It’s amazing how fast time flies!

It seemed only yesterday when Supply Oilfield Services Inc. (SOS, Inc.) was incorporated on March 27, 1979 with an initial capital of only PHP 50,000. Previously manned by only four people, the company grew to over 400 highly skilled personnel, working in our local and overseas projects. 25 years later, SOS, Inc. has managed to survive despite, every so often, very trying times.

When SOS, Inc. was starting, it had envisioned to be a “one-stop service shop” that could cater to practically all the needs and wants of its clients and leave them feeling satisfied with the quality of performance and service. SOS strived each year to provide every clientele with unparalleled support and excellent performance. Efforts paid off when Bureau Veritas (BVQI) awarded us the ISO 9002 certification in May 17, 1999.

Another feather to our cap was the recognition given by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to SOS as “Top Performer” during the Agency Performance Awards last December 12, 2002. In addition, SOS was acknowledged for having “No Recruitment Violation Case” and “Sustained Participation in Overseas Employment Program” in the last 10 years. The company boasts of a 15-year accident-free record, confirming SOS’ dedication to safety. These awards serve as inspiration to go all out in keeping our quality of service. Indeed, SOS means “Quality People, Quality Service, 24/7.”

As Chairman, I wish to take this opportunity to thank our clients, especially those who have been with us since the beginning, for believing in our capability as a quality service provider and for continuously supporting us for a quarter of a century.

Thank you to the Department of Energy for being SOS, Inc.’s dependable ally since day one. It has been under various administrations since 1979 yet they’ve given us the same unwavering support for the past 25 years. This proves that government agencies can work harmoniously with the private sector. The same goes for all the drilling, energy and service companies all over the world that have been part, or are part, of our family. Special mention goes to all oil companies in the Philippines who have turned to SOS for their logistics, administrative and other important business-related needs. We, especially I, are truly grateful. Merci beaucoup.

Despite a fair share of reputable clients and the consistent demand for our pool of skilled individuals, our company never ceases to explore fresh or rekindle old partnerships and possibilities of new business ventures. We put up Axantis Productions in 2002 to promote the Philippines as a haven for filmmaking. In a short span of time, we have shot a number of telefilms produced by French film companies and have worked with respectable and well-known French actors and cinematographers. Year 2004 looks promising as more French filmmakers are looking into the possibility of shooting their projects here in the country.

We are also excited about the upcoming book that is nearing completion and hopefully, will be launched in time for our 25th anniversary. Filipina: A Tribute to the Filipino Woman is a coffee table book created to honor the women in our lives—our nanay, ate, tita, lola, and other significant ladies—who have changed, shaped and put color in our society. This book follows the success of our first publication, Philippines: Archipelago of Smiles, which was released in 1998.

All these years, SOS tries to keep up with the fast paced technology and has also invaded the World Wide Web. Thank heavens for the internet, millions of people all over the world can now see for themselves what SOS is and what we provide. With just a click of the mouse, surfers can breeze through our 25 years in no time at all!

Welcome to SOS Inc. on-line and find out for yourself if we could be of any service to you.

LOUIS PAUL HEUSSAFF