Since his passing on October 7, 2017, we have seen an outpouring of affection toward Washington SyCip akin to that of the passing of a head of state. Hence, the Washington SyCip Memorial Fund is born. The philanthropist behind the fund wants to honor Mr SyCip’s advocacy of using education as a means to rise out of poverty. We expect nothing less of any student who bears our founder’s name through the Washington SyCip Memorial Fund. Mr. SyCip was also an active supporter of initiatives that sought to reverse brain drain and bring to the Philippines the world’s top minds honed overseas.

Source: Manila Times October 22, 2017 16:30 UTC