Two months into their marriage, newlyweds Miguel del Gallego and the former Maria Elena Galan started Delgallego Enterprises from their home on July 1st, 1974. Within 3 months of its inception, their enterprise had an office, a bodega as well as a secretary and driver/delivery man.

Two years later, the Iligan Branch was established followed by the Cagayan de Oro branch.

As commerce grew, Delgallego Enterprises was incorporated into what is now known as Degalen Corporation. Formally organized and registered with the SEC on February 11, 1981.