Dr. LUCIO TAN
is one of the most successful industrialists in the Philippines.
Over the past four decades, he single-handedly built an empire of successful ventures, particularly in agribusiness; airlines and related services; banking, finance, and securities; brewery; chemicals; distillery and alcohol; education; food; hotel; real estate; soap manufacturing; steel fabrication and construction; and tourism and travel services.
He owns Asia Brewery, the 2nd largest brewer in the Philippines; Tanduay Holdings, one of the world's largest rum makers; Fortune Tobacco, the largest tobacco company in the country; Philippine Airlines, the country's air transport flag carrier; Philippine National Bank, the 5th largest bank in the country; as well as Allied Bank, the Philippines' 8th largest lender, among others.
As of 2006, he is the 2nd richest person in the Philippines and the 451st richest person in the world according to Forbes
Over the past four decades, he single-handedly built an empire of successful ventures, particularly in agribusiness; airlines and related services; banking, finance, and securities; brewery; chemicals; distillery and alcohol; education; food; hotel; real estate; soap manufacturing; steel fabrication and construction; and tourism and travel services.
He owns Asia Brewery, the 2nd largest brewer in the Philippines; Tanduay Holdings, one of the world's largest rum makers; Fortune Tobacco, the largest tobacco company in the country; Philippine Airlines, the country's air transport flag carrier; Philippine National Bank, the 5th largest bank in the country; as well as Allied Bank, the Philippines' 8th largest lender, among others.
As of 2006, he is the 2nd richest person in the Philippines and the 451st richest person in the world according to Forbes