Rappler's latest stories on Gokongwei family
URC eyes sugar tax, Vietnam rebound as keys to lift sagging growth
'We're in the right categories, primarily snacks and healthier products... that will resonate with the market especially as sugar taxes are imposed,' says URC president Lance Gokongwei
John Gokongwei proves family-run conglomerates work
The JG Summit founder says the conglomerate has maintained its core values and long-term vision even as it went public and reached out to global markets
Robinsons Land targets to raise P20B in stock rights offering
Approximately 950 million to 1.1 billion common shares are to be offered, with the majority of proceeds to be used to fund land acquisition
Toys 'R' Us in PH unaffected by U.S. toy store chain's bankruptcy filing
Operated by the Gokongweis, Toys 'R' Us Philippines clarifies it is not part of Toys 'R' Us Incorporated's bankruptcy filing in the United States
Cebu Pacific to launch flights from Zamboanga to Sandakan, Malaysia
Now the previous 14 hour travel by sea is cut down to just a 40 minute airplane ride says Cebgo president and CEO Alexander Lao
Is the Inquirer's impending sale a Manila Times redux?
In 1999, Joseph Estrada sues the Manila Times over a corruption story. Months later, the Gokongwei family sells the newspaper to the President's crony.
Robinsons opens 2 malls, expands chain to 37
The Gokongwei owned property developer will open malls in Roxas in Visayas and Santiago in Luzon
Gokongwei's JG Summit posts lower profit on weak peso
The conglomerate says its liabilities grew as a result of the depreciation of the peso
Robinsons Retail to raise P42B in IPO
The retail arm of the Gokongwei family is expecting to raise P42 billion from its maiden share sale slated this October
JG to pay P72B for San Miguel's Meralco stake
The deal is subject to closing conditions says the Gokongwei led company
