Like father, like son

The honorary title of professor, the highest standard academic rank in any university, was awarded to Timmy Tan by the International University of Cooperative Education (iUCE) Niedersachsen, Germany. The scion of business magnate Lucio Tan became one of the youngest persons to hold the highest European academic rank in the country’s history.  The event was certainly a highlight in the young Tan’s many achievements that included recognitions from Korea and the Chilean governments for his contribution to their tourism industry and the prestigious Skal International award which he received together with his father last year. The conferment brings another honor to the Tan clan, following his father Lucio Tan who was a recipient of a doctorate degree.  On hand to witness the awarding were ambassadors Roberto Vallarino of Panama, Julio Camarena Villaseñor of Mexico, and Josef Rychtar of Czech Republic, iUCE Philippines deputy director Anna Maria Heidorn, outgoing Chilean ambassador Roberto Mayorga, and former ambassador of the Netherlands Theo Arnold.  The self-made young Tan is currently the chairman of La Isla Publishing Corp. and SK Techno-Lube Oil Corp . Congratulations! What else can parents ask for?