Aboitiz InfraCapital and House of Investments Set to Expand TARI Estate with Mixed-Use Development in Central Luzon

Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, and House of Investments (HI), the non-bank holding company of the Yuchengco Group of Companies, announced plans for a strategic partnership for the joint development of an expanded Economic Estate in Tarlac through Tarlac Terra Ventures, Inc. (TTVI).

Subject to finalization of the Definitive Agreement and corporate and regulatory approvals, this collaboration will expand AIC’s TARI Estate by incorporating HI’s 184-hectare adjacent property into the estate’s ongoing development, adding mixed-use components that will complement its industrial and business offerings.

Real estate company TTVI, owner of the 184-hectare property, is 100% owned by HI. Under the terms of the agreement, HI will hold a 51% stake, while AIC will maintain 49%. Together, the two companies plan to develop and market the land for various mixed-use purposes, enhancing the overall ecosystem within the expanded TARI Estate. The project is aligned with AIC’s long-term vision of creating a smart and sustainable community hub in Central Luzon. Through this partnership, AIC and HI are set to boost the regional economy by creating jobs and attracting local and foreign investments, ultimately driving sustainable progress in the locality.

 “This will be our first major venture into Economic Estates. We anticipate with pleasure the partnership with AIC, one of the leading industrial estate developers in the country. This joint venture will be an expansion of HI’s business interests into land development, diversifying our property portfolio. We aim to provide long term value through flexible, sustainable, and forward-thinking real estate solutions,” said Lorenzo Tan, President of House of Investments.

AIC’s TARI Estate, which broke ground in May 2024, is poised to become a key economic driver in the region, with its initial 200-hectare development expected to generate 60,000 jobs. The integration of HI’s 184-hectare mixed-use property will complement TARI Estate's industrial core, offering a broader range of opportunities for industrial, commercial, and business activities within the estate.

"This partnership builds on the strong momentum we’ve already achieved, further enhancing investor interest and confidence in TARI Estate. By leveraging our combined expertise, we are well-positioned to deliver a development that not only addresses the needs of businesses and communities but also strengthens the estate’s status as a premier destination for investment in Central Luzon," said Rafael Fernandez de Mesa, Aboitiz InfraCapital Head of Economic Estates.

Strategically located in Central Luzon, TARI Estate benefits from the region’s robust economic development and growing infrastructure network, making it an ideal location for businesses and residents alike. Through this collaboration, Aboitiz InfraCapital and House of Investments are working together to drive inclusive and sustainable progress in the Philippines.

House of Investments is an investment holding and management company with a diversified portfolio and one of the major flagship corporations of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC). The company undertook a portfolio realignment with a bias for recurring income and growth in 2023. As a result, the core business focus of the company is organized into four segments, namely: Financial Services, Property and Property Services, Education, and Automotive. The Company’s portfolio investments are in Energy, Healthcare, Deathcare, and Construction.

Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc., the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, is committed to building transformative infrastructure ecosystems that enable businesses and uplift communities as a catalyst for nationwide economic growth. Its strategic operations are in diverse yet interconnected businesses spanning Economic Estates, Water, Digital Infrastructure, and Transport and Mobility.

Aboitiz InfraCapital’s current business units include TARI Estate in Tarlac; LIMA Estate and LIMA Water Corporation in Batangas; Mactan Economic Zone 2 (MEZ2) Estate, West Cebu Estate, and Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu; Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc. in Davao City, and Unity Digital Infrastructure. The company also has a minority stake in Balibago Waterworks System, Inc., the country’s fourth-largest private water utility distributor.