
Mar 4, 2024
SEIPI (Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Philippines, Inc.) accorded Larry Qua, the late chairman-president-ceo of The Ionics Group, the "Partner of the Industry" recognition in its Q1 General Membership Meeting held at the Palms Country Club on Feb 23, 2023.
SEIPI (Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Philippines, Inc.) accorded Larry Qua, the late chairman-president-ceo of The Ionics Group, the "Partner of the Industry" recognition in its Q1 General Membership Meeting held at the Palms Country Club on Feb 23, 2023.
It was a posthumous award but he was first given the same citation in 2000 which he accepted.Â

The Partner of the Industry award recognizes persons or institutions that gave supported  and contributed to the development  of the Philippine electronics and semiconductor industry.

Qua is the founder of The Ionics Group and led it  single-handedly for 50 years before his sudden passing in late 2023.  He was to have marked this historical milestone in late January 30, 2023.Â

The award was received by Judy Qua, Senior Vice President  for Corporate Affairs who delivered a short remark and unveiled the book, "Larry Qua- The ION Man," as her tribute.Â