PJ LAUDE

Christopher Laude, fondly called PJ, is born into a family of illustrious business background. His paternal grandparents are well known in the Filipino Chinese community as the owners of Candyman— makers of White Rabbit, Viva Caramel and Kendi-Mint.

They have a factory in Malabon that has been there for decades. When people go to Malabon, Candyman serves as a directional landmark because of how long the factory has been there. His grandparents Carlos and Elisa Laude are not just well known in the FilChi community but are well loved members as well for their easy going personalities and generosity.

PJ’s maternal grandparents hail from Nueva Ecija who also owned businesses and a bowling alley. His father Philip is a businessman and trader, while his mom Small is now an online celebrity, who also needs some business background to manage her endorsements and content.

PJ says, “I was exposed as a young child to business because my parents, grandparents, and other relatives often talk about business during lunch and dinners. Although, I really started to gain interest during my teen years. I am blessed to be surrounded by people who run their businesses very well. Both my parents always encouraged my siblings and I to get into business and entrepreneurship.”A Unique Childhood Growing up in a world surrounded by financial transactions, PJ developed a deep curiosity and passion for the stock market as his father showed him the ropes of this industry.

From an early age and way into his teens, PJ was fascinated by the flurry of activity in his father’s office. The constant ringing of phones, the rapid discussions about market trends, and the sight of people making crucial decisions captivated him.

He watched his father with admiration as he navigated through the ups and downs of the financial world. He works in Timson Securities which is a brokerage firm that trades Philippine stocks. It was founded by his dad.

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Christopher Laude, fondly called PJ, is born into a family of illustrious business background. His paternal grandparents are well known in the Filipino Chinese community as the owners of Candyman— makers of White Rabbit, Viva Caramel and Kendi-Mint.

They have a factory in Malabon that has been there for decades. When people go to Malabon, Candyman serves as a directional landmark because of how long the factory has been there. Read more by purchasing a copy of the Lifestyle Asia July 2023 magazine via SariSari.shopping or select newsstands in National Bookstore and Fully Booked. Subscribe to the E-Magazine via Readly, Magzter, and Press Reader.His grandparents Carlos and Elisa Laude are not just well known in the FilChi community but are well loved members as well for their easy going personalities and generosity.

PJ’s maternal grandparents hail from Nueva Ecija who also owned businesses and a bowling alley. His father Philip is a businessman and trader, while his mom Small is now an online celebrity, who also needs some business background to manage her endorsements and content.

PJ says, “I was exposed as a young child to business because my parents, grandparents, and other relatives often talk about business during lunch and dinners. Although, I really started to gain interest during my teen years. I am blessed to be surrounded by people who run their businesses very well. Both my parents always encouraged my siblings and I to get into business and entrepreneurship.”A Unique Childhood Growing up in a world surrounded by financial transactions, PJ developed a deep curiosity and passion for the stock market as his father showed him the ropes of this industry.

From an early age and way into his teens, PJ was fascinated by the flurry of activity in his father’s office. The constant ringing of phones, the rapid discussions about market trends, and the sight of people making crucial decisions captivated him.

He watched his father with admiration as he navigate