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Bilyonaryo Manuel V. Pangilinan is keen on exploring opportunities for collaboration with Ramon Ang’s San Miguel Corporation (SMC), particularly in the area of food, now that they’re in the thick of talks for the possible merger of their tollway companies.
The president and chief executive officer of SMC revealed the area that Pangilinan, the chairman and president of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) appears to be particularly interested in during a recent interview with One News.
“Kung ano man ang pwede naming gawin, basta hindi nakakasama sa bayan, 100% immediately agree,” Ang quipped.
“Kunwari sabihin niya, ‘Mon, merge tayo ng food business immediately, mag-produce tayo ng mas maraming poultry products para mas mura ang bilihin ng taumbayan… kahit gabi gisingin mo ako, wala nang valuation na pag-uusapan, sasabihin ko: yes sir!”” he added.
Ang, however, all potential business deals must be thoroughly studied.
“Kung meron tayong ibang gagawin, kailangan titingnan natin kung good ba ‘yan para sa bayan. Kasi minsan kahit good yung intention naming dalawa, kainggitan ng tao ‘yan at siraan kami pareho,” he explained.
The friendship between Ang and Pangilinan has grown since they teamed up to bankroll Gilas Pilipinas’ successful campaigns in the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the Asian Games.
Ang, who recently joined MPIC’s board, shared that he discovers more facets of Pangilinan’s character the more he spends time with his fellow bilyonaryo.
“Nakita ko yung kanyang sincere na ugali… Inimbita nya ako sa kanyang birthday, doon ako humanga. Alam mo kung bakit? Makikita mo yung bisita lang nya nung birthday niya, lahat ng educator ng Ateneo, ng San Beda, lahat yun bisita niya at hanga sa kanya,” he said.
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