VILLARICA PAWNSHOP started as a single proprietorship established by Mrs. Paz R. Villarica, a jeweler from Meycauayan, Bulacan in May 1954. It opened its first branch at 616 P. Paterno Street, Quiapo, Manila where it still stands today. Eventually, her son, Atty. Henry R. Villarica and his wife, Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica took over the operations and the pawnshop was incorporated as Villarica Pawnshop, Inc. which was duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 5, 1981.