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- Socorro Ramos – National Book Store. Socorro Ramos entered the publishing and retail industry by working as a salesgirl at a bookstore. At the age of 19, she opened National Book Store in Escolta with her husband with a capital of P200, selling books and school supplies to students.
- Tony Tan Caktiong – Jollibee. Tony Tan Caktiong used to operate an ice cream parlor, before converting it into a fast food restaurant called Jollibee.
- Edgar Sia – Mang Inasal. Hailing from Iloilo City, Edgar Sia dropped out of college to pursue his own laundry and photo-developing business at the age of 19.
- Cresida Tueres – Greenwich Pizza. In 1971, Cresida Tueres started Greenwich as a small over-the-counter pizza store in Greenhills. Tueres had a knack for cooking.
- Henry Sy. He's the retail giant behind the SM Group of Companies and is also among Forbes.com's billionaire list with American bigwigs like publishing tycoon William Hearst III, hotelier Richard Mariott, and media mogul Oprah Winfrey.
- Lucio Tan. For many years, Lucio Tan's many business endeavors has made him the second-biggest taxpayer in the country. Tan built multiple empires in a number of industries--airline, banking, tobacco, liquor, and real estate--but surprisingly, the Chinese businessman’s lifelong dream was to be a scientist.
- John Gokongwei Jr. John Gokongwei’s rags-to-riches story is one of the most inspiring tales in the local business scene. His humble beginnings more than 60 years ago include selling soap on his bike and peddling goods in Cebu.
- Andrew Tan. Tan has yet to open the grocery store he dreamed of as a kid, but as the CEO of real estate giant Megaworld, he can "build one every week" if he wants to, says Entrepreneur.
- Henry Sy
- Tony Tan Caktiong
- Socorro Ramos
- John Gokongwei Jr.
- Edgar Sia
- Mariano Que
- Cresida Tueres
- Cecilio Kwok Pedro
- Alfredo M Yao
- Gregorio G Sanchez Jr
Shoe Mart, or SM for short, is one of the country’s retail behemoths, and far more than just a mall. It is now a well-loved institution of which many Filipino families hold fond memories. It provides a wide range of services, including shopping, theatres, locations for date nights, parties and other special occasions, ice skating, and food courts. ...
The cheerful tagline “langhap sarap” – a Jollibee trademark – is well-known among Filipinos. Tony Tan Caktiong, another Chinese immigrant, is the brains behind this popular food chain. His family maintained a Chinese restaurant in Manila at the time, which enabled him to finish college. He bought an ice cream shop in 1975, but owing to low sales, h...
Socorro Ramos began her career in publishing and retail as a salesgirl in a bookshop. With a capital of PHP200, she and her husband launched National Book Store in Escolta at the age of 19, selling books and school supplies to children. The Japanese imposed censorship on books and publications at the time, which included her burgeoning business. Sh...
Born in China, John Gokongwei Jr. was the heir to one of Cebu’s wealthiest families. When his father died, however, the family fortune evaporated and he had to support his family by peddling goods from his bicycle in the streets of Cebu. He then began to trade by boat and truck until he began importing from the United States. Seeing that low trade ...
Edgar Sia, the brains behind Mang Inasal, is widely regarded as the Philippines’ pioneer in limitless rice meals. Sia, who is native to Iloilo City, dropped out of college at the age of 19 to start his own laundry and photo-developing business. Sia, then 26 years old, decided to launch the fast-food restaurant Mang Inasal – meaning “Mr Barbecue” in...
Following WWII, Mariano Que discovered a commercial opportunity. Que, who had worked at a local drugstore before the war, opened his own drugstore when he noticed the demand for sulfa, a type of antibiotic used to treat bacterial illnesses. He began selling good-quality sulfa for a low price. As a result, he was able to expand his clientele. In 194...
Greenwich began as a modest over-the-counter pizza shop in Greenhills in 1971, founded by Cresida Tueres. Tueres had a natural talent for cooking; her friends and family were so taken with her food that they supported her in developing her humble shop into a national franchise. Jollibee Foods Corporation, impressed by Tueres’ commercial acumen and ...
The story of Cecilio Kwok Pedro is a classic example of Filipino entrepreneurial spirit overcoming the odds. Pedro was once the president of Aluminum Container Inc., a company that made aluminium toothpaste tubes for Procter & Gamble, the Philippine Refining Company (now Unilever), and Colgate-Palmolive. His clientele, however, switched to plastic-...
Alfredo Yao’s father died when he was 12; his mother supported him and his siblings by working as a street vendor. Yao was able to attend college at the Mapa Institute of Technology thanks to the help of a family member, but did not complete it. Yao did a variety of odd jobs, including working at a printing machine. He learned how to print cellopha...
While working as a provincial board member in Cebu, Gregorio Sanchez noticed that pigs sold to the market were visibly underweight. He dedicated his spare time to finding the cause of this anomaly and did various tests and trials on how to ease Cebu’s cattle malnutrition, using only the pots and pans in his home. Despite several setbacks, his perse...
- Andrew Tan, Megaworld. As the country plunged into one of the worst financial crises in the mid-90s, Andrew Tan saw the opportunity to reshape the real estate industry.
- Tony Tan Caktiong, Jollibee Foods Corp. Investing a chunk of the family savings into a franchise did not fare as well as initially thought by a young Tony Tan Caktiong in the late ’70s.
- Vicky Belo, Belo Medical Group. In a country that comes to a stop for the annual Miss Universe pageant, it comes as no surprise that one of its most successful entrepreneurs is a dermatologist and aesthetic doctor.
- Dennis Uy, Udenna Corp. Then a relatively unknown figure on the national level, Dennis Uy’s investments were viewed with much skepticism. But Uy knew better than to focus on his critics.
Mar 8, 2018 · We present these 20 Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs awarded by Go Negosyo for being the epitome of grace and leadership of their respective enterprises. 1. AYA FERNANDEZ. Young entrepreneur Aya Fernandez turned her school science project into an eco-friendly social enterprise.
Mar 10, 2022 · The startup industry’s success is the story of the Filipino entrepreneur—one of grit and determination. Every new round of funding and every closed deal are a contribution to the greater startup economy as Filipino founders and entrepreneurs prove that their ideas and businesses are worthy of recognition.
Dec 28, 2015 · Roel Manarang is a seasoned entrepreneur who helps businesses succeed through design and digital marketing. With over 10 years of experience, he has assisted 170+ global companies. Roel is the founder of Workroom, a digital marketing company, and Tycoon Philippines, an acclaimed business and finance blog.
