from malaya, as written by jose bayani baylon...

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He had strong opinions on many issues, and was known to be one man who'd let you know where he stood.

Ferdinand Marcos, for example, with whom he had an interesting friendship, once remarked to him "You know, Enrique, I don't like you but I respect you." To this the Makati business leader quipped in turn, "Mr. President, I prefer that to the reverse."