MANILA, June 26 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday graced the 25th anniversary celebration of property developer Megaworld Corporation and lauded the company for its achievements and contribution to nation building.
In his speech during the corporation’s Silver Tie Gala, entitled “Building Visions for 25 Years”, President Aquino praised Megaworld Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Tan for his “perseverance, patience and compassion.”
Recalling Tan’s words when Megaworld lost out on the bid for the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) property, the President said, “Instead of barraging me and haranguing me with a litany of complaints, I was surprised when he simply told me: ‘Sir, the results are in. We lost the bid. The government gets the maximum value for the property and we will keep our cash for other projects that we are more interested in.’”
“This is the complete lack of self-entitlement I have always admired in Dr. Tan—the kind of humility that I have prayed, at times, for a lot more individuals to acquire from all sectors to replicate. That is a trait that truly should be replicated,” he added.
President Aquino also congratulated Megaworld for its success
“You have been blessed with a great mentor in Dr. Andrew Tan, and it is my hope that ten, twenty, and even potentially fifty years from now, as you take on even greater roles in your companies, you will continue to embody the principles and values upon which this particular company was built upon,” he said.
As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, Megaworld also recognized 25 visionaries who made outstanding contributions to their respective fields, including in business, banking, education, restaurant management, and fashion design. (PNA)