Timeline
1959
House of Investments was organized originally to be the country’s first investment bank. House of Investments hit the ground running even if a few people understood what it was up to. Instead of waiting for clients to approach with funds, the company decided to create its own investments. One of its major investments was the purchase of a property called “The House” on Ayala Avenue to serve as its headquarters.
1960
To help furnish capital resources necessary to the agricultural and industrial of the country, House of Investments organizes Rizal Development Bank. By the time the bank became Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) in 1963, House of Investments held a 25% stake in the company which was eventually sold in 1964.
1961
House of Investments subsidiary Zamboanga Industrial Finance Corporation is established.
1962
House of Investments was listed in the Manila Stock Exchange.
1963
House of Investments and Castle & Cooke organize HI-Equipment Co, Inc.
1964
HI-Cement Corporation (HCC) was incorporated.
1964
House of Investments and its associates establish Manila Memorial Park.
1968
House of Investments, Malayan Insurance and Grepalife adopt the Hexagon – designed by Architect Felipe Mendoza – as their “Symbol of Integrated Financial Services”.
1968
House of Investments becomes one of the original members of the National Association of Government Securities Dealer (NAGSD).
1968
With American Cement Company of California (USA), House of Investments acquires Philippine Rock Products, Inc.
1970
House of Investments diversifies its portfolio with Zamboanga Woods Products, Inc., HI-Tobacco, Checkered Farms, Diamond Farms, Ace Farm, Palayan Farm, Standard (Phil.) Fruit Corp., HI-Daiei, HI-Daiwa, Philippine Antai Manufacturing Corp., and HI-Cintra Housing Corp.
1971
House of Investments and Fuji Xerox Japan establish Spectrum Fuji Xerox, Inc. in Manila which later changed its name to Philippine Fuji Xerox Corp in 1976.
1974
House of Investments entered into a 50-50 joint venture with Eisai Co. Ltd. of Japan to form HI-Eisai Pharmaceutical, Inc. which imports pharmaceuticals from Japan and sells in the Philippine market through established drug distributors.
1977
Manila Memorial Park acquires Holy Cross Memorial Park.
1985
Manila Memorial Park becomes the first cemetery to host a modern crematorium in a memorial park setting.
1992
First Malayan Leasing and Finance Corporation was established. It was engaged in the leasing and financing business as well as deposit taking activities as it also held a quasi-banking license.
1992
Honda Cars Quezon City was organized.
1992
House of Investments establishes T’Boli Agri-Industrial Development, Inc.
1993
House of Investments, RCBC, PMMIC and Enron Corporation of the United States organize Subic Power Corporation to resolve the power deficiency in the Luzon area.
1993
House of Investments acquires up to 50% of EEI Corporation.
1995
Landev Corporation is established.
1996
Isuzu Manila, Inc. was organized in Paco Manila.
1996
Construction of RCBC Plaza begins.
1997
Petrotech Consultants, Inc. company adopted its current name, PetroEnergy Resources Corporation (PERC), and shifted its primary focus initially on upstream oil exploration and development, diversifying into renewable energy and power generation.
2000
House of Investments acquires Petrofields Exploration and Development Co. and adopts the name iPeople, Inc.
2000
House of Investments acquires Mapua Institute of Technology.
2001
Mapúa Information Technology Center was incorporated.
2001
Inauguration of RCBC Plaza
2004
Pan Pacific Computer Center is acquired by iPeople, inc.
2006
Malayan High School of Science is inaugurated in Pandacan Manila.
2006
EEI Corporation celebrates its 75th anniversary.
2006
Malayan Colleges Laguna holds Groundbreaking Ceremonies in Cabuyao, Laguna.
2009
House of Investments celebrates its 50th anniversary.
2012
House of Investments celebrates 50th listing anniversary.
2012
RCBC took over control of First Malayan Leasing and Finance Corporation; it is now known as RCBC Leasing and Finance Corporation.
2015
iPeople celebrates 25th listing anniversary.
2018
Inauguration of Malayan Colleges Mindanao in Davao City.
2019
Merger of iPeople, inc. with AC Education, Inc. where iPeople was the surviving entity.
2020
House of Investments acquires San Lorenzo Ruiz Investment Holdings and Services, Inc. which owns a property in the Makati Central Business District.
2022
Ground breaking of The Yuchengco Centre: a mixed-use office-commercial complex that features an iconic design with a network of open spaces, public art facilities, incorporating green and sustainable technology.
2022
Manila Memorial opens MMP Sta Rosa.
2022
House of Investments is awarded a Golden Arrow under the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard.
2022
House of Investments acquires A. T. Yuchengco Centre in Bonifacio Global City through a wholly owned subsidiary ATYC, Inc.
2023
House of Investments is awarded a Golden Arrow under the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard.
2023
House of Investments acquires a 184-hectare property through its wholly-owned subsidiary Tarlac Terra Ventures, Inc.
2023
House of Investments sell majority of its holdings in EEI Corporation.
2023
House of Investments acquires Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc., Malayan Equities, Inc. which owns Malayan Insurance Co., Inc., and Grepa Realty Holdings Corporation through a share swap arrangement.
2023
House of Investments, RCBC, and GPL Holdings establish RCBC Trust Corporation as a Stand-Alone Trust Corporation.
2024
House of Investments celebrates it 65th anniversary
2024
HI-Eisai celebrates its 50th anniversary. The 50-year partnership have significantly impacted the healthcare industry as a whole and the well-being and lives of Filipino patients through the introduction of new and innovative medicines to the Philippine market,
2024
House of Investments consolidates it cars business under HI Cars, Inc.
2024
A.T. Yuchengco Centre and RCBC Plaza switch to 100% renewable energy
2025
Mapúa celebrates its centenary.