Don Francisco
'Paquito' Ortigas Jr.
President – 1935 to 1998 – Ortigas & Company, Limited Partnership
The Life of Don Francisco ‘Paquito’
Ortigas, Jr.
Don Francisco “Paquito” Ortigas, Jr. was a prominent Filipino businessman and philanthropist, known for his significant contributions to the real estate industry in the Philippines. Born to Don Francisco “Paco” Ortigas Sr. and Doña Julia Vargas de Ortigas, he followed in his father’s footsteps as a lawyer and businessman.
Books Authored and Inspired by the Legacy of Don Francisco Ortigas Jr.
This features works that delve into the life, leadership, and vision of Don Francisco Ortigas Jr. These books, including those he authored and others inspired by his impact, offer valuable insights into his role in shaping Philippine real estate and his philosophy on perseverance and innovation. Through these writings, readers gain a deeper understanding of his lasting contributions to business and society.
Planting Rice is Never Fun
My Alma Mater
Lineage, Vision, Empire
Ortigas' Genealogy
He was a prominent Filipino lawyer during the American colonial period and patriarch of the influential Ortigas family. Born on September 11, 1875, in Porac, Pampanga, he moved to Manila with his mother after his father, a Spanish infantry captain, passed away. He studied at Colegio de San Juan de Letran and the University of Santo Tomas, where he earned his law degree.
