Major Mindanao subsidiaries of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies reelected their leadership teams during annual stockholders’ meetings on Jan. 17 and 18, 2026, as the conglomerate moves to strengthen regional economic development.
Yanson Group chairman and president Leo Rey Yanson said public transportation serves as the backbone for regional growth. He noted that the efficient movement of people and goods allows communities and local economies to advance.
During the meeting for Mindanao Star Bus Transit Inc, shareholders reelected Leo Rey Yanson as chairman and president. The company remains focused on sustaining economic activity in Central Mindanao through safe and affordable transport, Yanson said.
Mindanao Star Bus Transit operates key routes across the SOCCSARGEN region, which includes South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato, Sarangani and General Santos City. The region is recognized as the primary tuna-producing hub of the Philippines.
Shareholders also reelected Mindanao Star Bus Transit directors Olivia Yanson, Ginnette Dumancas, Charles Dumancas, Arvin John Villaruel and Rey Ardo. The board subsequently reappointed Olivia Yanson as corporate secretary and treasurer.
At Bachelor Express Inc., stockholders reelected directors Olivia Yanson, Leo Rey Yanson, Ginnette Dumancas, Charles Dumancas, Arvin John Villaruel, Rey Ardo, Anita Chua, Daniel Nicolas Golez, Danny Lorenton, Hernan Omecillo and Alfredo Ligo Jr. to the board.
The Bachelor Express board reappointed Leo Rey Yanson as president and chief executive officer and Olivia Yanson as treasurer and corporate secretary.
Bachelor Express manages an intercity network serving Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Davao, Surigao, Malaybalay, Valencia and Tagum. The network facilitates daily travel and trade across Northern, Eastern and Southern Mindanao.
Both companies are affiliates of the Bacolod City-based Yanson Group of Bus Companies, which ranks among the largest land transport conglomerates in Southeast Asia. The group provides direct employment to more than 18,000 workers nationwide.
