Quotes from Successful Pinoy Entrepreneurs

"I was born poor, but poor was not born in me. And
it shouldn’t be born in you either. You can make it. Whatever you may
wish to do with your future, you can make it. It gets dark sometimes,
but morning comes always. Challenges breed character. Character breeds
faith. In the end, faith will not disappoint. You must not disappoint."

"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 on immediate financial rewards."

"Businesses
are now regarded as having an implicit social contract with society and
now, more than ever, they need to take into account the social impact
of their business activities."

"We
need young people who will find the idea, grab the opportunity, take
the risk, and set aside comfort to set up businesses that will provide
jobs."

"Choose
to be entrepreneur because then YOU create value. Choose to be an
entrepreneur because the products, services, and jobs you create then
become the lifeblood of our nation. But most of all, choose to be an
entrepreneur because then you desire a life of adventure, endless
challenge, and the opportunity to be your BEST SELF."

"Be
brave. Be bold. Find something that moves you and do something about
it. You have a voice, speak up. Make a change. You may not always be
popular, but you’ll be part of something larger and greater than
yourself. Besides, making history is cool, isn’t it?"

"Yes,
our government may not be perfect, and our economic environment not
ideal, but true entrepreneurs will find opportunities anywhere."

Commencement Address (AdMU)

"Remember
the story of David and Goliath? Every industry has its Goliath. But
every David knows that all giants have their weaknesses. Every weakness
is an opportunity."

Speech during the launch of the AdMU John Gokongwei School of Management