Davao councilor raises case of Bree Jonson during campaign vs violence from newsinfo.inquirer.net Introduction Roberto Velayo Ongpin is a prominent Filipino businessman and former cabinet member. He was born on January 17, 1937, in Manila, Philippines. Ongpin is known for his expertise in the fields of finance and real estate. His family has been in the business industry for generations, and they have made significant contributions to the economic growth of the Philippines. Who is Roberto Ongpin? Roberto Ongpin is the son of Don Ramon Ongpin, a renowned businessman who played a crucial role in the Philippine economy during the 1940s and 1950s. He studied economics at De La Salle University, where he graduated cum laude in 1957. After completing his studies, he worked for several banks in the Philippines before starting his own investment bank, the Far East Bank and Trust Company. In 1986, Ongpin was appointed as the Minister of Trade and Industry by Philippine President Corazon ...