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2GO Group has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry to promote locally-made goods under the government’s One Town, One Product program on board its ships
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The partnership aims to boost market visibility for regional MSMEs by featuring their products in dedicated kiosks onboard 2GO Travel vessels
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First to be featured are products from the South Cotabato-Cotabato-Sultan Kudarat-Sarangani-General Santos City region
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As part of the agreement, 2GO will also provide consultancy and logistics advisory services tailored to MSME needs and support Logistics Support Desks at select Negosyo Centers in key regions
2GO Group, Inc. has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to promote locally-made goods under the government’s One Town, One Product (OTOP) program on board its ships.
The partnership aims to boost market visibility for regional micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by featuring their OTOP products in dedicated kiosks onboard 2GO Travel vessels, the transportation and logistics service provider said in a statement.
The collaboration was officially launched with OTOP products from Region 12 – or SOCCSKSARGEN composed of the provinces of South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani, and General Santos City – as the first to be featured under the 2GO’s Biyahe2Business campaign.
A special OTOP nook was installed onboard MV 2GO Masinag, featuring DTI-accredited accredited products. More OTOP displays from other regions will soon be available on other 2GO vessels.
2GO said this initiative supports DTI’s Supply Chain and Logistics Center (SCLC), a platform that provides real-time logistics information, market linkages, and capacity-building programs for MSMEs.
2GO last June was one of the supply chain and logistics partners that signed a pledge of support to the SCLC.
“This collaboration allows DTI regional offices to bring and promote their products across islands through creative and practical logistics solutions,” said DTI-12 regional director and DTI-RAPID Growth Project National Director Flora Politud-Gabunales.
“Through this, 2GO has opened new opportunities for MSMEs to reach more customers and for travelers to discover authentic Filipino flavors and craftsmanship from across the country,” she added.
The partnership aligns with 2GO Travel’s ongoing commitment to empower small businesses by improving access to transport and logistics solutions through the 2GO Travel’s Biyahe2Business platform. This program aims to bridge the gap between local entrepreneurs and wider markets.
“This partnership underscores our long-term commitment to help small businesses thrive by providing flexible, affordable, and reliable transport solutions,” said Francis John Chua, business unit head for 2GO Travel.
“With our generous 50KG luggage allowance, SMEs can move their products and supplies more freely across islands. This advantage supports their growth and reach. At 2GO, we believe sea travel is not only about connecting destinations, but also about connecting communities, celebrating culture, and enabling commerce. Through this initiative, we bring the best of every region to more Filipinos.”
Beyond showcasing local products, 2GO Travel, as DTI’s official travel and logistics partner, will offer group tour packages and exclusive MSME travel discounts. These programs will provide cost-effective and dependable mobility solutions for entrepreneurs. With direct routes from Manila to major trade hubs such as Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and its newest destinations Davao and General Santos City, 2GO continues to strengthen national connectivity for trade and enterprise.
As part of the agreement, 2GO will also provide consultancy and logistics advisory services tailored to MSME needs and support Logistics Support Desks at select Negosyo Centers in key regions.
