John Gokongwei Jr., the game-changer
MANILA, Philippines — How does one immortalize a game-changing tycoon who made a huge impact on Philippine society—one who built a diversified conglomerate that democratized access to key products and services for Filipino consumers?
John Gokongwei Jr., fondly called “Big John,” had become a disruptor long before the term became a tech buzzword. He was hailed as the “industrialist challenger” who paved the way for Filipinos to access cheaper consumer goods, airfares and telecommunications, among other innovations.
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