"When I was at university, I started a small construction company with my classmates, all of us engineers from the University of the Philippines. We handled everything from landscaping to minor renovations, earning extra income along the way." This modest beginning represents Victor Consunji’s interpretation of sic parvis magna—greatness from small beginnings—which eventually gave rise to the now well-established Victor Consunji Development Corporation (VCDC). "We began with small projects," he continues. "I’ve always been passionate about building and creating, but at that time, I had a unique set of skills with little practical experience. As we took things more seriously, we gained valuable experience, worked hard, and soon, we were entrusted with larger and more significant projects." Consunji’s work as a contractor, interacting with a diverse range of clients, offered him a keen insight into their unique needs. "We built homes tailored to each client’s specifications, focusing on creating an..