John Gokongwei

Love your family. Love your country. Never stop learning... And always look back and be grateful to where you came from.

— John Gokongwei

Sun Cellular is the biggest investment in my business career.

— John Gokongwei

I knew I could make it in Cebu, but I never thought I could make it in Manila.

— John Gokongwei

I went to school here at the University of San Carlos for my primary and high school. I was valedictorian in grade…

— John Gokongwei

We at Sun Cellular will definitely continue our consistent business policy of offering the best value for consumers' money. Yes, we shall…

— John Gokongwei

Success is not necessarily about connections, or cutting corners, or chamba - the three Cs of bad business. Call it trite, but…

— John Gokongwei

It was during my first trip to America in 1953 - that's when I learned to visit museums. I was then 26…

— John Gokongwei

Whether it's difficult or not, there will be a few people who are outstanding, who will rise above the rest.

— John Gokongwei

The important thing to know is that life will always deal us a few bad cards, but we have to play those…

— John Gokongwei

I don't want to engage in politics; it's too hot.

— John Gokongwei

Of course, the most important factor of all for long life is a good family. When a person goes home with the…

— John Gokongwei

I played the piano as a boy for six years, from the time I was six to 12 years old. My piano…

— John Gokongwei

Love your work. Work hard for it.

— John Gokongwei

Everything involves a risk. No risk, no reward.

— John Gokongwei

Do what is right... do it with honesty and vigor. Be creative - that's important. Don't follow what other people are doing.

— John Gokongwei

But everyone has a chance. Every big guy started off small.

— John Gokongwei

I spend all day in museums. I even eat my lunch in the museum, and I take a nap for one hour…

— John Gokongwei

Success doesn't happen overnight. It's the small successes achieved day by day that build a company. So, don't be impatient or focused…

— John Gokongwei

I don't usually make political comments, because I am a businessman, not a politician.

— John Gokongwei

You've got to be frugal. If you want to make one peso and you spent two, you'll never make it. You must…

— John Gokongwei

I don't know another Philippine company that has lasted three generations, except for Ayala. Maybe Aboitiz is going to the third.

— John Gokongwei

I want to make sure our company is in good hands: that it will be good for the country, for the stockholders.

— John Gokongwei

I am optimistic about the Philippine future. Yes, the momentum is there. We have to compete in industry and tourism; we're still…

— John Gokongwei

I don't rely on feng shui. I believe hard work brings us good luck and success.

— John Gokongwei

Choose to be entrepreneur because then YOU create value. Choose to be an entrepreneur because the products, services, and jobs you create…

— John Gokongwei