ECOP mourns the passing of one of its Governors, Dr. Alfonso G. Siy

by | Mar 27, 2020 | Advisory, Info Notes

ECOP mourns the passing of one of its Governors, Dr. Alfonso G. Siy (June 19, 1947 - March 26, 2020).

ECOP mourns the passing of one of its Governors, Dr. Alfonso G. Siy (June 19, 1947 – March 26, 2020).

He was an industry champion and pioneer who was mainly responsible in developing the export market for fishing nets that made the Philippines at par with the world’s leading brands. He was an entrepreneur with a vision as he diversified businesses in the areas of plastics manufacturing, leisure and recreation, banking, and real estate development, which created job opportunities for thousands of Filipinos.

More than a businessman, Dr. Siy has rendered selfless service to many organizations he leads, by actively implementing projects for the benefit of underprivileged and vulnerable sectors of the society, and forging numerous partnerships that foster “education, and entrepreneurship, coupled with hard work and perseverance”.

He was also a passionate advocate of sound management principles and corporate governance.

In 2013, he was awarded the highest and most prestigious recognition given to an outstanding entrepreneur and employer, the ECOP Gawad Lakan ng Kalakalan. Dr. Siy was a steward of business and economic development not just in the Filipino-Chinese community, but in the entire Philippine business community as a whole.

Dr. Siy also served as President of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. and Philippine Plastics Industries Association. He is the President and Owner of the Fortune Net Group of Companies, Ace Water Spa, and other properties. He also held top executive and directorial positions at Citystate Savings Bank, Philippine Airlines, and other companies.

 

Rest in Peace
DR. ALFONSO G. SIY
ECOP Governor
June 19, 1947 – March 26, 2020

 

 

 

Edgardo Lacson

Chairman of the Board

Edgardo G. Lacson is currently the Chairman of the Board of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), and Director of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). He was formerly President and Honorary Chairman of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).  He was the President of ECOP from 2010 to 2016. Ed Lacson also serves as the President of various business firms, including MIS Maritime Corporation, Safe Seas Shipping Agency, Marine Industrial Supply Corporation, and EML Realty. He serves as Chairman of Metrostore Corporation, MIL Export Philippines, Beacon Environmental Management Services and Primelode, among others.

He is likewise Trustee of both the De La Salle Canlubang, Inc. and Philippine Petroleum Sea Transport Association (PHILPESTA), Managing Director of Link Edge, and a member of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), Philippine Interisland Shipping Association (PISA), and Makati Business Development Council (MBDC).

An alumnus of then De La Salle College and now De La Salle University where he earned his degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC) Major in Accounting, Ed Lacson indeed through the years has expanded his horizons.

Edgardo Lacson serves as Honorary Chairman at PCCI. His previous business affiliations include the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC), Marine Chemical Corporation, VLK Traders Philippines, Inc., and Esso Standard Eastern.