About Us
Established in 1985 on the strength of the vision and zeal of Chairman and CEO Herminio S. Esguerra, the Herma Group is a dynamic Filipino-owned conglomeration of companies that embody a strategic fusion of diverse business ventures, encompassing marine transport, ship management, vessel operations, ship owning, international bunkering, domestic fuel and lubricants supply, ship building/repair, port operations, environmental management services, and corporate functions.
Our
Story
As a prominent industry leader, the Herma Group operates through several specialized business units, managing a varied portfolio of assets. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our continuous efforts to upgrade infrastructure, introduce innovative operational practices, and deliver effective solutions for our valued customers and stakeholders. Additionally, we maintain close collaborative relationships with regulators and government partners.
Our overarching mission is to advance the interests of our customers and stakeholders while contributing to sustainable economic growth and actively participating in our nation’s development. Operating within highly-regulated sectors, we leverage our expertise to refine regulatory frameworks for the benefit of the country. While pursuing bottom-line growth, we uphold our pledge to the government by consistently rehabilitating, maintaining, strengthening, and enhancing vital services crucial to the growth of the Philippine economy.
Through our diverse companies, we not only ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality and competitive services but also prioritize the creation of diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to fostering merit-based professional growth for our employees and generating reasonable returns for our business partners and investors.
The Herma Group’s impact extends beyond business success; we positively influence the lives of millions of Filipinos. This impact is direct, through gainful employment within our specialized business units, and indirect, through the services and products we provide to the community.
Our
Vision
We will be the leading group in providing petroleum, maritime, and environmental services. We will always be a shining enterprise in all our business ventures.
Our
Mission
We are committed to providing our customers with quality service, our shareholders with superior returns and enhanced corporate growth, and our community with a role model for responsible corporate citizenship.
Our
Beliefs
Our
Beliefs
Enterprise
We believe in identifying opportunities and taking bold steps to achieve the company’s goals. We encourage innovation and creativity, leading to the development of new products and services, increased productivity, and robust growth.
Excellence
We set high standards for ourselves. We deliver quality products and services to our clients and stakeholders. We exceed expectations and we go over and above.
Integrity
Integrity is in our DNA. We believe in doing the right thing, at the right time, in the right way. We strictly adhere to our ethical principles. We are transparent in all our dealings.
Respect for the Individual
We believe in treating people with dignity, fairness, and respect. We promote diversity and inclusion. We recognize everyone’s unique contribution to our shared successes.
Teamwork
We believe in the power of people moving together, sharing ideas and expertise, relying on each other in an atmosphere of high trust, all working towards a unified purpose. We believe that the strength of one becomes the power of all.
Our
Leadership
Team
The Herma Group is a company founded on a rock-solid core of values. Since our founding more than three decades ago, the Herma Group has been privileged to play an important role in nation-building while ensuring the growth and development of our people – the members of the Herma family. We credit our strength and continued success to our dedication to these values at all levels of the organization, starting from our leadership team.
Herminio S. Esguerra
Chairman, CEO
The Herma Group
Driven by a clear vision and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, Herminio S. Esguerra – owner, founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Herma Group – has consistently pursued new opportunities. His dedication and leadership have transformed a modest one-barge bunkering operation into a Group of Companies recognized for its contributions to the petroleum, maritime, and environmental service sectors.
Beyond his business success, Mr. Esguerra actively engages in advocating for environmental care and protection. He is also acknowledged for his hard work and involvement in social, public, and national sectors, further solidifying his reputation as a committed and influential figure in Philippine society.
Primo R. Agbayani
Managing Director
Petroleum Supply Chain Division (PSCD)
Marine Transport and Management Services Division (MTMSD)
Mr. Primo R. Agbayani joined Herma Shipping Transport Corp (HSTC) in 2004 as Assistant to the President and held various senior management positions before becoming the President of HSTC for five years. He was then transferred as head of the Petroleum Supply Chain Division (PSCD) and Chief Operating Officer of Petrotrade Philippines, Inc. (PPI) from 2018 to 2021. He started his career in the petroleum industry with Petrophil Corporation, now known as Petron, from 1981 to 1990. Before joining HSTC, Mr. Agbayani was head of Distribution Department for the Consolidated Industrial Gases Incorporated, a subsidiary of the British Oxygen Gases for nine years. Currently, he is holding the position of Managing Director for both PSCD and Marine Transport and Management Services Division (MTMSD).
Captain Emelito S. Sosa
Managing Director
Shipbuilding and Maritime Infrastructure Division (SBMID)
Mr. Emelito A. Sosa, a distinguished graduate of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, Class of 1988, with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, has had a remarkable career in the maritime industry. His academic achievements, including serving as Corps Intelligence Officer and graduating with honors, set the foundation for his journey. From a Deck Cadet scholar to a commissioned Ensign in the Philippine Navy, he played a vital role in the 1989 Mobilization as battalion N2. Transitioning from sailing on European tankers, he excelled ashore, rising from Deck Cadet to Chief Officer and later contributing significantly to Herma Shipping and Transport Corporation. Currently, as Managing Director of SBMID and concurrent Chief Operating Officer at Herma Port Terminals Inc. and Portside Industries Inc., Mr. Sosa’s extensive experience continues to shape the maritime and logistics sectors.
José Exiquel Esguerra
Managing Director
Environmental Division
The Herma Group
EJ Esguerra is the son of the Chairman and CEO, Herminio S. Esguerra. Prior his current post, he gained extensive knowledge and experience in Ship Management and Petroleum Tanker Operations covering 17 years of professional leadership experience. He is an ABS-Certified Auditor of American Bureau of Shipping after completing studies at the ABS Academy in Singapore. Currently, he manages the Environmental Division covering Cleanway Environmental Management Solutions, Inc. in Cavite and Tarlac and the Cleanaway Philippines, Inc. in Leyte. Cleanway is the pioneer of comprehensive hazardous waste management. For twenty years, the company has served countless industries and medical facilities nationwide.
Judithea Esguerra-Ibuyan
Managing Director
Corporate Services Division
Judithea Esguerra Ibuyan currently holds the position of Managing Director at Herma Corporation, a key entity within the diverse portfolio of the Herma Group.
Ms. Ibuyan’s leadership at Herma Corporation reflects her commitment to excellence and innovation. Under her guidance, the company has become a trusted provider of shared services to the various companies in the Herma Group, contributing significantly to the overall success of the Group. Known for her strategic vision and dedication, Ms. Esguerra plays a crucial role in steering the company toward new heights of success.
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Ms. Ibuyan is actively involved in various philanthropic and community initiatives. Her multifaceted contributions exemplify her dedication not only to business excellence but also to making a positive impact in the social and communal spheres, with dynamic leadership and unswerving commitment to the Herma Group’s values.