Forbes lists 15 Filipino billionaires as of 2026. How many billionaires are in the Philippines, and who is the richest? The wealthiest is Enrique Razon Jr., worth about $16.5 billion as of 2026, from his port and casino businesses. This guide profiles the nation's richest and where they are based.
In the Philippines, billionaires have built their fortunes in varied sectors like ports and logistics, real estate, and food & beverage. As of 2026, the nation’s richest is Enrique Razon Jr., with a net worth of ~$16.5 billion, derived largely from his port and casino businesses, underscoring how logistics and gaming now sit alongside real estate among the largest Filipino fortunes.
How many billionaires are in Philippines?
As of 2026, Forbes lists 15 Filipino billionaires.
Top 5 Billionaires in Philippines 2026
Who has the highest net worth in Philippines?
1. Manuel Villar
Manuel Villar, born in 1949, is a self-made male billionaire whose wealth comes mainly from the real estate sector. As of 2026, he is worth ~$3.1 billion, a sharp drop from prior years after the value of his property holding company fell amid regulatory scrutiny; he now ranks outside the global top 1,000 on the Forbes list.
2. Enrique Razon Jr.
Enrique Razon Jr. was born in 1960 and is a billionaire whose wealth comes from his port (International Container Terminal Services Inc.) and casino (Bloomberry Resorts) businesses. As of 2026, he is the richest Filipino with a net worth of ~$16.5 billion, ranking 175th in the world — the only Filipino in the global top 200.
3. Ramon Ang
Ramon Ang, born in 1954, is a self-made billionaire associated with conglomerate San Miguel Corporation, with diversified interests spanning food & beverage, energy, and infrastructure. As of 2026, he is worth ~$3.6 billion, ranking around 1,189th in terms of wealth worldwide.
4. Henry Sy, Jr.
Henry Sy, Jr. was born in 1954 and is a billionaire whose wealth derives from the SM Group, with diversified interests spanning retail and real estate (SM Prime Holdings). As of 2026, his net worth is estimated at ~$2.5 billion, ranking him around 1,676th wealthiest person in the world.
5. Andrew Tan
Andrew Tan was born in 1952 and is a self-made billionaire whose wealth comes from Alliance Global and its real estate arm Megaworld, with interests spanning property, hospitality, and gaming. As of 2026, his net worth is estimated at ~$1.7 billion, ranking him around 2,386th in terms of wealth worldwide.
Sources:
Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2026
Rappler: Filipinos on the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List
The Daily Tribune: Forbes lists 15 Filipino billionaires in 2026
Last updated: June 19, 2026
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