John Gokongwei Quotes


Actually, we chose the name Sun Cellular because we believe the name 'Sun' is bright, forward-looking and optimistic. It is my sincere hope that the whole Philippines will share our positive outlook, optimism and faith in the country's future.


Citations

Flores, Wilson Lee. "John Gokongwei Jr. on Sun Cellular, politics and life." The Philippine Star, 30 Mar. 2003.

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John Gokongwei
John Gokongwei
  • Born: August 11, 1926
  • Died: November 9, 2019
  • Nationality: Filipino
  • Profession: Businessman

John Robinson Lim Gokongwei Jr. was a Filipino billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He had holdings in telecommunications, retail, financial services, petrochemicals, power generation, aviation, food, beverage, and livestock farming.