Leonora Perez Sagun: Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Motherhood

Leonora Perez Sagun

Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Motherhood

 

Leonora Perez Sagun stands as a quiet pillar of enterprise, compassion, and civic virtue in Bayambang—a woman whose life story is woven from industry, devotion, and an unwavering commitment to community upliftment.

Born on October 11, 1965, in Nalsian Sur, Bayambang, to Jaime R. Perez and Maria Macaraeg Perez, Leonora’s early years were shaped by modest beginnings and a deep-rooted sense of perseverance. She pursued her elementary education at Nalsian Elementary School and continued her academic journey through secondary education at Bayambang National High School, before earning a degree in AB Mathematics from Luzon Colleges in 1989. This foundation in discipline and analytical thinking would later find expression in her remarkable entrepreneurial pursuits.

From humble origins, Mrs. Sagun rose to become a formidable businesswoman, building and managing a diverse portfolio of enterprises that have not only sustained her family but also contributed to the local economy. As owner and general manager, she has led the steady growth of businesses such as E.T. Sagun Rice Mill, Oning’s Rice and Poultry Supply, Lorraine’s Gasoline Station, Sagun Gasoline Station, and most recently, Sagun Commercial Spaces. Her ventures, established across decades beginning in 1981, reflect both foresight and resilience, earning her distinction as a top dealer of BMeg Feeds and Pigrolac Feeds in Central Pangasinan.

Yet beyond commerce, it is in service where Mrs. Sagun’s spirit shines most luminously. As an active and committed member of the Rotary Club of Bayambang, she has been at the forefront of numerous humanitarian initiatives—programs that bring tangible relief and hope to the underserved. From organizing medical and dental missions, supporting disease prevention programs for senior citizens, and extending financial aid to deserving students, to spearheading disaster response efforts and environmental campaigns, her work reflects a life devoted to the principle of “service above self.” Her compassion has reached even the most vulnerable, including children battling hydrocephalus, for whom she has extended meaningful support through life-saving initiatives.

In the midst of her many endeavors, Leonora remains deeply anchored in family. She is a devoted wife to Engr. Ernesto T. Sagun, with whom she has built not only a life but a legacy. Together, they have raised five children—among them an engineer and two medical doctors—each a testament to the values of diligence, integrity, and compassion that she embodies.

Graceful in leadership and steadfast in purpose, Mrs. Sagun exemplifies the rare ability to harmonize the demands of entrepreneurship, public service, and motherhood. Her life is a testament to what can be achieved through quiet determination and a generous heart.

In every sphere she touches—business, family, and community—Leonora Perez Sagun radiates the enduring spirit of a Matalunggaring Bayambangueña: resilient, compassionate, and profoundly dedicated to the betterment of others.