Don Tomas Liao Lamco- Stalwart of the Pre-war Chinese Community
Don Tomas Liao Lamco Don Tomas Liao Lamco , one of the stalwarts of the pre-war Chinese community of Cebu was a senior officer of the Cebu Chinese Chamber of Commerce . He also owned the largest pre-war grocery store called "La Belleza" as well as the Tomas Liao Lamco & Co. in Norte America St. (now D. Jakosalem ). Published in 1913, here is what the Rosenstock's Reference Library of the Philippines said about him on page 64: "Born on February 3rd 1876 in Amoy, China. Son of Liao Sig and Tan Gui . Educated in a private school in Amoy; came to Manila, 1890, where he studied Spanish and Mercantile Courses in private schools. First worked in the store of his uncle in Cebu, being agent and travelling for the firm to and from Manila and other ports. Present manager of " La Belleza " general store of Cebu, importing, wholesale and retail business, and the agent in Cebu of several large importing firms in Manila. Married, October 20th 1901 to Tan Wie in Amoy, ...