Bound by a commitment to helping Filipinos access high
quality and affordable pharmaceutical products, our
Drugstore Segment is comprised of three of the country’s
most recognizable drugstore banners.
Our Drugstore Segment continues to expand to underserved
areas to meet the needs of individuals and communities day
in and day out.
One of the largest and oldest drugstore chains in the
Philippines, Southstar Drug was founded over 85 years ago by
the Dy family in the Bicol region. It has now grown to
become an industry leader and is listed as one of the
country’s Top 500 Corporations.
Southstar Drug stocks a wide assortment of branded
prescription and over-the-counter medicines as well as food,
personal care, and wellness items. Southstar Drug also has
its own range of private label generics.
Established in Cebu in 1952, Rose Pharmacy is one of the
country’s top drugstore chains and the leading drugstore
chain in Visayas and Mindanao.
Offering quality and affordable medicines, Rose Pharmacy has
its own line of private label generics giving more options
to customers for their prescription and over-the-counter
medicine needs. Rose Pharmacy is also an exclusive
distributor of Guardian, a private line of personal care
products.
TGP is Robinsons Retail’s chain of community drugstores. TGP
is operated under a franchise model and has maintained its
position as the country’s largest chain of community
drugstores.
TGP’s franchising model continues to empower entrepreneurs
throughout the country as it remains steadfast in its
commitment to enabling access to affordable and accessible
healthcare via quality products, competitive prices, and
convenient locations.
The Drugstore segment, representing 18.8% of sales and 19.7% of EBITDA, was the fastest‑growing business segment for 2025. It recorded double‑digit net sales growth of 10.5% to Php39.6 billion, driven by SSSG of 6.4% and the addition of 40 new stores. Strong topline performance, higher penetration of house brands, category mix improvements, and operating efficiencies supported the 15.1% rise in EBITDA to Php3.5 billion.
Recognizing the healthcare challenges faced by underserved
communities, Robinsons Retail’s Drugstore Segment organizes
medical missions that provide free consultations, medicines,
and specialized healthcare nationwide, helping more
individuals gain access to essential care.
The Drugstore Segment continued to champion preventive
healthcare and health education through community-based
initiatives across the country. In celebration of Generics
Awareness Month, Southstar Drug organized Kasama sa
Pag-Galing Health Fair Caravan in Quezon City and Naga
City, offering free medical consultations with licensed
healthcare professionals, health education on the safety,
effectiveness, and affordability of generic medicines, and
access to affordable treatments for families in the
community. Rose Pharmacy also marked the occasion by
holding a health fair at its Store Support Center Head
Office, providing employees and their dependents with free
medical services, health counseling, wellness education,
and health-promoting freebies.
Several programs also focused on expanding access to
essential healthcare services. Southstar Drug conducted
free cervical cancer screening to promote early detection
of women’s health conditions. TGP held Cardio Day, which
provided free medical consultations in select branches
nationwide, and participated in the Lab For All
(Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at Gamot para sa Lahat) Caravan in
Las Piñas to bring laboratory services, consultations, and
medicines closer to communities. TGP also joined the All
About Baby Fair, where visitors received free
consultations at the TGP booth along with wellness
freebies.
TGP also conducted a series of free blood sugar testing to
promote early detection of diabetes and other
lifestyle-related conditions.
In the Visayas, Rose Pharmacy carried out community
programs that combined healthcare access with social
support. Through its Kits for Kids initiative, employees
assembled and donated 70 school kits for Grade 1 students
at Subangdaku Elementary School, each containing essential
school supplies and hygiene items. The program was later
extended to Tingub Elementary School, where health and
wellness kits were distributed to support children’s
well-being as they returned to school. Rose Pharmacy also
delivered medical missions and relief operations in
Barangay Pandan, Bogo City, Cebu, providing free health
consultations, medicines, and essential relief goods to
families affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, and
organized a community health fair in Barangay Cogon Ramos,
Cebu offering free consultations and healthcare services
to local residents.
Together, these initiatives reflect Robinsons Retail’s
commitment to improving healthcare accessibility,
promoting preventive care, and supporting the well-being
of Filipino communities nationwide.
Robinsons Retail’s Drugstore Segment continued to support the professional development of pharmacists through industry engagement and capacity-building initiatives. Southstar Drug and Rose Pharmacy participated in the 2025 National Convention of the Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc. (PPhA) in Baguio City, joining pharmacy professionals from across the country to discuss key industry topics, including regulatory compliance and sustainable pharmacy operations. Both brands also engaged with attendees during the convention, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing accessible and trusted healthcare in the Philippines.
Southstar Drug also held the Southstar Drug Pharmacists Summit
2025, which gathered over 700 pharmacists and highlighted the
strength of its professional community, united by a shared
commitment to patient care and service excellence.
Meanwhile, Rose Pharmacy convened nearly 500 pharmacists from
across the country for its 5th National Pharmacists Summit.
The annual gathering brought together pharmacists and industry
partners to discuss emerging healthcare trends, patient care,
and innovation in community health, while strengthening
collaboration across Rose Pharmacy’s network. The summit also
recognized 12 Exemplary Rose Pharmacists for consistently
demonstrating the company’s core values of resilience,
ownership, sincerity, and empathy. In addition, 16 newly
licensed pharmacists from the Rise at Rose Program, a
scholarship and mentoring initiative supporting pharmacy
students in preparing for and completing their licensure
examination, were honored during the event.
Robinsons Retail’s Drugstore Segment continued to invest
in the development of future healthcare professionals
through scholarship programs for pharmacy students. In
partnership with the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF),
Southstar Drug supported scholars under the GBF-Gokongwei
Group STEM Scholarship, helping aspiring pharmacists
complete their education and successfully pass the
Pharmacists Licensure Examination.
Similarly, Rose Pharmacy strengthened its talent pipeline
through the Rise at Rose Program, a scholarship initiative
that supported 18 scholars who successfully passed the
November 2025 Pharmacists Licensure Examination.
Through these initiatives, Robinsons Retail continues to
help build a strong and capable pool of pharmacy
professionals, supporting long-term advancement of
healthcare in
the Philippines.
Beyond healthcare services, the Drugstore Segment also supported community well-being through partnerships and charitable initiatives. Southstar Drug held its 14th annual Run for Wellness at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman in partnership with Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, drawing over 9,000 participants across the 3km, 5km, and 10km categories, the largest turnout for the event at UP to date. Proceeds from the run funded a Php 1 million donation to the UP Health Service and the UP Public Safety and Security Office to support facility and service upgrades.
Meanwhile, Rose Pharmacy held its 6th annual Cancer Warriors Run in Cebu City, drawing over 4,000 participants in support of children battling cancer. The event raised Php 1 million, which was donated to the Cancer Warriors Foundation, Inc. to support cancer awareness initiatives, as well as medical, psychological, and educational assistance programs for pediatric cancer patients and their families.