Wilcon Depot founder and chairman emeritus William Belo is now a full-fledged doctorate degree holder.
Belo’s alma mater, the University of Santo Tomas, conferred an honorary Doctor of Commerce degree to the rising bilyonaryo during investiture rites held on September 28.
According to The Varsitarian, UST’s official student paper, Belo obtained his bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications engineering from the school.
“It is not enough that I was equipped with the knowledge and the skills. But, I must apply myself to work in my mission in business, learn from mistakes, and continuously adjust, improve, and innovate,” Belo was quoted as saying in his acceptance speech.
Belo has been inducted into the UST Engineering Hall of Fame and was the recipient of the Outstanding Thomasian Alumni Award for Accountancy, Business, and Management in 2022.