Generosity

What helps you to love others – to “seek the good of others”, as St Augustine puts it? Cezar “Borj” Villacampa’s answer is generosity. Not as an occasional act, but as a way of life. Those who know Borj see his generosity not only in his giving, but in his quiet commitment to serve others through his time, talent, and resources.

Within his family, relatives, siblings, community, and work, Borj can be counted on to show up, support, and uplift. He creates opportunities for others to grow, gives subordinates the space and encouragement to step up, develop, and get promoted. For Borj, leadership is not about recognition but about empowering others without expecting anything in return.

His generosity is perhaps most evident in the deeply personal commitments he carries. After the passing of a high school classmate and his wife, Borj stepped in to help their children — now in high school and college — by providing them with a monthly allowance. It was a quiet promise, sustained by compassion, even when his own finances were tight.

He supports a Cebu-based shelter for young girls who have experienced physical and emotional abuse, helping provide them with hope, healing, and a chance at a better future.

Giving, for Borj, is not just an action — it has become part of his DNA. His involvement in his faith community reflects the same selfless spirit, serving wholeheartedly without seeking recognition or reward.

Despite the demands of life and times of financial constraint, Borj continues to give. This consistency brings him something far greater than material return: joy, inner peace, and a deep sense of purpose.

In his journey, Borj believes that blessings follow stewardship. He sees the stability in his career and the financial provision in his life not as mere coincidence, but as a reflection of how he uses what he has been entrusted with. For him, giving is not losing anything — it is gaining something far more meaningful. “Ture fulfillment”, he says, “comes not from what we keep, but from what we willingly share.”

To whom can you be generous today, in any way?