Rest in peace, former Trade minister Roberto Ongpin. | daxINQ /PDI
MANILA, Philippines — Roberto V. Ongpin — the accounting firm head who was drafted to serve as one of the most powerful government ministers during the Philippines’ worst economic crisis, later becoming one of the country’s wealthiest and most influential businessmen — has died.
According to close relatives, Ongpin passed away in his sleep last night on Balesin Island, the exclusive resort he built. He was 86 years old.
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