What Enterprise they Founded?

 ShoeMart
 SM Investments
 Banco de Oro
When was their Enterprise Built?
 Founded ShoeMart, a small Manilla shoe store, in 1958.
 Over the decades he developed ShoeMart into SM Investments, one of the
largest conglomerates in the Philippines, including 77 SM malls in the
Philippines and China, 62 department stores, 56 supermarkets and over 200
grocery stores.
 SM also owns Banco de Oro, the second-largest bank in the Philippines, and
real estate holdings
How did they Started?
 Born in 1924 in Fujian province, he went to the Philippines at the age of 12
and got his start in the retail business by selling goods in his father's
neighborhood store. After saving enough money, Sy started his first
business with a footwear shop called ShoeMart in 1958.
How’s their Life?
 Sy was married to Felicidad Tan, who was a shoelace vendor. The couple
had six children: Teresita, Elizabeth, Henry Jr., Hans, Herbert, and Harley.
Teresita and Henry Jr. are vice chairpersons of SM Investments, serving
under chairman Jose Sio, a longtime lieutenant of Henry Sr. Harley serves
as executive director of SM.
What Enterprise they Founded?
 Starmalls
 Vista & Landscapes
 Bria Homes or Golden Bria
 Golden Haven Memorial Park
 Vitacare Healthgroup, Inc.
When was their Enterprise Built?
 In 1984, he founded Golden Haven Memorial Park, a chain of cemeteries in
the Philippines, started with its first branch in Las Pinas and expanded in
Cebu, Cagayan De Oro, Zamboanga, Bulacan, and Iloilo. It will also
expanded into the businesses of memorial chapel, crematorium and
columbarium.
 In 2015, the MB Villar Group formed another company, Vitacare
Healthgroup, Inc., a group that will build chain of hospitals nationwide. Its
first project Vitacare Unimed Hospital & Medical Center (in partnership
with Unimed) will be located in Vista City, Las Pinas will be fully operated in
2018.
How did they Started?
 After obtaining his bachelor's degree, Villar began his professional career
working as an accountant for Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co), the
country's largest accounting firm. He resigned from SGV & Co. to start his
first business, delivering seafood in Makati.
How’s their Life?
 In his third year of college at the University of the Philippines, Villar
became friends with Cynthia Aguilar, his classmate in the UP College of
Business Administration. Her father was then mayor of Las Piñas City. They
married at the age of 25. They have three children: Paolo, eldest child and
first of two sons; Mark; second of two sons; and Camille Linda , youngest
child and only daughter. Villar's two sons studied at the Wharton School of
the University of Pennsylvania for their college education, while Camille
attended Ateneo de Manila University for her undergraduate degree and
 IESE Business School for her MBA in 2013. All three children graduated with
degrees in finance or business management.
What Enterprise they Founded?
 JG Summit
 Universal Robina Corporation
 Cebu Pacific Air
 Digital Telecommunications Philippines
When was their Enterprise Built?
 In 1961, he established Consolidated Food Corporation (later known as CFC
Corporation, which later merged with Universal Robina Corporation)
launched its instant coffee brand Blend 45.
 In November 1990, Gokongwei incorporated JG Summit Holdings as his
publicly-listed holding company.
 In March 1996, Cebu Pacific Air began operations.
 From 2003, his telecom company Digital Telecommunications Philippines
spent nearly $800 million for its mobile carrier, Sun Cellular which is the 3rd
largest mobile operator in the Philippines
How did they Started?
 The family fortune was lost after the death of his father. Gokongwei was 13
years old at the time. He initially supported his family by peddling items
along the streets of Cebu from his bicycle.[6] Between the ages of 17 and
19, he traded using a wooden boat, taking his goods to Dalahican, Lucena
by sea, and then to Manila by truck.
 After the Second World War, he started his own company called Amasia
Trading, which imported flour, onions, fruits, used clothing, old newspapers
and magazines from the United States.
How’s their Life?
 He was married to Elizabeth Yu (1934-2019) and had six children (1 son and
5 daughters) - Lisa, Robina, Lance, Faith, Hope and Marcia. All his children
play an active role in the Gokongwei group. His only son, Lance Gokongwei,
currently leads the group as President and CEO of JG Summit.
What Enterprise they Founded?
 Ayala Corporation
 Globe Telecom
 Bank of the Philippine Islands
 Integrated Microelectronics Inc.
 Manila Water Company
When was their Enterprise Built?
 The family owns and controls Ayala Corporation, the country's largest and
oldest conglomerate that includes the Bank of the Philippine Islands, Ayala
Land Inc., the Manila Water Company, and Globe Telecom, one of the
largest mobile phone networks in the Philippines. Ayala Corporation was
formerly known as Ayala y Compañia (established in 1876) which evolved
from a series of partnerships beginning with Casa Róxas, a partnership
established in 1834 between Domingo Róxas and Antonio de Ayala. In
1968, Ayala y Compañia shifted from a partnership to a corporation,
becoming Ayala Corporation.
How did they Started?
 His grandfather started with a distillery in Manila, then expanded the
business into banking, real estate, hotels, telecommunications, and
education.
How’s their Life?
 Zóbel was born in 1934 to Alfonso Zóbel de Ayala (1904–1967) and Carmen
Pfitz y Herrero (1909–1999). His siblings are Maria Victoria ("Vicky") and
Alfonso Jr. ("Alfonsito"). He is a grandson of Enrique Zóbel de Ayala and
Consuelo de Ayala. He is married to Beatriz Miranda. Together they have
two sons (Jaime Augusto and Fernando) and five daughters (Beatriz Susana
("Bea Jr."), Patricia, Cristina, Monica and Sofia).
What Enterprise they Founded?
 International Container Terminal Services, Inc.
 Bloomberry Resorts Co.
 Solaire Casino and Resort
When was their Enterprise Built?
 In 1987, Razon inherited International Container Terminal Services, Inc,
which grew to become the largest corporation providing container-port
terminal services in Manila, Subic, Batangas, General Santos City, Poland
and Brazil.
How did they Started?
 Razon's grandfather began with a port in Manila in 1916. Razon's dad
rebuilt the business after WWII. Razon transformed it into a global giant.
How’s their Life?
 Enigmatic and media-shy, In an interview with the Philippine Star, he’s
been described as a visionary, a risk taker, has a relentless work ethic, and
is a good listener. One unique thing about the 55-year-old is that he keeps a
healthy lifestyle, making him look younger than what his birth certificate
shows.
 Father of Katrina Razon and Husband of Lizzie.
What Enterprise they Founded?
 Jollibee Foods Corporation
 DoubleDragon Properties.
When was their Enterprise Built?
 Tan founded the fast food chain Jollibee in 1978, after having started it as
an ice cream parlor in 1975.
 In 2012, Tan, through his holding company, Honeystar Holdings
Corporation, invested in Injap Land Corporation, a property company
founded by Edgar Sia II. With Tan's entry, the company was renamed
DoubleDragon Properties Corporation.
How did they Started?
 Tan was born to Chinese immigrant parents from Fujian. He attended high
school at Chiang Kai Shek College and graduated from the University of
Santo Tomas with a degree in chemical engineering. Tan had initially
planned an ice cream parlor when he founded Jollibee, then added dishes
such as hamburgers, french fries, and fried chicken.
How’s their Life?
 Born third of seven siblings, Tony Tan Caktiong was from a poor family in
China who immigrated to the Philippines in hope that they may have a
better life.
 Father of Carl Tan Caktiong and Husband of Grace Tan Caktiong
What Enterprise they Founded?
 LT Group
 Asia Brewery
When was their Enterprise Built?
 In 1937, the LT Group was founded.
 In 1966 Tan started his own tobacco company, Fortune Tobacco Corp.
 In 1982, Tan established Asia Brewery. Now a subsidiary of LT Group, the
brewery was the only one then to compete with the market leader San
Miguel.
How did they Started?
 Tan started as a chemical engineer at Far East University, where he mopped
floors to put himself through college.
How’s their Life?
 Tan was the oldest of eight children. Whom fathered 4 children (Timmy
Tan, Lucio Tan, Jr., Michael Tan, Vivien Tan) alongside with his 2 Spouses
(Letty Tan, Carmen Tan)
What Enterprise they Founded?
 Top Frontier Investment Holdings, Inc.
 San Miguel Corporation
 Cyber Bay Corporation
 Eagle Cement Corporation
When was their Enterprise Built?
 In January 1999, Ramón S. Ang was elected vice-chairman for the San
Miguel Corporation.
 The Eagle Cement Corporation was incorporated and registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 21, 1995.
How did they Started?
 He started out by fixing and selling used Japanese car and truck engines;
later, with Eduardo Cojuangco, now a billionaire, he sold aluminum wheels.
How’s their Life?
 Keeps a tight-knit relationship with his family of nine including his wife and
his eight (8) children with assigning the eldest Cecile Ang as his go-to
manager and general caretaker of dropping her other sibling to school.
What Enterprise they Founded?
 GT Capital Holdings
 Metrobank
When was their Enterprise Built?
 The 25-year old George Ty was still able to secure approval from then-
Central Bank Governor Andres Castillo to open the first Metropolitan Bank
& Trust Company (Metrobank) at Plaza Calderon in Binondo, Manila a year
later on 1958.
 He served as the bank’s chairman from 1975 to 2006, during which
Metrobank was able to gain a foothold on the country thanks to his idea of
establishing “a bank that would give money to help businessmen and the
community.”
How did they Started?
 Ty started out with building his family’s flour factory—Wellington Flour
Mills—at the age of 19, sometime after they emigrated from Hong Kong to
Tondo, Manila.
How’s their Life?
 George Ty graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, where he
received an honorary Doctorate Degree in Humanities. His business
interests included stakes in property development, power generation, and
insurance. All of these combined gave him a net worth of US$2.9 billion,
making him the ninth richest man in the country, and placing him at 572nd
on the Forbes’ 2018 Billionaires List. Married to Mary Vy Ty and fathered
five (5) children (Arthur V. Ty, Alfred V. Ty, Alesandra V. Ty, Margaret L. Ty-
Cham, Anjanette Ty-Dy Bunico). He passed away on November 23, 2018,
after battling pancreatic cancer.
What Enterprise they Founded?
 Alliance Global
 Megaworld Corporation
 Emperador Distillers, Inc
 Golden Arches Development Corporation
When was their Enterprise Built?
 Alliance Global which is composed of 4 different companies (Megaworld
Corporation, Emperador Distillers Inc, Golden Arches Development
Corporation) was founded on October 12, 1993.
How did they Started?
 Originally an immigrant from China and was a supporter of the Communist
Party, Tan was born in the Fujian province. He spent his childhood at an
apartment in Hong Kong which was shared by other families. Later, he
moved to Manila where he studied accounting at University of the East.
How’s their Life?
 He is married to Katherine Tan with four children (Andrea Kara Tan, Kevin
Tan, Kester Andrew Tan, Kendrick Andrew L. Tan) and lives in Manila,
Philippines.