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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1965|03|20}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Norberto Vitangcol|1994|}}
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| children = 3
| caption = Eduardo on 2017
| relatives = Small Laude (Sister)
| birth_name = Alice Galang Eduardo
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|03|20}}<ref name="esquiremag.ph">{{cite news | url = https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/lifestyle/eduardo-family-facts-a00203-20210118-lfrm2 | title = Inside the Crazy Rich and Lavish Life of Alice Eduardo | newspaper = Esquiremag.ph}}</ref>
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| known_for = Founder and Chairman, [[Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation]]
| birth_place = Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
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| known_for = Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Santa Elena Construction and Development Corporation
| education = [[University of Santo Tomas]]
| education = [[University of Santo Tomas]]
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'''Alice Eduardo''' (born March 20, 1965) is a Filipino [[businesswoman]]. She is the founder, president, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation.<ref name="esquiremag.ph">{{cite news | url = https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/lifestyle/eduardo-family-facts-a00203-20210118-lfrm2 | title = Inside the Crazy Rich and Lavish Life of Alice Eduardo | newspaper = Esquiremag.ph}}</ref>

'''Alice Eduardo''' is a Filipino businesswoman. She is the founder, president, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Eduardo is the eldest of four siblings to parents Eduardo and Elisa Galang, who were a dentist and certified public accountant, respectively.<ref name="ramirez2020">Ramirez, Joanna Rae M. [https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/newsmakers/2020/05/12/2013299/rice-shine-under-lockdown "Rise & shine under lockdown"], ''Philippine Star'', May 12, 2020</ref> Her family owned a garments export business in [[Manila]], a rice milling business in Bocaue, [[Bulacan]] and a rice trading business in [[Nueva Ecija]].<ref name="dejaresco2015">Dejaresco, Don Joseph [https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/business-world/20150605/281917361690540 "Constructing her way up"], ''Business World'', June 2015,4/S2</ref> The family also owned a bowling center.<ref name="sanjuan2019">San Juan, Thelma Sioson [https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/335638/who-is-alice-eduardo-in-a-mans-world/ "Who is Alice Eduardo—in a man’s world?"], ''Inquirer'', May 19, 2019</ref>
Alice Galang Eduardo was born on March 20, 1965 in [[Manila]].<ref name="esquiremag.ph">{{cite news | url = https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/lifestyle/eduardo-family-facts-a00203-20210118-lfrm2 | title = Inside the Crazy Rich and Lavish Life of Alice Eduardo | newspaper = Esquiremag.ph}}</ref> Eduardo is the eldest of four siblings to parents Andres Eduardo and Elisa Galang, who were a dentist and certified public accountant, respectively.<ref name="ramirez2020">Ramirez, Joanna Rae M. [https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/newsmakers/2020/05/12/2013299/rice-shine-under-lockdown "Rise & shine under lockdown"], ''Philippine Star'', May 12, 2020</ref> Her family owned a garments export business in [[Manila]], a rice milling business in [[Bocaue, Bulacan]] and a rice trading business in [[Jaen, Nueva Ecija]].<ref name="dejaresco2015">Dejaresco, Don Joseph [https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/business-world/20150605/281917361690540 "Constructing her way up"], ''Business World'', June 2015,4/S2</ref> The family also owned a bowling center.<ref name="sanjuan2019">San Juan, Thelma Sioson [https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/335638/who-is-alice-eduardo-in-a-mans-world/ "Who is Alice Eduardo—in a man’s world?"], ''Inquirer'', May 19, 2019</ref>


She managed these activities until she formed her own company in 1995, the "Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation".<ref name="ramirez2014">Ramirez, Joanne Rae [http://www.philstar.com/newsmakers/2014/01/21/1281088/woman-steel "Woman of Steel"], ''Philippine Star'', January 2014</ref> This was a stepping stone to entering the construction industry.<ref name="concepcion2017">Concepcion, Joey [http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/01/19/1663893/kapatid-taipans-inclusive-growth "Kapatid taipans for inclusive growth"], ''Philippine Star'', January, 2017</ref><ref>Concepcion, Joey [http://www.philstar.com/business/2015/09/10/1497873/what-secret-being-successful-entrepreneur "What is the secret to being a successful entrepreneur?"], ''Philippine Star'', September, 2015</ref> She started with four sets of cranes that she rented until she bagged a partnership with a Japanese construction firm. Her company, Sta. Elena Construction, was subcontracted to build the foundation for a power plant in Batangas.<ref name="sanjuan2019" />
She managed these activities until she formed her own company in 1995, the "Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation".<ref name="ramirez2014">Ramirez, Joanne Rae [http://www.philstar.com/newsmakers/2014/01/21/1281088/woman-steel "Woman of Steel"], ''Philippine Star'', January 2014</ref> This was a stepping stone to entering the construction industry.<ref name="concepcion2017">Concepcion, Joey [http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/01/19/1663893/kapatid-taipans-inclusive-growth "Kapatid taipans for inclusive growth"], ''Philippine Star'', January 2017</ref><ref>Concepcion, Joey [http://www.philstar.com/business/2015/09/10/1497873/what-secret-being-successful-entrepreneur "What is the secret to being a successful entrepreneur?"], ''Philippine Star'', September 2015</ref> She started with four sets of cranes that she rented until she bagged a partnership with a Japanese construction firm. Her company, Sta. Elena Construction, was subcontracted to build the foundation for a power plant in Batangas.<ref name="sanjuan2019" />


Before Eduardo even became a young entrepreneur, she was drawn to properties. She bought her first condominium in Ortigas while in college.<ref name="sanjuan2019" />
Before Eduardo even became a young entrepreneur, she was drawn to properties. She bought her first condominium in Ortigas while in college.<ref name="sanjuan2019" />


Eduardo has drawn recognition for her business achievements, including being named one of Go Negosyo's 50 Inspiring Women of Passion.<ref name="humarang2014">Humarang, James [http://www.entrepreneur.com.ph/news-and-events/go-negosyo-successfully-holds-6th-filipina-entrepreneurship-summit "Go Negosyo successfully holds 6th Filipina Entrepreneurship Summit"], ''Entrepreneur PH'', March, 2014</ref>
Eduardo has drawn recognition for her business achievements, including being named one of Go Negosyo's 50 Inspiring Women of Passion.<ref name="humarang2014">Humarang, James [http://www.entrepreneur.com.ph/news-and-events/go-negosyo-successfully-holds-6th-filipina-entrepreneurship-summit "Go Negosyo successfully holds 6th Filipina Entrepreneurship Summit"], ''Entrepreneur PH'', March 2014</ref>


== Philanthropy ==
== Philanthropy ==

Alice is also one of PeopleAsia's People of the Year 2017 awardees. In December 2018, she was honored as one of Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy 2018.<ref name="chung2018">Chung, Grace [https://www.forbes.com/sites/gracechung/2018/11/12/asias-2018-heroes-of-philanthropy/#31cb9664ec4b "Asia's 2018 Heroes of Philanthropy: Putting Wealth To a Good Cause"], ''Forbes'', November, 2018</ref>
Alice is also one of PeopleAsia's People of the Year 2017 awardees. In December 2018, she was honored as one of Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy 2018.<ref name="chung2018">Chung, Grace [https://www.forbes.com/sites/gracechung/2018/11/12/asias-2018-heroes-of-philanthropy/#31cb9664ec4b "Asia's 2018 Heroes of Philanthropy: Putting Wealth To a Good Cause"], ''Forbes'', November 2018</ref>

Eduardo partly funded a [[pediatric]] ward in [[Philippine General Hospital]] (PGH).<ref name="constantino2016">Constantino, Ronald [http://tempo.com.ph/2016/10/26/life-and-death/ "Life and death"], ''Tempo'', October 2016</ref> The isolation ward facility was inaugurated on February 18, 2015.<ref>[http://pghmedfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Jan-April-2015.pdf "Inauguration of the Hematology-Oncology Ward"], ''PGH Medical Foundation Newsletter'', January–April 2015, vol. 6, no. 1</ref>

Alice Eduardo also funds building houses for the underprivileged through Habitat for Humanity, donates to the Philippine Red Cross, and supports programs of the Caritas Manila.<ref name="cruz2021">Cruz, Mica [https://lifestyleasia.onemega.com/meaningful-life-alice-eduardos-list-of-philanthropic-deeds-include-pghs-new-bahay-silungan-for-medical-frontliners-and-patients/ "Meaningful Life: Alice Eduardo’s List Of Philanthropic Deeds Include PGH’s New ‘Bahay Silungan’ For Medical Frontliners And Patients"], ''Lifestyle Asia'', October 30, 2021</ref>


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 01:59, 23 December 2024

Alice Eduardo
Eduardo on 2017
Born
Alice Galang Eduardo

(1965-03-20) March 20, 1965 (age 59)[1]
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
EducationUniversity of Santo Tomas
OccupationBusinesswoman
Known forFounder & Chief Executive Officer of Santa Elena Construction and Development Corporation
Websitealiceeduardo.ph

Alice Eduardo (born March 20, 1965) is a Filipino businesswoman. She is the founder, president, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation.[1]

Early life

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Alice Galang Eduardo was born on March 20, 1965 in Manila.[1] Eduardo is the eldest of four siblings to parents Andres Eduardo and Elisa Galang, who were a dentist and certified public accountant, respectively.[2] Her family owned a garments export business in Manila, a rice milling business in Bocaue, Bulacan and a rice trading business in Jaen, Nueva Ecija.[3] The family also owned a bowling center.[4]

She managed these activities until she formed her own company in 1995, the "Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation".[5] This was a stepping stone to entering the construction industry.[6][7] She started with four sets of cranes that she rented until she bagged a partnership with a Japanese construction firm. Her company, Sta. Elena Construction, was subcontracted to build the foundation for a power plant in Batangas.[4]

Before Eduardo even became a young entrepreneur, she was drawn to properties. She bought her first condominium in Ortigas while in college.[4]

Eduardo has drawn recognition for her business achievements, including being named one of Go Negosyo's 50 Inspiring Women of Passion.[8]

Philanthropy

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Alice is also one of PeopleAsia's People of the Year 2017 awardees. In December 2018, she was honored as one of Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy 2018.[9]

Eduardo partly funded a pediatric ward in Philippine General Hospital (PGH).[10] The isolation ward facility was inaugurated on February 18, 2015.[11]

Alice Eduardo also funds building houses for the underprivileged through Habitat for Humanity, donates to the Philippine Red Cross, and supports programs of the Caritas Manila.[12]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Inside the Crazy Rich and Lavish Life of Alice Eduardo". Esquiremag.ph.
  2. ^ Ramirez, Joanna Rae M. "Rise & shine under lockdown", Philippine Star, May 12, 2020
  3. ^ Dejaresco, Don Joseph "Constructing her way up", Business World, June 2015,4/S2
  4. ^ a b c San Juan, Thelma Sioson "Who is Alice Eduardo—in a man’s world?", Inquirer, May 19, 2019
  5. ^ Ramirez, Joanne Rae "Woman of Steel", Philippine Star, January 2014
  6. ^ Concepcion, Joey "Kapatid taipans for inclusive growth", Philippine Star, January 2017
  7. ^ Concepcion, Joey "What is the secret to being a successful entrepreneur?", Philippine Star, September 2015
  8. ^ Humarang, James "Go Negosyo successfully holds 6th Filipina Entrepreneurship Summit", Entrepreneur PH, March 2014
  9. ^ Chung, Grace "Asia's 2018 Heroes of Philanthropy: Putting Wealth To a Good Cause", Forbes, November 2018
  10. ^ Constantino, Ronald "Life and death", Tempo, October 2016
  11. ^ "Inauguration of the Hematology-Oncology Ward", PGH Medical Foundation Newsletter, January–April 2015, vol. 6, no. 1
  12. ^ Cruz, Mica "Meaningful Life: Alice Eduardo’s List Of Philanthropic Deeds Include PGH’s New ‘Bahay Silungan’ For Medical Frontliners And Patients", Lifestyle Asia, October 30, 2021
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