Overview

PHA champions the countryside through pioneering technologies and innovative business models. Learn more about our visionary leaders and subsidiaries.

Overview

PHA champions the countryside through pioneering technologies and innovative business models. Learn more about our visionary leaders and subsidiaries.

To become a value creation and execution company known for its ability to perform with integrity and tenacity, with collective welfare always preceding individual interests.

To become a major enabler of countryside development

Premiere Horizon Alliance

Premiere Horizon Alliance Corporation (PHA) is an investment holding company that maximizes corporate value by focusing on projects that invigorate the countryside. Strengthened by a future-looking mindset and a commitment to excellence, PHA continues to expand into industries with a high growth potential.

Formerly known as Premiere Entertainment Philippines, Inc., PHA became the first public company engaged in the production of motion pictures in the country in 1997. In 2008, the Company ventured into the operation of internet casino stations when it acquired Digigames, Inc.. Three years later, the Securities and Exchange Commission authorized the Company to expand to the mining and real estate industries. In 2014, PHA raised 620 million from the sale of Total Gamezone Extreme Inc. to Leisure and Resorts World Corp (LRWC). Prior to the transaction, Digiwave, transferred all its assets to TGXI.

West Palawan Premiere Development Corporation (WPP) is a visionary developer of an 850-hectare master-planned beach and mountain estate in the heart of Puerto Princesa City.

Goshen Land Capital Inc. (GLCI) is a homegrown real estate developer that pioneered the rise of vertical spaces for both commercial and residential use in Baguio.

Premiere Georesources and Development Inc. (PGDI) is a contract-miner owning two Mineral Production Sharing Agreements (MPSAs) in Southern Palawan with massive, validated, high-quality limestones deposit.

” We believe that the power behind us is greater than the task ahead “

Our Journey Through the Years

July 2023

New Board, Execomm and Management Team joined PHA

PHA appointed a new chairman, new board members, and new executive and management committees to embark on improving our financial position, strengthening our businesses, enhancing governance and investor relations, and infusing fresh perspectives and expertise. The objective of this varied group of executives, who bring rich experiences in finance, investment management, business development, strategic research, and legal matters, is to create and oversee investment portfolios that support PHA’s long-term financial objectives and promote ESG values.

May 2023

New capital Infusion

After last year’s inflow, capital has grown for PHA by Php 3.4M

2021

Increase in capital

PHA focusing on core investment portfolio and those that generate cash flows. The company has infused a new capital to explore growth & investment opportunities in technology-driven businesses as the digital economy expands to the countryside.

2021

PHA added to the FTSE Global Equity Index; LDA Capital Php2.5B Investment Commitment; New Management Team

PHA was added to the FTSE Global Equity Index Series for Asia-Pacific. LDA Capital signed a Put Option Agreement with PHA committing an equity capital investment of up to Php 2.5B in three years. PHA received the remaining Php100M investment from the new investor group with the remaining Php625M to be paid in cash or as equivalent shares of SquidPay Technology based on an agreed valuation. In December, PHA announced the retirement of Mr. Augusto Antonio C. Serafica, Jr. as President & CEO of the company. Mr. Roberto B. Ortiz, the Group CFO and Director, succeeded Mr. Serafica as the President & CEO. Mr. Adrian Luzuriaga was also appointed as the new Group CFO of PHA.

2020

Expanding WPP’s Real Estate Portfolio

The year 2017 saw PHA focusing on infrastructure and tourism real estate development. Aside from the big property, WPP also acquired a 5-hectare beachfront property in Nagtabon Beach, Puerto Princesa City.

2017

Expanding WPP’s Real Estate Portfolio

The year 2017 saw PHA focusing on infrastructure and tourism real estate development. Aside from the big property, WPP also acquired a 5-hectare beachfront property in Nagtabon Beach, Puerto Princesa City.

2016

Venture into Tourism Real Estate Development

Incorporated West Palawan Premiere Development Corp. (WPP) as a vehicle to develop its 500+ hectare property in Puerto Princesa City to cater to the growing tourism demand in one of the best islands in the world.

2015

Additional Convertible Notes and Goshen Land Acquisition

Completed issuance of Php 400M Exchangeable Notes. Acquired 55% of Goshen Land Capital, Inc., a premiere real estate company in Northern Luzon developing master-planned communities in Baguio City and La Trinidad.

2014

Sold Gaming Assets for 620M and Focused on Countryside Development

PHA was able to sell its gaming assets in Digiwave for Php 620M which funded the countryside development turn-around story of the company and its real estate business acquisitions.

2013

Issued Convertible Debt to Fund Business Acquisitions

Issued Php 175 million convertible debt to fund its mining construction and real estate business acquisitions.

2012

Acquired PGDI and 512 hectares of property in Palawan

In 2012, Premiere Horizon acquired 66.9% of Redstone Construction and Development Corporation (RCDC). RCDC is engaged in the business of providing hauling services for construction works for mining, real estate development, environmental protection, and remediation. Acquired 512 hectares of property in Puerto Princesa City.

2011

Added Mining & Real Estate in its Business Portfolio

On December 29, 2011, the company’s name was changed to Premiere Horizon Alliance Corporation and added mining, real estate, information technology, and other related businesses to its portfolio. PHA also lowered the par value of its shares from P1.00 to P0.25, decreasing its authorized capital stock from Php 1,800,000,000.00 to Php 563,560,000.00.

2008

Ventured into the Gaming Industry

On May 16, 2008, the Company’s shareholders and board of directors approved the change in company name to Premiere Entertainment Philippines, Inc., an increase in authorized capital stock, and the acquisition of Digiwave Solutions, Inc., a corporation engaged in the development of gaming software and operation of internet casino stations.

1997

Became the first PSE publicly listed motion picture company

On May 5, 1997, the company was listed at the Philippine Stock Exchange and became the first public company engaged in motion picture production. PHA envisioned a two-pronged thrust: a major presence in the local and international entertainment industry and an initial venture into gaming to round up its total entertainment offer.

1996

From Film to Entertainment

On 20 June 1996, the corporation’s name was amended to Premiere Entertainment Productions, Inc.

1988

PHA Incorporation

Premiere Horizon Alliance Corporation (PHA), formerly Premiere Entertainment Philippines, Inc., was incorporated on 13 January 1988 and was then known as Premiere Films International, Inc.

Our Journey Through the Years

July 2023

New Board, Execomm and Management Team joined PHA

PHA appointed a new chairman, new board members, and new executive and management committees to embark on improving our financial position, strengthening our businesses, enhancing governance and investor relations, and infusing fresh perspectives and expertise. The objective of this varied group of executives, who bring rich experiences in finance, investment management, business development, strategic research, and legal matters, is to create and oversee investment portfolios that support PHA’s long-term financial objectives and promote ESG values.

May 2023

New capital Infusion

After last year’s inflow, capital has grown for PHA.

2022

Increase in capital

PHA focusing on core investment portfolio and those that generate cash flows. The company has infused a new capital to explore growth & investment opportunities in technology-driven businesses as the digital economy expands to the countryside.

2021

PHA added to the FTSE Global Equity Index; LDA Capital Php2.5B Investment Commitment; New Management Team

PHA was added to the FTSE Global Equity Index Series for Asia-Pacific. LDA Capital signed a Put Option Agreement with PHA committing an equity capital investment of up to Php 2.5B in three years. PHA received the remaining Php100M investment from the new investor group with the remaining Php625M to be paid in cash or as equivalent shares of SquidPay Technology based on an agreed valuation. In December, PHA announced the retirement of Mr. Augusto Antonio C. Serafica, Jr. as President & CEO of the company. Mr. Roberto B. Ortiz, the Group CFO and Director, succeeded Mr. Serafica as the President & CEO. Mr. Adrian Luzuriaga was also appointed as the new Group CFO of PHA.

2020

New Investor Group Acquiring 55% of PHA

A new investor group led by Mr. Marvin Dela Cruz, founder of SquidPay Technology, Inc. signed a memorandum of agreement to acquire 55% ownership of PHA at a Php 925M transaction value. By December, Php 200M of the Php925M was received by PHA. On the same year, PHA also increased its authorized capital stock to Php1.5B.

2017

Expanding WPP’s Real Estate Portfolio

The year 2017 saw PHA focusing on infrastructure and tourism real estate development. Aside from the big property, WPP also acquired a 5-hectare beachfront property in Nagtabon Beach, Puerto Princesa City.

2016

Venture into Tourism Real Estate Development

Incorporated West Palawan Premiere Development Corp. (WPP) as a vehicle to develop its 500+ hectare property in Puerto Princesa City to cater to the growing tourism demand in one of the best islands in the world.

2015

Additional Convertible Notes and Goshen Land Acquisition

Completed issuance of Php 400M Exchangeable Notes. Acquired 55% of Goshen Land Capital, Inc., a premiere real estate company in Northern Luzon developing master-planned communities in Baguio City and La Trinidad.

2014

Sold Gaming Assets for 620M and Focused on Countryside Development

PHA was able to sell its gaming assets in Digiwave for Php 620M which funded the countryside development turn-around story of the company and its real estate business acquisitions.

2013

Issued Convertible Debt to Fund Business Acquisitions

Issued Php 175 million convertible debt to fund its mining construction and real estate business acquisitions.

2012

Acquired PGDI and 512 hectares of property in Palawan

In 2012, Premiere Horizon acquired 66.9% of Redstone Construction and Development Corporation (RCDC). RCDC is engaged in the business of providing hauling services for construction works for mining, real estate development, environmental protection, and remediation. Acquired 512 hectares of property in Puerto Princesa City.

2011

Added Mining & Real Estate in its Business Portfolio

On December 29, 2011, the company’s name was changed to Premiere Horizon Alliance Corporation and added mining, real estate, information technology, and other related businesses to its portfolio. PHA also lowered the par value of its shares from P1.00 to P0.25, decreasing its authorized capital stock from Php 1,800,000,000.00 to Php 563,560,000.00.

2008

Ventured into the Gaming Industry

On May 16, 2008, the Company’s shareholders and board of directors approved the change in company name to Premiere Entertainment Philippines, Inc., an increase in authorized capital stock, and the acquisition of Digiwave Solutions, Inc., a corporation engaged in the development of gaming software and operation of internet casino stations.

1997

Became the first PSE publicly listed motion picture company

On May 5, 1997, the company was listed at the Philippine Stock Exchange and became the first public company engaged in motion picture production. PHA envisioned a two-pronged thrust: a major presence in the local and international entertainment industry and an initial venture into gaming to round up its total entertainment offer.

1996

From Film to Entertainment

On 20 June 1996, the corporation’s name was amended to Premiere Entertainment Productions, Inc.

1988

PHA Incorporation

Premiere Horizon Alliance Corporation (PHA), formerly Premiere Entertainment Philippines, Inc., was incorporated on 13 January 1988 and was then known as Premiere Films International, Inc.

Board of Directors

Esteban G. Peña Sy

Chairman/Director

Eugenio T. Tan

President & CEO / Director

Marian Peña

Director

Raul Ma. F. Anonas

Director

Brandon P. Leong

Director & Treasurer

Atty. Geronimo B. Halili

Director / SEC Compliance Officer

Ernest Sze Lok Yeung

Director / CFA

Maria Clara A. Camacho

Independent Director

Atty. Jarodelyn N. Mabalot

Corporate Secretary

Atty. Nasha Jemimah R. Reyes-Ferrer

Assistant Corporate Secretary

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Esteban G. Peña Sy

Chairman/Director

Mr. Peña Sy (age 75 ) was elected as a Regular Director of PHA in January 2023.

He is currently a Director and the President of Philippine Plaza Holdings Inc., the company behind  Sofitel Philippine Plaza, and Mabuhay Holdings Corp., a publicly-listed company. Throughout his storied career, Esteban has held key positions in various companies, including the Ayala Group of Companies.

There, he was Assistant Vice President for the Bank of the Philippine Islands; Head of the Business Development Group for the Island Development Bank of Brunei; and Assistant Director for Ayala International Finance Ltd. (Hong Kong) and Ayala International (Hong Kong) Ltd. He was also the Assistant Secretary General of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry from 1972-79, before becoming its Executive Director from 1980-86. Shortly after, Esteban co-founded the Pan Asian Management Group (Hong Kong).

Over the next few decades, he served as Managing Director for its various subsidiaries, such as AI Financial Services Ltd., Pan Asian Management Ltd., and Pan Asian Oasis Telecom Ltd; as well as Director for Jiangsu Pan Asian Cable Co. Ltd. Owing to his work with the group, he was accredited by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission as an Investment Adviser. Prior to joining PHA, he was the Director and Chairman of the listed IRC Properties Inc. (now known as Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc.). Esteban graduated from the University of the Philippines with a degree in Economics and completed the 43rd Program for Management Development at Harvard Business School.

Eugene T. Tan

President & CEO / Director

Mr. Tan (age 62) was elected as a Regular Director of PHA in October 2021. Mr. Tan was appointed as the President and CEO of PHA on 3 August, 2023.

Mr. Tan was the Co-CEO of Oriental Patron Asia Limited where he managed the corporate finance, capital markets, M&A, sales and distribution businesses and private investment business lines of 28-year old Greater China firm. He was previously the Co-CEO of Shanxi Securities International, where he was responsible for building the ECM/DCM/M&A and primary distribution for Shanxi Securities internationally.

Mr. Tan also held senior management roles in the following companies: Managing Director and Head, Investment Banking and Equity Capital Markets – Asia of the Oppenheimer Investments Asia Limited (2013 –2016), Managing Director, Greater China of Rothschild (Hong Kong) Limited (2010 – 2012). Managing Director of Argyle Street Management (2007- 2010), Managing Director and Head, Financial Institutions Group – Asia, ex-Japan of HSBC Investment Bank (2003 – 2007), Managing Director and Head, Financial Institutions Group – Asia, ex-Japan of HSBC Investment Bank (2003 – 2007), Director and Head, Financial Institutions Group – Asia, ex-Japan of Salomon Smith Barney (1999 – 2002), Director and Head, Equity Capital Markets of ING Barings (1995 – 1998), Associate/Vice President, Global Finance/Corporate Finance. (New York) of Goldman, Sachs & Co. (1990 – 1994), Management Associate/Manager, Institutional Bank of Citibank, N.A. (1985 – 1988). Mr. Tan also served as an Industrial Zone Task Force Director of Hong Kong Trade and Development Council which advises the Hong Kong government on SME businesses. He was also the Independent Director of KGI Securities (Taiwan) Co. Ltd (2010 – 2013) and KGI Securities (Thailand) Pcl (2008 – 2010), Independent Advisor of Power Sector Asset and Liabilities Management Corporation (2008-2010).

Mr. Tan holds a Business Administration and Accountancy degree, Summa Cum Laude (with highest distinction), from the University of the Philippines. He was awarded as a Distinguished Alumni Awardee in 2020 by UP Virata School of Business. Mr. Tan obtained his Master of Business Administration degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Palo Alto, CA (1988 – 1990) and graduated with distinction and as an Arjay Miller Scholar and Deloitte and Touche Accounting Awardee as the Top Accounting Graduate.

Marian Peña

Director

Ms. Marian Pena (age 72) was appointed as a Regular Director of Premiere Horizon Alliance Corporation on 3 August 2023 and also as the Company’s Executive Vice President.

Ms. Pena is the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Securities Development Corporation (“ESDC”) and Nouvo Gran CT. She is an entrepreneur with more than 20 years of business experience in China, HK and the Philippines.

Ms. Peña received her Bachelor’s Degree Major in Business Administration from St. Theresa’s College.

Orlando S. Mercado

Director

Mr. Mercado (79) is a former Senator, Secretary of Defense, and Ambassador. He is a veteran broadcaster and professor of political science, communication, and business management.


He served as the Secretary General of the Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration, based at the National College of Public Administration, University of the Philippines – Diliman from 2010 to 2021.


He is currently a member of the faculty of the Ateneo School of Government, an
Eminent Fellow and member of the Academic Council of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), and teaches MBA courses at FEU Makati. In addition, he serves as Chairman of the Multi-Sectoral Advisory Board of the Education, Training, and Doctrine Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and writes a weekly column for The Manila Times.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Master of Arts in Communication, and Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science all from the University of the Philippines.

Brandon P. Leong

Director & Treasurer

Mr. Leong (age 40) was elected as a Regular Director of PHA in December 2020.

He is a Director and the Vice President of Operations for Eastern Securities Development Corporation (ESDC) and the Business Unit Lead of Round One, the country’s first equity crowdfunding platform.

A graduate of the University of California Irvine with a degree in Sociology and Business, Brandon is well-equipped in navigating the industry’s regulatory landscape while maintaining a high level of business efficiency. 

Outside of his current commitments, he provides market education, financial literacy, and fintech consultation for teams and organizations seeking to create their digital footprint in the Philippines’ financial landscape.

With his unique background in both finance and technology, he provides key insights and solutions to the challenging interface between customers and the organizations aspiring to deliver innovative financial services. 

Atty. Geronimo B. Halili

Director / SEC Compliance Officer

Atty. Halili (age 55) was elected as a Regular Director of PHA in January 2023.

An established lawyer, he is currently the Proprietor at G. B. Halili Law Office since 2015.

Atty. Halili began his career as a law intern in the Office of Supreme Court Justice Jose A. R. Melo in 1993. Three years later, he passed the Philippine Bar Examinations in the Top 16.

He went on to become a Senior Associate at Y. F. Busmente & Associates Law Offices, and then a Partner at HaliliCertezaMatibag Law Offices.

Atty. Halili graduated from the Philippine School of Business Administration with a degree in Accountancy and from San Beda College with a degree in Commerce – Major in Business Management. He proceeded to obtain his Law Degree from the Ateneo de Manila School of Law.

Ernest Sze Lok Yeung

Director / CFA

Mr. Ernest Yeung (age 55) was elected as Regular Director of PHA on August 3, 2023.

He is a veteran in corporate strategy, project finance, private equity, and asset management whereby he held key positions at Changsheng Fund Management, Manulife Asset Management, DBS Bank, PSEG, HSBC, Nomura Securities, JP Morgan and the Swire Group in Hong Kong, Singapore and China.

Mr. Yeung holds a master’s degree in accounting and finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science, as well as bachelor’s degrees in law and science from Beijing University and King’s College, London respectively. He is also a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment of UK.

Maria Clara A. Camacho

Independent Director

Maria Clara (Kim) Camacho graduated from Radcliffe College, Harvard University in 1977 with a degree in AB Economics (cum laude) and earned her MBA from Harvard Business School in 1980. She briefly worked with Seagrams Latin America in New York in Marketing before returning to the Philippines in late 1981. She joined National Development Company where she handled the first commercial paper issuance by a Philippine company in the USA, worked on the rehabilitation of CDCP and was OIC of Marina Properties Corporation. She later founded and managed an award-winning fashion accessories manufacturing and exporting business. Kim also worked on real estate development with Carmelray and Rockwell Land. She opened the Sotheby’s office in the Philippines and was the country representative. She was a member of the Advisory Board of RCBC for ten years.

Today, Kim is an international art collector and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Yuchengco Museum and the Asia Pacific Acquisition Committee of the Tate Modern in London.

Atty. Jarodelyn N. Mabalot

Corporate Secretary

Atty. Jarodelyn N. Mabalot (age 33) obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Santo Tomas in 2016, where she ranked sixth in her class and her Legal Management degree from the same university where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Atty. Mabalot became a partner in Divina Law in December 2024. As a member of the Corporate and Special Project Groups, her key areas of practice are labor law compliance, corporate governance, regulatory practice, cross border transactions, and data privacy. She provides legal services to highly specialized industries, particularly healthcare, insurance, financial institutions, and food and beverage. Atty. Mabalot is a co-author of the Compendious Bar Reviewer on Labor Law (2023-2025 editions).

Atty. Nasha Jemimah R. Reyes-Ferrer

Assistant Corporate Secretary

Atty. Nasha Jemimah R. Reyes-Ferrer (age 33) obtained her Juris Doctor degree in 2016, and bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Cum Laude) from the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Atty. Reyes-Ferrer became a partner at DivinaLaw in January 2024, and has been a key member of the Firm’s Corporate and Special Projects Group since 2017. Her practice areas include corporate governance, regulatory compliance, corporate services, foreign investments, estate planning, and mergers & acquisitions Atty. Reyes-Ferrer is also a Certified Compliance Officer since November 2022. Additionally, she is a co-author of the Compendious Bar Reviewer on Political Law and the Compendious Bar Reviewer on Legal and Judicial Ethics (2023-2025 Editions).