I came to the Philippines to follow my father who came here earlier, looking for a better life. I helped my father in our sari-sari store. I also asked him if I could go back to school so I could… — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
SM Seaside City Cebu: soon to be the Philippines' Largest Mall and the 4th Largest in the World — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
My basic strategy is to stick to my core business and to my area of expertise. — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
I came to the Philippines to follow my father who came here earlier, looking for a better life. I helped my father in our… — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
I started with shoes, and with hard work and discipline, the business prospered. — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
I will not settle to become No. 2. Ever since I was a child, even before coming here to the Philippines, I've always believed… — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
I've always wanted to be a businessman. No other ambitions - I just wanted to be in business, even when I was a child… — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
In five years, I completed grade school. Even when I was a young boy, I had a plan for my life. — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
We strongly believe that the Philippines has huge potential in the tourism industry, given our beautiful islands, moderate weather conditions, good cuisine, and the… — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
I started with shoes, and with hard work and discipline, the business prospered. I moved to the department store business and again, things went… — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
Our store was so small, it had no back or second floor. We just slept on the counter late at night after the store… — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
I have always believed that if we do well, we must also do something to help others in society. — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
I am pleased that through SM Foundation, we are able to do many socio-civic projects and support college scholars in need who come from… — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
I used to roller skate a lot in my youth on Taft Avenue, Manila. That is the reason there is always a skating area… — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
There is no substitute for hard work. There is no such thing as overnight success or easy money. — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
Every time the country is in a crisis, I think and decide where is the best way to go. We have to always think… — Henry Sy Copy Share Image
