Cecile’s Pharmacy was founded in Zamboanga City in 1964 by Thelma Gonzales
Saavedra, a practicing registered nurse who hailed from Aklan province.
Diminutive yet strong-willed, Thelma was supported by her husband Ramon
Saavedra, Sr., a local trader in the city, in sustaining the small drugstore located
in the bustling public market area at J.S. Alano Street. Started up to supplement
the family income of a growing family, little did they know that it would grow into the pharmacy-convenience store retail chain that it is today.
The pharmacy slowly but surely established its reputation of being a reliable
source of quality medicines priced affordably. The owners’ philosophy was
product quality and availability first, as a health-care store, before profits. The
stores expanded to 3 branches servicing customers within the downtown pueblo,
before current President/CEO Gil Saavedra, 4th among 6 children of the founders, spearheaded the reconfiguration of the stores to a Pharmacy and Convenience Store model, and expanded it to well-populated communities beyond the downtown area.
Today, more than 50 years and 20 branches later since it started, Cecile’s
Pharmacy is a renowned and reputable brand not only in Zamboanga City, but in
the rest of the Zamboanga Peninsula and nearby islands of Basilan, Jolo, and
Tawi-Tawi. The strong brand has become a household name and a go-to store
for necessities in the communities. The decades old tagline: “Botika ng Bayan,
Sa Serbisyo at Gamot Laging Maaasahan” rings true and encapsulates the proud
heritage of its founder.
Cecile’s Pharmacy has stood firm in the global pandemic proving its reliability
even during times of crises, opening its newest branch in Ipil in the municipality of Zamboanga Sibugay. The company is now poised to expand further and faster
than before, embracing innovation and change to cement its place as the market
leader in this part of the country.
Company Details
- Employees
- 84
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 197 San Jose Road, Ramthel Building,philippines
- Industry
- Retail Groceries
- NAICS
-
Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
- Keywords
- Security Guards and Patrol Services.
- HQ
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Cecile's Pharmacy Questions
Cecile'S Pharmacy's website is https://www.facebook.com/CecilesPharmacy
Cecile'S Pharmacy's LinkedIn profile is https://ph.linkedin.com/company/cecile-s-pharmacy
Cecile'S Pharmacy has
84 employees.
View email and phone details for 84
employees at Cecile'S Pharmacy.
Cecile'S Pharmacy's industry is
Retail Groceries
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Cecile'S Pharmacy's categories are Retail Groceries
Cecile'S Pharmacy's founding year is 1964
