HIJO Resources

Hijo Resources Corporation (HRC) is a Davao-based diversified corporation with business interests in Leisure & Tourism, Agribusiness, Property Deveopment and Port Operations. Based in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, HRC was established in 1959. Together with two sister corporations, Twin Rivers Economic and Development Co., Inc. (TREDCI) and Apo Estates Corporation (AEC). HRC was the pioneer in the cultivation and exporting of Cavendish bananas to Japan. In October 2007, HRC, TREDI and AEC merged to become the HRC of today. HRC is now owned by two (2) major shareholder, the Tuason Group and Fuji Fruits Co., Ltd. of Japan. HRC owns the International Hijo Port which has two (2) operating berths, a controlling depth of 13 meters, warehouse facilities, storage tanks and a total area of bout 25 hectares. Hijo Port Town is a 760-hectare planned township that boasts of a well-integrated modern port and Agro-Industrial Estate which includes residential, commercial and leisure components. The company currently operates the Hijo Port providing stevedoring and arrastre services. It continues to produce agricultural products like bananas, coconuts and selected fruits. As part of its leisure and tourism development, HRC also operates Lanikai and Barret Beach Resort.