Yuchengco-led HI sets P22-B capex for 2025-2026 expansion

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…

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Aboitiz, Yuchengco partner to expand TARI Estate in Tarlac

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…

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Yuchengco firm’s Bohol solar farm cleared for commercial operations

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…

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Mapúa Leads AI Integration in Education through INSPIRE

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…

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PetroGreen energizes Isuzu plant with solar power

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…

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Mapúa debuts AI Engineering program for 2025-’26

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,…

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A Century On, Mapúa Makes Historic QS World University Rankings Debut

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…

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NTC is recognized in Times Higher Education impact rankings

National Teachers College (NTC) is recognized in the prestigious Times Higher Education Rankings. This shows that education can really make a change when it is driven by purpose and compassion. NTC is among the 2,526 universities from 130 countries across the globe, and 121 higher education institutions in the Philippines, to stand out for its…

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World’s First Early Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Developed in Japan LEQEMBI® Receives Prime Minister’s Award at the 12th Technology Management and Innovation Awards

Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today that humanized anti-soluble aggregated amyloid-beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody “LEQEMBI®” (lecanemab) for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease (early AD *) has received the Prime Minister’s Award at the 12th Technology Management and Innovation Awards hosted by the Japan Techno-Economics Society (JATES **). The Technology…

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Why Makati remains the benchmark for Metro Manila’s CBDs

Makati City has long been the financial heart of the Philippines, continuously evolving to meet the needs of businesses, investors, and professionals. From its early skyscrapers in the 1970s to the next generation towers redefining its skyline, the Makati central business district (CBD) has witnessed remarkable transformations. As more companies return to office, new developments…

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Building the nation’s future, one graduate at a time: The Mapúa Centennial story

As an institution of academic excellence, Mapúa University is globally recognized as one of the world’s best universities, and the Philippines’ premier engineering and technological school. To date, Mapúa steadily upholds this tradition of excellence not only in engineering, but also in the fields of physical sciences, architecture and design, information technology, communication and media…

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New tower to transform Makati skyline

By Manila Standard Business The Yuchengco Centre, rising along Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, is set to transform one of Makati’s emerging commercial districts. The modern office landmark integrates sustainability, accessibility and convenience. It will provide much-needed premium office spaces while enhancing the area’s retail landscape as the only commercial building slated for completion in…

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Mapúa University Launches Cutting Edge School of Medicine

Mapúa University launched the Mapua School of Medicine (SoM), the newest medical school in the country, in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), the #1 school in the United States for innovation for the tenth straight year ranked by U.S. News and World Report 2016-2025. Mapúa is the flagship university of iPeople, Inc., the education…

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Aboitiz, House of Investments partner for Tarlac Economic Estate

ABOITIZ InfraCapital, Inc. has partnered with Yuchengco-led House of Investments, Inc. (HI) to develop and expand its Tarlac Economic Estate. “This partnership builds on the strong momentum we’ve already achieved, further enhancing investor interest and confidence in TARI Estate,” Aboitiz InfraCapital Head of Economic Estates Rafael P. Fernandez de Mesa said in a statement released…

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