Carlos Palanca Sr. (1869–1950), also known as Tan Guin Lay / Tan Guing-lay (Chinese: 陳迎來; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Gêng-lâi) or Tan Quin Lay, was a Chinese Filipino businessman and philanthropist in the Philippines during the late Spanish colonial era, American colonial era, and early post-independence period.
Carlos Palanca Sr. 陳迎來 | |
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| Born | 陳迎來 Tan Guin Lay / Tan Guing-lay 1869 |
| Died | September 2, 1950 (aged 81) |
| Other names | Carlos Palanca Tan Guin Lay / Tan Guing-lay Tan Quin Lay |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of La Tondeña Incorporada (now Ginebra San Miguel), namesake of the Palanca Awards |
Early life
Palanca was born named with Hokkien Chinese: 陳迎來; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Gêng-lâi[1] (later romanized as "Tan Guin Lay" or "Tan Guing-lay" in Spanish Philippines) in 1869 in Amoy (now Xiamen), Fukien, Qing China.[2]
Career
Tan Guin Lay migrated to the Philippines in 1884.[2] Tan adopted the name Carlos Palanca, after his godfather of the same name whose Chinese name was Tan Quien-sien. The name "Carlos Palanca" adopted by both men came from a Spanish colonel.[1] He worked as an apprentice in a hardware store ran by a relative before setting up his own store in 1890, and became involved in textile trading.[2]
He established the La Tondeña Incorporada in Tondo, Manila a distillery which grew to be a major player in the Philippine alcoholic beverage industry.[3]
Death
Palanca died on September 2, 1950. He was 81 years old.[2]
Legacy
Palanca was one of the most prominent Chinese Filipino businessman during the American colonial era in the Philippines.[2]
In 1987, the heirs of Palanca entered La Tondeña in a joint venture with San Miguel Corporation (SMC). La Tondeña was eventually absorbed by the SMC, and was renamed as Ginebra San Miguel in 2003.[3][4] Palanca's heirs were able to establish the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature in his honor.[3]
His former residence built in 1940 along Taft Avenue in Pasay is a protected heritage site.[5]
References
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