Philippine Tycoon: The Biography of an Industrialist: Vicente Madrigal

"Before he reached the age of 50, Vicente Madrigal became one of the few multimillionaires in the Philippines. And may I add in passing that every cent he made, he made honestly and by the sweat of his brow,"

— President Manuel L. Quezon

This is the story of how a provinciano from Albay, the son of a Spanish immigrant and a Filipino mother, became the leading industrialist of the Philippines by hard work, business acumen and a little luck. He became a Senator because of his friendship with the two leading political leaders of that era, Manuel Quezon and Sergio Osmeña.

Vicente Madrigal whose life spanned 91 years, had a wife who was as good in business as he was. He died the richest man of his country.

His life, from rags to riches, should serve as an inspiration to all the young men of the Philippines.

Published in 1987 by Madrigal Memorial Foundation