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John Robinson Lim Gokongwei Jr. (traditional Chinese: 吳奕輝; simplified Chinese: 吴奕辉; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ E̍k-hui; pinyin: Wú Yìhuī; 11 August 1926 – 9 November 2019) was a Filipino banker, businessman, investor, and philanthropist.
Aug 1, 2022 · Learn how the Filipino tycoon rose from poverty to become one of the richest men in the country and the founder of JG Summit, a diversified conglomerate. Discover his business ventures, challenges, and legacy in this inspiring article.
Sep 25, 2019 · John Gokongwei Jr. was a Filipino entrepreneur and the founder of JG Summit, a diversified conglomerate with interests in airlines, telecom, food, and more. He died in 2019 at age 93 and was ranked third on the Philippines 50 Richest list.
Nov 10, 2019 · MANILA - Filipino tycoon John Gokongwei, who built a sprawling business empire from a modest trading business he ran on a bicycle, has died. He was 93. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Nov 9, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of John Gokongwei, Jr., the visionary entrepreneur who built a diversified business empire in the Philippines and beyond. Read his speeches, media features, and tributes from his loved ones and colleagues.
Nov 15, 2019 · The founder and chairman emeritus of JG Summit, a Philippine conglomerate with diverse businesses and philanthropic endeavors, passed away in 2019 at 93. His son Lance Gokongwei shared a moving tribute to his father's frugality, passion, and legacy in a farewell speech.
Nov 10, 2019 · The founder and chair emeritus of JG Summit Holdings died at 93, leaving behind a multinational consumer conglomerate and a philanthropic legacy. He was a visionary entrepreneur who ventured into telecoms, aviation, petrochemicals and more.
