Francis J. Kong is one of the most respected business speakers in the
Philippines. In 2014, he received the Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award and in 2024 was given the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Outstanding Stakeholder Award. With a strong entrepreneurial background in manufacturing and retail, he is an independent director for Primer Holdings, Incorporated, and Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation. His expertise extends to public agencies and private corporations, where his training programs have consistently received positive feedback. Known for his inspirational approach and practical advice, Francis is a household name in leadership training. His engaging style, personal authenticity, and commitment to his teachings have made him a sought-after speaker. He has also made significant contributions in media as a radio broadcaster for the “Business Matters” program on DZFE-FM 98.7 and as a columnist for the Philippine Star, earning the “Best Business Column” award four times and a Hall of Fame recognition from the Catholic Mass Media Awards. As an author with over 24 published books, many of his
titles have achieved bestseller status in the Philippines. Francis Kong earned a Magna Cum Laude degree in Business. He holds a Master of Arts from Trinity College and Bible Seminary in Newburgh, Indiana, USA. His academic pursuits include the Summer Course in Apologetics and Philosophy Education Program. at Oxford University and the “Managing Yourself and Leading Others” seminar at Harvard University’s Continuous