Mindanao Star Bus Transit Inc. (MSBTI) announced its commitment to support the economic growth of Central Mindanao by improving passenger mobility and facilitating the transportation of agricultural products.
“Mindanao Star Bus is dedicated to spurring and sustaining social and economic activities in this region by providing safe, dependable, and affordable public transport,” said Leo Rey Yanson, the newly re-elected chairman and president of the company, following the stockholders’ meeting on January 20, 2024.
Central Mindanao, also known as SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII), includes South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato, Sarangani provinces, and General Santos City. This region is the Philippines’ top tuna producer, accounting for 80 percent of the industry, and is renowned for its aquaculture products, livestock, and high-value crops.
Mindanao Star Bus operates major transport routes in SOCCSKSARGEN, providing reliable and accessible transportation services.
The re-elected MSBTI board members include Olivia V. Yanson, Leo Rey Yanson, Ginnette Y. Dumancas, Charles Dumancas, Arvin John Villaruel, and Rey Ardo. During an organizational meeting that followed, Leo Rey Yanson was re-appointed as chairman and president, while Olivia V. Yanson was named corporate secretary and treasurer.
Meanwhile, Olivia V. Yanson led the annual stockholders’ meeting of Bachelor Express Inc. (BEI) on January 21, 2024. BEI stockholders re-elected Olivia and Leo Rey Yanson along with Ginnette Dumancas, Charles Dumancas, Arvin John Villaruel, Rey Ardo, Anita Chua, Daniel Nicolas Golez, Danny Lorenton, Hernan Omecillo, and Alfredo Ligo Jr. as board members.
Following the election, the board re-appointed Leo Rey as president and CEO and Olivia Yanson as treasurer and corporate secretary.
Mindanao Star Bus and Bachelor Express are part of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies, one of Southeast Asia’s largest transport conglomerates, providing direct livelihoods to over 18,000 employees. The Bacolod-based Yanson Group operates a fleet of over 4,000 buses across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
