Benedict Yalung, the current CEO of Universal Vision Philippines and the son of esteemed Filipino filmmaker and producer Ben "M7" Yalung, has shared his reflections on the profound influence his father’s unwavering discipline and relentless work ethic had on him during his formative years. 

Benedict grew up on movie sets and watched his father handle the challenges of making films. His father paid close attention to detail and showed strong determination.

The long hours and tireless dedication that defined his father's approach to filmmaking instilled in him a deep appreciation for hard work and perseverance in pursuing excellence in the creative industry.

"In our family, he allows us whatever we want. I remember when I was 10 to 13 years old, sumama ako sa kanya. I will never forget the movie of Fernando Poe Jr., 'Partida,' which was shot in Los Banos. In those days, you'll be amazed at the cast and crew. These days, it is so easy to make a movie. We're in the digital age. 

"My dad says once you believe in what you want, you should pursue it. So, aside from discipline, I also learned about determination. When my dad did not start as a director, he was a businessman. He worked his way up.

"But he told me he was passionate about movies when he was younger. He would escape from his parents and watch movies. So, his passion became my passion, too. I followed in his footsteps. Now, I do commercials and audiovisuals. I still seek his advice as a businessman," he said.

Among the movies his father directed included "Target: Sparrow Unit," "Lost Command," "Kumander Dante," "Jones Bridge Massacre," "Divine Mercy," "Kristo," "Ama Namin," and "Birhen Ng Manaoag."

On his father's success, Benedict said: "We always look up to him. He does not rest on his laurels. He's still working. He has companies. My father believes it's not over until it's over."

Benedict decided not to pursue his dream of working in the entertainment industry completely. Instead, he focused on creating a production and post-production company that meets the changing needs of his growing clients.

His company serves as a vibrant center that offers many services. These include script development, filming, advanced editing, and visual effects. Each project is handled with high skill and creativity.

Benedict aimed to provide high-quality production solutions and build strong relationships with clients. He wanted to help them bring their unique visions to life.

Under Benedict's leadership, his team broke new ground in Philippine media by producing and airing the country's first live motorsport racing program, the Asian Formula 3. As the company expanded, it developed new business units for events, concepts, and campaigns which attracted multinational firms.

Benedict's team has also focused his ambitions on the International Placement Project, an expansive global initiative aimed at spreading the "Love the Philippines" message to diverse audiences worldwide. 

This project aims to show the Philippines as a top travel destination. It highlights the country's rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and lively communities.

Benedict advised the young creatives: "Don't give up. It's tough out there. I went through the eye of the needle. Don't be afraid. Kids these days, when they get burned out, they don't want to. To succeed, you have to fail. That's true."