St. Joseph Group, Inc.
We empower purposeful organizations and create meaningful lives.
The Six Core Components of the EOS®
Our Business Units
Nine diversified businesses working together to deliver exceptional value
St Joseph Fish Brokerage Inc.
Quality Seafood Trading
Premier seafood brokerage connecting suppliers with buyers, ensuring freshness and quality.
Crystal Cold Storage, Inc.
Preserving Quality, Ensuring Freshness
State-of-the-art cold storage facilities maintaining optimal conditions for perishable goods.
Kai Anya Foods Int'l. Corp.
Taste of Excellence
Innovative food production and distribution delivering authentic flavors and premium quality.
CVM Pawnshop and Money Changer Corp.
Trusted Financial Solutions
Reliable pawnshop services providing quick and secure financial assistance to our community.
CVM Finance and Credit Corp.
Empowering Financial Growth
Comprehensive financing solutions tailored to meet your business and personal financial needs.
CVM Land, Inc.
Real Estate & Property Development
Leading real estate and property development company delivering exceptional residential and commercial spaces.
Triple A Commercial and Trading Corp.
Excellence in Every Service
Diversified services company committed to delivering top-tier solutions across multiple sectors.
The Playground
Where Fun Meets Excellence
Premier entertainment and recreation facility creating memorable experiences for all ages.
Le Grand Suites
Luxury Hospitality Redefined
Premium hotel and suite accommodations offering world-class comfort and exceptional service.
We are dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and impacting lives as we continue to spread success and blessings. Each company is passionate about enriching and shaping individuals and communities to becoming more connected and empowered.
Employees
Customers Served
Years of Service
Our Purpose
To be a leading driver of responsible investment and sustainable development across diverse industries. Founded by Mr. Warlito Manlapaz and Mrs. Carmelita Manlapaz, the company's values of hard work and unwavering commitment are deeply rooted in their devotion to St. Joseph the Worker, the company's patron saint. These values laid the foundation and pillars of the family businesses. In a seamless transition during the pandemic, the second generation of the Manlapaz family now leads SJGI, with Mr. Christian Manlapaz as Chairman.
Our Vision Realized
SJGI's purpose is to empower purposeful organizations and create meaningful lives. At the core of the organization and its people's hearts are these values: I am open and honest I do the right thing I make it happen I lead and serve with love We build Superteams, not superstars.
Our Work Story
As of 2023, SJGI operates nine (9) autonomous business units, which are grouped into three clusters: Food, Finance, and Land. These companies are unified by a shared operating system, the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). This cohesive system allows SJGI to effectively manage and align its diverse portfolio of businesses for continued success and growth.
Our Core Values
Our Journey Through the Years
Early Years
SJGI was founded by Mr. Warlito Manlapaz, a corporate executive, and Mrs. Carmelita Manlapaz, a school teacher, who began their journey selling seafood and planting the seeds of a values-driven enterprise.
Business Expansion
By 1981, SJGI established stalls in Navotas and Malabon under St. Joseph Resources Development Inc. In 1982, it acquired broker rights at Navotas Fishport. By 1986, CVM Land Inc. began with its first property.
Growth Period
In 1990, St. Joseph Fish Brokerage, Inc. was incorporated as a subsidiary of SJGI. By 1994, North Bay Deli was launched, and CVM Finance and Credit Corp. began offering financial services to the public.
Modern Era
CVM Pawnshop opened its first branch in Pasig in 2005 and now operates over 200 locations. In 2008, Kai Anya Foods was incorporated for seafood, poultry, and meat distribution. Crystal Cold Storage, Inc. was founded in 2013, specializing in cold chain solutions.
St. Joseph Group, Inc.
Great Place To Work CertifiedSJGI is a future-ready holding company with core businesses in food, finance, and land. From its roots at Navotas Fish Port, it has grown into a diversified group spanning brokerage, cold storage, logistics, aquaculture, financing, pawnshops, property, eco-tourism, and hospitality. Led by the second-generation Manlapaz family, SJGI drives growth, empowers organizations, and creates meaningful impact.
Our Core Focus
"We empower purposeful organizations and create meaningful lives."
of employees say it's a great place to work
Compared to 65% of employees in a typical Philippine company
Strong Family Values
Guided by strong family values and good governance that shape every decision we make.
Diversified Growth
Spanning fish brokerage, cold storage, aquaculture, financing, pawnshops, property development, eco-tourism, and hospitality.
Message from the Chairman
Leading with Purpose
"At SJGI, we create value for Filipinos through strategic investments in fisheries, cold chain, real estate, and financial services. Our mission is to empower communities, fuel local economies, and deliver sustainable returns. As a dynamic holding company, we drive innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth across key sectors from food security and enterprise financing to smart property development."
Christian V. Manlapaz
Chairman, St. Joseph Group, Inc.
Careers
Business Development Officer
The Business Development Officer will support the holding company's strategic growth by identifying, evaluating, and executing new business opportunities, partnerships, investments across subsidiaries, and divestments. The role requires strong analytical, coordination, and project management skills to ensure that new initiatives are aligned with the group's strategic objectives and executed efficiently from planning to turnover. Business Development and Strategic Initiatives - Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, partnerships, and investments aligned with group strategy. - Conduct/Facilitate feasibility studies, market research, and financial analyses for new and existing projects. - Support the development of proposals, business cases, and investment recommendation papers for Management and Board approval. - Collaborate with subsidiaries to identify synergies and cross-business opportunities. - Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market shifts that could impact the group's portfolio. Project Management - Manage the implementation of approved projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and performance targets. - Develop and maintain project charters, work plans, and progress reports. - Coordinate cross-functional teams, external partners, and vendors to deliver project milestones. - Monitor risks, propose mitigation strategies, and escalate issues proactively to Management. - Support the turnover and transition of projects to designated business unit leaders or operating teams. Cross-Group Coordination - Work closely with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure compliance and due diligence for business initiatives. - Facilitate alignment between subsidiaries and the holding company on strategic direction, policies, and KPIs. - Track and report the performance of ongoing projects and new business ventures. Documentation and Reporting - Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards for Management and ManCom review. - Maintain accurate records of business development activities, agreements, and project documentation. Core Competencies - Strategic and critical thinking - Strong business acumen - Project planning and execution - Stakeholder management - Collaboration and teamwork - Adaptability and initiative