Bawal ang Pasaway: Mareng Winnie interviews 5th richest Pinoy, billionaire David Consunji

Summary

The transcript captures an interview with a self-made billionaire who reflects on his humble beginnings, his father's influence, and his journey in the construction industry. He discusses his education, meeting his wife, and the pivotal decision to become a builder rather than an employee. The interviewee shares his pride in his company's success, his role as a public servant, and the importance of family and integrity in his life. Despite challenges, he emphasizes the value of hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence.

Takeaways

• 👨‍🎓 The interviewee's father was well-educated but struggled in agriculture, leading to a modest upbringing.
• 🎓 The interviewee attended UT and met his future wife there, with a classmate's connection playing a role in their meeting.
• 💼 The interviewee was offered a position by President Marcos but declined due to a desire not to be an employee but an employer.
• 🏗️ He takes pride in his career as a builder and the success he achieved in the construction industry.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He has a large family with eight children and values family time, especially during lunch.
• 💼 He employs 12,000 people and many of his key employees are classmates and schoolmates.
• 💰 He became a billionaire by reinvesting profits back into his business rather than focusing on personal wealth.
• 🏛️ He was once asked to be the Secretary of Public Works and Transportation but turned down the offer.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 His family life is important to him, and he tries to spend time with his children despite a busy work schedule.
• 🤝 He attributes part of his success to good luck and having good friends who supported him throughout his career.

Q & A

What was the speaker's father's profession?

The speaker's father was a barber.

What did the speaker study at university?

The speaker studied agriculture at university.

How did the speaker meet his future wife?

The speaker met his future wife at a dance party organized by Mr. Gruber, who was the president of their class.

What significant event happened to the speaker's father?

The speaker's father was killed in a massacre.

What was the speaker's attitude towards being an employee?

The speaker did not want to be an employee; he wanted to be an employer.

What was the speaker's biggest pride in life?

The speaker's biggest pride in life is that he ruled in the construction industry.

What was the speaker's position when he was asked to work for the government?

The speaker was asked to become the Secretary of Public Works and Transportation.

What was the speaker's reaction when President Marcos offered him the position?

The speaker jokingly said he would get it on, but he did not actually want the job.

How many children does the speaker have?

The speaker has eight children.

What was the speaker's approach to managing his business?

The speaker kept reinvesting the money back into the business rather than focusing on personal wealth.

What was the speaker's view on the relationship between wealth and relationships?

The speaker believes that being a billionaire does not require having many women around.