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On 29 August 2007, at the Ateneo de Manila University, Gokongwei's biography, John L. Gokongwei Jr.: The Path of Entrepreneurship, by the university's Dr. Marites A. Khanser, was launched, and it narrated the "riches-to-rags-to-riches" story of the tai-pan. Gokongwei stated that entrepreneurship is a way out of poverty.
After her death in 1982, ... The family is related to several other prominent figures in this way, such as John Gokongwei, Jr., founder of JG Summit Holdings; ...
John Gokongwei Jr. Ignacio Gotao: 1975–1992: 18: 6: Sta. Lucia: Pop Cola/Sarsi/Sunkist/Swift: RFM Corporation: Jose Ma. Concepcion III: 1990–2001: 12: 4: Coca-Cola/Powerade: Tanduay (Tan group) Tanduay Distillers, Inc. Lucio Tan: 1999–2001: 3: 0: FedEx/Air21/Burger King/Barako Bull Energy: Shell Helix/Shell Rimula X/Shell Azodrin ...
The Victor is a tribute to deceased businessman John Gokongwei. [6] The statue depicts a man with one arm raised as if it is celebrating a victory. Jefrë also dedicates the statue to the " global Filipino ".
John Gokongwei, 93, Filipino businessman and philanthropist, founder of JG Summit Holdings. [ 177 ] Noel Ignatiev , 78, American author and historian, intestinal infarction.
John Gokongwei – He was 13 years old when his father died. He supported his family by peddling items along the streets of Cebu on his bicycle. From the age of 17 to 19, he traded using a wooden boat, shipping items to Lucena by sea, and then to Manila by truck. He was one of the richest Filipinos.
In 1981, Lacson was a Lieutenant Colonel with the PC-Metrocom, when he led a team that rescued now-tycoon Robina Gokongwei-Pe, daughter of businessman John Gokongwei Jr., from a kidnap-for-ransom gang. Robina's family offered Lacson and his team a reward, but Lacson declined it, as part of his no-take policy.
Robinsons Malls is one of the largest shopping malls and retail operators in the Philippines. [1] It was incorporated on September 9, 1997, by entrepreneur John Gokongwei Jr. to develop, conduct, operate and maintain the Robinsons commercial shopping centers and all related businesses, such as the lease of commercial spaces within the compound of shopping centers.