PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, DEC. 21, 2023 —
Ollocal’s founder, Chriz Valdez, has an inspiring mission
– “to showcase the incredible talent and craftsmanship
of Filipino artisans on the global stage.”
Ollocal sells locally produced products focused
on “coconut-based products designed to be a vital part
of the customer’s journey towards a healthier lifestyle.”
With her specialty stores found at SM
Malls in Cavite and a popup store in SM Mall of
Asia, Valdez is pursuing
her mission hand in hand
with local talent and reliable partners.
“We forged our
partnership with 2GO
a few months ago. Our
partnership with them has
proven to be crucial in
ensuring the smooth and
efficient transportation of
our goods. Their reliable
and trustworthy approach
to logistics has helped
us streamline our supply
chain and meet the demands of our customers
effectively,” shared Valdez.
2GO recently introduced 2GO Getters, a
“community of micro, small
and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), start-up
companies and anyone
who aspires to build their
business empire in need
of delivery services.” 2GO,
a part of the SM group of
companies, is the Philippines’ leading end-to-end
logistics, transportation
and distribution solutions
provider.
The company’s
quest to “enable entrepreneurs of all scales and sizes to reach their dreams
and aspirations” resonated with Valdez. An officer
of Cavite Association of
Producers and Entrepreneurs (CAPE), Valdez
champions her fellow entrepreneurs and business
owners as well.
“When one of our
members opened about
2GO Getters, I did not
hesitate to say yes. I did
not think about myself but
our members in the association who are outside
Cavite. They wanted to
send their products here,
but they are looking for reliable logistics. With 2GO’s
extensive expertise in logistics and supply chain
management, we are
confident that this collaboration will bring countless
opportunities and benefits
to our micro-entrepreneurs,” Valdez said.
This echoes the
SM Group’s vision of lending a hand to MSMEs.
“We understand the role
we play in helping enable
small businesses to flourish and grow. The synergy among the companies
under the SM Group provides greater access and
allows MSMEs to reach
new markets and thrive,”
said Frederic C. DyBuncio, President and Chief
Executive Officer of SM
Investments and concurrently President and CEO
of 2GO.
As of now, Valdez and CAPE use 2GO
to transport their parcels
to other members including Zamboanga, Bicol,
Surigao del Sur, North and
South Cotabato, Laguna,
and Bulacan, further sharing “With the help of 2GO,
we aim to facilitate seamless and efficient transportation and delivery solutions for our businesses,
ensuring that our products
reach our customers swiftly and safely.”
According to
Valdez’, CAPE’s goal of
promoting local products
across the country, and
even beyond, lies in “focused efforts to expand
our market reach as we
aspire to strengthen our
presence in international
markets, establishing our
brand as synonymous with
premium local products.”
With the right partners and
supportive collaborators,
2GO…
they might just achieve it.
2GO Getters
Community
Created to empower small businesses,
2GO Getters is a dynamic initiative dedicated to providing MSMEs
with the tools they need
to excel in a competitive
market, offering a series
of growth-focused workshops, online promotional
campaigns, and networking opportunities.
Joining the 2GO
Getters Community is free
and members get exclusive deals and access to
programs to equip them
with the right knowledge to
thrive.
With 2GO’s proven efficiency in moving
products, their 17 ports of
call covering major hubs in
the country, and their retail footprint as convenient
pickup and drop off locations, they can definitely
be a reliable MSME partner. END
