Here's the List of Top Ten Richest Man/Family in the Philippines!
1. Henry Sy & family
Founder of the Largest Retailer in the Philippines, SM Prime Holdings
2008 Rank: 1
2007 Rank: 2
Rank increased by 1 level
Net Worth 2008: US$ 3.1 billion
Net Worth 2007: US$ 1.7 billion
Net Worth increased by US$ 1.4 billion
Age: 83
2. Lucio Tan & family
Conrols Eton Properties Philippines, Philippine National Bank, Fortune Tobacco, Asia Brewery, Tanduay Holdings, Philippine Airlines, Allied Bank, the Philippines, University of the East and more
2008 Rank: 2
2007 Rank: 3
Rank increased by 1 level
Net Worth 2008: US$ 1.5 billion
Net Worth 2007: US$ 1.6 billion
Net Worth decreased by US$ 100 million
Age: 74
3. Jaime Zobel de Ayala & family
From 1984 to 1994, he is the president and chairman of Ayala Corporation. Currently, his son, Fernando Zobel, is president of the corporation and his eldest son, Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala II, holds chairman and CEO
2008 Rank: 3
2007 Rank: 1
Rank decreased by 2 levels
Net Worth 2008: US$ 1.2 billion
Net Worth 2007: US$ 2 billion
Net Worth decreased by US$ 800 million
Age: 74
4. Andrew Tan
He runs companies such as Alliance Global Group Inc, Megaworld Corporation, Emperador Distillers Incorporation and Golden Arches Development Corporation
2008 Rank: 4
2007 Rank: 4
Net Worth 2008: US$ 700 million
Net Worth 2007: US$ 1.1 billion
Net Worth decreased by US$ 400 million
Age: 57
5. Tony Tan Caktiong & family
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jollibee
2008 Rank: 5
2007 Rank: 9
Rank increased by 4 levels
Net Worth 2008: US$ 690 million
Net Worth 2007: US$ 790 million
Net Worth decreased by US$ 100 million
Age: 58
6. John Gokongwei Jr. & family
Chairman of JG Summit Holdings and controls companies such as Cebu Pacific Air and Universal Robina Corporation
2008 Rank: 6
2007 Rank: 15
Rank increased by 9 levels
Net Worth 2008: US$ 680 million
Net Worth 2007: US$ 430 million
Net Worth increased by US$ 250 million
Age: 81
7. Eduardo Cojuangco Jr.
CEO of San Miguel Corporation
2008 Rank: 7
2007 Rank: 13
Rank increased by 6 levels
Net Worth 2008: US$ 610 million
Net Worth 2007: US$ 540 million
Net Worth increased by US$ 70 million
Age: 73
8. Enrique Razon Jr.
President and Chairman of ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services)
2008 Rank: 8
2007 Rank: 8
Net Worth 2008: US$ 525 million
Net Worth 2007: US$ 820 million
Net Worth decreased by US$ 295 million
Age: 48
9. George Ty & family
Founder of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (Metrobank) who also hold shares from Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Philippine Savings Bank(PSB)
2008 Rank: 9
2007 Rank: 6
Rank decreased by 3 levels
Net Worth 2008: US$ 435 million
Net Worth 2007: US$ 870 million
Net Worth decreased by US$ 435 million
Age: 75
10. Inigo & Mercedes Zobel
He is the chairman of Business World Publishing, chairman and president of E. Zobel, Inc., director of Mermac, Inc., president of Ayala International España, and president of Diamond Star Agro Products, Inc.
2008 Rank: 10
2007 Rank: 12
Rank increased by 2 levels
Net Worth 2008: US$ 430 million
Net Worth 2007: US$ 660 million
Net Worth decreased by US$ 230 million
source: http://pinoybusiness.org
