give at least 5 names of entrepreneurs that you know in the philippines

Ms. Socorro C. Ramos started working as a salesgirl when she was 18 yrs. old in Goodwill Bookstore in Escolta. She was good at selling, that’s why she became in charge of the store. When she was married to Jose Ramos, they put up The National Book Store. Her vision was to extend the National bookstore not only here in Luzon but also to Visayas and Mindanao for cheaper access to books and school supplies. 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. He had received several awards in the business and the likes. The success of Jollibee according to Mr. Caktiong is sharing to people what they had achieved. 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. 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.

4. 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 store, had many stores nationwide. That was because of the innovations he made in his products.

5. 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.