About Dr. Danda N. Hoandai
The beginning of Unicos started with a single connection.
In November 2017, when our company representative visited Mindanao Island in the Philippines, he met Dr. Danda N. Hoandai.
Despite meeting for the first time, we immediately connected and decided to start the eel farming business together under the shared value of "bringing happiness to all working members." The doctor provided his own nature-rich beachfront land as a place for our venture.
This became the current Unicos Kiamba Eel Farm. Our foundation, which has grown to raise approximately 150,000 eels in 24 ponds on this land blessed with deep groundwater, cannot be described without Dr. Danda's understanding and cooperation.
A Person Who Served the World, A Beacon of Hope for the Region
Dr. Danda N. Hoandai was more than just a business partner.
He was a person who dedicated himself to peace efforts in the conflict between the government and Islamic armed groups that lasted over 40 years in southern Philippines.
He played a crucial role as a mediator in peace negotiations, working with his life on the line for regional stability and the future. His achievements were highly recognized both domestically and internationally, and in 2014, he was invited to the "Mindanao Peace Building Seminar" held at the Hiroshima International Conference Center.
He also had deep connections with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), promoting cross-border cooperation for peace building and regional development.
The Hopes Entrusted to Us, Carried Forward to the Future
What Dr. Danda left us was not merely land or the start of a business.
It was the power to believe in people, the determination to be rooted in the community, and the philosophy of "creating happiness together." We will cherish and inherit these sentiments, continuing to pursue sustainable and people-friendly aquaculture together with local communities.
At the foundation of all Unicos activities lies our encounter and promise with him. Our meeting with Dr. Danda N. Hoandai is the "origin" for us at Unicos. We deeply respect his great achievements and humanity, and express our heartfelt gratitude. The doctor's aspirations continue to live on in our business today.
