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Joe Concepcion, a dreamer and doer
Joe Concepcion, a dreamer and doer
The remains of National Citizens Movement for Free Election (NAMFREL) founding chairman Jose Concepcion Jr. lie in Taguig City on March 7, 2024, after he passed away at 92. The patriot-industrialist is remembered for his dedication to ensuring fair elections and restoring free enterprise in a post-martial law Philippines. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsJose Concepcion Jr.’s leadership, both in a movement for free elections and in business, had been inspired by his favorite quote: “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness”.
The remains of National Citizens Movement for Free Election (NAMFREL) founding chairman Jose Concepcion Jr. lie in Taguig City on March 7, 2024, after he passed away at 92. The patriot-industrialist is remembered for his dedication to ensuring fair elections and restoring free enterprise in a post-martial law Philippines. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsJose Concepcion Jr.’s leadership, both in a movement for free elections and in business, had been inspired by his favorite quote: “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness”.During his wake on Friday, JoeCon’s friends and co-workers remembered him as a dreamer and a doer in the face of challenges.
During his wake on Friday, JoeCon’s friends and co-workers remembered him as a dreamer and a doer in the face of challenges.
Former Senator Bam Aquino praised Concepcion’s bravery in helping ensure transparency in the historic 1986 snap presidential elections between then dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and opposition leader Cory Aquino. JoeCon organized the election watch group National Movement for Free Elections, which sought to guard the vote of the Filipino people.
Former Senator Bam Aquino praised Concepcion’s bravery in helping ensure transparency in the historic 1986 snap presidential elections between then dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and opposition leader Cory Aquino. JoeCon organized the election watch group National Movement for Free Elections, which sought to guard the vote of the Filipino people.
“JoeCon played a very important role in our history. Isa siya sa matatapang na negosyante na lumabas noong panahon ng diktadurya… He was always very generous with his time and himself for the Filipino people,” Aquino said.
“JoeCon played a very important role in our history. Isa siya sa matatapang na negosyante na lumabas noong panahon ng diktadurya… He was always very generous with his time and himself for the Filipino people,” Aquino said.
Even during his leadership stint at the Department of Trade and Industry, and the food and beverage giant RFM Corporation, Concepcion was a visionary and an “action man”, according to former Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, who used to work with him.
Even during his leadership stint at the Department of Trade and Industry, and the food and beverage giant RFM Corporation, Concepcion was a visionary and an “action man”, according to former Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, who used to work with him.
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Lopez said Concepcion pushed for programs that supported local products and micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Lopez said Concepcion pushed for programs that supported local products and micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
“The principles of thinking positive, “Yes, the Filipino can, kahit maliit ka, p'wede kang magtagumpay. ‘Yung ganyang mindset, ‘yun ang values and virtues na in a way, na-translate at na-transfer kay Joey (Concepcion) and the whole community of SME mentors,” Lopez said.
“The principles of thinking positive, “Yes, the Filipino can, kahit maliit ka, p'wede kang magtagumpay. ‘Yung ganyang mindset, ‘yun ang values and virtues na in a way, na-translate at na-transfer kay Joey (Concepcion) and the whole community of SME mentors,” Lopez said.
“RFM started as a group that believed in import substitution… Kung pwede imanufcature here in the Philippines, rather than importing flour, let’s manufacture flour. So ‘yung industrialization, local manufacturing, is something he pushed for,” he added.
“RFM started as a group that believed in import substitution… Kung pwede imanufcature here in the Philippines, rather than importing flour, let’s manufacture flour. So ‘yung industrialization, local manufacturing, is something he pushed for,” he added.
Concepcion died on Wednesday, March 6. He was 92.
Concepcion died on Wednesday, March 6. He was 92.
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