Felipe Gozon

Felipe Enrique "Henry" Lapuz Gozon (born December 8, 1939), is a Filipino lawyer, business executive, and the current chairman and adviser of the board of GMA Network Inc., one of the largest media conglomerate in the Philippines. A lawyer by profession, the Yale-educated Gozon led GMA to become the ratings-leading television and digital network in the Philippines beginning in 2004, surpassing the ratings of its closest competitor, the long-dominant ABS-CBN network. During Gozon's tenure as chairman, the network has also experienced stability in terms of revenues, mostly from advertising and other revenue sources.^[1][2]

Early and personal life

Felipe Enrique "Henry" Lapuz Gozon was born December 8, 1939. His parents were Benjamin M. Gozon and Carolina S.^[1]

Career

Atty. Felipe L. Gozon graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with the degrees of Associate in Arts in 1958 and Bachelor of Laws in 1962.^[1]

2015

Global Leadership Award for Excellence in Media Sector (The first Filipino recipient of this international award), The Leaders International together with the American Leadership Development Association (ALDA)^[1]

2014

Ulirang Ama Award, National Mother's Day and Father's Day Foundation, Inc.^[1]

2013

Distinguished Achievement Award, International Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi University of the Philippines Chapter (045)^[1]

2012

Certificate of Recognition, Civil Aeronautics Board (Philippines)^[1]

1991

Chief Justice Special Award, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines^[1]