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Key facts
Counted staff
90
self-reported band not used
Founded
1964
62 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
Description
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.
Locations
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Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | PH |
All codes: PH
Addresses
- PH197 San Jose Road; Ramthel Building; Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur 7000Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Cecile's Pharmacy?
The record holds 90 counted staff profiles at January 2026. Its self-reported band sits above that count and is not published as a headcount.
Where does Cecile's Pharmacy have offices?
One address on record, Philippines only. Primary: 197 San Jose Road, Ramthel Building, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur 7000.
Has Cecile's Pharmacy raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
Which companies are listed alongside Cecile's Pharmacy?
Eight peer profiles on record: Global Plaza Mexico and Go Shopping Philippines.