Marco Antonio

Co-Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Century Properties

My childhood dream was to explore the world and space travel. My dream now is to change the world for the better and have fun along the way. For me, success means a happy life at home, and a meaningful contribution to society at large.

My business icons are Richard Branson, for his astonishing success as a serial entrepreneur and his bravado both in business and personal pursuits; Elon Musk, for his bold innovations that will literally change the world; my dad, Jose Antonio, for his all accomplishments and contributions from humble beginnings. The best things my parents (Jose and Hilda Antonio) taught me: Believe in yourself, be grateful, and be kind to others. The best parts of my job: Living my passions and having our developments embraced by our customers, and working with my father and brothers, and a group of highly competent professionals. Legacy to me is building today what will be the future of others. In 30 years, I’d like the Philippines to evolve by educating and investing in our youth — our future, by cultivating their self-confidence and implanting in them the mindset that the Philippines is world-class.