A knight of honor

Jewelmer Joaillerie group chairman?Manuel Cojuangco was conferred the Chevalier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’ Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honor) by France President Emmanuel Macron. The ceremony, attended by Jewelmer group president and CEO Jacques Branellec and executive vice president and deputy chief executive officer Jacques Christophe Branellec, was officiated by French ambassador Thierry Mathou and held at the Grand Sunset Pavilion of Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City. The Legion of Hon?or is the highest distinction awarded by the French Government, bestowed to individuals who have served France or the ideas the nation upholds – and Jewelmer is known for its commitment to preserving the environment via responsible pearl harvesting. “We have decided to give you this award because in all your endeavors you have this objective to give back to your community, to your nation, ...” ambassador Thierry Ma- thou said to Manuel Cojuangco during the ceremony. “(Jewelmer)... is a successful business where you are the leader of the gold pearl... and you have transformed this activity to give something back to the community.” Congratulations to Manuel Cojuangco for this prestigious citation!