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

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 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.

We have to look for opportunities if we're going to survive the next 50 years. We can't depend on what we have now.

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

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

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.

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

Love your work. Work hard for it.

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