Mercury Drug is the leading and caring drugstore in the Philippines whose founder, Mariano Que, has been hailed as the “Father of Philippine Health and Wellness.”
At age 96, Mariano Que, the founder of Mercury Drug has passed away. A post in the company’s Facebook page on Friday said instead of sending flowers to his bereaved, a donation to any charitable institution would be appreciated.
No other details about Que’s death was made available.
After Manila was liberated from the Japanese occupation, Mercury Drug first opened in 1945. According to the Mercury Drug website, Mariano Que started his business by buying a bottle of sulfathiazole from a peddler for P100.
To make the medicine more affordable,Que then sold the sulfathiazole tablets by piece or “tingi-tingi.”
“With some profit, he was able to purchase other medicines and eventually a pushcart, which he loaded with his growing supply of pharmaceutical goods,” it said.
On March 1, 1945, the first Mercury Drug store opened in Bangbang Street. It has now over 1,000 branches nationwide.
Que’s daughter, Vivian Que Azcona, who landed 24th in Forbes Philippines’ 50 Richest list, is now the president of the company.
In 2011, the family was embroiled in controversy over the ownership of the drugstore chain, with the elder Que locked in a legal battle with his eldest son Martiniano in connection with the disposition of the latter’s shares in the business.
Source: abs-cbn
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