LIST OF FAMOUS FILIPINO ENTREPRENEURS, THEIR BRIEF HISTORY, AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

1. SOCORRO C. RAMOS ( National Book Store, Inc. )

Ms. Socorro 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 incharge 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 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. Untill later on, it was
selling books, greetings card, 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 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 harworking insect. It is the favorite place to dine in of many Filipinos especially the Kids.

3. LUCIO TAN ( Philippine Airlines )

Lucio Tan’s 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 furtune was bound to become an entrepreneur. His hard work made him successful
and become 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 Gozon is the chairman, president, and CEO of GMA Network. He was credited for the success of GMA
Network 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 )

Heny 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 wa one of the biggest company 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. Accoding to Henry Sy, success will not last if you do not
care of it. That’s the secret o 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 person tied with Henry Sy in 2007. He had recieved 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 as 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 hardwork and determination. He did not finish his
education at Mapua Institute of Thechnology. He experienced to work in the printing press and then ventured to his 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 manufacturer in the country.

8. MARIANO QUE ( Mercury Drugstore )

 Mariano Que first work 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 open for 24/7. Mercury , like any
other leading drug stores, had many stores nationwide. That was because of the innovation he made 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 toothpaste 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 multinatioal companies. His company had recieved an
award, ‘ Most Outstanding Program for Equal Employment Opportunity,’ giving inportance to those who have difficult 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 proccessed meat 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.