Andrew Tan Quotes
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There are many beautiful and resource-rich areas all over the Philippines that are still undeveloped or under-developed. These areas offer opportunities for better master-planning and the emergence of better communities as well as cities.
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I swim every other day. That's my exercise.
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I do not comment on politics, but I see computerization of the election process as good for stability and social harmony.
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I feel happy when I look at my grandson, who is 10 months old. That relaxes me.
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Asia has a great future; we here in the Philippines will benefit from this Asian prosperity.
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I am not a political person, so I cannot comment on politics.
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I hope we business people can invest more aggressively outside Metro Manila, whether in real estate, factories, or other enterprises, in order to give equal opportunities to all other regions.
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I believe this Emperador Distillers investment in Whyte & Mackay is good for the Philippines as a whole, not only beneficial to our business.
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Our definition of VIP is not as big as in Macau. But for us, they are VIPs even if they don't spend a lot because we are very hospitable here.
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One way to mitigate our risk is to invest in companies with understandable business models.
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Massage is very important for relaxing.
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Apart from boosting our long-term economic strength like other Asian economic powers, Philippine companies expanding overseas and going beyond our comfort zones, or going to some uncharted territories, will help sharpen our management skills.
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I eat mostly vegetables and fish.
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By the year 2020, we envision our group to be the largest hotel developer in the Philippines, with a total portfolio of around 12,000 hotel rooms.