Davao City, Philippines, 14 August 2024 – 2GO, the Philippines’ largest integrated logistics provider,
kicked off the Kadayawan Festivities with the Gwapa Dabawenya run on August 9. In partnership
with Sunrise Events, this fun run attracted an astonishing 2,200 participants, marking 2GO’s first-
ever fun run in Davao and the first event to debut on the city’s new coastal road.
The overwhelming response, with 2,200 tickets selling out within just two days, underscores the
excitement surrounding the event and the growing fitness culture in Davao City. The Gwapa
Dabawenya run also set the tone for the IRONMAN Davao series, where 2GO played a vital role by
providing logistical support for the event, which took place over the same weekend.
“Our involvement in Gwapa Dabawenya and IRONMAN Davao reinforces our commitment to
promoting economic growth in Davao by moving goods and supporting major events. We’re not only
easing movement within the city but also encouraging trade across the region and the country,” said
Faye Alonzo, Business Unit Head of 2GO Forwarding.
Princess Galura, General Manager of Sunrise Events and organizer of the Gwapa Dabawenya run,
also expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, saying, “We are thrilled with the success of the
Gwapa Dabawenya and IRONMAN Davao and the overwhelming response from the Davao
community. Partnering with 2GO allowed us to seamlessly execute the events, and their logistics
support was invaluable in ensuring everything ran smoothly. We look forward to future
collaborations that will continue to promote health and wellness across the Philippines.”
Sharon Ngo, Business Unit Head of 2GO Sea Solutions, shared the same sentiment, stating, “By
bringing large-scale events to the city, we also create tourism opportunities within these
communities and throughout the region. We are thrilled to be part of these significant events and to
showcase our logistics expertise in helping people celebrate Davao City’s vibrant culture.”
In addition to its role as a sponsor, 2GO also achieved an impressive 5th place overall in the recently
concluded IRONMAN Davao. This accomplishment underscores 2GO’s dedication to both fitness and
community engagement, further solidifying its presence in Davao and Mindanao.
As a trusted logistics partner, 2GO provided seamless logistics solutions for both Gwapa Dabawenya
and IRONMAN Davao, ensuring that all event-related transport and supply chain needs were
efficiently met. This highlights 2GO’s capabilities and its unwavering commitment to delivering
exceptional service, no matter the challenge.
The success of these events paves the way for more exciting initiatives as 2GO continues to support
the growth and development of communities across the Philippines.
For more information on 2GO’s forwarding services, please contact us at
[email protected], visit your nearest 2GO Retail store, or explore our website at
www.2go.com.ph.
About 2GO Group Inc.:
A part of SM Investments Corporation, the country’s leading conglomerate, 2GO offers multimodal
transportation, 2GO GROUP, INC. enables the movement of goods and people throughout the Philippines. It is largest point-to-point transportation and logistics provider in the country. At its core are five business units, namely 2GO Sea Solution Containers and Value-Added service (SCVASI), 2Go Express 2GO Forwarding and 2GO Logistics.
warehousing and inventory management, special containers, and project logistics as well as e-commerce
logistics, including last-mile deliveries, and express courier deliveries. 2GO also provides sea travel, and a wide range of peripheral logistics such as freight forwarding, import and export processing, and customs brokerage. 2GO leverages on all its service to create unique supply chain solutions for all its customers.
Backed by 148 years of expertise in transportation and logistics, 2GO has made a mark for providing the best travel experiences, efficient movement of products and cargoes, and for catalyzing bussiness growth in domestic and international markets.
