Timmy Tan

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Timmy Tan
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Timmy G. Tan is a second generation member of the Tan dynasty of the Philippines. He founded “2do Bizz.com” in 2000, that quickly rose in value. Currently he is the founder and chairman of 3 corporations—Titan Gift, Tigerworks & La Isla Publishing Corporation, the publisher of the travel magazine “La Isla". This magazine is available on the Air Philippines flights.

[edit] Biography

Born on December 29, 1973 and the youngest son of Lucio Tan, he moved to Canada to pursue his secondary education in Magee High School in 1988 and moved to Europe in 1992 to further his studies and graduated in 1998 from the American University in London with a degree in Business Administration.

[edit] Thoughts on Conservation

In an interview with the Fortune Magazine, he has stated the importance he gives to conservation-

“The new era juxtapose technology with conservation—we cannot subsist in the global arena without these prerogatives, in simple terms good and improve products has to have its corresponding universal benefit. The race is all about making the world a better place that lasts and this is where I intend to play the biggest part today and in the future.” Timmy Tan Excerpt from Fortune Magazine interview

[edit] Awards

  • The Philippine Military Academy Class of 1985 has adopted (the highest distinguish honor given to civilians) the Tan for his outstanding contribution to society.
  • China Olympic Foundation Chairman Philip Ming Xu cited Tan for his contribution to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He was honored as chairman for the Philippine chapter of the foundation and for his role in the Chinese welcoming committee thus earning him the authority to use the Olympic foundation logo to promote the Beijing Olympic brand to Philippine companies.
  • The International Institute for Film & Art] have granted Tan the honorary board membership for his commitment to the advancement of the country’s film and multimedia industries.