Davao businessman Philip “Sonny” Dizon was killed after he got into a road accident while on his motorcycle this weekend, authorities reported.
The prominent 64-year-old businessman was immediately brought to Davao del Sur Provincial Hospital in Digos City on Sunday, but later died of serious injuries, reports said.
According to the local Bansalan Police Station, Dizon was traveling along the Bansalan-Balutakay road going to Balutakay, Barangay Managa when the accident happened.
Dizon reportedly swerved his motorcycle to the outer lane to avoid an approaching vehicle but lost control of his Can-Am three-wheeled motorcycle, which then overturned. The victim fell on a concrete lane.
Dizon was the owner of the Davao Crocodile Park, Dizon Farms, and the Mount Apo Highland Resort in Barangay Kapatagan, Digos City.
He was also the president of the American Chamber of Commerce Davao City chapter.