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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…
Read MoreTARI 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…
Read MoreYUCHENGCO-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…
Read MoreMapúa 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…
Read MoreMANILA, 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…
Read MoreAI 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,…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreNational 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…
Read MoreRCBC Executive Vice President Elizabeth E. Coronel (3rd from left) and SJGEC President F.G. Delfin Jr. (4th from left) lead the signing of the loan agreement between RCBC and SJGEC. June 16, 2025, Manila – San Jose Green Energy Corporation (SJGEC), a subsidiary of Rizal Green Energy Corporation (“RGEC”), signed on 10 June 2025 an…
Read MoreHOUSE of Investments Inc. reported a net income of P2.68 billion in 2024, more than four-fold its 2023 earnings of P615.60 million. This was attributed to the full-year contribution of subsidiaries acquired in December 2023, particularly in the financial services sector. In a quarterly report filed last Friday, the company noted that “the parent company…
Read MoreOfficials of PGEC, CLSU, DA, TAISEI, and DENR harvest basil in the agrivoltaics of SJSPP April 30, 2025, Manila / Nueva Ecija – Yuchengco-led Rizal Green Energy Corporation (RGEC) pilots agrivoltaics project in its 19.6MWDC San Jose Solar Power Project (SJSPP) in Brgy. Sto. Nino 3rd, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija. The project was formally…
Read MoreSJSPP PV panels and main control building The 19.6-megawatt San Jose Solar Power Project (SJSPP) has secured its Final Certificate of Approval to Connect (FCATC) from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) as of April 14, 2025, clearing the path to deliver clean power to thousands of households in Luzon. Located in Barangay…
Read MoreEisai 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…
Read MoreMakati 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…
Read MoreAs 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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