Gokongwei, Salazar to Share MAP Management Person of the Year Award
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has named Lance Gokongwei, president and CEO of JG Summit Holdings Inc., and former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Chito Salazar as its 2026 Management Persons of the Year, recognizing their significant contributions to the Philippine economy.
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