillier Development Cooperation
                             P & EL Realty Corporation
                             Phil’s Import-Export Company, Inc.
                             Oceanic Escolta Gifts & Jewelries Co., Inc
                             La Planta Hotel & Restaurant, Inc.
                             Diamond Jewels Corporation
                             Le Soleil de Boracay Resort, Inc.
                             PJL Fastfoods, Inc.
                             PJL Foods Corporation
                             P.J. Lhuillier Foundation, Inc.
                             PJL Leisure, Inc

Memberships and Associations

President :             Chamber of Pawnbrokers of the Philippines (1979-1998)
Treasurer:              Chamber of Pawnbrokers of the Philippines (1969-1978)
Member:                Manila Polo Club, Inc.

Alabang Country Club, Inc.

Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club

Manila Yacht Club, Inc.

Subic Bay Yacht Club, Inc.

Evercrest Country Club Resort, Inc.

Puerto Azul Golf and Country Club

Mimoza Golf and Country Club

Montemar Beach Club, Inc.

Calatagan Golf Club, Inc.

Plantation Golf and Country Club

Alta Vista Golf and Country Club

Camp John Hay Golf Club, Inc.