The Monitor Mindanao Post

31/08/2026

🇵🇭 HAPPY NATIONAL HEROES’ DAY! 🇵🇭

Today, we honor the courage, sacrifices, and selfless service of the heroes who helped shape our nation—and the everyday heroes who continue to serve and protect our communities.

May their legacy inspire us to do our part, stand for what is right, and contribute to a better Philippines.

Mabuhay ang ating mga bayani! 🇵🇭

Greetings from: Dr. Gerry J. Caño, RCrim, Ph.D.
President and CEO, Oromind Publishing Inc.

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

SM Group receives 12 Stevie® Awards for reporting and community programs

PASAY CITY, Philippines, 20 August 2026 — The SM Group received 12 Stevie Awards at the 2026 International Business Awards, with recognition spanning parent-company reporting and programs delivered through its malls and communities.
SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, received four awards. It won Gold Stevies in the Conglomerates (Large) and Best Annual Report (Publicly Held Corporations) categories for its 2025 Integrated Report.
Its 2025 Sustainability Report received Bronze for Best Sustainability Report. The SM Sustainability School also received Bronze under Sustainability Initiative of the Year in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

“Clear reporting gives investors and other stakeholders a better view of how we make decisions, manage the business and plan for the long term,” said Frederic C. DyBuncio, President and Chief Executive Officer of SM Investments. “The other awards show how that same sense of responsibility is carried through by our businesses in the communities they serve.”
That work can be seen across the eight awards received by SM Supermalls.

“People experience a mall through the things they do there, not through what we say about it,” said SM Supermalls President Steven T. Tan. “A place to read, an event that brings local art to more people, or a program that makes the mall easier to use can make a practical difference to a community.”
The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition won Gold for Brand Experience of the Year (Consumer), while the Find Your SM campaign received Silver in the same category.

The SM Green Movement won Silver for Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility. The SM Cares Coastal Cleanup initiative received Silver for Achievement in Environment, while SM Cares: A Mall for All received Silver for Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion.

The SM Cares Book Nook received Bronze for Most Innovative Creative Project. The program makes space in malls for people to read and share books. The Empowering Communities campaign was also recognized under Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

SM Mindanao Art received Bronze in the Corporate and Community (Community Engagement Event) category, giving Mindanaoan artists and their work a wider public audience.

More than 300 business professionals took part in two months of judging. Winners were determined from their average scores.

The International Business Awards, now in their 23rd year, recognize organizations, executives, entrepreneurs and teams worldwide.

25/08/2026

✨ TELA MINDANAO: WHERE CULTURE MET CONTEMPORARY FASHION ✨

Mindanao’s rich culture, artistry, and craftsmanship took center stage through Tela Mindanao, a cultural and fashion initiative celebrating the heritage, creativity, and craftsmanship of Mindanao.

Held at SM CDO Downtown Cagayan de Oro City, the showcase featured traditional-inspired creations and contemporary fashion by designer Gil Macaibay III, highlighting the beauty, identity, and artistic spirit of Mindanao. 🧵✨

Each creation reflected a story—woven from culture, tradition, and creativity—bringing the rich heritage of Mindanao to life through fashion.

Tela Mindanao was a celebration of culture, creativity, and the artistry of one of Mindanao’s talented designers, Gil Macaibay III.

Discover culture. Celebrate creativity. Wear the story of Mindanao. (Photo Courtesy: NorthMin)







24/08/2026

24/08/2026

🌮CRAVINGS ON? HEAD TO EATS STREET! 🔥

Looking for something delicious to try around Uptown? Make your way to **Eats Street Pop-Up Food Market** at SM City CDO Uptown and discover a lineup of food finds perfect for your next craving! 🤤

📅 **August 24–31, 2026**
📍 **SM City CDO Uptown**

From quick bites to new flavors worth trying, there’s something waiting for every foodie! Gather your friends, bring your appetite, and make your Higalaay food trip extra sulit. 😋

22/08/2026

READ 📰 | Marawi opens 86th Charter Day with celebration of culture, public service. Monitor Mindanao Post August 22-28, 2026 Sat-Fri issue. Click the link to read the e-copy: https://online.fliphtml5.com/dmdiy/pzmw/

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22/08/2026

2GO fortifies systems in Mindanao

Integrated Freight, Logistics And Passenger Services Link The Region’s Businesses, Workers, and Communities to Wider Markets Nationwide.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Transportation and logistics giant 2GO has reaffirmed its commitment to Mindanao’s economic development by strengthening the movement of goods, people and opportunities across the country.

Speaking during the 35th Mindanao Business Conference in Cagayan de Oro City on August 12, 2GO Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer William Howell described connectivity as essential to building a more inclusive and future-ready regional economy.

“When we talk about the future of the Philippine economy, Mindanao is not a peripheral story,” Howell said.

He cited Mindanao’s crucial contribution to agriculture and fisheries, energy, manufacturing, mining, exports and tourism. But the region’s enormous potential, he stressed, can only be fully realized through efficient connections between producers, consumers, investors and markets.

Howell identified four pillars supporting Mindanao’s economic advantage: industry, growth engines, connectivity and tourism.

“Connectivity is not merely about moving goods and passengers. It is about enabling commerce, expanding access, attracting investments and strengthening communities,” he said.

2GO supports Mindanao’s businesses through an integrated system of freight, forwarding, specialized logistics and passenger services.

Its nationwide forwarding network consists of 93 distribution hubs and warehouses, including 18 in Mindanao. These regional facilities handle approximately 1.5 million packages—or 150,000 transactions—every year.

Through 2GO Sea Solutions, the company serves ports in Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz, Butuan, Dipolog, Davao, General Santos, and Zamboanga. These facilities form part of its 20-port national network.

In 2025 alone, 2GO transported around 2.5 million metric tons of cargo to, from, and within Mindanao.

The company also offers specialized services for the region’s expanding industries, including project logistics for major developments, cold-chain solutions for agricultural and food products, e-commerce logistics, and cross-docking services that accelerate the movement of goods.

Connectivity, however, is not limited to cargo. Through 2GO Travel, the company helps entrepreneurs, workers, tourists and families move between Mindanao, Luzon and the Visayas. It currently operates 36 active passenger routes nationwide, 18 of which connect to Mindanao.

Its network provides 37 weekly voyages linking the region with major destinations and opening greater access to markets, employment, tourism and other economic opportunities.

By combining freight, forwarding, specialized logistics and passenger travel, 2GO is positioning itself as more than a transportation company. It serves as an economic bridge—carrying Mindanao’s products to wider markets while bringing people and opportunities closer together.

The company’s participation in the three-day conference, held from August 11 to 13, forms part of its continuing engagement with government agencies, business chambers, and regional stakeholders.

Earlier this year, 2GO joined the Mindanao Development Authority and the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry in convening industry leaders to discuss logistics challenges and opportunities for strengthening Mindanao’s supply chains.

Carrying the theme, “Accelerating Inclusive Growth through Innovation and Sustainability: Bridging the Gap, Scaling the Future,” the conference placed connectivity at the heart of Mindanao’s development agenda.

For a region already rich in resources, industries, and talent, the challenge is no longer simply producing more. It is ensuring that its products reach markets, its people reach opportunities, and its communities are not left behind.

That is the gap 2GO intends to help bridge. PR