Carlos Tanguinlay Palanca, Sr. (Sept. 01, 1869 – Sept. O2, 1950), also known as Tan Guing-Lay () or Tan Quin-Lay, was a

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businessman and philanthropist in the

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during the late Spanish colonial era,

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, and early post-independence period.

Early life

Carlos T. Palanca, Sr. was born named with

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(later romanized as ''"Tan Guin-Lay"'' or ''"Tan Guing-lay"'' in Spanish Philippines) in 1869 in

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(now

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), Fukien,

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Career

Carlos T. Palanca, Sr. migrated to the Philippines in 1884 and later between Quiapo and San Miguel District of City of Manila street name Echaque Street later renamed street name to honored Carlos Palanca, Sr. . Tan Guin-Lay adopted the name Carlos Lim Palanca (Tan Quien-Sien) , 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 Military Commander with rank of Field Marshal and Spanish Diplomat. 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. He established the La Tondeña Distillers, Inc. (LTDI 1902-2003) now Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (GSMI 2003-2017) and in 2017 renamed San Miguel Foods and Beverages, Inc. (SMFBI) in

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a distillery which grew to be a major player in the Philippine alcoholic beverage industry.

Death

Carlos T. Palanca, Sr. died on September 2, 1950. He was 81 years old and with wife Rosa Gonzales-Palanca with 6 siblings (Justo & Leonarda) and one of the elder son Carlos "Charlie" G. Palanca, Jr., who later managed La Tondena Distillers, Inc. (also owner of basketball team name Stag La Tondena and Makati City Legaspi Village one of the street after him C. Palanca, Jr. Street), Lepanto Mining Consolidated, Inc. and The Peninsula Hotel in makati city. In 2003, Carlos Palanca, III who hold position of Director for Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (GSMI) and left his post at 2017. Today Carlos Palanca, IV with San Miguel Foods & Beverages, Inc. (SMFBI).

Legacy

Carlos T. Palanca, Sr. was one of the most prominent Filipino-Chinese businessman during the

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. In 1987, the heirs of Carlos Palanca, III entered La Tondeña Distillers, Inc. in a joint venture with

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(SMC). La Tondeña was eventually absorbed by the SMC, and was renamed as

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in 2003. Palanca's heirs were able to establish the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature in his honor. His former residence built in 1940 along Taft Avenue in

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is a protected heritage site.

References

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