MANILA, Philippines — Politicians and members of the business community on Sunday joined the mourning for tycoon John Gokongwei Jr., who passed away Saturday evening. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: John Gokongwei, 93Senator Panfilo Lacson recalled an encounter with Gokongwei when he was still a lieutenant colonel in the Philippine Constabulary Metropolitan Command in 1981. “Rest In Peace, John Gokongwei Jr.” Lacson said in a Twitter post. Rest In Peace, John Gokongwei Jr. — PING LACSON (@iampinglacson) November 10, 2019“We rescued Robina just before the ransom payment, so no ransom was paid. It is very sad news for the #Philippines that one of our greatest self-made industrialists, a generous philanthropist & respected business leader John #Gokongwei, Jr. has died.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 10, 2019 03:56 UTC