His in-laws and grandchildren; brothers Eddie and James Go (chairman of JF Summit), sister Lily; and his nieces and nephews count among his descendants. (Although James says his retirement wont be total retirementI will still be around as executive chairman. John L. Gokongwei, Jr. lived a full and accomplished life, entrepreneurship was his lifelong passion and it was not about the money. Once at a dinner in his home, I commented to Gokongwei that he had remarkably replicated the 19th-century rags-to-riches saga of his immigrant great-grandfather Pedro Gotiaoco. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Johns great-grandfather, who was a trader from China, was one of the Philippines's most influential Chinese Filipinos. I admired and liked him very much. He decided to shut down in favor of cornstarch production, at which another precocious operator in Cebu was doing well. 1! Angkong also always gave me stock advice. He is survived by Elizabeth, his wife of 61 years; their children Robina, Lance, Lisa, Faith, Hope, and Marcia; his in-laws and grandchildren; brothers Eddie and James Go, sister Lily; and nieces and nephews. Credit: Munshi Ahmed for Forbes. In 1992, John together with his brothers, Johnson, Henry, and James, donated a significant portion of their shares from JG Summit to their very own foundation, Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) which aims to create lasting impact on education in the Philippines. The partnership with Calbee, however, ended five years later as Calbee suffered losses in the Philippine market. It has also provided the content and technology teachers and other stakeholders need to develop their skills as educators." For security, use of Google's reCAPTCHA service is required which is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Under Big Johns leadership, he launched Universal Corn Products (now Universal Robina Corporation), Consolidated Food Corporation (later CFC Corporation), JG Summit Holdings, Cebu Pacific Air, Robinson Retail Holdings, and more. Pedro Gotiaoco was a peddler who settled in Cebu after migrating from Fujian, China. He eventually unloaded his stake. Lance Gokongwei is the president and chief operating officer of JG Summit Holdings. But one in particular made me pause and reflect. He came from Fujian province in China and owned a huge trading company, Gotiaoco Hermanos. Cebu Pacific is currently headed by Presidentand CEO Lance Gokongwei, presumptive heir of John Gokongwei, the chairmanemeritus of JG Summit.With a company slogan, "It's time . This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 21:04. He was 93. But please do guide me when I decide to play around, not at work of course. He liked to take care of the family, the company and people.. Front row: Daughters Faith and Marcia Photo by FROM T&C PH. [18], Gokongwei is the chairman of the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, the largest private sector provider of STEM scholarships in the Philippines. Following World War II, in 1946, John Gokongwei launched his first company, Amasia Trading. John Robinson Lim Gokongwei, Jr. (traditional Chinese: ; simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: W Yhu; Peh-e-j: G Ek-hui; born Go Ek-hui) is a Filipino business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He tried to ask for a loan from several banks but to no avail. In the early 1950s, John started importing cigarettes and whiskey, too. He attempted a $1 billion takeover of United Industrial Corporation Ltd (UIC), a property giant from Singapore of which he owned in excess of 30%. At the end were good soldiers., As the only son Lance was groomed to take over the business. He said, Choose to be an entrepreneur because then you desire a life of adventure, endless challenge, and the opportunity to be your best self.. Mass will be held on Friday. the passing of Mr. John Gokongwei, Jr. He was a pioneer and staunch advocate of Philippine industrialization. My mom only spoke half of it in her eulogy three days ago. Along with its ascent came difficult moments, says Lance, recalling 1998, especially: Cebu Pacific Flight 387 crashed and 104 people died. The Gokongwei family, listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the country's wealthiest, officially launched the Gokongwei Group master brand that will embrace all the diverse businesses in their portfolio which includes some of the Philippines' top corporations. He is the only son of John Gokongwei, Jr., one of the pillars of Philippine business, who passed away on November 9, 2019. And James, at 77, is also stepping away, triggering a three-year process in which Lance will rise to chairman and CEO. John donated 200 million pesos to an undergraduate management school in 2002. The eldest grandson of John L. Gokongwei, Jr. and son of Robinsons Retail Holdings president Robina Gokongwei-Pe, the New York University-educated, 24-year-old Justin G. Pe shared his. His foundations bent is education. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Yu, and his children Robina, Lance, Lisa, Faith and Hope, and Marcia, his in-laws and grandchildren, brothers Eddie and James, the current chairman of the company, his sister Lily, and his nieces and nephews. James got accepted to Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned a degree in chemical engineering. About My fathers words suddenly made things clear, this was not about money anymore. He then finished his last two years in Singapore. A business partner of ours from Indonesia asked about the wake details and interment and told me he wanted to fly in to visit. John Gokongwei My great-great-grandfather lived to age 28, my immigrant great-grandfather Pedro Gotiaoco died at 66, my grandfather was 68, and my father died at 34. nullity of amended by-laws, cancellation of certificate of filing of amended by- laws, injunction and. [15] Exactly one week after his death, his widow Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei died at the age of 85.[16][17]. The following day (November 16), Elizabeth died, at the age of 85. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The couple had six children: their son, Lance, and their five daughters, Lisa, Robina, Faith, Hope, and Marcia. This story appears in the Septemper 12, 2016 issue of Forbes Asia. All the Gokongwei children work actively for their family business group. John Gokongwei I'm from Cebu. However, his companies later dominated other sectors, such as travel, petrochemicals, energy, and banking, too. The family fortune was lost after the death of his father in 1939 when Gokongwei was 13 years old and World War II (19391945) was just starting. John Gokongwei Other key JG Summit businesses, including land development, banking and petrochemicals (closely held with revenues of $415 million in 2015), are run by extended family members and professionals who arent at the Gokongwei Sunday lunches but convene with James, Lance, Lisa and Robina every Friday afternoon to thrash out corporate matters. A report by Esquire magazine, one of the publications of Gokongwei-owned Summit Publishing Company Inc., said it received the following text message from the tycoon's only son Lance. Hes not there, but hes there, says Robina. [6] When I asked him what are the good stocks to invest my earnings in, he answered: RLC for the Philippines and P&G for overseas. (RLC is Robinsons Land Corp.). I was nine then, and hed make beating me look so damn easy. He returned to the Philippines to workliterally at his brothers elbow, in their tight office space. Lance Yu Gokongwei (born 23 November 1966) is President and CEO of JG Summit Holdings Inc., one of the largest Filipino conglomerates,[1] with interests in food (Universal Robina), air transport (Cebu Pacific), real estate and property development (Robinsons Land Corp.), banking (Robinsons Bank), and petrochemicals (JG Summit Olefins Corp.)[1][2] He also has a stake in Robinsons Retail, one of Philippines' largest retailers, which was started by his father as a department store in 1980. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Gokongwei stated that entrepreneurship is a way out of poverty. John Gokongweis biography, John L. Gokongwei Jr.: The Path of Entrepreneurship, written by Dr. Marites A. Khanser, was released on August 29, 2007, at the Ateneo de Manila University. The airline is a subsidiary of JG Summit Holdings, controlled by the Gokongwei family - one of the richest Filipino- Chinesefamilies based in the Philippines. Khanser's book also enumerated the Nine Rules of business success[8] that Gokongwei followed since he was still a young businessman. Through his efficient and competitive businesses, the visionary Gokongwei brought down prices for consumers with his budget airline, affordable foods, and unli-texts and unli-calls for cellphones. Years of hard work, discipline and brilliant strategic thinking made the entrepreneur into the countrys undisputed Snack Foods King with his Jack n Jill brands, a visionary industrialist and founder of many other progressive enterprises under JG Summit Holdings, Inc. Gokongwei pioneered the budget airline concept, which made Philippine airline travel affordable, with Cebu Pacific Air. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Gemma Cruz Araneta, the first Filipina Miss International in 1964, is a Rizal descendant, the first major beauty contest winner Its the time of year when first cousins who once moved to the other side of the world come for a visit. CEBUANO tycoon John Gokongwei Jr. died on Saturday night, Nov. 9, 2019. At least I had some suits and education," says Gokongwei. As for himself, he says its time for him to enjoy life and focus on philanthropy. https://investment.fwd.com.ph/experts/asia-s-business-leaders-and-what-we-can-learn-from-them. This year, two of the Philippines' greatest taipans passed away, both peacefully. [5] From the years 1943 to 1945, or 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. In 1957 Gokongweis business was getting bogged down by import controls that made it difficult to obtain licenses. His great-grandfather, Pedro Gotiaoco, was one of the richest men in Cebu in the 19th century. In family conversation, it was never "John Gokongwei." He was always fondly referred to as "Iya" while his mother Juanita, half-sister to my grandfather Jose Asensi Marquez Lim, was . John initially studied at the University of San Carlos in Cebu for primary school and high school. Tycoon John Gokongwei Jr. (Photo courtesy of JG Summit Holding Inc.) MANILA-- Malacaang expressed its deep condolences to the family of tycoon John Gokongwei Jr. who passed away on Saturday night, remembering him for his "substantial contributions to the country's growth and development.". We decided to put the same pillow with him now because we know it will provide comfort for him if he knew that that one of his bestselling snacks would go with him to the beyond. The Palace expresses its deep condolences to the family, the surviving wife Elizabeth, children Lance, Robina, Lisa, Faith, Hope and Marcia, friends and colleagues of Mr. John Gokongwei, Jr.. I initially thought that Id have a hard time in the family business due to the alleged long hours and a salary lower than I got in Shell but oh how I was truly mistaken. With a loan of 500 thousand pesos from Albino Sycip, then chairman of China Bank, and Dee K. Chiong, he started a corn milling plant producing glucose and corn starch. Let me talk about other things first. It does not store any personal data. But just as when he first retired ten years before, at age 65, John could notdid notreally leave the drivers seat. I admired them as inspiring business heroes who are positive role models for their Confucian values, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. I left for Manila when I was 22. Johns father belonged to an affluent family from Cebu (in the Philippines), and his ancestors lived in China's Southern Fujian province. . We not just the family but the Philippines have just lost a great man.. Though he belonged to an affluent trading family, he lost all his wealth after his fathers death. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. We were in Rome, Italy then, it was just house coffee and tasted so bitter. John Gokongwei Jr., whose rags-to-riches story has inspired many Filipino entrepreneurs, died on November 9 at . The Filipino-Chinese entrepreneur and philanthropist died Saturday night, Nov. 9, 2019 at the age of 93 surrounded by family at the Manila Doctors Hospital in Manila.. His status as the country's third richest businessman, with a wealth of $5.3 billion according to Forbes magazine was . [14], Gokongwei died in Manila on 9 November 2019, at the age of 93. Still, in 1999 president Joseph Erap Estrada filed a 101 million pesos ($2.6 million then) libel lawsuit against the familys Manila Times, then run by Robina, after the newspaper called Estrada an unwitting godfather for approving a disputed power contract. The family discovered that much of the business was built on debt. Still, its hard to shed old habits. President and CEO of JG Summit Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, Inc. When John was 13 years old, his father died suddenly due to typhoid fever. In 1939 and at the age of 34, John died after contracting typhoid, leaving behind a 31-year-old widow and six childrenand unfortunately, alarmed creditors worried that his theater chain would fail without him. I have been part of this company for almost a decade now (2yrs to go), and I am proud to still be here to celebrate one of its biggest milestones, its 20th Gokongwei denies that he expected succession from his kids, but the eldest children remember differently. In November 1990, Gokongwei incorporated JG Summit Holdings as a publicly listed holding company. The book also included the Nine Rules of achieving success in business that John had followed. Doing business was easier [than chasing her down].. He enjoys reading and exercising [37], and was a finisher in the 2009 New York Marathon [38]. He took a loan of 500 thousand pesos from Albino Sycip, who was the chairman of China Bank back then, and Dee K. Chiong. In my case, I have trained and carefully prepared my son Lance to be a good successor. A decade later Lisa would launch Summit Media, this time acquiring no newspapers, just nonpolitical magazines and websites. Often, as a journalist, I am asked how can I be so calm and composed even when the worst things in life happen right in front Pinas, kinondena ballistic missile test ng North Korea. His strong resolve towards life made him successful and become one of the richest men in the. On Gokongweis pioneering heavy industry project of petrochemicals for the Philippines, Go said: One of our guests last night found out that I was handling petrochemicals and told me this was Mr. Johns baby and he was very proud of it. In this collection of the most popular pieces from . 'Old Auntie', under his great-grandfather, Don Pedro Singson Gotiaoco, whose illegitimate son was also President Sergio Osmea. His grandfather was a wealthy immigrant from China who became the patriarch of a clan that now controls some of the largest companies in the Philippines. John and Elizabeth had first met when John was still a small-time importer of second-hand goods and owned a tiny store in Cebu. He is also Chairman of Robinsons Retail Holdings, the Philippines second largest retailer; Vice Chairman of Manila Electric Company; and Chairman of the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF), Inc. [3], Gokongwei is the only son of the late John Gokongwei Jr.[1] He,along with his siblings, are listed among the richest in the country. The conversations are private and, of course, summaryJohn Gokongwei retired from the company 15 years ago, becoming chairman emeritus as his brother, James L. Go, took over formal leadership. The white rabbit the luckiest animal in the Chinese zodiac hops into Ferragamos 2023 collection. Lance followed his fathers pattern: He recruited operating talent. Sign up now! [7], 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. We need to slug it out." [15], In 2018, Gokongwei was named CEO of JG Summit. If theres one thing that I wish could happen, its that he still would have been here to see his grandchildren graduate from college and have good careers. If not, just play around, play around! while all the nurses AND physicians were there surrounding him. [6], In 1988, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a double degree in Finance and Applied Science (summa cum laude). The eldest grandson of John L. Gokongwei, Jr. and son of Robinsons Retail Holdings president Robina Gokongwei-Pe, the New York University-educated, 24-year-old Justin G. Pe shared his unforgettable conversation with his angkong (Hokkien for grandpa) one week before he passed away. In 2013, his company bought the stake of San Miguel Corporation in Meralco, the largest power distributor in the country, for close to $1.8 billion. He checks his Bloomberg Terminal at home each weekday and has been weighing what JG Summit should do next. In a statement on Sunday, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo described Gokongwei, best known . I was one year old when I came here to Cebu from Fujian, south China. In 2010, the airline went through a huge re-fleeting operation. I told my son that he should study well and work very hard, or else an enterprising immigrant youth now in 168 Mall might someday take over that seat of yours.. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Lucio Tan had to sell his mill to us, says Gokongwei of his established rival. To this day, my cousins and I still play mahjong every Sunday lunch, but I guarantee that none of us could match the sharpness that both my Amah and Angkong had when it comes to mahjong. Yet despite his success as one of the Philippines' most successful businessmen, he stayed humble throughout. Contact Us Elizabeth's father owned a hardware store back then. That was one week before he passed. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Buy PhilSTARs Tagalog tabloid Pilipino STAR Ngayon every Friday and read my column Kuwentong Panadero. Read also https://investment.fwd.com.ph/experts/asia-s-business-leaders-and-what-we-can-learn-from-them. The Lasallian Community is saddened by. He queried in Hokkien: Do you think I can still work up to 90? Many people dream of retiring early, while this hardworking entrepreneur was asking if he could still work up to 90! She had also been a founding member of the Robinsons Department Store and had served on the board of trustees of the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF). Among Gokongweis proudest achievements is JG Summits entry into the airline business, whose success he credits to his son. If a job is given to me, Ill do it, says Lance, now 49. Gokongwei was the founder and chairman of JG Summit Holdings, which owns . He is the Vice-Chairman and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of RLC and LMI. Until October John Gokongwei would participate in these executive committee meetings, but after a brief illness he stopped coming to the office. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Celebrity Updates His father, John Jr., established JG Summit Holdings Inc., while his mother, Elizabeth, was a founding member of Robinsons Department Store. This site uses cookies. Competitive swimming was not one of my strengths and so I switched to golf and played with my Dad, whom I easily beat. One day he noticed that my grades were slipping. Big Johns life story is no ordinary rags-to-riches because he actually once came from a wealthy clan. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The Filipino billionaire is known as the founder of JG Summit Holdings, one of the Philippines' largest conglomerates. Established in 1992, the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation has for the past three decades "equipped learners with the tools they need to grow and develop as well-rounded members of the community. [13], "Our world seemed to turn upside-down," Gokongwei said, as he faced the greatest challenge of his career. Powered by. [citation needed], In 2020, Gokongwei was named a member of board of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), representing the business enterprise sector. The Gokongwei family even has also donated buildings and money to big universities here in the country and part of the proceeds of this book will go to a charitable institution. The company imported flour, fruits, onions, used clothes, old newspapers, and magazines from the U.S. In 1958, John and Elizabeth got married and had six beautiful children: Robina, Lance, Lisa, twins Faith, Hope, and Marcia. He also brought down mobile phone costs by pioneering unli-texts and unli-calls with Sun Cellular. Gokongwei married Elizabeth Yu in 1958 and had six children (one son and five daughters) Lisa, Robina, Lance, Faith, Hope and Marcia. John Gokongwei is a Chinese Filipino businessman with holdings in telecommunications, financial services, petrochemicals, power generation, aviation and live stock farming, financial services, petrochemicals, power generation, aviation and live stock farming/ He is the chairman of JG Summit Holdings, one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines. He recalls bowing to the imperial soldiers. They were the victors at the time.. The eldest grandchild of Mr John he is the son of Robina Gokongwei Pe he said that his grandfathers journey was that of true grit, and that despite his enormous success the business titan has remained humble. Robinsons Land President and CEO Frederick Go shared a heartwarming gesture from his uncle, the late ultra bilyonaryo John Gokongwei, who wanted to get his fledgling journalism career flying high. He would also say: Keep working hard and just stay humble. He advised me to study hard. Business News Philippines 2023. On dating, Angkong actually asked me: Do you have a girlfriend? I replied: No. He then advised me: Alright, play around, play around., What were Gokongweis pieces of advice to his grandson? He came from China with nothing. We need hard work, perseverance, innovation, courage, and total dedication. He is survived by his wife of 61years Elizabeth, and children Robina, Lance, Lisa, Faith, Hope and Marcia; his in-laws and grandchildren; brothers Eddie and James Go, sister . He is also second cousins with the Gaisano family, with Doa Modesta Singson-Gaisano being his grandaunt (his grandfather's sister) which he used to call in Hokkien Chinese: ; Peh-e-j: Lu -ko; lit. These days she fusses after him. We have to look for opportunities if were going to survive the next 50 years. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. John died in 2019. At the time, it was the nation's worst air disaster. UIC controls Singapore Land, one of the biggest property landlords in Singapore. As the business morphed in size and scope, the brothers found their ways complementary and the payoff substantial. *The quote is a wink to the Tony Stark moment with his daughter in the film Avengers: Endgame. Banks seized their properties, and they fell into poverty. He also donated to various educational institutes and was the third-richest man in his country at the time of his death. As is the usual story, he became a prominent businessman. (Originally entitled "Mr. John Gokongwei on Charter Change") by Ducky Paredes (article from August of 2006) Mr. John, as his corporate family fondly refers to John Gokongwei, has always been known for being a practical businessman. Gokongwei married Mary Joyce "Jay" Leong in a wedding ceremony in Hawaii in 2000. The outsiders outsider: The more human side of John Gokongwei, John Gokongwei Jr.s life was a master class in showing true grit, Robina Pe to her father: Get some rest, dad. damages with prayer for a preliminary injunction, against the majority of the members of the Board of. ), As they prepare for the leadership shift, Robinas eldest son, a senior studying chemistry at New York University, will likely be the first member of the third generation to join. Advertise With Us. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The family would shuttle back and forth between China and the Philippines, but the fortune was lost when Gotiaoco's grandson, John Gokongwei Sr. passed away prematurely. He is survived by his wife, six children and at least 12 grandchildren. He had retired in 2016, leaving behind the day-to-day running of the family's businesses to his only son Lance Gokongwei. Life was great for the Gotiaoco family until the Great Depression came, and their family fell into debt. He and his family thus focused on manufacturing. The discussion ended with that, no resolution, just an exchange of positions and shortly after Mr. John left the room my father sat down with me, had a few more glasses of whiskey and told me that I have to remember that at one point it would no longer be about the money.. So at age 15, having dropped out of school to work, he started selling goods like soaps and tires at the local market. She now writes for a number of websites and other online media publications. My Angkongs journey was a journey of pure grit. This included humility, never acting like hes entitled, andbecause hes singleto play around. As recently as this June he was still on the dais at the annual shareholder meeting, next to his son and brother as they ran the show. July 20, 2020. Taipan John Gokongwei continues to shower his family with his generosity three years after passing away at the age of 93. . He then asked me: You have girlfriend? The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Privacy Middle row: John's mother Ana Juanita, son Lance, and daughters Lisa and Hope. Love your country. [6] San Miguel Corporation was a big customer of theirs. Tycoon John Gokongwei Jr., who is turning 90 by August next year, has made his mark in corporate Philippines as the founder of JG Summit Holdings, a conglomerate seen to have benefited and yet to . From ages 17 to 19, he used a wooden boat to carry his goods to Dalahican, Lucena, and then carried them to Manila by truck. Terms Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Lisa is in charge of Summit Media. He then showed me how to put some milk and sugar. I was then still working for Shell Philippines. [4], Gokongwei was born in Manila, as the second of six children. He supported mainly educational charities through the familys Gokongwei Brothers Foundation. His nephew Patrick Henry Go, president and CEO of JG Summit Petrochemicals Group, shared a memory of witnessing an animated late afternoon meeting between his late dad Henry Go and Gokongwei on whether to further expand their diverse businesses. Through his efforts, countless Lasallian students and scholars were . John Gokongwei Jr., owner of Cebu Pacific, died on Nov. 9 at the age of 93, according to a statement from the airline. Indeed, for the don of JG Summit, retirement remains an unnatural act. Below is a letter Lance wrote for his two children, Hannah and Jacob, sharing the greatest lessons he learned from his father. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Back then, when I was a little boy, Angkong always beat me in swimming. 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