and GIC(Government of Singapore Investment Corporation). A year later the company's stock rose from an introductory Php 1.50 to Php 9.00. He was responsible for converting MRC's 350 hectare property in Cebu to a planned world class township which led to its classification as an Export Processing Zone. He led the company successfully through the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997, by means of rehabilitation efforts completed in 2010, which led to the company's diversification of its interest into other industries including mining. Through aggressive acquisition of mining assets, which focuses on gold and copper, he leads the company through successful negotiations with leading gold and copper producers for joint venture projects. References Filipino bankers Living people 1952 births Ateneo de Manila University alumni Asian Institute of Management alumni Chief information officers Filipino chief executives