Honoring Ramon Sy: A Man Who Made Me Look at Life Differently

HUMILITY and PERSEVERANCE. I was 20 years old when I joined United Coconut Planters Bank. There were two (2) things Mr. Ramon Y. Sy, President, said during the orientation program that I can still vividly remember.
morning, then attended his classes at night. After graduation, he was offered a job as a regular employee where he worked as a messenger. The rest is history. Dreams do come true; you just have to work hard for them.

DO YOU PRESSURE YOUR CHILDREN?

We apply pressure in two areas: preparedness & carelessness. No excuses if they were given time to prepare for something and did not. Failure to prepare is preparing to fail. Carelessness is likewise inexcusable. We value careful thought & careful action. We make lots of mistakes not because we don’t know, but because we’re careless.

SUCCESS HACKS FOR SHY PROFESSIONALS

Many amongst us have been led to believe from a young age that success is measured by achieving good grades or possessing a high IQ. In school, class toppers are often deemed most likely to succeed in life. However, these academic achievers, more often than not, do not become standout high-fliers. Many of them may get good jobs and a stable life, but they do not necessarily succeed in a way that their name leaves a mark in their industry.

FEU made it to Global Top 100 Innovative Universities.

Far Eastern University (FEU) has been recognized as one of the most innovative universities worldwide, joining Harvard University, Stanford University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on the list. FEU said in a statement that it was the only Philippine school included in the World Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Ranking for 2020, placing 91st[…]