About The Worldwide Group of Companies had its humble beginnings in 1976 as a local hardware store located in downtown Colon Cebu City. The steady growth of the business and exposure to construction materials paved the way for the company to venture into the manufacturing of steel bars in 1987. Through the business acumen and visionary leadership of the founders, Mr. Francisco K. Ong and Mrs. Lina D. Ong, Worldwide Steel Corporation was born.

Currently, Worldwide Steel has expanded to the manufacturing of common wire nails, finishing nails, PVC pipes, C-purlins, pre-painted roofings, light metal frames, wire mesh and the distribution of cement, insulation materials, smart boards, fiber cement boards, GI wires, and angle bars.

In 2001, the group established Worldwide Home Depot (also known as Worldwide Interiors Design Center) to cater to the growing needs of the customers for local and imported finishing materials.

Worldwide Home Depot is currently operating four showrooms in Cebu and one in Davao, with a growing set of in-house brands that offer stylish and affordable finishes to consumers and businesses in Visayas and Mindanao. Its private store labels include floor and wall tiles, sanitary wares, plumbing accessories, laminates, deco panels and adhesives.

The newest addition to the group is its real estate arm, Worldwide Central Properties Inc. (WCPI) which has three projects in Cebu: Sundance Residences in Banawa, The Suites at Gorordo in Lahug, and Hampton Hill Residences in Consolacion. WCPI is continuously expanding in response to the growing demand for affordable yet luxurious residences.