Forbes Magazine has just released their list of the richest person in the Philippines 2022 and there are some big names on it! There are 17 billionaires on the list, with a total net worth of $39.2 billion. Let’s find out who these people are. Keep reading to find out!

Top 17 Richest Person in the Philippines 2022

1. Manny Villar – $8.3 billion

Manny Villar is the chairman of Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., one of the largest homebuilders in the Philippines. He is also the owner of Starmalls, a chain of shopping malls, and Ayala Land, a real estate developer. In addition, Villar has interests in agriculture, banking, and manufacturing. He is estimated to have a net worth of $8.3 billion in 2022.

2. Enrique Razon Jr – $6.6 billion

Enrique Razon Jr. is the chairman and CEO of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), the largest container terminal operator in the Philippines. He also has stakes in Bloomberry Resorts & Hotels Inc., which operates the Solaire Resort & Casino in Manila, and Alliance Global Group Inc., a holding company for various businesses, including food and beverage, real estate, and gaming. Razon is estimated to have a net worth of $6.6 billion as of 2022.

3. Henry Sy Jr.- $2.8 billion

Henry Sy Jr. is the chairman of SM Investments Corporation, one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines. He is also the chairman of BDO Unibank, Inc., the country’s largest bank. Sy has interests in retail, banking, and real estate. He is estimated to have a net worth of $2.8 billion in 2022.

4. Andrew Tan – $2.5 billion

Andrew Tan is the chairman and CEO of Alliance Global Group Inc., a holding company for various businesses, including food and beverage, real estate, and gaming. He also has stakes in property developer Megaworld Corporation, and liquor manufacturer Emperador Inc. Tan is estimated to have a net worth of $2.5 billion as of 2022.

5. Hans Sy – $2.5 billion

Hans Sy is the son of Henry Sy Sr., the founder of SM. He is currently the vice-chairman of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., the largest mall operator in the Philippines. Sy also has interests in property development and banking. He is estimated to have a net worth of $2.5 billion in 2022.

6. Herbert Sy.- $2.5 billion

Herbert Sy is the son of Henry Sy Sr., the founder of SM. He is currently the chairman of Shoemart, Inc., a retail chain in the Philippines. Sy also has interests in property development and banking. He is estimated to have a net worth of $2.5 billion in 2022.

7. Harley Sy – $2.3 billion

Harley Sy is the son of Henry Sy Sr., the founder of SM. He is currently the president of SM Development Corporation, a real estate developer in the Philippines. Sy also has interests in property development and banking. He is estimated to have a net worth of $2.3 billion in 2022.

8. Teresita Sy-Coson- $2.2 billion

Teresita Sy-Coson is the daughter of Henry Sy Sr., the founder of SM. She is currently the vice-chairman of SM Investments Corporation, one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines. Coson has interests in retail, banking, and real estate. She is estimated to have a net worth of $2.2 billion in 2022.

9. Elizabeth Sy.- $2 billion

Elizabeth Sy is the daughter of Henry Sy Sr., the founder of SM. She is currently the chairman of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, a hotel operator in the Philippines. Sy also has interests in property development and banking. She is estimated to have a net worth of $2 billion by 2022.

10. Ramon Ang – $1.9 billion

Ramon Ang is the president and CEO of San Miguel Corporation, one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines. He also has stakes in Petron Corporation, the largest oil refinery in the Philippines, and Philippine Airlines, the country’s flag carrier. Ang is estimated to have a net worth of $1.9 billion by 2022.

11. Lance Gokongwei – $1.4 billion

Lance Gokongwei is the president and CEO of JG Summit Holdings, Inc., a conglomerate interested in food and beverage, air transportation, banking, telecommunications, power generation, cement manufacturing, petrochemicals, and real estate. He is also the chairman of Cebu Pacific Air, Inc., the Philippines’ largest budget airline. Gokongwei is estimated to have a net worth of $1.4 billion as of 2022.

12. Betty Ang- $1.3 billion

Betty Ang is the widow of Lucio Tan, the chairman, and CEO of conglomerate LT Group, Inc. She currently serves as the vice-chairman of the company. Ang has interests in tobacco, alcohol, banking, real estate, and air transportation. She is estimated to have a net worth of $1.3 billion in 2022.

13. Maria Grace Uy – $1.3 billion

Maria Grace Uy is the widow of George Ty, the chairman of Metrobank, one of the largest banks in the Philippines. She currently serves as a director of the bank. Uy has interests in banking and real estate. She is estimated to have a net worth of $1.3 billion in 2022.

14. Tony Tan Caktiong- $1.2 billion

Tony Tan Caktiong is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Jollibee Foods Corporation’s fast-food chain. He also has interests in real estate, manufacturing, and air transportation. Caktiong is estimated to have a net worth of $1.2 billion as of 2022.

15. Dennis Anthony Uy – $1.1 billion

Dennis Anthony Uy is the chairman and CEO of Udenna Corporation, a holding company with interests in oil and gas, shipping, property development, and retail. He is also the chairman of Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc., one of the largest independent oil companies in the Philippines. Uy is estimated to have a net worth of $1.1 billion in 2022.

  16.  Inigo Zobel- $1.1 billion

Inigo Zobel is the grandson of Ayala Corporation founder Jaime Zobel de Ayala. He currently serves as the chairman of the conglomerate’s board of directors. Zobel has interests in real estate, banking, telecommunications, water distribution, and power generation. He is estimated to have a net worth of $1.1 billion in 2022.

17. Lucio Tan – $1 billion

Lastly as the top richest person in the Philippines 2022 is Lucio Tan. He is the chairman and CEO of conglomerate LT Group, Inc. He has interests in tobacco, alcohol, banking, real estate, and air transportation. Tan is estimated to have a net worth of $1 billion in 2022.

Conclusion

There you have the top richest person in the Philippines 2022. The Philippines is a country of rich and poor. There are many people who are living in poverty, while others have more than they could ever need. It’s amazing to see how much money some of these billionaires have made, and it will be interesting to see how their fortunes change in the next few years.

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