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Malacañang mourns death of Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei
'A gentle, loving, kind, caring, and selfless human being Mrs Elizabeth was. She will be dearly missed,' says Malacañang in a statement
Gokongwei matriarch dies at 85
Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei dies a week after her husband John passed away
Duterte visits wakes of John Gokongwei, Bong Tan
President Rodrigo Duterte pays his last respects to tycoon John Gokongwei Jr and PAL Holdings president Lucio 'Bong' Tan Jr
Robina Gokongwei’s funny stories about dad
From her kidnapping to her wedding day, John Gokongwei's eldest daughter shares some of her most cherished memories of the late tycoon
How John Gokongwei built his empire from selling peanuts
John Gokongwei Jr was born wealthy, but he had to start from scratch after his family lost what they had. Here's a look back on his journey to becoming one of the most beloved tycoons in the Philippines.
'Exceptional and ideal Filipino': Tributes pour in for John Gokongwei
'Mr John Gokongwei Jr left a legacy to the Filipino nation and the coming generation worth emulating,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
Tycoon John Gokongwei Jr dies, 93
(UPDATED) John Gokongwei Jr dies surrounded by loved ones at the Manila Doctors Hospital on November 9, 2019, according to his son, Lance Gokongwei
Inflation, weak peso batter JG Summit's earnings in 2018
JG Summit's net income drops by 24% in 2018. CEO Lance Gokongwei says the conglomerate braved a 'perfect storm' and remains optimistic for the coming years.
Henry Sy still leads Filipinos on Forbes' 2018 billionaires list
The number of Filipinos on the list drops from 14 last year to 12 this year, but their combined net worth increases from $45.8 billion to $55.2 billion
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
John Gokongwei Jr is MAP man of the year 2017
The JG summit founder is chosen by the Management Association of the Philippines for his leadership in making the Gokongwei Group of companies a force for nation building
Wealth of 50 Filipinos account for 24% of PH's 2016 GDP
4th UPDATE Henry Sy Sr tops Forbes Philippines rich list in 2017 for a decade now but younger and self made tycoons are gaining ground
The legend of Mariano Que
In a way it is impossible to talk about Philippine medicine without mentioning Mariano Que Yet so little was known of the man who built Mercury Drug
Can conglomerates foster inclusive development in PH?
The country faces a dilemma in development as it strives to achieve growth and progress amid distress and poverty
Record number of Filipinos among 'richest people on the planet'
Joining the 14 Filipinos who are dollar billionaires in 2017 are Ramon Ang Injap Sia Eduardo Cojuangco and Roberto Ongpin
Robinsons Land sees 7.9% boost in 2016 income
Its costs and expenses however increases by 19 to P9 34 billion as opening of new malls and office buildings raised the level of its depreciation expense
Asia's Emerging Dragon to bid for NAIA PPP
The corporation formed back in 1993 by several taipans again expresses interest in redeveloping the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Henry Sy still PH's richest man for 9th straight year – Forbes
The biggest gainer on the list of richest Filipinos percentage wise is Edgar Sia II
How Lance Gokongwei will continue supporting Duterte
The president and chief operating officer of JG Summit says he will support Duterte through hard investments in the country and creation of more jobs
JG Summit founder sells $250M worth of shares
Sale of Gokongwei s JG Summit shares are for estate planning purposes
JG Summit net income rises to P22.61B in 2015
Firms under the Gokongwei led conglomerate see higher revenues led by the JG Summit Petrochemicals Group Robinsons Land URC and Cebu Pacific Air
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11 Filipino tycoons back in Forbes' list of world's richest
Henry Sy Sr the 91 year old chairman of SM Investments Corporation retains his spot as the richest Filipino according to Forbes 2016 World s Billionaires
SM opens first mall in Caloocan City
It is SM s 55th mall in the Philippines and targets to close 2015 with 56 in the country and 6 malls in China
Cebu Pacific to launch 3 new int'l flights in December
Cebu Pacific Air will inaugurate direct flights from Manila to Fukuoka Japan; from Cebu to Taipei Taiwan; and from Davao to Singapore on December 17
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Henry Sy remains Philippines' richest – Forbes
UPDATED The mall magnate s net worth climbs to 14 4 billion making him the country s wealthiest for the 8th consecutive year Forbes magazine s list of 50 richest Filipinos reveals
JG Summit plant violated environmental regulations –DENR
If the violation was due to negligence the company may face a fine of at least P50 000
GoNegosyo turns 10: Entrepreneurship a way to get ahead
The organization helped change Filipinos mindset and inspired them to have a career as entrepreneurs GoNegosyo s executive director says
Cebu Pacific, Cebgo flew 6M passengers January-April
Tycoon John Gokongwei expects his airlines to carry 18 million passengers this year
Social entrepreneurship beyond livelihood
BPI and Ateneo launch a social business competition that aims to widen the focus of social entrepreneurship
In Batangas, a battle against coal
If companies like JG Summit truly believe in securing energy independence for this country then dirty dirty coal has got to go
Higher fares, passenger traffic boost Cebu Pacific's Q1 earnings
The airline attributes its bullish income and passenger growth to increased presence in key markets strategic seat sales offering the lowest possible fares and continuous network expansion
Cebu Pacific seeks more seat entitlements to Australia
Australia’s Bureau of Infrastructure Trade and Regional Economics reports a 42 increase in passenger traffic since Cebu Pacific launched its direct flights to Sydney
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President Aquino appoints a new Special Action Force chief Henry Sy is the richest Filipino in the latest Forbes billionaires list Manny Pacquiao prepares for the “fight of his life”
12 Filipinos in Forbes’ 2015 billionaires’ list
Henry Sy the Philippines richest climbs to 73rd from 2014’s 97th ranking
Robinsons Land sets P17B for capex in 2015
The Gokongwei led property unit raised its capital expenditures to build 3 shopping centers and expand a mall
One-time gains, Meralco boost JG Summit’s H1 earnings
The Gokongwei led holding firm says its major subsidiaries also performed strongly during the period
More long-haul routes: Cebu Pacific to fly to Sydney, Kuwait
The airline is offering an introductory seat sale for its Manila Kuwait flights Fares go as low as P1
EU lifts ban on Cebu Pacific
The announcement will be made in a press conference on April 10
Gokongwei, PLDT exec join Meralco board
They replace San Miguel president and COO Ramon Ang and San Miguel director Estelito Mendoza
10 Filipinos among world's billionaires
With a combined net worth of 40 1 billion 10 Filipino businessmen make it to Forbes Magazine s elite list of the richest in the world
'PH aviation consolidation good for Cebu Pacific'
HSBC says industry consolidation in the Philippines provides a better operating environment for Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific, Tigerair PH raising fares
The budget airlines says new fares will reflect higher prices of jet fuel in the world market
JG Summit gets SEC ok for P30-B bond issue
The Gokongwei led holding company is raising funds to finance its acquisition of shares in power distributor Meralco
Cebu Pacific misses 2013 passenger target
The airline fails to meet its goal following two mishaps involving its planes and several flight cancellations due to Typhoon Yolanda Haiyan
Higher beverage sales boost URC income
The Gokongwei led food and beverage company posts a net income of P10 117 billion from October 2012 to September 2013
Ateneo to offer hospitality management courses by 2015
The university insists its new courses are not covered by CHED s moratorium on new Hotel and Restaurant Management related programs
JG, Meralco in talks over petrochem biz
Gokongwei and Pangilinan led groups are discussing extending their business partnerships in telecommunications and power into petrochemical business
