10 Famous Successful Filipino Entrepreneurs

Posted Fri, 09/06/2013 - 10:37 by admin

There are many successful Filipino entrepreneurs in our country. They became famous because of
their big contributions to the growth of our economy. These top Filipino entrepreneurs possess
different characteristics which are essential to becoming a successful one. Many of them have great
stories for us to wonder. They can serve as an inspiration for us Filipinos that someday we may
become like them in the future.
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1. SOCORRO C. RAMOS
National Book Store, Inc.
Ms. Socorro C. Ramos started working as a salesgirl when she was 18 yrs. old in Goodwill Bookstore
in Escolta. She was good in selling, thats why she became in charge of the store. When she was
married to Jose Ramos, they put up The National Book Store. Her vision was to extend the National
bookstore not only here in Luzon but also to Visayas and Mindanao for cheaper access to books and
school supplies. Before, the National Book Store was a general merchandise store. Until later on, it
was selling books, greeting cards, and school supplies. Today, more than 70 National Book Store can
be found nationwide.
2. TONY TAN CAKTIONG
Jollibee Foods Corporation
Jollibee was formerly selling Magnolia Ice Cream, then it was recognized as selling chicken and
burger. Tony Tan Caktiong, the president and CEO of Jollibee, was a name to remember, not only
here in the Philippines but also in other parts of the country, like in US, Hongkong, China, Indonesia,
and Japan. He had received several awards in the business and the likes. The success of Jollibee
according to Mr. Caktiong is sharing to people what they had achieved. Jollibee had been known to
be a happy and hardworking insect. It is the favorite place to dine in of many Filipinos especially the
kids.

3. Lucio Tan
Philippine Airlines
Lucio Tans story was from rags to riches tale. Before working in the tobacco industry, his business
was a scrap. His dream was to become a scientist but his fortune was bound to become an
entrepreneur. His hard work made him successful and became famous. Now, he owns Asia Brewery,
Tanduay, Fortune Tobacco, Philippine Airlines, Allied Bank, and many more to mention.
4. ATTY. FELIPE L. GOZON
GMA Network, Inc.
Atty. Felipe L. Gozon is the chairman, president, and CEO of GMA Network. He was credited for the
success of GMA Network in radio and TV broadcasting, filmmaking, and music recording. He was
Master Entrepreneur in 2004. Because of the leadership of Atty. Gozon, he made GMA as one of the
top networks in the country today. Currently, GMA had via-satellite broadcasting in Asia and in
other parts of the world.
5. Henry Sy
ShoeMart
Henry Sy was born on December 25, 1923, in Xiamen China. In his early twenties, he used to sell
American shoes. Then after three years, he was able to have his first shoe mart store. SM group of
companies was one of the biggest companies in our country and the man behind it was Henry Sy. His
self-discipline, perseverance, and hard work made him what he is today. In almost every part of the
country (as well as in Asia), there is SM mall.According to Henry Sy Sr., success will not last if you do
not care of it. Thats the secret of their success.
6. Jaime Zobel de Ayala
Ayala Corporation
Jaime Zobel de Ayala was before president and chairman of Ayala Corporation. He was considered as
one of the richest persons tied with Henry Sy in 2007. He had received many awards and the latest
was Entrepreneur of the Year 2012. His strategy for being successful in this business was getting
partners with those who are in need in the community. He believes that gaining profits was not really
the concern of every businessman, but to help the poor people.
7. Alfredo Yao
Zest-O Corporation
Alfredo Yao came from a poor family and became rich due to hard work and determination. He
didnt finish his education at Mapua Institute of Technology. He experienced to work in the printing
press and then ventured to this business for 20 years. Then, he shifted to a juice manufacturing
business. Zest-O became hit to mothers because of its being convenient to be placed in every lunch

box of the children. Today, Zest-O was one of the leading juice manufacturers in the country, in
China, New Zealand, Singapore, and many others.
8. Mariano Que
Mercury Drugstore
Mariano Que first worked in a drugstore. When he was given the opportunity, he invested his 100
pesos in the sulfathiazole tablets. He sold his products to the people by making use of the wooden
pushcart. After saving a lot of money, he was able to built Mercury. It was made known to the people
as selling safe medicines and opened for 24/7. Mercury, like any other leading drug stores, had many
stores nationwide.That was because of the innovations he made in his products.
9. Cecilio K. Pedro
Lamoiyan Corporation
Cecilio K. Pedro finished his business management degree in Ateneo de Manila University. He
founded the Lamoyan Corp. which produces toothpastes like Hapee and Kutitap. This made
toothpaste affordable to the masses. He survived in the industry because of being tough and
innovative to fight for the multinational companies. His company had received an award, Most
Outstanding Program for Equal Employment Opportunity, giving importance to those who have
difficulty in hearing to work in his company.
10. Corazon D. Ong
CDO Foodsphere, Inc.
Corazon D. Ong is the founder of CDO Foods. It was a hobby of Ms. Ong to make processed meats
products such as corned beef, hotdog, meatloaf and hamburger patties. She was a dietician by
profession. So she understood what the preferences of most Filipinos are. Today, CDO Foodsphere,
Inc. was recognized as the leading supplier of meat toppings. Why?? Because nowadays we have
many working mothers and it is convenient on their part to have foods which can be cooked easily.
should also beguided by our values in life.