HISTORY

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RD’s story began in 1976, when Rodrigo E. Rivera Sr. and his wife, Dolores, started a pawnshop business in General Santos City. Twenty-three years later, in 1999, RD Corporation (RDC) was established as a holding company.

Today, RD Corporation is engaged in fishing, aquaculture, tuna processing and canning, shipbuilding and repair, manufacturing, retail agribusiness, finance, hotel and resort management, realty development, and hospital enterprise in the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia, Europe and United States.

We firmly commit to responsible and ethical business practices. Our long-term goal is to maintain a balance between business growth and social responsibility. To positively contribute to the development of the society and to help conserve natural resources for future generations, we continuously develop measurable and sustainable principles and strategies.

VISION

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A dynamic, diversified, and socially responsible global conglomerate, providing excellent products and services guided by the highest standards of competence, integrity and strong faith…

MISSION

We exist for our customers, employees, stockholders, and the communities; and glorify God in everything we do. Thus, we:

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    Provide an array of creative, innovative products and services, and strive to foster and maintain long-term customer relationship founded on mutual trust and confidence

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    Recognize and reward excellence, promote the wellness and uphold the dignities of our employees;.

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    Exercise prudent management of resources and consistently generate high returns for our stockholders; and,

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    Fulfill our social responsibility as a worthy corporate citizen by uplifting the quality of life in the communities where we work and serve.

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1976

2017

  • General Nutrifoods Philippines, Inc. was established.
  • The Gold Seas brand was launched in the Philippines.

2016

  • RD Acquired 4 vessels, making it a total of 15 P5 Vessels.
  • RD Tuna’s First Shipment of A10 canned Tuna: January 2016.
  • RD Tuna’s First Production of Fish Oil.

2015

  • Philbest 1st Fish Oil products exported.
  • The Gold Seas brand was launched in Papua New Guinea.

2014

  • RD Foods Americas, Inc. was established.
  • RT RD Pacific International was established in Indonesia.
  • RD acquired 2 more vessels.

2013

  • RD Foods RV was established in the Netherlands.

2012

  • RD acquired 2 more vessels.

2009

  • RD acquired 2 more vessels.
  • Melanesia ExImport Ltd. was established.

2007

  • RD Tuna’s First Production and Shipment of Frozen Pre-cooked Tuna.
  • RD Tuna’s RD Tuna Box Plant was established.
  • Can Plant was established.

2005

  • The Dolly Tuna brand and its products were launched in Papua New Guinea.
  • Philbest produced their first A10 Canned Tuna products on February 11.
  • Philbest produced their RO1000 Canned Tuna products on March 3.
  • Philbest’s 1st 3.5oz Canned Tuna exported on March 14.

2004

  • Philbest exported their first Fishmeal products on July 13.
  • Philbest was named the Top Exporter of 2003.
  • Philbest exported their first Frozen Loins products.

2003

  • Philbest marked its 2nd expansion on December 16 – 100MT to 120MT per day.

2002

  • Philbest marked its 1st  expansion on May 3 – 80MT to 100MT per day.
  • Philbest 1st 5.5oz Canned Tuna exported on October 28.

2001

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1999

  • RD Prints was established.
  • Philbest launched their trial operations on January 18.
  • Philbest was inaugurated on February 17.
  • Philbest’s 66.5oz Canned Tuna exported on March 7.
  • Philbest’s 1st 6.5oz Canned Tuna exported on September 30.
  • Philbest’s 1st 6oz Canned Tuna exported on October 30.

1997

  • RD Tuna Canners was established in Papua New Guinea.
  • RD Tuna’s Can Plant was established.
  • In June that year, RD Tuna’s first canned tuna production happened.
  • Later in July, RD Tuna’s the first shipment of canned tuna & tuna fishmeal set sailed. (3 FLC to US Market).

1976

  • RD Manufacturing Group’s story began here.
  • RD Tuna’s first canned tuna production on June.
  • RD Tuna’s first shipment of canned tuna and fishmeal, on July