Manila, Philippines – House of Investments, Inc. (HOI) is proud to announce that Procurement Shared Services (PSS) has once again received international recognition at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards APAC 2026, held on 7 July 2026 at One Farrer Hotel Singapore. Organized by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the CIPS Excellence…

In healthcare, especially when dealing with life-changing illnesses, patients and families often face more than just medical challenges. Fear, uncertainty, emotional stress, and financial burdens can make the journey feel impersonal and overwhelming. HI-Eisai Pharmaceutical, Inc. (HI-Eisai) believes there is a better way—one where empathy, dignity, and human connection are just as important as medicine…

A sprawling industrial estate in Tarlac owned by bilyonaryo Helen Yuchengco Dee may soon add healthcare and pharmaceutical ventures to its growth plans. House of Investments Inc. disclosed that its wholly owned subsidiary, Tarlac Terra Ventures Inc. (TTVI), signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. (PPPI) on June 15 to explore potential…

SUN Life Grepa Financial Inc. (Sun Life Grepa) continues to build on its strong performance, posting solid gains across key metrics in the first quarter of 2026. The company now ranks 7th in Total Premium Income and 5th in New Business Annual Premium Equivalent Income (NBAPE), outpacing industry averages in both revenue growth and new…

Sun Life Grepa Financial Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with growth across its key revenue indicators driven by expansion in affinity marketing and bancassurance channels. The insurer said total premium income (TPI) rose 79 percent year-on-year to the end of March, while new business annual premium equivalent (NBAPE) surged 160 percent, marking its strongest…

Insider Spotlight Aboitiz Economic Estates and House of Investments have finalized a joint venture that will accelerate the expansion of TARI Estate in Tarlac, positioning the site as a major industrial hub in Central Luzon. The agreement establishes Tarlac Terra Ventures Inc., which will oversee the development of an additional 184 hectares within the 384-hectare…

ABOITIZ Economic Estates, the Aboitiz Group’s integrated real estate platform, and the Yuchengco Group of Companies’ House of Investments have received clearance from the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to expand at the TARI Estate, a special economic zone in Tarlac. The PCC clearance paves the way for the formalization of definitive agreements between the parties,…

BizNews Asia, the Philippines’ largest weekly business and news magazine, is featuring the country’s Nation Builders in their 24th anniversary issue. Among those highlighted are the House of Investments’ Chairperson, Mrs. Helen Yuchengco Dee, and its President and CEO, Mr. Lorenzo V. Tan.

YUCHENGCO-LED holding company House of Investments, Inc. (HI) has allocated P22 billion in capital expenditures (capex) for 2025 and 2026 to fund expansion across its education, energy, and property segments. “Our investment roadmap is more than just a capex plan that channels resources for strategic and long-term value creation. We are strengthening our portfolio to…

TARI Estate, Tarlac. — ABOITIZ EQUITY VENTURES, INC. THE ABOITIZ Group’s Lima Land, Inc. is entering into a joint venture (JV) agreement with the Yuchengco group’s listed holding company House of Investments, Inc. (HI) to expand the TARI Estate in Tarlac. Under the JV, the two groups will develop and manage a 184-hectare mixed-use property…

YUCHENGCO-LED Dagohoy Green Energy Corp. (DGEC) has secured government approval to begin commercial operations of its 27.121-megawatt direct current (MWdc) solar power plant in Bohol, allowing it to export electricity to the Visayas grid. In a statement on Monday, the company said the P1.17-billion Dagohoy Solar Power Plant is set for commercial operations on July…

Mapúa University is setting the standard in Philippine higher education with its pioneering initiative, INSPIRE—the Innovational Network for Supporting Professional Integration of AI in Education. Spearheaded by the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) as part of the University’s broader AI Strategy Roadmap, the INSPIRE project signals a deep institutional commitment to meaningful and ethical…

MANILA, Philippines — Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) has activated a 3-megawatt (MW) solar rooftop power facility for a manufacturing plant in Laguna. The project, considered the “largest” rooftop solar facility yet in Laguna Technopark, is for the Isuzu Autoparts Manufacturing Corp.’s (IAMC) facility in Biñan. IAMC, a subsidiary of Japan’s Isuzu Motors Limited, is…

AI Engineering students hone skills in coding, mathematics, AI model development, ethical AI design, system integration, generative AI, AI governance and responsible innovation, enabling them to steer its growth in a digital-first world. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MAPUA University has announced the debut of its Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineering degree this academic year,…

In a moment that marks a new chapter in its storied legacy, Mapúa University has earned a coveted place in the 2026 QS World University Rankings—one of the most respected and competitive global university ranking systems. The achievement comes at a profoundly symbolic time: Mapúa’s Centennial Year. Founded on January 25, 1925, by Don Tomás…