By Nyle B. Balasabas, General Manager, Isuzu-NMADI
The Isuzu Cagayan de Oro showroom took on a different kind of spotlight on September 15, 2026, with The Next Mile – Isuzu NMADI Partners Recognition Night.
An evening of awards and appreciation honored corporate customers, government partners, fleet operators, and business owners who trust NMADI with their vehicle and after-sales needs.
Isuzu NMADI officers, executives from Isuzu Philippines Corporation, valued partners, and media friends came together with one message at the heart of the celebration thanking them for making NMADI a part of their journey.
“Tonight, we put the trucks aside for a moment—and celebrate the people behind the journey. Welcome to the ISUZU NMADI Partners Appreciation Night. We call this evening “The Next Mile,” said Isuzu-NMADI General Manager Nyle B. Balasabas in his welcome speech.
“Isuzu NMADI is Isuzu’s most awarded dealership. And what made us consistently number 1 is because of the people inside this showroom tonight. And for that, we dedicate this night to you to say THANK YOU!”
GM Nyle also recognized Isuzu-NMADI’s partners from the refrigeration companies and truck body building who actively participated in the two-day TrucXpo 2026:
- Cooltech of Centro Group represented by Ms. Lotis San Jose and Ms Cherry Andaya
- Coolaire with Engr. Gat Bautista and the rest of the coolaire team
- Topre Refrigeration Systems headed by Louis Lau King Hee, Mr. Eric Tan and Mr Mon del Rosario
- Lucky 888 led by Mr. Alvin Gan and
- Truckmaster led by Ricardo A. Lapig.
“We also want to express our deepest appreciation to Isuzu Philippines Corporation, led by its President, Mr. Mikio Tsukui, for continuously supporting the growth of the commercial vehicle business and for being here with us today.”
“Mr. Robert Carlos, Division Head for Sales; Mr. Kenjie Hesaida, Division Head for Sales, Department Head Mr. Mario Ojales , and the rest of the Isuzu Philippines team for their continued partnership and support to NMADI and our customers.”
“Finally we welcome our Awardees tonight, thank you for taking time off to be with us tonight. To all our corporate customers, government partners, fleet operators and business owners who have trusted NMADI with your vehicle requirements—thank you for allowing us to be part of your business.”
Isuzu NMADI Partners Recognition Night 2026
The Next Mile Awardees
Corporate Sales Excellence Award
M. Montesclaros Holdings, Inc.
Redlion Megatrade Inc.
Gama Foods Corporation
Pryce Gases, Inc.
Government Sales Excellence Award
Department of Agriculture RFO 10
Province of Zamboanga del Sur
LGU – Iligan City
Partner Bank Excellence Award
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation – Northern Mindanao
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company – Mindanao 2
Partner Insurance Excellence Award
Standard Insurance – CDO
Partner Trader Achievement Award
Alliance Auto & Truck Rebuilders Inc.
Top Bank Manager Referral Excellence Award
Armando Ogao-Ogao, PS Bank Pagadian
Fleet After‑Sales Excellence Award
Petrofuel Logistic, Inc.
Equi‑Parco Construction Company
San Miguel Integrated Logistics Services, Inc.
Global Pacific Distribution Network
Local Enterprise Account Program Award
Lai-Tzi Marketing, Inc.
Umalag Farm, Inc.
Slam Glass & Aluminum Supply
D & M Construction Supply
Reynaldo Financing Services Corporation
Parts Supply Excellence Award
Nickel Asia Corporation
San Miguel Integrated Logistics Services, Inc.
Petrofuel Logistic, Inc.
From supporting vehicle ownership to helping businesses move forward with greater confidence, these partners play an important role in creating more opportunities for our customers.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of the Isuzu NMADI community.
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