Macristina Bernabe

Filinvest

The name Filinvest has become synonymous with property development. From humble beginnings over 60 years ago, it has diversified into a leading full-range property developer with strategic interests in high-growth industries. Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), the holding company of the Filinvest Group, traces its origins to the consumer finance business established by Andrew L. Gotianun, Sr. and his family in 1955. Today, FDC is one of the Philippines' leading conglomerates, with interests in real estate, banking and financial services, hotel and resort management, power generation, and the sugar industry. As of June 30, 2016, FDC had Php448.56 billion in total assets and stockholders'​ equity of Php100.54 billion. FDC entered the real estate business in 1967 and since then, has proven its mettle in a diverse range of real estate developments: residential subdivisions, shopping centers, central business districts, mid-rise and high-rise offices and condominiums, recreational farms, industrial estates, leisure clubs and information technology zones. – covering more than 2,500 hectares of land. Driven by its commitment to building the Filipino dream, Filinvest has built homes for over 160,000 families. With each new endeavor, the company continues to fulfill Filipino dreams, making it possible for more Filipinos to acquire their first home, a lasting legacy or their most desired lifestyle.