Quotes from John Gokongwei

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

Sun Cellular is the biggest investment in my business career.

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

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

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

I'm from Cebu. I was one year old when I came here to Cebu from Fujian, south China. I'm Cebuano. I left for Manila when I was 22.

As a boy in school, I already had the drive to be No. 1. If I achieve my goals, OK, but if not, I always ask why and try to rectify myself.