Emilio Yap
Emilio Yap Sr. | |
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 Yap in 2011 | |
| Born | September 24, 1925 |
| Died | April 7, 2014(aged 88) |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park - Sucat,Parañaque |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Chairman ofManila Bulletin |
Emilio T. Yap Sr.,GCLH(September 24, 1925 – April 7, 2014) was aChinese Filipinobusiness tycoon andphilanthropist.He was the chairman of the board of theManila Bulletin.
Biography[edit]
Emilio Yap, who was of Chinese descent, was born on September 24, 1925[1]inFujian Province,China.He moved to the Philippines where he studied and worked in a business owned by his grandfather in Manila, then went toDumagueteto work as a shopkeeper.[2]
He began his business career in 1942.[1]
Career[edit]
In July 1984, Yap was elected as the chairman of the board of theManila Bulletin,a position he held until his death in 2014.[3]He was also the vice president of the executive department of theManila Bulletin.[3]
Yap was the chairman ofManila Hotelfrom 1997 until 2014, chairman ofCentro Escolar Universitysince 2002, and the chairman emeritus ofPhiltrust Bank.[1][3]Forbesranked Yap as the 15th wealthiest person in the Philippines in 2013, with an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion.[1][3]
Death and legacy[edit]
Yap died on April 7, 2014, at the age of 88,[3]and was buried at theManila Memorial ParkinParañaqueon April 13, 2014.[2]
On August 3, 2015, a facility inside thePhilippine Red CrossTower National Blood Center was namedDon Emilio T. Yap Blood Apheresis Centerin honor of his charitable works with the organization.[4][5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^abcdPagulong, Charmie Joy (April 8, 2014)."Emilio Yap, 88".Philippine Star.RetrievedMay 4,2014.
- ^ab"Editorial: Farewell, to our most beloved Chairman Dr. Emilio T. Yap".Yahoo News.Manila Bulletin. April 12, 2014.RetrievedJanuary 26,2022.
- ^abcde"Manila Bulletin chairman Don Emilio Yap passes away".GMA News.April 7, 2014.RetrievedMay 4,2014.
- ^"DON EMILIO T. YAP BLOOD APHERESIS CENTER".Balita. 4 August 2015.Retrieved26 January2022– via PressReader.
- ^"Manila Bulletin's Emilio Yap dies".ABS-CBN News.7 April 2014.Retrieved26 January2022.
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