SunStar Publishing, Inc.
SunStar Publishing, Inc. is widely recognized for its newspaper publications and online news platforms. First founded in 1996, SunStar is known for its regional and community newspapers that cover major cities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
SunStar Publishing, Inc. holds a significant position in the Philippine media landscape for its strong presence in multiple regions across the country. Its extensive regional coverage is essential for communities looking for reliable sources of information. Aside from this, the company actively engages with local communities, covering significant local events, issues, and cultural activities which fosters a sense of connection and relevance, making SunStar a trusted source for regional news.
Major cities covered in Luzon are Manila, Baguio, Pampanga, and Pangasinan in Luzon. Meanwhile, major cities covered in the Visayas are Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Dumaguete, and Tacloban, while Mindanao is Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and Zamboanga.
It also maintains a strong online presence through its official website, www.sunstar.com.ph where it offers up-to-the-minute news, articles, and multimedia content on a national and international scale. Its website is interactive and provides different media formats such as text, photos, video, and live streaming of the different SunStar community newspapers throughout the country.
SunStar Publishing, Inc. also publishes SuperBalita, a Cebuano-language tabloid, in Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao. Since it manages different community newspapers in the country, all SunStar newspapers are managed by separate companies and executives.
Seventy-percent of SunStar Publishing, Inc. is owned by the Garcia family through the holding company Armson Corporation,and individual shares from other family members.
Another family that indirectly owns the publishing conglomerate are the Gaisanos of Davao, who hold 23.2912% shares through their 77.6632% stake in the wholesale and retail company White Gold, Inc.
Six members of the Gaisanos are listed as shareholders of SunStar, but with 0% in total shares due to their meager PhP1,000 paid-up capital (around US$17.99 as of 2023). Joseph Davidson C. Gaisano Jr. sits on the board of directors of SunStar Publishing as treasurer.
Meanwhile, two other companies — One Italasia Group Corporation and Edgewater Global Holdings, Inc. — indirectly own SunStar Publishing, Inc. through their stakes in the White Gold, Inc. One Italasia Group Corporation and Edgewater Global Holdings, Inc. each indirectly own 3.3487% in SunStar with their 11.166% each stake in White Gold, Inc.
The individual owners and officers of One Italasia Group Corporation and Edgewater Global Holdings, Inc. were not identified.
However, the general information sheet of White Gold, Inc. stated that the offices of two companies are located in Gaisano Mall Building in Bajada, Davao City. One Italasia Group Corporation is on the 4th floor, while Edgewater Global Holdings, Inc. is on the 5th floor.
Mother Company
Armson Corporation
Business Form
Private
Legal Form
Stock Corporation
Individual Owner
The Gaisano Family
The Gaisano family owns 77.6632% combined shares in White Gold, Inc., their wholesale and retail trade business, which has a 29.99% stake in SunStar Publishing. The Gaisano clan also owns the Gaisano Grand Malls in Visayas and Mindanao.
Other Print Outlets
SunStar Pampanga
SunStar Cebu
Superbalita Cebu
SunStar Bacolod
SunStar Davao
Superbalita Davao
SunStar Zamboanga
Other Online Outlets
SunStar Cagayan de Oro
SuperBalita Cagayan de Oro
SunStar Dumaguete
SunStar Iloilo
SunStar Pangasinan
SunStar Tacloban
SunStar Zamboanga
SunStar Manila
SunStar Baguio
General Information
Founding Year
1996
Affiliated Interests Founder
is the former chairperson, president and publisher of SunStar Publishing, Inc. He was the Secretary of Transportation during the Ramos administration.
His son, Gahum Vincent, currently serves as president of SunStar, while his sister Gina is the chairperson.
Employees
136
Contact
SunStar Building, P. del Rosario St., Cebu City
Telephone number: (032) 254-6100
Website: www.sunstar.com.ph
Tax/ ID Number
000-565-060
Financial Information
Revenue (Financial Data/ Optional)
1,859,340 US$ / 102,961,126 PhP
Operating Profit (in Mill. $)
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Advertising (in % of total funding)
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Management
Executive Board
is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SunStar Publishing, Inc.
is the President of SunStar Publishing, Inc. He also sits as the President of Armson Corporation.
is the Corporate Secretary of SunStar Publishing, Inc.
is the Assistant Corporate Secretary of SunStar Publishing, Inc.
is the treasurer of SunStar Publishing, Inc. He is also a Board Director of SunStar Publishing, Inc.
is one of the stockholders and a Board Director of SunStar Publishing, Inc. He is the husband of Joyce Garcia-Dizon, sister of Nelia Garcia-Neri and Jesus B. Garcia Jr. Dizon is also involved in banking, finance, software development, and human resource industries aside from publishing. He is the President and CEO of Sun Savings Bank and concurrently the Chairman and President of Project Quest Corp., an investment fund he organized in 1996. He is also Chairman of BPO International and Phoenix One Knowledge Solutions and serves as Independent Director of the Makati Medical Center.
is a Board Director of SunStar Publishing, Inc.
is one of the stockholders and a Board Director of SunStar Publishing, Inc. He also sits as the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of Armson Corporation.
is a Board Director of SunStar Publishing, Inc.
Non-Executive Board
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Supervisory Board
is one of the incorporators of SunStar Publishing, Inc.
Other Influential People
is the Chairman and President of White Gold, Inc.
is the General Manager of White Gold, Inc.
is the Treasurer of White Gold, Inc.
is the Corporate Secretary of White Gold, Inc.
is one of the stockholders and a Board Director of Armson Corporation
is one of the stockholders and a Board Director of Armson Corporation
is the Chairperson of Armson Corporation. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of Tablea Chocolate Cafe and a director of Sunstar Baguio.
Further Information
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Conversion rate on Nov. 28, 2023: PhP55.459 per US$1.