Chan Kiong Ki See[1] (Chinese: 施恭旗[2]), commonly known as Carlos Chan, is a Filipino businessman who runs the Liwayway Group, the owner of the Oishi snack brand.

Carlos Chan
施恭旗
Born
Chan Kiong Ki See
NationalityFilipino
OccupationBusinessman

Background

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Chan is the eldest son[3] of Chinese emigrants Chan Lib and See Ying from Fukien (now Fujian).[4] His father first moved to the Philippines in 1914. His parents would start a cornstarch family business which would grow to be the Liwayway Group.[3]

Together with his brother Manuel, Carlos Chan would diversify the Liwayway business in the 1970s by introducing the Oishi snack brand.[5] In the 1980s, Chan would expand the business to China.[3] Liwayway would also introduce the J.CO Donuts chain franchise to the Philippines.[6]

At the Philippine Pavilion of Expo 2010 in Shanghai, Chan was conferred the Order of Sikatuna by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.[7]

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) conferred the MAP Management Man of the Year to Chan in 2021.[6]

He has served as a special envoy to the People's Republic of China for the Philippine under various presidents.[8] This includes Presidents Arroyo, Benigno Aquino III,[9] and Rodrigo Duterte.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Cardenas, Kenneth (May 9, 2017). "The PH parties to Duterte's China deals". Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  2. ^ See, Teresita Ang (December 19, 2017). "Tribute to four 'ambassadors'". Tulay. Tulay & Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran, Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Gonzales, Iris (October 18, 2021). "Carlos Chan: From Manila to China to the world". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  4. ^ Moral, Cheche (July 7, 2013). "Bench Tower: 'Naiiyak ako'–Ben". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  5. ^ "Overview." Oishi China. January 3, 2013. Retrieved on April 4, 2014.
  6. ^ a b "MAP confers management award to Carlos Chan". BusinessWorld. November 22, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  7. ^ Mananquil, Millet (June 20, 2010). "Carlos Chan and his Shanghai surprise". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  8. ^ Flores, Wilson Lee (September 29, 2019). "Who really are the Philippines' 15 wealthiest billionaires?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  9. ^ Romero, Paolo (September 21, 2015). "House honors 'Oishi man' Carlos Chan for boosting Philippines-China relations". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  10. ^ Corrales, Nestor (January 4, 2018). "Duterte reappoints five envoys to China to improve ties". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 23, 2023.