Mapúa’s civil, environmental, and geological engineering dean among Asia’s outstanding scientists

Source: https://archive.malaya.com.ph/news_special_feature/mapuas-civil-environmental-and-geological-engineering-dean-among-asias-outstanding-scientists/#:~:text=Dr.%20Francis%20Aldrine%20A.%20Uy,%20Map%C3%BAa A Mapua University dean has been recognized as among the most outstanding scientists in Asia. Dr. Francis Aldrine A. Uy, Mapúa dean of the School of Civil, Environmental, and Geological Engineering (CEGE) was one of eight Filipinos included in the Asian Scientist 100 recently released by Singapore-based Asian Scientist Magazine. “I feel blessed and…

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YGC’s HI Cars boosts business with after-sales service, new dealership

Source: https://archive.malaya.com.ph/news_special_feature/ygcs-hi-cars-boosts-business-with-after-sales-service-new-dealership/#:~:text=After%20a%20successful%20consolidation%20of%20dealerships After a successful consolidation of dealerships in 2020, House of Investments (HI), a member of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC), is looking at further boosting its Car business by expanding service offers and adding Geely Manila into its dealership portfolio. Geely is a leading car manufacturing brand of the Geely Holding Group…

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SGAP, YGC House of Investments gearing up for the opening of Geely Manila

Source: https://www.c-magazine.com/ The Yuchengco Group of Companies is no stranger to the automotive dealership business, having a host of car brands under its belt. Now, it partners with Sojitz G Auto Philippines and breaks ground for the soon-to-rise Geely Manila. In a simple groundbreaking ceremony held recently, YGC’s House of Investments and SGAP/Geely executives expressed…

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YGC bares future–ready plans

Source: https://www.philstar.com/ MANILA, Philippines — The Yuchengco Group of Companies, the conglomerate founded by the late tycoon Alfonso Yuchengco and which is now headed by his daughter Helen Dee, is embracing the new normal with a wide array of measures to enable the group to be future-ready. At present, YGC’s business spans a wide array…

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House of Investments acquires property firm

Source: https://www.bworldonline.com/ House of Investments, Inc. (HI) has acquired San Lorenzo Ruiz Investment Holdings and Services, Inc. (SLRIHSI) for P1.95 billion. In a disclosure to the stock exchange, the listed holding company of the Yuchengco Group said it has acquired 11 million shares or 100% of the outstanding common stock of SLRIHSI. The property company…

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Pinoy Student Wins International Engineering, Design Prize.

Source: https://www.philstar.com/ MANILA, Philippines — A novel material made from rotting fruit and vegetables that absorbs stray ultraviolet light from the sun and converts it into renewable energy has landed its designer the first sustainability gong in this year’s James Dyson awards. From a record 1,800 entries – despite the challenges of COVID-19 – the…

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PetroWind Energy Named One of Top Community Care Companies in 2020

Source: https://www.businessnewsasia.com/ The Yuchengco Group of Companies’ (YGC) PetroWind Energy Inc. (PWEI) was recognized as one of Top Community Care Companies in the 2020 Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability Awards (ACES) based in Kuala Lumpur. ACES Awards honor individuals and firms in Asia for corporate leadership and corporate social responsibility under several categories – sustainability,…

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Yuchengco group upbeat about recovery

Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/ The Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC) has said it is poised to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the back of its “resourcefulness and creativity.” In a statement on Monday, the conglomerate said its capacity to recover would depend on its banking, education, life and nonlife insurance, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals,…

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HI Leverages Synergy to Cushion Pandemic Effects

Source: https://www.motortech.ph/ House of Investments (HI) is leveraging its synergy with co-members of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC) to boost efficiency for its auto business amid the pandemic. The company is also setting aside approximately P10M to cover package solutions for marketing and after-sales services of its seven Honda, Isuzu and Geely dealerships in Metro Manila. In a press statement, Johnny Fetalvero,…

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Work on infra projects resumes

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/ Private contractors want to get ‘Build, Build, Build’ back on track Big contractors are raring to begin work on major infrastructure projects to help bring the government’s “Build, Build, Build” program back on track. Major public and private construction projects from railways to elevated roads have stalled since the Duterte administration imposed strict…

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DPWH, EEI, Villar Group complete PICC Forum Halls construction of Covid-19 facility in 7 days

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), with the support of private firms EEI Corporation and the Villar-led Vista Land Group, has completed the construction works of the health facility at Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Halls in just seven days. Secretary Mark A. Villar announced that civil works for the…

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PH Universities and Colleges in Action to Combat COVID-19

Source:https://www.ipophil.gov.ph/ Once again, Filipino ingenuity and our bayanihan spirit rose to the occasion in the midst of dwindling supplies in a public health battle. Among those who served as beacons of hope were partners of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) such as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and universities and…

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Yuchengco firms say jobs secure

Source:https://www.bworldonline.com THE Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC) is assuring its employees that they will not lose their jobs and their salaries while Luzon is under enhanced community quarantine. In a statement Monday, the conglomerate said it is abiding by the request of the Labor department to provide financial assistance to employees during this time. “I…

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Disinfection booths set up at Quezon City Hall

Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com A man passes through disinfection booths known as “GOCLEAN Chambers” and designed by engineers connected to Mapua university set up to stem the spread of COVID-19 at the entrance of the city hall of Quezon City on Friday. In an interview on Wednesday, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said three of the “hot…

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EEI lends modules to Luzon hospitals

Source: https://www.philstar.com/ MANILA, Philippines — In line with efforts to help both medical frontliners and patients in the battle against COVID-19, EEI Corp. has made available 64 modules to hospitals across Luzon. The Yuchengco-led firm said from the eight hospitals they identified to be in most need of the modules, eight units will be provided…

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