Top 10 Filipino entrepreneurs and their notable companies

TOP 10 ENTREPRENEURS OF THE PHILIPPINES
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, that’s why she became in charge of the store. When
she was married, they put up The National Book Store. 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.
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 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 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. That’s 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 didn’t 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.

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