RCGC PORTABLE LPG is a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) brand in the Philippines owned by NGT Ventures Inc. It is associated with Reliability and Confidence Gas Corporation (RCGC), an LPG solutions provider headquartered in San Fernando, Pampanga. The brand supplies portable LPG products designed for both residential and commercial cooking applications, with a focus on safety, accurate filling, and reliable distribution.

The trademark “RCGC PORTABLE LPG” was filed in the Philippines in 2022, covering Class 4 (LPG) and Class 11 (cooking appliances). 1

The brand traces its origins to the operations of Reliability and Confidence Gas Corporation (RCGC), which began business in 1983 in San Fernando, Pampanga, and was formally incorporated in 1984. Over several decades, RCGC expanded its reach into Central Luzon and the Bicol Region while establishing partnerships with major LPG companies.

Key milestones in the company’s history include:

• 1983 – Operations commenced in Baliti, San Fernando, Pampanga.
• 1984 – The company was incorporated.
• 1993 – Expansion into the Bicol Region.
• 1999 – Partnership established with LiquiGas.
• 2000 – Service partnerships formed with Caltex and Shellane in Bicol.
• 2010 – Relocation to the present facility in San Fernando.
• 2013 – Partnership with PR Gaz and expansion of refilling operations.
• 2015–2017 – Development of Mother Gas facilities in Pampanga.

RCGC PORTABLE LPG primarily offers the following products:

• Portable LPG cylinders
• Household cooking gas
• LPG for small commercial establishments
• LPG-compatible cooking appliances and stoves
• Cylinder exchange and refill services

RCGC supports customers through an extensive retailer and delivery network, including home delivery options and walk-in refilling services.

Beyond supplying LPG, RCGC provides a range of services that support the RCGC PORTABLE LPG brand, including:

• LPG cylinder refilling
• Cylinder inspection and maintenance
• Valve and footing replacement
• Cylinder repainting
• Commercial LPG delivery
• Kitchen pipeline installation
• Stove and pipeline maintenance
• LPG storage and logistics solutions

The company states that its facilities operate multiple simultaneous refilling machines to improve efficiency and reduce customer waiting times.

RCGC promotes the slogan “Husto sa Timbang at Halaga” (“Right Weight and Value”), reflecting its commitment to ensuring that LPG cylinders are filled accurately and handled according to quality standards.

According to the company, its operations include:

• Calibrated weighing systems
• Cylinder inspection and maintenance
• Quality-controlled refilling processes
• Regular equipment maintenance
• Safety-focused delivery and handling procedures

In addition to serving households, RCGC supplies LPG solutions to various sectors, including:

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Laundromats
• Gyms
• Industrial customers
• LPG industry partners

The company also provides decanting, logistics, and cylinder maintenance services for partner organizations.

The RCGC PORTABLE LPG trademark was published through the Philippine intellectual property process with the following details:

• Trademark: RCGC PORTABLE LPG
• Applicant: NGT Ventures Inc.
• Filing Date: 3 September 2022
• Classes:
• Class 4 – Liquefied petroleum gas
• Class 11 – Cooking apparatus and cooking stoves

The published record includes a disclaimer for the descriptive term “PORTABLE LPG,” while the combined mark identifies the brand. 1

According to RCGC:

Mission

To provide partners with quality LPG products and services while promoting integrity, loyalty, perseverance, and teamwork.

Vision

To become the premier one-stop shop for LPG products and services and to serve as a model company of honesty and fairness in the Philippines.

RCGC’s principal operations are located in San Fernando City, Pampanga, Philippines. The company serves customers across Central Luzon and parts of the Bicol Region through its retail and commercial distribution network.

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