From Forbes Asia\u2019s spotlight to Makati\u2019s stage, XPRESS Super App is just getting started\u2014guided by its North Star to empower drivers, grow culture, and fuel Filipino pride!<\/p>\n
Makati City, Philippines \u2014 September 1, 2025<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 At The Astbury private members\u2019 club in Makati, the spotlight turned to Filipino innovation as\u00a0XPRESS Super App\u00a0hosted a prestigious press conference to celebrate its inclusion in\u00a0Forbes Asia\u2019s \u201c100 to Watch\u201d 2025 list.<\/b> The recognition, drawn from thousands of entries across the Asia-Pacific region, affirmed the company\u2019s trajectory as one of the region\u2019s most dynamic and promising platforms.<\/p>\n
XPRESS leadership was in full attendance\u2014President Cliff Cabungcal,\u00a0CEO Nathan Taylor,\u00a0Chief of Staff Alyssa Mae Duldulao, and\u00a0Head of Expansion Robert Belda\u2014welcoming members of the press to reflect on the milestone and unveil what lies ahead. The evening was framed less as a finish line and more as a checkpoint on a journey powered by a clear guiding principle.<\/p>\n
\u201cRecognition was never the goal. Our\u00a0North Star\u00a0has always been to create livelihood for drivers and build a multiplier effect\u2014where a single driver can grow into an entrepreneur, hiring and mentoring others,\u201d said President Cliff Cabungcal.<\/p>\n
Founded in 2023, XPRESS Super App has charted one of the fastest growth stories in Philippine tech. In just its first year, the company expanded from a bold mobility startup into a\u00a0multi-vertical super-app\u00a0connecting Filipinos across transport, lifestyle, and fintech.<\/p>\n
Key milestones include:<\/p>\n
Mobility Expansion\u2013 Operating 2-wheel and 4-wheel ride-hailing in Metro Manila and Bataan, with sustainablee-trike loops in Boracay, and soon, expansion into Palawan.Innovation in Green Transport\u2013 Launching the country\u2019sfirst electric taxi pilots, advancing clean mobility solutions in line with global sustainability goals.Upcoming Services\u2013 Preparing the rollout ofXPRESS Eats & Mart,XPAY(a digital wallet with Cebuana Lhuillier), andXPRESS Activities, a lifestyle marketplace tied to tourism.<\/p>\n
This trajectory reflects not just market growth but cultural relevance, as XPRESS integrates into the everyday lives of Filipinos while creating inclusive opportunities for drivers, partners, and local businesses.<\/p>\n
The September 1 event also previewed an\u00a0upcoming Metro Manila feature\u00a0designed to further solidify XPRESS Super App\u2019s presence on the roads. Details will be announced soon, but leadership emphasized that every innovation is aligned to the same vision: making services more accessible, reliable, and proudly Filipino.<\/p>\n
CEO Nathan Taylor highlighted that XPRESS\u2019s rapid rise stems from solving problems rooted in local realities. \u201cWe\u2019re not just building an app. We\u2019re building a platform Filipinos can own and trust, one that reflects their needs and amplifies their pride,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
For XPRESS Super App, being named to Forbes Asia\u2019s \u201c100 to Watch\u201d serves as validation of its path\u2014but not its destination. Backed by strategic partners like\u00a0Cebuana Lhuillier, the company is positioned for scale, longevity, and sustained impact.<\/p>\n
Cabungcal closed the evening with conviction:<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing on this list is a milestone, but our journey continues. Guided by our North Star, XPRESS Super App will keep building\u2014bigger, smarter, and always Filipino-first.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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