Gaisano family
The Gaisano family (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɡaɪˈsano]) is a Chinese Filipino family prominent in the Philippine retail industry particularly in Visayas and Mindanao.
| Gaisano family | |
|---|---|
| Current region | Visayas and Mindanao (primary), Luzon islands |
| Place of origin | Cebu, Philippines |
The family's retail business began during the 1970s, when a shop-restaurant was established by Doña Modesta Singson-Gaisano located at the ground floor in a rented house in Colon, Cebu. The establishment later became known as White Gold Super Store. After her death in 1982, White Gold became managed by her eldest son, David,[1] while her other children (Stephen Sr., Henry Sr., Victor and John Sr.) established their respective retail businesses.[1]
- White Gold, Gaisano Malls and GMalls – DSG Sons Group, Inc. (David S. Gaisano and sons)
- Gaisano Country Mall, Gaisano Main and Gaisano Bogo – Stephen Gaisano, Jr., son of Stephen S. Gaisano, Sr.
- Gaisano Grand Malls – Benito S. Gaisano, son of Henry S. Gaisano Sr.
- Gaisano Capital – Edmund S. Gaisano Sr., the second son of Henry S. Gaisano Sr. (and younger brother of Benito S. Gaisano)
- Metro Retail Stores and Vicsal Development Corporation – Victor S. Gaisano
- JS Gaisano - JHG Trading, Inc. – John Gaisano, Jr., son of John S. Gaisano, Sr.
Other relatives also established their own retail operations:
- Unipace Corporation – operator of Gaisano City Mall (Cagayan de Oro), Gaisano Iligan, Gaisano Malaybalay, Gaisano Valencia and Gaisano Butuan
- Gaisano Brothers Merchandising
References
- "Mall Magnates". Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. III (3). 2002. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
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