WE mourn the peaceful passing of our founder and chairman Emeritus John L. Gokongwei Jr., on Nov. 9. He was 93.
We, the 75,000-strong employees of JG Summit Holdings and Robinsons Retail Holdings, join the nation in paying tribute to the founder of the first Philippine multinational conglomerate, a philanthropist with a passion for education.
Mr. John, as we fondly called him, was a visionary. He was an inspiration to entrepreneurs and businessmen across the nation, with his pioneering ideas, his strong work ethic, his passion, and perseverance.
Today, the Gokongwei Group is one of the country’s largest and most diversified conglomerates with interests in air transportation, telecommunications, banking, food, power, property, hospitality, retail, and petrochemicals.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth, and his children Robina, Lance, Lisa, Faith, Hope, and Marcia; his in-laws and grandchildren; brothers Eddie and James Go and sister Lily; and his nieces and nephews.
The wake will take place from Nov. 11 to Nov. 14 at Heritage Park, Taguig, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Daily masses will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be in Heritage Park on Nov. 15 at 8 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity./PN
