Top 17 John Gokongwei Quotes

We at Sun Cellular will definitely continue our consistent business policy of offering the best value for consumers’ money. Yes, we shall offer the most affordable but reliable service.

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

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

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

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.

Sun Cellular is the biggest investment in my business career.

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

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

I went to school here at the University of San Carlos for my primary and high school. I was valedictorian in grade school, and I was number one in high school, and because of that, I received free tuition in school. I thank the school for that.

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

Throughout Philippine history, it’s the immigrants who built fortunes and, in the process, helped build Philippine economy.

I only take vitamin B complex. Before World War II, I used to take ionized yeast, because in the pre-war era we never heard about vitamins.

Love your work. Work hard for it.

I am optimistic about the Philippine future. Yes, the momentum is there. We have to compete in industry and tourism; we’re still weak in industry. We’re good in BPOs and sending workers abroad… I think the future looks good, unless there’s a big recession in the world.

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

Actually, we chose the name Sun Cellular because we believe the name ‘Sun’ is bright, forward-looking and optimistic. It is my sincere hope that the whole Philippines will share our positive outlook, optimism and faith in the country’s future.

It was during my first trip to America in 1953 – that’s when I learned to visit museums. I was then 26 years old. When I travel, the first thing I do is to visit museums. When I go to New York City, I usually go to Broadway to see the shows.