Prominent entrepreneur Cesar Rafael Concio Jr. bid farewell at the age of 91 on October 4, 2023, just 20 days shy of his 92nd birthday.
He was the beloved husband of Filipino media executive and Kapamilya actress Charo Santos-Concio.
The first day of the wake and Mass honoring his memory occurred yesterday, Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Resurrection Chapel of the Sta Maria della Strada Parish Church in Quezon City.
From today, October 7, until tomorrow, October 8, the wake will continue from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the same place, with the Mass scheduled for 4:00 p.m. each day.
A SUPPORTIVE HUSBAND
Married for almost 41 years, Charo has once enumerated in an interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) in 2019, some qualities she finds most reassuring in Cesar.
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"Kasi ano, e, nirespeto yung pagkatao ko. So I’m just really paying tribute to the man who loved me unconditionally," she shared.
Despite their 24-year age gap, Charo emphasized that this never hindered their love for each other from growing.
She even calls Cesar her inspiration especially when she began operating as president of the Kapamilya network.
"I guess he's a selfless man, and he was very, very happy for my successess. Yung ganung klaseng asawa ay di madamot," she stated.
"Nirespeto niya yung pagkababae ko, yung pagkatao ko.
"He allowed me to pursue my dreams. He allowed me to fly.
"He allowed me to commit my mistakes. He still loved me unconditionally."
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
An esteemed alum and member of the Ateneo community, Cesar's legacy is marked by his exceptional contributions beyond the entrepreneurial industry.
Read: Charo Santos to young people: "Save 10% of what you earn. Wag kang ma-tempt na gastusin."
In academia, Cesar became a member of the University’s Board of Trustees in 1971 and became Chair of the Board for nine years, starting in 1972.
Under his leadership, the Board greenlit the university's historic decision to embrace coeducation.
This groundbreaking move in June 1973 welcomed the first female undergraduate students to Ateneo de Manila — a transformative moment that reshaped the institution's educational landscape for current and future generations.
Furthermore, Cesar played a crucial role in revitalizing the institution's financial stature.
Fromo 1971 to 1975, he took the top seat of the Ateneo Alumni Association as president, and was previously named one of the Philippines’ Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in 1965.
In business, Cesar led many companies, including Filsyn Corporation and Franmar Corporation.
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