Chester cokaliong birthday
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What’s Wrong With Chase Cokaliong?
Is Chase Cokaliong just some bored rich dude with nothing better to do but give free stuff away? You’ll have to reach the end of this article to find out. What I can tell you is that this is not some rags-to-riches sob story, but more of a riches-to-riches tale of amusement… and beyond.
I bet his last name had you singing the wonderful Cokaliong Shipping Lines (CSL) jingle. The fact that it’s already considered a classic even if it’s actually not that old speaks volumes of how influential the homegrown shipping line is. The space that CSL occupies in the shipping business is a flourishing one that took a lot of hard work since its founding by Chester Cokaliong, Chase’s father, in 1989.
But, I digress. We’re here to talk about Chase, not his family. But I guess when your last name is attached to such significance, it can’t be helped sometimes. So let’s start with the part that couldn’t be helped.
The Part That Couldn’t Be Helped
As young as 10 years old, Chase would wake up at 6 in the morning every Saturday for his week
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Last October, entrepreneur Chase Cokaliong posted a photo of a 1.2 carat diamond ring with the caption, "Double tap if you want this, and I might do something crazy."
Days after posting that, Chase shared another photo announcing that he is giving away the shining shimmering ring for free to a lucky winner. And this surprising giveaway broke the internet.
After the success of the grand giveaway, it was followed by another big giveaway, then another, and another, until it became a thing.
There was a car, groceries, a 3.7 carat tennis bracelet, power backup units, a PS5, a 70-inch television, one-year supply of fruit and an all-expense paid dinner.
Netizens kept chasing Chase's extravagant giveaways, and named the entrepreneur, "Cebu's giveaway king."
Who is Chase Cokaliong and why is he doing this anyway?
Chase is the son of Chester Cokaliong, founder of Cokaliong Shipping Lines and the eldest of his generation in the family.
Chase is not the typical child-of-the-owner who was handed everything to be where he is today. As young as 10 years
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Chester Cokaliong : Business Acumen
By "CBW" CEBU BUSINESS WEEK
Starting his entrepreneurial journey in the textile industry with his parents, Chester eventually followed his heart and ventured into the shipping business. At the age of 28, he founded Cokaliong Shipping and acquired his first ship, M/V Tandag, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey in the maritime industry.
In addition to his shipping business, the Cokaliong family also entered the hotel industry by opening Bayfront Hotel Cebu, showcasing their strategic growth and diverse business interests.
Chester Cokaliong's heart has always been in the shipping industry, and this passion has led to the immense success of Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc. (CSLI). Over the past three decades, Chester has transformed the company from a single vessel operation into a fleet of 14 ships, making it one of the leading shipping companies in Cebu.
His dedication to the maritime business has not only established his reputation as a revered businessman but has also significantly contributed to the Cebu community. Through the r
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