Lopez Heirs' Battle for Rockwell Control
Heirs of the Lopez family, founders of Philippine property giant Rockwell Land, are engaged in a complex power struggle over the company's control. While the family has managed the firm for years, reports suggest effective control has remained with another entity.
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