EEI Corporation, a leading construction and engineering conglomerate, proudly celebrated its 50th year as a listed company on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) with a commemorative bell-ringing ceremony. The milestone underscores EEI Corporation’s enduring legacy and unwavering commitment to transparent governance, disciplined financial management, and its pivotal role in the nation’s economic development.
During the ceremony, PSE Director Edgardo G. Lacson lauded EEI Corporation’s significant participation in the equity markets. “This half a century of our presence in the stock exchange shows our unwavering commitment and our belief in transparent and good governance, a disciplined approach in financial management and our enduring faith in our financial system in expanding and improving access to capital that supports business enterprises and investments from a broad range of public and institutional investors,” stated Henry D. Antonio, President and CEO of EEI Corporation.
Director Lacson further emphasized the company’s foundational strengths. “Going by EEI Corporation’s history, I believe the company’s endurance and success can be attributed to its strong commitment to its people, a robust corporate governance, strategic partnership, and a resolute focus on infrastructure projects that drive the nation’s growth and development,” he said. “History has shown EEI successfully entering and conquering new industries in the past, and I am firmly confident that it will not only repeat its success; it will reaffirm its enduring strength.”
Founded in 1931, EEI Corporation has been a cornerstone of the Philippines’ construction and engineering sector for 94 years, significantly shaping the country’s infrastructure landscape and fostering continuous growth and innovation. Over the decades, the company has diversified its portfolio, actively exploring opportunities in energy, real estate, and manpower businesses.
EEI Corporation’s impressive roster of landmark projects includes the Metro Manila Subway, the Malolos-Clark Railway, and the Cavitex-Callax Link. Looking ahead, the company is set to undertake the ambitious PHP15.7-billion Philippine International Exhibition Center (PIEC) project in Pasay City, poised to become Southeast Asia’s largest convention center.
Mr. Antonio articulated the company’s forward-looking vision, stating that EEI Corporation “looks to the future to further expand its role in nation-building and uplifting the lives of millions of Filipinos.” The construction giant pledges to continue its steadfast support for the development of infrastructure, energy, property, and other sectors that drive economic prosperity.
As it commemorates this significant milestone, EEI Corporation reaffirms its unwavering dedication to its role as a partner to Filipinos across generations, working together to forge a stronger, more sustainable, and resilient Philippines.
