In 1992, businessman and philanthropist John Gokongwei, Jr., and his brothers, Johnson, Henry, and James, established the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF). Its goal was to make a lasting impact on education in the Philippines. The brothers believed education could be the foundation of a strong Philippine economy. Over the next…
In 1992, businessman and philanthropist John Gokongwei, Jr., and his brothers, Johnson, Henry, and James, established the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation . Its goal was to make a lasting impact on education in the Philippines. The brothers believed education could be the foundation of a strong Philippine economy.
Attendees were GBF’s partners from different sectors, including many of the foundation’s beneficiaries, as well as its partners in various communities, in funding, in different universities, in the development sector, and in government. In 2022, during its 30th-anniversary kick-off celebration, GBF declared its commitment to support more teachers, recognizing educators as heroes of change who play a crucial role in nurturing Filipino learners, our future leaders, and the workforce.
Over the years, GBF has had over 2,500 scholars and 1,300 graduates, and has supported over 30,000 educators through teacher communities. By end of 2023, GBF will have 1,000 scholars enrolled in the current academic year. Fr. Bobby Yap, SJ, ADMU President, and Br. Bernie Oca, FSC, DLSU President joined GBF Secretary Robina Gokongwei-Pe onstage to talk about how the GBF endowments have played a huge role in the educational formation of many Filipino professionals.
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