FIFTEEN Filipinos have earned spots on the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List, highlighting the country’s continued presence among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
The list, which features a record 3,428 billionaires worldwide with a combined estimated wealth of over $20 trillion, includes Filipino business leaders from diverse industries, including logistics, property, retail, education, and food and beverage.
Topping the Filipino roster is Enrique Razon Jr., chairman of International Container Terminal Services Inc. and major stakeholder in Bloomberry Resorts Corp., who ranks 175th globally with an estimated net worth of $16.5 billion, making him the highest placed Filipino this year.
Following Razon are 14 other Filipinos.
The list includes Ramon Ang, president and chief executive officer of Top Frontier Investment Holdings Inc., the largest shareholder of San Miguel Corp., ranked 1,189th with a net worth of $3.6 billion; Lucio Tan, founder and chairman of the LT Group conglomerate, ranked 1,223rd with $3.5 billion; and Manuel Villar Jr., chairman of Vista Land & Lifescapes, ranked 1,376th with $3.1 billion.
Henry Sy Jr., co-vice chairman of SM Investments, was ranked 1,676th with $2.5 billion, while Hans Sy and Herbert Sy both ranked 2,274th with $1.8 billion each.
Harley Sy and Andrew Tan were ranked 2,386th, each with $1.7 billion, while Lucio Co and Teresita Sy Coson were ranked 2,481st with $1.6 billion each.
Elizabeth Sy and Susan Co were ranked 2,600th, each with $1.5 billion.
Tony Tan Caktiong, founder and chairman of Jollibee Foods Corp., was ranked 3,185th with $1.1 billion, while Eusebio Tanco rounded out the list at 3,332nd with $1.0 billion.
The composition of this group highlights both the enduring influence of family conglomerates, such as the Sy Group, and the success of entrepreneurial ventures across the Philippines, reflecting the country’s growing footprint in the global wealth landscape.
