About Emilio T. Yap
Lived 1925 – 2014 (aged 88). Emilio T. Yap was a Filipino businessperson, philanthropist and banker, known for Manila Bulletin.
Emilio T. Yap Sr., GCLH (September 24, 1925 – April 7, 2014) was a Chinese Filipino business tycoon and philanthropist. He was the chairman of the board of the Manila Bulletin.
Biography Yap was born on September 24, 1925
He began his business career in 1942. He was also the vice president of the executive department of the Manila Bulletin.
Business Interests
The following companies are grouped under a de facto holding company named U.S. AUTOMOTIVE CO., INC. whose beneficial ownership are traceable to the estate &/or descendants of Yap . He set up this legal entity back in 1950 to purchase surplus military vehicles and supplies .
Education Centro Escolar University
Finance Philippine Trust Company (Philtrust Bank)
Food and Nutrition ( see subsidiaries under H&P )
Health and Pharmaceuticals Euro-Med Laboratories Phil. Inc. CafeFrance Corp. Hemotek Renal & Dialysis Center Advanced Nutritional Technologies Inc.
Hospitality and Tourism Manila Hotel
Media Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp.
Real Estate Philtrust Realty Corp. U.N. Properties Development Corp.
Others Cocusphil Development Corporation
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Emilio T. Yap?
Philippine businessman (1925-2014)
When was Emilio T. Yap born?
Emilio T. Yap was born on 24 September 1925 in Fujian.
When did Emilio T. Yap die?
Emilio T. Yap died on 7 April 2014.
What was Emilio T. Yap's occupation?
Emilio T. Yap was a businessperson, philanthropist and banker.
What was Emilio T. Yap known for?
Emilio T. Yap was known for Manila Bulletin.
What nationality was Emilio T. Yap?
Emilio T. Yap was Filipino.
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