Alfredo M. Yao (born November 26, 1943) is a Filipino businessman who is the founder of Zest-O,[1] Macay Holdings, Inc. (PSE: MACAY) and Philippine Business Bank (PSE: PBB).
He served as the Special Envoy to China for Tourism and Cooperation in 2009.
After losing his father at age 12, Yao began working to support his family since his mother's earnings as a sidewalk vendor could not support their needs.
[citation needed] He attended the Mapua Institute of Technology but later dropped out due to financial problems.
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