By Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat Micro financial services giant Cebuana Lhuillier and growing chain of non-bank financial service stores USSC (Universal Storefront Services Corporation) have recently formed a partnership to expand remittance network nationwide. Through this partnership, Cebuana Lhuillier and USSC will be able to extend their money transfer services to more Filipinos all over the country. Customers may now claim their remittances at USSC’s more than 1,500 outlets around the country and Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 2,500 branches nationwide, as well. With these two brands uniting their efforts, Filipinos will have more convenient payout options when it comes to their local remittance. “This partnership will definitely have a positive impact towards the lives of the Filipinos who rely on money remittances for their everyday needs. Through this partnership, we are simply extending our hands to assist and remind them that the country’s most recognized brands in the domestic money transfer business are now closer to them than ever,” said Jose Xavier B. Gonzales, USSC’s Chief Executive Officer. For his part, Cebuana Lhuillier Senior Executive Vice President, Philippe Andre Lhuillier, said, “The combined dominance of Cebuana Lhuillier and USSC will enable for better delivery of services to our clientele. With both companies working together, Ka-Cebuanas regardless of their location in the Philippines will have access to additional domestic remittance outlets available nationwide through USSC’s network.” According to a recent study by the Philippine Statistics Authority, 98 percent of remittance service users in the country send out their money to a domestic recipient. With these figures, the partnership between the two companies comes at a more opportune time. USSC remains committed to its promise of quality service that comes with the best value. Its Super Padala offers local remittance with one of the lowest sendout fees in the country. Aside from USSC’s world class cash management system, customers can also experience smoother, paperless transactions through USSC’s Panalo Card membership program. In addition, USSC Super Service App allows users to send and receive money in real-time. This latest partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier proves how USSC continues to move towards providing its customers with top notch service.