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Sam Verzosa continues to rise by lifting others

When one has reached the top of his game, what is left to conquer? For businessman-turned-congressman Sam 'SV' Verzosa, it is now his turn to help others rise.

'I want people to remember as Sam Verzosa who grew up in the streets of Sampaloc, Manila and dreamed, worked hard and raised his status in life. With God's mercy, with faith in God and His blessing, I overcame all those problems. And I turned it all into opportunities that changed my life, so now I'm the one who will change more people's lives,' he said during a media interview when asked why helping others has always been his priority throughout his rise to success.