15 Pinoy Billionaires Make Forbes List — Enrique Razon Tops Them All at $16.5B
The Philippines just flexed on the global wealth stage. A total of 15 Filipino business titans have landed on the Forbes 2026 World's Billionaires List, proving that Pinoy entrepreneurial grit is alive and thriving in the international arena.
Leading the pack is port magnate Enrique Razon Jr., the chairman of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) and major stakeholder in Bloomberry Resorts Corp. Razon ranked 175th globally with an estimated net worth of $16.5 billion, making him the highest-placed Filipino on the prestigious list this year.
Close behind are some of the country's most recognizable business names. Ramon Ang of San Miguel Corp. came in at 1,189th with $3.6 billion, followed by Lucio Tan of LT Group at $3.5 billion and property mogul Manuel Villar Jr. of Vista Land at $3.1 billion. The Sy family dominated the roster too — Henry Sy Jr. at $2.5 billion, with Hans and Herbert Sy each clocking $1.8 billion.
Rounding out the lineup are Harley Sy and Andrew Tan ($1.7B each), Lucio Co and Teresita Sy-Coson ($1.6B each), Elizabeth Sy and Susan Co ($1.5B each), Jollibee founder Tony Tan Caktiong ($1.1B), and Eusebio Tanco at an even $1 billion. That's a lot of zeros, mga ka-tabloid.
The list highlights the enduring power of Filipino family conglomerates — from the SM empire to San Miguel to Jollibee — and shows the country's growing footprint in the global wealth landscape. This year's Forbes list features a record 3,428 billionaires worldwide with a combined wealth exceeding $20 trillion.
Source: The Manila Times
