The memory Roman Ongpin watches over Binondo
A statue of Roman Ongpin is seen erected juxtaposing the Binondo Church in Manila on Saturday, 24 May, 2025. Ongpin is best known for establishing the store “EL ‘82” with the first to use “fixed prices” for the goods sold. He is also a member of the propaganda movement during the Spanish and American colony in the country leading him to be incarcerated twice.
Aram Lascano
