MANILA, Philippines — For more than four decades, Manny V. Pangilinan has been an integral part of First Pacific, helping shape the company's growth while forging enduring relationships with colleagues across Asia. Along the way, he has earned a reputation not only for strategic vision and business acumen, but also for his generosity, integrity and unwavering commitment to people.
Directors and executives of First Pacific pay tribute to the man they have worked alongside, learned from, and admired through the years.
Our dearest Manny,
Happy birthday!
Congratulations on becoming an "Octogenarian," though you are actually an "Octolescent," beginning another dynamic phase of personal and business development.
We look forward to your continuing leadership and tutorship.
Many, many happy returns,
Edward (Chen)
Happy 80th birthday, Manny! To me you are the unrivaled Captain of Industry of the Philippines.
May you always be blessed with good health and happiness!
With best regards,
Philip Fan
Dear MVP,
Wishing you a fabulous 80th birthday!
MANNY Happy Returns!
With much love and respect,
Madeleine Lee
Dear Manny,
On your 80th, I would like to express my deep thanks and gratitude for your leadership to our group.
You have inspired countless colleagues and partners over the years to strive for greater impact and prosperity — not only to our companies but for broader communities and the nation.
Congratulations on this special milestone and look forward to celebrating many more. Happy birthday!
Stanley Yang
Happy 80th to a Business Superstar!
Blair C. Pickerell
Happy 80th birthday, Manny!
You have brilliantly set an exemplary case to us what youth really means — an extraordinary state of mind, profound love of life with fabulous wisdom, and imagination as well as care for the others.
May all these together with your very good health continue for many more years to come!
Joseph Ng
Dear Manny,
Happy 80th birthday!
Wishing you a year filled with good health, joy, and more success for you and the MVP Group.
Thank you for being a leader who leads with integrity, works tirelessly, and treats people with kindness.
We’re very grateful to work under your guidance. May Lord Jesus always bless you.
Best wishes,
Benny S. Santoso