MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo and Malacañang mourned Sunday the death of John Gokongwei Jr. whom they lauded as a “visionary and pillar of the Philippine economy.”The 93-year-old business tycoon passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, his family said. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: John Gokongwei, 93“Our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. John Gokongwei Jr. We will remember his many contributions not only to the business community but to helping our fellow Filipinos in need,” Robredo said in a tweet. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo meanwhile lauded Gokongwei’s contributions as one of the leading taipans in the country. John Gokongwei, Jr., left a legacy to the Filipino nation and the coming generation worth emulating. The funeral mass will be on Friday, November 15 at 8 a.m. /jeREAD: Senators, business community honor John Gokongwei Jr.Read NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 10, 2019 06:32 UTC