Son of Philippine billionaire, Lucio Tan Jr. dies at 53

Tycoon's death prompts speculation over who will lead Philippine Airlines

20191111 Philippine Airlines President Lucio Tan Jr. dies

Lucio Tan Jr, is dead at 53. "Bong was a son, husband, father, friend and, most importantly, our elder brother whom we all relied on for advice, counsel and leadership," his sister Vivienne said, using her brother's nickname.

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- Lucio Tan Jr., the son of the Philippines' sixth richest man Lucio C. Tan, and the president of Philippine Airlines parent PAL Holdings, died Monday at the age of 53.

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