Philippines’ 50 Richest

Philippines’ 50 Richest 2025: Collective Wealth Climbs 6% To $86 Billion; Sy Siblings Remain At Top

In a year of mixed fortunes, nearly as many net worths rose as those that fell.

The Eighth-Generation Heir Driving Big Changes At Philippines’ Oldest Conglomerate Ayala

Ayala Corp. managing director Mariana Beatriz Zobel de Ayala leads family’s young executives to drive 191-year-old group’s future growth.

Philippines’ Lance Gokongwei Mulls Exit From Legacy Petrochemicals Business

A five-year losing streak at JG Summit Holdings’ petrochemicals unit, which racked up losses of roughly 50 billion pesos ($88 million), prompted president and CEO Lance Gokongwei to make the tough call of shutting down operations for at least two years, starting January.

Converge ICT Cofounders’ Wealth Soars Amid Philippine Internet Boom

With the government doubling down on increasing internet access across the archipelago, shares of broadband services provider Converge ICT Solutions have been on a tear, zooming nearly two-thirds in the past year.

Nasdaq Listing Fuels Philippine Hotel Magnate’s Global Ambitions

The June SPAC listing of Hotel101 Global Holdings made history as the first Filipino-owned company to debut on the Nasdaq market.

Big-Box Retailing Tycoon’s Wealth Takes A Hit As Filipinos Skimp On Home Improvement

Home improvement tycoon William Belo’s net worth slumped over 40% to $520 million as shares of his big-box retailer Wilcon Depot sank to an eight-year low in April amid sluggish demand.