Vivian Que-Azcona, Mercury Drug president, dies at 69

Vivian Que-Azcona, president of Mercury Drug Corporation and a University of Santo Tomas (UST) alumna, has passed away at the age of 69, prompting condolences from her company, Unilab Group, and alma mater.

Mercury Drug confirmed her death in a social media post on Thursday evening, asking for prayers for her eternal repose.

UST highlighted Que-Azcona's leadership role in transforming Mercury Drug into a respected pharmacy chain that has helped save countless lives, noting her significant contributions to public health.

Under the guidance of both Vivian and her father, Dr. Mariano Que, who founded the company and passed away at 96 in 2017, Mercury Drug Corporation became known for its substantial contributions to healthcare.

Unilab Group praised Que-Azcona as a visionary leader dedicated to ensuring quality healthcare is accessible to Filipinos.