Manuel was a great mentor, colleague and friend.  He was someone I looked up to very much and grew to idolize as a blessing.  Being also Filipino, I know we typically address our elders out of respect by Tito/Tita or Auntie/Uncle, but I always referred Manuel as Kuya Manny and his wife, Ate Sonja.  Never had I ever met people who were so kind, generous and giving of their time and care, as I eventually looked to them as family as I did not have any in San Diego.

He gave me hope of what was possible being Filipino in America sharing his life stories of how he came to the states and became a general contractor, while he continuously encouraged, motivated and inspired me to eventually realize my dream of becoming a real estate developer.

I will always remember the times he would invite me to visit his construction projects and the handful of precious moments we snacked on Mamón sponge cakes and drank a can of coke on his front porch, while he shared the vision of his current projects, ideas and philosophies.  I never left his home uninspired.  Never will I ever forget his saying…. “No guts, No glory”  

I wish I got to say thank you for everything one last time, you will be forever missed.

With gratitude,
Jason Belangoy

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Manuel Mendoza Sangalang

June 18, 1939 – June 25, 2024

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