The Victor was designed by Filipino-American artist Jefrë. It is mainly made from marine-grade perforated steel art from China.[1] It stands 55 meters (180 ft) on a 5 m (16 ft) podium. It weighs 299.37 tonnes (660,000 lb). It has a translucent surface which can be lit up with various colors at night through projection mapping. The Victor is a tribute to deceased businessman John Gokongwei. The statue depicts a man with one arm raised as if it is celebrating a victory. Jefrë also dedicates the statue to the "global Filipino".