New Phoenix Petroleum in Mandaue Officially Opens

The new Phoenix Petroleum gas station in Mandaue City officially opened last February 7. The new address is, U.N Avenue, Umapad, Mandaue City (located at the foot of the new bridge).

Family, friends, and relatives of branch owner-dealer Erika Hayco joined in the opening. Present were also the executives and staff from Phoenix Petroleum Philippines (PNX), headed by its Vice President for External Affairs, Business Development and Security Atty. Raymond Zorilla.

Erika in her welcome speech. (Photo by Mary Jane Catriz)

Phoenix Petroleum is the first of Hayco Fuel Enterprise. The Haycos also run Port Restaurant in Waterfront Lahug, Beverly View and the Dancesport Team Cebu City led by its patriarch Edward Hayco. Erika said that she chose to franchise Phoenix among other fuel brands because, the firm is supportive and is very hands-on on their partnerships. According to her, she not only aims to earn money out from the business, but aims to help the community grow as well.

Zorilla on the other hand said that their partnership with their dealers is strong and good. “In Phoenix, we treat everyone as a family, a customer,” he said.

PNX aims to open 100 stations all over the Philippines this year, with a targeted number of 62 in Cebu. It has a total of 400 stations nationwide currently, and looks forward to opening 35 more branches in the Visayas.

The Haycos with their guests and PNX executives and staff, & Erika Hayco and family. (Photos by Mary Jane Catriz)

Phoenix is a Davao-based independent oil company that started with 0% market share, and which now sits as the No. 1 petroleum company in the country. When asked about what sets Phoenix apart from other fuel institutions, Zorilla pointed out that it is the quality, affordable products they offer, great service, and the value they give towards the company by investing heavily on their brand and marketing. Not to mention, Phoenix is the Official Petroleum Partner of the NBA in the Philippines.

One of their products is the Premium 98 which has better quality than other brands, but priced at a cost-efficient rate. Phoenix Petroleum in Umapad, Mandaue is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Photo above: (L-R) PNX AVP for Credit and Collection Rebecca Caterio, Atty. Raymond Zorilla, PNX Regional Territory Manager Leo Linao, Ricardo Ong, Erika Hayco, Eeanor Hayco, Angelina Ong, Martina Go Ching-Hai, Cebu City Sports Commission Chairman Edward Hayco, Mandaue City Councilor Hon. Diosdado. P. Suico, and MCCCI Past President Eric Ng Mendoza. (Photo by Mary Jane Catriz)