Business luminary Ambassador Francis Chua was among the recipients of the 2nd UP Gawad Oblation in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the university.
The awardees were selected by the Office of University President Danilo Concepcion for their outstanding contributions to teaching, research and public service, creative production, efficient public and university administration, exceptional generosity and volunteerism, and fund raising, among others.
Chua joined other business leader awardees San Miguel Corp. chairman Ramon S. Ang and PLDT chairman Manny V. Pangilinan.
He is chairman emeritus of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, founding chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, and founding chairman of the Philippine Silk Road International Chamber of Commerce