Mindanao Corporate Center: From Small Beginnings to Towering Success
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The story of Stronghold's Mindanao operations reads like a classic tale of Filipino
perseverance. In the 1980s, what is now the imposing Stronghold Tower began as a modest
office on Luna Velez Street, directly across from the old Land Transportation Commission. It
was small in size but immense in heart and ambition.
At the center of this remarkable transformation was Vice President Pilarcita "Ging" Roa
Pearson, whose unwavering commitment to client service became the foundation upon
which an empire was built. Through decades of dedication, awards, and recognition, she and
her team—including Senior Assistant Vice President Laarnie Pearl Roa Pearson and
Assistant Vice President Lester John Roa Pearson—proved that excellence isn’t defined by
where you start, but by how determined you are to serve others.
The current nine-story Stronghold Tower, complete with a roof deck, represents years of
dreams made manifest. Groundbreaking began in February 2017, with executives from both
the head office and regional operations joining local government officials from Cagayan de
Oro City. Construction continued steadily through challenging times, including the global
pandemic, reflecting the same resilience that has always defined Stronghold's character.
In partnership with JCL Construction and LPP Holdings Inc., the company transformed a 633-
square-meter lot into one of the city’s most distinctive architectural landmarks. The topping-
off ceremony in October 2021 marked not just the completion of vertical construction, but
the realization of decades of hard work and community trust.
Today, Stronghold Tower stands proudly at the corner of Yacapin and Tiano Streets—a
beacon of protection and promise for all of Mindanao.
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