QUEZON CITY, Philippines — In its mission towards democratizing access to education, JRT Foundation, the charitable arm of Coolaire Consolidated Inc. (Coolaire), has allotted a total of PHP 2.5M so far to its TIKYO Scholarship Program since 2021.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Coolaire, a transport refrigeration pioneer, officially marked its first truck turnover with vehicle company THACO AUTO and distributor BJ Mercantile Inc. at the BJ Mercantile Showroom in Quezon City last Friday, May 8, 2026.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — In a push for workforce improvement, Coolaire Consolidated Inc. (Coolaire) completed 1,800 hours of technical and soft skills trainings in 2025 as part of its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) specifically SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities.
Coolaire Consolidated Inc., the country’s leading refrigerated truck supplier, has officially launched its charitable arm, the JRT Foundation Inc., on October 14, 2025, at the Left Wing, Celebrity Sports Plaza.
The event marked a significant milestone for the Coolaire family as it formalized its long-standing commitment to community building, quality education, and environmental sustainability through a foundation that embodies the legacy of the late Jerry R. Tugade, Coolaire’s visionary president.
On September 11, 2025, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), through its SDG Committee, held the first-ever SDG Effectiveness Summit at Dusit Thani Manila. The event gathered business leaders, changemakers, and stakeholders to accelerate the country’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the halfway point to the 2030 target.
The discussions highlighted the vital role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)—w
Coolaire Consolidated Inc. has officially partnered with SB Rental, the leasing arm of Security Bank, to launch a co-marketing initiative aimed at helping Filipino small and medium enterprises (SMEs) gain easier access to refrigerated trucks through flexible leasing options.
March 20, 2025 – Manila, Philippines – Coolaire Consolidated Inc., the nationwide leader in refrigerated truck solutions, has officially sealed a partnership with Volkswagen Philippines to launch the Volkswagen Delivery 9.170 equipped with Coolaire’s refrigerated van.
Coolaire Consolidated Inc. began the Tulong Aral – TIKYO Scholarship in 2021 as part of its corporate commitment to reducing educational inequalities and empowering the next generation. Starting
In the Philippines, an archipelago with unique logistical challenges, Coolaire has become the leading brand in refrigeration systems for delivery vans. With over 55 years of expertise, Coolaire provides innovative solutions tailored for the transportation of perishable goods, including meat, poultry, produce, dairy, and ice cream.
Life in the Philippines is blessed with our thousands of kilometers of coastline, rich in aquatic resources from Luzon to Mindanao. Enjoying nature’s bounty and sharing them with the rest of the country and the world has been Coolaire Consolidated Inc.’s mission for the past 55 years. Founded in 1969, Coolaire is the longest continuously-operating refrigeration business in the Philippines.
