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Unioil, Aramco open first station in Sucat and bring premium fuel experience to Filipino drivers

By MBrand
Published Jul 20, 2026 04:09 pm
(From left): Unioil President Kenneth Pundanera, Director Geminesse Co, and Chief Executive Officer Janice Co Roxas-Chua with Ziyad Al Juraifani - VP Aramco Retail, Nader Al Douhan - Director International Retail for Aramco, and Usman Hamid - Group Governance and Policy Department Director for Aramco.
(From left): Unioil President Kenneth Pundanera, Director Geminesse Co, and Chief Executive Officer Janice Co Roxas-Chua with Ziyad Al Juraifani - VP Aramco Retail, Nader Al Douhan - Director International Retail for Aramco, and Usman Hamid - Group Governance and Policy Department Director for Aramco.
Filipino motorists now have a new place to fill up their fuel tanks, and it comes with global pedigree.
Unioil Petroleum Philippines has opened the first Aramco-branded fuel station in the country, located in Sucat, Parañaque, in partnership with Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies.
The station marks the first tangible result of Aramco's acquisition of a 25% equity stake in Unioil in 2025, a deal that brought together one of the Philippines' most established fuel retailers with a global energy powerhouse.
This partnership offers the Philippines ProForce, a branded premium fuel, and professional Valvoline Express Care automotive services, which are designed to provide a seamless customer experience.
The Sucat station is the first of several Aramco-branded stations along North EDSA, Quezon Avenue, and the North Luzon Expressway already in development. This expansion marks a significant chapter in the Philippine downstream oil sector. It signals a strategic partnership, Aramco’s confidence in the Philippines, and long-term commitment to local motorists and the communities the partnership serves.
Ziyad H. Al Juraifani, Aramco Vice President of Retail, said: “This is another milestone in Aramco’s growth story. Sucat is Unioil’s first Aramco-branded station in the Philippines, but it's part of a bigger plan. The Philippines has the growth and consumer demand to support a stronger fuel retail market, and that's what drew us in. Unioil brings local market knowledge, and we bring global standards. Together, that's a strong combination aiming to bring premium products to local motorists."
Kenneth C. Pundanera, President of Unioil, explained that consumers are at the center of the partnership. He said: “Our priority is to give Filipino motorists a new fueling experience when they visit our stations. Through this partnership, we’re providing high-quality fuels, dependable service, and greater value, so customers can truly feel real quality with every visit.”
Beyond the pump, Unioil and Aramco are also renovating community basketball courts in multiple areas in Metro Manila, as part of the companies’ aim to support the communities they serve through grassroots projects and empowering youth through sports.
For more information about this partnership, visit https://www.facebook.com/unioil. For updates on new station openings, follow Aramco on Facebook at facebook.com/aramcostationsphilippines.

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