Dennis Uy’s great leap forward
His name is already popular in the local scene because of the success he made in the cable TV company but nowadays, VIPs have begun trying to get an appointment to meet with “The Dennis Uy” of Angeles City.
Leaders from across the seas, politicians and business tycoons begin to acknowledge what he can do in the future of fiber technology. And one of the differences between Dennis Uy and other business people is that he understands the roots of his business because he created it. His inspiring story from his humble beginnings and high level of curiosity led him to studying at a local technical institute at a very young age. The “original” Dennis Uy embraced his grit and fascination with technology. Converge ICT is now geared towards the future and we as Filipinos are so excited to experience the long awaited fast internet service that we deserve.
Another secret to his success is that he never forgets where he came from and he always remembers those people who
helped him during his trying times. And I had this great opportunity to witness first hand, Dennis Uy’s homecoming after 40 year s.
DU invited me and 2012 Top 8 World Mayor Ed Pamintuan for a short trip to China. Upon our arrival at the hangar of chartered planes, a highsp eed w i de-cabi n Gulfstream G150 awaits us. The twin engine jet with a 7-passenger 2-crew seat configuration took us to JinJiang International Airport. Also on board was his brother Jack who does not seem to age, their nephew and two gentlemen from the fast growing Huawei. The flight was a quiet breeze and somewhat historic because our visit became the first private plane landing from the Philippines to that tarmac.
We went to see his family for lunch. It seemed like the whole restaurant was reserved for his huge family during that time. There I met one his brothers and my friend too, Mr. Allan Uy wearing his rare amber bracelet. We were having one heck of lunch in one large round table with your choice of whiskey and finest cognacs. EdPam and I had a few rounds with them. They have an uncle who is a former governor, another who is a village chief, and also one police deputy chief. They were all excited to see Dennis Uy in flesh again… especially his mother. I can’t forget that distinct look of her mother who wore that authentic smile, an image of what a mom’s love is.
After lunch, we’re scheduled to pay a visit at the elementary school where Dennis attended. We were accompanied by the school’s principal. There he donated digital boards in classrooms as his way of giving thanks to the place that provided him the formative years as a child. But his motivation to strive did not come from school. It started from their home. And to his old house we headed.
We went to his ancestral house in Fujian Province. This homecoming was 4 decades in the making. The Uy brothers were riding a luxurious black Mercedes Benz sedan with former Secretary and former Mayor Ed Pamintuan. In front of their car was our service vehicle, a 7-seater black Mercedez Benz SUV with massage seats leading on the convoy. I was with Richard (nephew) and Huawei’s Roby Sun and Charlin Zhao.