From Peanuts to Airlines
J. Gokongwei Jr.
From peanuts to Cebu Pacific Airlines, that’s how John Gokowei Jr. relates his story. A fatherless 13-year old boy starts his business by selling roasted peanuts in cebu. The country was at war when he learned to look for business opportunities around him. A very persistent man now owns stakes in Robinsons, Cebu Pacific Airlines, Sun Cellular, Universal Robina Corporation and others. And, still many people doesn’t know that our favourite Chippy, Cheese Curls and Cloud 9 began in roasted peanuts.
A 13- year old must be first or second year high school student. Isn’t that a right age to learn business?
Research for business opportunities in the community is a good activity for high school students. Basic knowledge in Entreprenuership subject is a handful information on how to look for business opportunities. This community-based project will also develop students higher-order thinking skills and is a more useful learning for the community.
