UPAE NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of the Philippines 1972
For his entrepreneurial success in building a mega conglomerate, the Mega Global Fishing and Canning Company; for his achievement in providing end-to-end products and services that involve fish canning, operations, deep sea fishing, hatchery, docking, ship making and petroleum; for promoting global competitiveness through the supply of quality food (sardines and canned viands): for his mission of improving people’s lives by providing affordable medicines through the Generika brand; and for his deep commitment for corporate responsibility with the purpose of alleviating poverty and ensuring food security.