2GO Group Recognized by Unilever Philippines for Integrated Transport Solutions and Transport Partnership

MANILA, Philippines, 30 March 2026 — 2GO, the country’s leading logistics solutions provider, received the Excellence in Integrated Transport Solutions Award and the Transport Partner of the Year Award from Unilever Philippines in recognition of its strong logistics capabilities and transport support throughout 2025.

 

The Excellence in Integrated Transport Solutions Award recognizes partners that demonstrate superior multimodal logistics capability through seamless coordination across land, sea, and other transportation modes. The recognition highlights innovative and integrated solutions that strengthen Unilever Philippines’ supply chain resilience and agility.

 

Meanwhile, the Transport Partner of the Year Award is given to logistics partners that deliver exceptional performance through consistent operational excellence, reliability, responsiveness, and strong collaboration in supporting Unilever’s nationwide supply chain operations.

 

“Our role goes beyond transportation. We ensure products move seamlessly across the country through coordinated, end-to-end logistics solutions,” said Faye Alonzo, Business Unit Head of 2GO Forwarding. “This recognition from Unilever Philippines reflects the scale of our operations and the discipline of our teams who work every day to deliver reliably across their nationwide network.”

Supporting this integrated logistics capability is 2GO’s sea freight network, which enables reliable inter-island cargo movement across the archipelago.

 

“Our sea freight operations are built around reliability, scale, and coordination across ports and logistics hubs nationwide,” said Sharon Ngo, Business Unit Head of 2GO Sea Solutions. “Every shipment we move supports the steady flow of goods across the country. Our teams work every day to ensure cargo moves efficiently across islands and reaches businesses and communities that depend on it.”

 

As one of the country’s leading fast-moving consumer goods companies, Unilever Philippines relies on a strong and dependable logistics network to move products efficiently across markets nationwide. The recognition underscores the trust placed in 2GO to support the movement of essential goods across the country.

 

The awards reinforce 2GO Group’s role as a trusted logistics partner for leading companies in the Philippines. Through integrated solutions across land and sea, 2GO continues to help businesses move goods efficiently and strengthen supply chains across the country.

 

To learn more about 2GO and its integrated logistics solutions, visit 2go.com.ph.

Kuya Kim Takes On MOVE IT’s Rider Onboarding, Proves It’s No Easy Pass

Manila, Philippines, 08 August 2025 – Homegrown motorcycle taxi platform MOVE IT, as part of its commitment to the high standards of road safety and industry-leading driver quality, teamed up with veteran journalist and motorcycle enthusiast Kuya Kim Atienza to have him personally experience the rigor of the platform’s driver assessment and onboarding process.

Known for his love of motorcycles and dedication to public service, Kuya Kim went through MOVE IT’s six-step rider onboarding program — proving firsthand that MOVE IT doesn’t hand out Ka-MOVE IT gear lightly.

In a recent vlog he posted on his Facebook page, Kuya Kim showed how he endured the six-part MOVE IT driver assessment process: 

-Document Screening: MOVE IT mandates 100% compliance for aspiring riders — including NBI, police, and CIBI clearance. - - All aspiring MOVE IT riders are required to undergo drug and health testing upon application and every six months thereafter.

- Vehicle Inspection: All units must pass roadworthiness checks aligned with standards of the Motorcycle Taxi Pilot Study.

- Skills Assessment: Kuya Kim took on real-world riding tests, including backriding drills, vehicle control, and road-readiness evaluations.

- Training & Orientation: He sat in a classroom session that covered road safety protocols, passenger service, and app navigation. Riders are also required to undergo an annual mandatory retraining program. 

- Account Activation: Only after clearing all prior stages is a rider's account activated.

- Gear Release: MOVE IT provides free, high-grade safety gear as part of its commitment to professionalizing moto-taxi riding. 

The Verdict: Even a veteran like Kuya Kim had to earn his stripes.

Alongside the vlog, Kuya Kim also unveiled I-Sumbong Mo sa MOVE IT — a new, accessible feedback channel on Facebook Messenger that lets passengers report safety-related concerns and driver-focused experience. This complements existing tools like in-app ratings and the “Report an Issue” feature.

Cycling to the Moon and Back: Gebrüder Weiss Launches a New Competition

Lauterach, March 22, 2024. This year, Gebrüder Weiss again calls upon cyclists to participate in the company’s international cycling campaign “GWcycles”. From March 25, cycling enthusiasts all over the world will be pedaling for all they are worth. The goal of the sports competition in 2024 is ambitious: cycling to the moon and back. International participants have until September 30 to cover the distance of 768,800 kilometers.

As in previous years, GWcycles combines this sports challenge with environmental protection: the international transport company will plant another 7,000 trees in Nicaragua for the kilometers covered by the participants. In the two previous rounds, a total of 13,000 trees have been planted in Togo and Nicaragua. By planting these corporate forests, Gebrüder Weiss makes an important and active contribution to a climate-friendly future.

“At Gebrüder Weiss, we believe in sustainable mobility, and as a global logistics company, we are enthusiastic about moving things together,” Frank Haas, Head of Corporate Brand Strategy & Communications at Gebrüder Weiss, describes the essential motivation and targets of GWcycles. “So far, our cycling community has accomplished spectacular results each year; they enjoy exercising and actively contributing to environmental protection. We are looking forward to this year’s competition.”

Following the previous year’s campaign, which ended with a surprising success – more than 15 times around the world – we’re challenging the participants of the 2024 competition to cycle to the moon and back. The main prize that Gebrüder Weiss offers to the top 300 cyclists is a gravel bike, as well as other attractive prizes for seven different challenges. Anyone can participate in the competition. The number of kilometers completed will be recorded and calculated in a cycling app. Click here to go to the relevant app: www.gw-world.com/de/cycling-around-the-world. Simply download, register, and get started!

Unlock The City on Moovr’s Newest Rides and Improved Mobile App

Moovr is the simple solution to getting you ahead. Take charge of your own Mooves through the city and through life, one convenient ride at a time. Moovr’s newest electric-powered rides are available in expanded locations visible through their improved mobile app, making it easier for you to get where you’re going for the most affordable price in the city. 

Moovr offers an economical alternative for your daily travels, allowing you to get to your destination for as low as P25. Being 100% cashless and self-serviced, you can use digital credits for seamless and affordable transportation. The app allows you to check real-time ride availability across stations in BGC, Mckinley Hill, and Makati where you can instantly rent a device, eliminating the need to navigate through traffic or wait for a ride. Simply open the app, locate the nearest device, and end your ride in multiple convenient locations in these cities. 

Control your commute, manage your errands, get to school, or work at your own pace with Moovr’s newest rides available all over the city. 

“We noticed the majority of our riders take long rides and we want to offer them a more comfortable riding experience. We looked at other cities in the world where micromobility has been successful, and adopted the same technology in our devices,” said Carlo Rombano, Head of Operations at Moovr. 

Moovr brought devices used in first-world cities to Manila at a price point that’s accessible to Filipinos. Adapting to local consumer needs and demands. 

“Our adaptability also extends to our app. With our latest update, we’ve applied comprehensive features that don’t just make every ride efficient but an enriching exploration,” added Shiela Raña, Head of Operations. 

The new features include encrypted payments, which allow riders to save their details and top up with a single tap on a button, as well as an adaptive user interface that lets riders see parking areas, and vehicle details such as their availability, battery levels, and ride rates. 

“At Moovr, we believe in redefining the way people move through their cities. Our commitment to innovation and user-centric design aims to inspire a sense of empowerment with every ride,” said Raña. 

Moovr is committed to catering to your individual transportation needs. Last, January 13th, they launched two new ride options - the electric-powered bike and their upgraded e-scooters. 

For the first time, Moovr’s bikes are going electric. This makes it easier to breeze through the city with less effort. The e-bikes feature a sturdy basket for quick errands, and are specifically designed for Filipinos. Meanwhile, the upgraded e-scooters also feature a sturdier base, and better suspension for bumpy roads and surfaces,  perfect for longer commutes, or simply riding around town for a breather. 

These newest e-bikes and scooters are designed not only for efficiency but also to enhance the overall ease of unlocking the city. Whether it's breezing through traffic during the daily commute or leisurely cruising through the city streets, Moovr's new ride options provide an unparalleled level of convenience. 

See how to ride better, and keep up to date with Moovr through their social media pages (Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram). 

DTI Credits DOTr Orders to Address High Shipping Costs

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez credited and supported the initiatives taken by Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade to address mounting complaints against unreasonable shipping charges. This, following the transportation department’s issuance of multiple Department Orders to bring down the cost of shipping and provide redress on complaints against shipping lines.

Sec. Tugade issued an order creating the Shippers Protection Office (SPO) to assist shippers that have been assessed unreasonable fees and charges by shipping lines. Under Department Order 2020-008, the SPO is authorized to accept complaints pertaining to rates, charges, practices, and operations of international and domestic shipping lines.

“The creation of such an office is very important as importers, exporters, forwarders, and brokers will now have a venue to ventilate complaints against shipping lines charging exorbitant and unreasonable fees,” said DTI Secretary Lopez.

“The intervention of DOTr in addressing this issue could not have come at a better time, considering that this has been a recurring problem for shippers, which affects the general cost of goods and has further aggravated the economic difficulties that all businesses have been experiencing due to the pandemic,” Sec. Lopez said.

“At the end of the day, it’s consumers who will bear the burden of these high costs in terms of higher prices of final products. Shippers may file their complaints directly at the SPO,” the trade chief added.

Sec. Tugade also issued Department Order 2020-009 prescribing a minimum free time period of eight (8) days for cargoes unloaded by international shipping lines. The eight-day period extends the period of five (5) days currently granted by shipping lines before collecting demurrage charges on containers. This again is a very welcome intervention in lowering the overall charges applied to shippers and consignees.

Studies have shown that the five-day free time period granted by shipping lines to Filipino importers is one of the shortest free time periods in Asia. The eight-day free time period aligns the free time period granted by many shipping lines to importers in other countries.

Moreover, under the government's policy of ensuring adequate supply of food at affordable prices, Sec. Tugade also issued Department Order 2020-007 directing all domestic shipping lines to allocate cargo space and provide preferential rates for agricultural and food products.

The order enjoins all domestic shipping lines to allocate no less than 12% of a vessel’s cargo capacity per voyage exclusively for agriculture and food products and provide a discount of 40% of published rates for cargoes of said products. The said order is also expected to benefit farmers by way of boosting demand for locally produced agricultural products. It will likewise help ensure the unhampered movement of said products across the country.

“The longer free time of minimum of eight days prescribed under DO 2020-009 is expected to minimize, if not eliminate, demurrage charges to be incurred by consignees on imported products,” Sec. Lopez explained.

He also pointed out that importers that are able to release their shipments within eight days no longer have to pay demurrage charges.

For locally-produced agriculture and food products, the allocation of a vessel’s cargo capacity and provision of discounted rates as provided under DOTr’s order can lead to increased competitiveness and demand for such products. This will contribute to the viability of domestic food production, as well as help sustain the government's efforts to attain food security for the country.

“These initiatives are expected to help stabilize prices of many basic commodities, which will ultimately redound to the benefit of Filipino consumers. Secretary Tugade deserves to be commended for taking concrete actions to resolve the issue of high shipping costs,” added Sec. Lopez.

MrSpeedy Gears Up to Empower the Filipino Entrepreneur

MrSpeedy Philippines, the fastest growing same-day delivery service in the country, is lowering down its rates to become the most affordable delivery partner for Metro Manila on-line sellers. True to their motto of empowering the Filipino Entrepreneur, MrSpeedy aims to support small on-line sellers with a reliable and affordable service to help them be competitive in the current trend of instant delivery.

"We see that the trend right now for online selling is instant delivery, but it is hard for small online businesses to afford this service. By slashing down our prices, our goal is to arm our local businesses to be more competitive, especially against the dominating giants out there," said MrSpeedy’s Country Manager Jason Gaguan.

"We believe that this is the age of the Filipino Entrepreneur and we want to be part of that economic revolution. In everything we do, we always ask ourselves: Paano 'to makakatulong mag-palaki ng negosyo sa isang Instagram, Facebook o Carousell seller?"

MrSpeedy focuses on three things that they found out is most important for small online businesses: Delivery Price, Customer Support and seamless Cash on Delivery.

With MrSpeedy's pricing at PHP6/km, it is now the most affordable same-day delivery service as it is 40% cheaper than its competitors in Metro Manila. Alongside its affordable pricing, MrSpeedy has invested heavily in its customer support both in technology and headcount to ensure that their clients are heard and assisted in every step of their delivery- even going as far as creating personal chat groups with their clients. Aside from this, the MrSpeedy Mobile App is very easy to use. Users just have to input the pick-up and delivery drop-off pin locations and input contact details for the said addresses, and they will be able to see the total delivery price – with no hidden charges. The simplicity of booking a delivery is what makes MrSpeedy’s service friendly to clients. To add to their online seller-centric approach is a Cash on Delivery service that boasts of a 12-24 hour remittance window. Since offering cash-on-delivery to their online stores, clients are pleased to note their businesses have gained an increase of up to 300%.

Asked about why online businesses should choose MrSpeedy versus other platforms, Gaguan answers, “Technology wise, we are very similar to our competitors, pero lumalamang kami in understanding what our customers need, nakikinig kasi kami. Very simple lang naman ang gusto namin, to give the cheapest price, mapadala ng mabilis ang package at sumagot kagad pag may concern ang customer at i-resolve instantly. We want things to be simple, we just want to be the best partner of small businesses in Manila.”

EFI’s Boundary Hulog pPogram to Help PUJ Modernization Program

Manila, March 20, 2019 –Top jeepney manufacturer Elmer Francisco Industries (“EFI”) and Hong Kong-based firm Madison Holdings Group (“Madison”) look forward to a potential business collaboration that will make brand new jeepneys affordable to transport groups and individuals through a flexible financing program. The financing program will help operators and drivers abide by the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). This is pursuant to Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) Department Order No. 2017-011, the Omnibus Guidelines on the Planning and Identification of Public Road Transportation Services and Franchise Issuance.

Under the PUVMP, jeepneys that are at least 15 years old are deemed road unworthy. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) noted that by 2020, around 180,000 jeepneys should be replaced with safer, more efficient and environment-friendly jeepneys.

However, it is likely to be challenging for the transport groups to be able to afford a new jeepney that costs up to two million pesos each. EFI Founder and Chairman Elmer Francisco said, “The main concern is the investment needed to buy a brand new jeepney.”

After a series of consultations with the transport groups, EFI formulated the flexible financing program called the Boundary Hulog. Francisco explained, “This is why EFI’s Boundary Hulog program is designed to match the paying capability of the operators/drivers. They can choose to complete the payment in eight, nine, or even 15 years. What’s important is their income is not affected by the purchase of the jeepney as they follow the law.”

Madison believes there will be significant upfront and recurring demand for electric-powered jeepneys which are compliant with the program. Under the cooperation agreement with EFI, Madison will exclusively supply these electric-powered jeepneys to EFI, as well as provide financial and blockchain services, including a cryptocurrency fare payment system. 

The transport sector expressed interest in this potential business collaboration. This includes transport groups Alliance of Concerned Transport Operators (ACTO), Alliance of Transport Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines (ALTODAP), Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Associations of the Philippines (FEJODAP), Juan TSC, Luzviminda Transport Federation, Nobablum Transport, Western Bicutan TSC, Tubojoda, and Twelve Star TSC.

EFI last year launched its Francisco Passenger Jeepney (FPJ) in response to the jeepney modernization program. These were designed to be environment-friendly and to operate for the safety and convenience of the riding public.

FPJs come in Euro IV-compliant diesel-powered variant, and electric-powered jeepneys (e-jeep). Other features include automated fare collection, CCTV cameras, free wifi, speed limiters, and air conditioner for some units. FPJs also have a capacity of passenger capacity of 34, which is almost twice more than the standard jeepneys with 20-passenger capacity.

About Madison Holdings Group

Madison Holdings Group Ltd. (“Madison”) is a fintech services company  headquartered in Hong Kong with businesses across the globe and is the only full-suite blockchain financial services company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Ticker: 8057 HK). Madison delivers a comprehensive financial services platform providing both traditional and blockchain financial services, ranging from securities brokerage, investment advisory, asset management, cryptocurrency exchange platform licensed in Japan to high performance computing and cryptocurrency mining facilities in Sweden. The team comprises an executive team of financial industry veterans from global investment banks, and a comprehensive software team from blue chip institutions.

About Elmer Francisco Industries

Elmer Francisco Industries (EFI) is an established local assembler, distributor and manufacturer widely known in the Philippine automotive industry. The company started as small shop that specialized in painting jeepneys in 1947 before they became a reputable jeepney body builder and was called Francisco Body Builder (FBB) four years later. Since it was incorporated in 1960 as Francisco Motor Corporation, it intends to serve the Filipino market through continuous innovations of their product and services. Now, Elmer Francisco Industries undertakes the mass production of the modernized version of the Philippine work-horse dubbed as the King of the Road, the Jeepney.