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2GO Travel Launches “Taste of the Philippines”

Celebrating Filipino culture and cuisine through education and experience

2GO Travel, the country’s premier sea travel operator, introduces Taste of the Philippines, a one-of-a-kind cultural and culinary journey at sea, specially designed to immerse future tourism, hospitality and culinary professionals with firsthand experiences of authentic Filipino flavors, regional traditions, and the rich food heritage of the islands, all brought to life through meaningful, real-world learning onboard and ashore.

Developed in partnership with FEATR Media, a digital platform dedicated to Filipino food and travel stories, the program combines travel, education, and cultural appreciation. Students and culinary enthusiasts will embark on curated voyages that highlight regional specialties, local markets, and cooking traditions unique to Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Participants will dive into hands-on discovery of authentic Filipino flavors and traditions through culinary workshops and live cooking demonstrations led by acclaimed chefs, complemented by guided market tours and curated tastings that highlight the Philippines’ rich and diverse food heritage. Beyond the masterclass sessions, the program fosters meaningful connections with industry leaders, opening doors to valuable mentorship and networking opportunities for aspiring professionals pursuing careers in hospitality and the culinary arts, both locally and on the global stage.

“We are proud to partner with 2GO in championing local flavors and traditions through this program,” said Erwan Heussaff, co-founder of FEATR Media. “Filipino cuisine has rich regional stories that deserve more recognition. By immersing students in these experiences, we help nurture a deeper appreciation of our food culture and the value of telling these stories.”

As FEATR’s co-developer of the program, the channel will also document and share these culinary journeys, ensuring that Filipino food and heritage continue to gain visibility at home and worldwide.

“Taste of the Philippines is part of 2GO’s Educational Tour Series, which provides students with practical exposure to the industries they aspire to join,” said Francis Chua, 2GO Travel Business Unit Head. “Through this program, we not only celebrate Filipino cuisine but also strengthen the link between travel, education, and cultural appreciation.”

The inaugural run of Taste of the Philippines will begin in September 2025 as a limited program, sailing the Manila–Cebu–Cagayan de Oro route to link the country’s major islands while highlighting regional cuisines and culinary traditions.

To learn more about Taste of the Philippines, send us an email at tours_groups@2go.com.ph.

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2GO Honored as Zuellig Pharma’s Most Trusted Logistics Provider

2GO, the Philippines’ leading logistics provider, continues to demonstrate its strength and reliability in pharmaceutical and medical healthcare logistics with its latest recognition from Zuellig Pharma as the “Most Reliable Partner” in Logistics.

This award is a testament to 2GO’s ongoing dedication to delivering logistics excellence, particularly in handling and transporting life-saving medical products. The recognition follows 2GO’s successful management of direct delivery operations from Zuellig Pharma’s distribution hubs in Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Tacloban.

With 2GO operating major hubs in these cities, the logistics solutions provider ensures the seamless distribution of pharmaceutical and consumer products from Zuellig’s main distribution centers to pharmacies, drugstores, doctors, and hospitals across the region. Utilizing a fleet of ambient and temperature-controlled trucks, 2GO ensures that essential pharmaceutical shipments are transported safely, securely, and on time.

The recognition underscores 2GO’s expertise in handling specialized commodities, including temperature-sensitive and perishable medicines that require precision, care, and consistency in delivery.

“During our peak season in our Cebu and Visayas depot distribution last year, we encountered some logistics challenges.” 2GO was on the scene to respond to the situation and immediately assist our team in ensuring that our operations remained uninterrupted and that delivery commitments were met for our end customers. Paul Sanchez, Director of Zuellig Pharma Corporation (ZPC), said, “2GO has consistently delivered with professionalism and precision, earning our full trust as a logistics partner.” Their ability to manage critical pharmaceutical cargo products, which are essential to saving lives, with utmost care and timeliness, has been instrumental to our operations. In a sector where every hour counts and quality cannot be compromised, 2GO has proven to be an important extension of our commitment to safeguarding healthcare access across the country.”

“We are honored to be recognized by Zuellig Pharma,” said Faye Alonzo, 2GO Forwarding Business Unit Head. “This award highlights our continued commitment to quality service and our crucial role in making sure life-saving medicines reach communities when and where they are needed. We remain focused on delivering what matters most through our nationwide network and dedicated team.”

2GO’s role in the pharmaceutical supply chain reflects its commitment to supporting the country’s healthcare system and ensuring the timely delivery of critical medical supplies.

For more information about 2GO’s logistics solutions, visit 2GO.com.ph or email forwarding_sales_mnl@2go.com.ph.

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2GO Moves The Mind Museum’s Mind Rover to Puerto Princesa

2GO, the Philippines’ largest logistics and sea travel provider, has once again partnered with The Mind Museum to bring the wonders of science closer to the islands. This time, the collaboration takes the Mind Rover to Puerto Princesa, Palawan.As part of this initiative, and ahead of the Mind Rover’s arrival in Palawan, passengers aboard MV 2GO St Francis Xavier sailing from Manila to Puerto Princesa and Coron over the weekend enjoyed a series of exciting, science-themed activities onboard. Curated by The Mind Museum, these interactive sessions brought STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning to life. They turn sea travel into a fun, meaningful, and enriching experience for both kids and adults onboard.

This unique initiative brought logistics and learning together to move not just people and goods but also spark curiosity and imagination across the sea.

“We are thrilled to partner with 2GO. Through its shipping capabilities, the Mind Rover gets to visit provinces in the Philippines, where it would have taken weeks if traveled by land and would have been difficult to transport without 2GO’s direct link from Manila. Through this partnership, we can impact more communities and hopefully encourage more kids to have an inspired engagement and view of science or maybe even take up STEM in the future. We even get to reach more audiences, as we also do science shows on board 2GO!” said Maria Isabel Garcia, Managing Director and Curator of The Mind Museum.

Now on its third leg, the Mind Rover has successfully crossed the Philippine seas through 2GO, following activations in Bacolod and General Santos. It now reaches Puerto Princesa with the same mission: to reimagine science, make it more exciting, and spark inspiration among Filipino children to become the country’s next generation of scientists and innovators.

“We are delighted to be part of this meaningful partnership. It is an honor to bring science closer to Filipino families through a unique onboard experience. By mounting the Mind Rover exhibit aboard our ships, in partnership with The Mind Museum, we’re creating a space for families to explore themes of sea travel, sustainability, and basic science while in transit. We believe that part of appreciating sea travel is understanding how it works — and through this experience, we hope to spark curiosity, awareness, and a deeper connection with our oceans,” said Francis Chua, Business Unit Head of 2GO Travel.

The Mind Rover is a 12-meter museum-on-wheels packed with interactive and hands-on exhibits and live science shows, and demonstrations. It continues to fulfil its mission of bringing science beyond museum walls and into underserved island communities. The Puerto Princesa leg is the latest in a growing series of island activations made possible through collaborations like this.

With operations across 19 ports nationwide and a firm commitment to moving communities forward, 2GO’s partnership with The Mind Museum underscores its role not just as a logistics provider but as a bridge to learning, creativity, and nation-building.

This collaboration reflects the power of purposeful partnerships in delivering meaningful, mind-moving experiences both at sea and on land.

To learn more about 2GO’s travel and shipping solutions, visit travel.2go.com.ph or email 2go_freight@2go.com.ph.

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2GO Receives First BALANGAY Legacy Award for Domestic Shipping

2GO, the Philippines’ leading shipping and logistics solutions provider, was honored by the Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers, Inc. (SONAME) with the first-ever Balangay Legacy Award for Domestic Shipping as part of the year-long 75 Years of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding celebration.

The accolade recognizes 2GO’s outstanding contributions to modernizing and advancing inter-island sea transport in the Philippines, acknowledging the company’s pivotal role in shaping the maritime landscape through innovation, resilience, and operational excellence.

Since 2022, 2GO has been actively modernizing its fleet to elevate the passenger and cargo experience. Today, the company operates nine ROPAX (Ro–Pax) vessels and one freighter, servicing 19 ports of call across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Notably, five of those ROPAX ships are among the country’s most modern and state-of-the-art vessels.

The Balangay Legacy Awards honor industry leaders who have helped chart the course of Philippine maritime history—from the seafaring heritage of ancient balangay boats to today’s sophisticated domestic shipping networks. The ceremony brought together leading stakeholders from the maritime and logistics sectors to celebrate this evolution.

“This award is a testament to our consistent dedication to excellence, resilience, and national development,” said Sharon Musngi-Ngo, Business Unit Head of 2GO Sea Solutions. “As we continue to enhance our fleet, operations, and services, we aim to provide local businesses and industries with sustainable and reliable shipping solutions—ones that prioritize safety, convenience, and efficiency for both cargo and passengers.”

2GO remains the only RORO and ROPax logistics provider offering direct routes from Manila to the Visayas and Mindanao, including newly launched services to Davao and General Santos City, further reinforcing its role in supporting regional development and national connectivity.

To learn more about 2GO’s services, visit www.2go.com.ph or email 2go_freight@2go.com.ph.

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2GO Receives Mega Gold Legacy Award During Mega Prime Foods’ 50th Anniversary

2GO, the country’s leading provider of shipping and freight logistics, was honored with the Mega Gold Legacy Award by Mega Prime Foods Inc. during the company’s 50th anniversary celebration. The recognition highlights 2GO’s long-standing partnership and vital role in supporting Mega Prime Foods’ nationwide operations and continued growth.

For years, 2GO has enabled the efficient and reliable movement of Mega Prime Foods’ products and supplies through its comprehensive sea freight and logistics network. With operations anchored in major ports across the country, 2GO ensures dependable connectivity that supports Mega Prime Foods’ distribution channels and supply chain continuity.

“Being recognized by Mega Prime Foods Inc. as one of their most supportive logistics partners is an incredible honor,” said Sharon Musngi-Ngo, Business Unit Head of 2GO Sea Solutions. “This award affirms our shared commitment to delivering quality and consistency, and it inspires us to continue providing reliable shipping and logistics solutions that help fuel the success of our partners.”

Currently, 2GO facilitates the movement of goods to and from Zamboanga, a key logistics point for Mega Prime Foods, through weekly, day-definite sailings via its RORO vessels. With a 32-hour transit time—considered the shortest and most competitive in the Philippine maritime shipping industry—2GO ensures timely and efficient transport of goods, supporting Mega Prime Foods’ distribution in the region and reinforcing its commitment to delivering quality food products across the country.

2GO operates regular freight voyages connecting Manila to Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and General Santos, among other strategic locations, with multiple sailings each week to ensure consistent supply chain performance. Specifically, 2GO sails between Manila and Cebu four times weekly, Manila and Cagayan de Oro five times weekly, and twice weekly for both the Manila–Davao and Manila–General Santos routes, enabling steady cargo movement along the country’s key logistics corridors.

Beyond sea transport, 2GO delivers scalable logistics solutions that support the full supply chain. These include cold chain logistics, cross-docking, and nationwide warehousing—critical services that ensure business continuity, especially during infrastructure-related disruptions.

This recognition reflects 2GO’s alignment with Mega Prime Foods’ mission of delivering high-quality, affordable food products to Filipino families. By ensuring reliable transportation, resilient supply chains, and consistent nationwide distribution, 2GO empowers businesses to thrive and communities to be better served.

To learn more about 2GO’s sea freight forwarding services, email 2go_freight@2go.com.ph.

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2GO Forges Partnership with Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP)

 

L-R: Ethel Concepcion, 2GO Group Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications; Faye Alonzo, 2GO Forwarding Business Unit Head; Edmund Araga, EVAP President; Jeun Barlis, Research Consultant – EVAP.

2GO, the country’s largest end-to-end multimodal transportation and logistics solutions provider, has signed a partnership with the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), reinforcing its commitment to advancing electric mobility and sustainable transport across the country.

As a sea freight provider, 2GO already offers a more environmentally friendly alternative for long-haul logistics, helping reduce carbon emissions while transporting goods. Building on this advantage, 2GO has begun equipping its vessels with electric vehicle (EV) charging capabilities to further support the movement of EVs nationwide. Notably, MV 2GO Masikap and MV 2GO Masinag have been retrofitted to support EV transport, with plans to extend this capability to more ships in the fleet.

2GO is among the few transportation and logistics companies in the Philippines to integrate EV charging infrastructure into its sea freight services. These vessels currently operate on key routes, including Manila–Davao–General Santos–Iloilo and Manila–Cebu–Manila, providing vital logistical support for EV distribution across strategic regions.

“We are excited to be EVAP’s official logistics partner in pushing for greener roads,” said Faye Alonzo, 2GO Forwarding Business Unit Head. “With our reliable capabilities, we ensure the safe and efficient delivery of electric vehicles across the Philippines. The growing demand for EVs in key cities where we operate—particularly Cebu and Davao—highlights our strategic role in supporting this transition.”

EVAP, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the adoption of battery electric vehicles in the Philippines, views the partnership as a key step toward making EVs more accessible across the archipelago.

“It is crucial for us to embrace electric vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially in urban areas like Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao,” said Edmund Araga, EVAP President. “Having a reliable logistics partner like 2GO is essential to ensuring the nationwide availability and support of EVs.”

As of April 2025, Metro Manila hosts more than 74 EV charging points across 18 key areas, with plans to expand to nearly 100 by year-end.

2GO maintains regular sailings from Manila to Cebu four times weekly, and to Davao and General Santos twice weekly, ensuring dependable schedules and consistent service for the transportation and distribution of goods nationwide.

For more information on 2GO’s forwarding services, email forwarding@2go.com.ph.