Mark V. Pangilinan, a prominent businessman who built "an empire" in Guam has died at the age of 99 on August 13.
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio extended their condolences describing Pangilinan as a “pioneering business leader, visionary community servant, and beloved family patriarch.”
A native from Pampanga Province on the Philippines island of Luzon, Pangilinan opened his first business on Guam in 1948 and went on to found MVP Enterprises, after making Guam his home.
"A prominent businessman for several decades, he was inducted into the Guam Business Hall of Fame in 1994. He built an empire that included several retail stores, newspaper publishing, an automobile dealership, and an amusement park. Among his many real estate holdings were landmark local buildings including the former Ben Franklin building in Tamuning, the building housing the U.S. District Court of Guam, and Mark’s Shopping Center," the Governor's Office said.
Adelup described his contributions to the island as a "pillar of service," highlighting that Pangilinan helped establish the University of Guam and Guam Memorial Hospital.
Pangilinan was also an active supporter of civic and charitable organizations to include the Filipino Community of Guam (FCOG) where he served as "Chairman Emeritus" for many years.