Tycoons

6 days ago

Razon gets convertible ICTSI shares after historic run to P2 trillion

Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. is getting stock compensation from International Container Terminal Services Inc. after a spectacular run in shares of the global port operator he controls.

6 days ago

‘Happy 100th birthday’: Lance Gokongwei honors father John’s legacy

Before there were airlines, malls and factories, there was a young John Gokongwei Jr. selling soap, candles and thread before dawn in Cebu’s public markets.

7 Aug 2026

11:55AM

Inside SM’s China bet in Fujian, where Henry Sy’s journey began

By: Miguel R. Camus

The road to SM Prime’s future in China begins in the same Fujian province where Henry Sy Sr.’s journey started nearly a century ago.

6 Aug 2026

11:23AM

Martin Romualdez’s mother returns to Forbes rich list with P11-B fortune

Juliette Romualdez returned to the Forbes Philippines’ 50 Richest list in 2026 after six years, re-entering the ranking at No. 50 with an estimated net worth of $185 million, or P11.2 billion.

6 Aug 2026

10:54AM

Forbes Philippines 50 Richest reveals widening gap among tycoons

Even among the Philippines’ richest, the wealth gap appears to be widening. Enrique Razon Jr. retained the top spot in the 2026 Forbes Philippines’ 50 Richest list with an estimated net worth of $21.8 billion.

12 Jun 2026

12:57PM

Internet tycoon Dennis Anthony Uy marks 60th birthday with workers, family at center

By: Miguel R. Camus

Converge co-founder and CEO Dennis Anthony Uy marked his 60th birthday on June 1 with simple meals for employees and family gatherings, opting for a low-key celebration instead of the grand festivities often associated with such milestones.

15 May 2026

8:49AM

MacroAsia names Lucio Tan III co-chairman in next-generation shift

Lucio C. Tan III has been elected co-chair of MacroAsia Corp., further expanding his influence across the Lucio Tan business empire.

10 May 2026

11:40AM

INSIDER INFO | Conflicting WhatsApp message deepens high-profile wedding fallout

By: Miguel R. Camus

The fallout from a high-profile wedding cancellation is beginning to reveal a more complicated story behind the scenes.

6 May 2026

11:40PM

Lucio Tan III takes center stage as LT Group navigates volatile 2026

By: Miguel R. Camus

Lucio Tan III is entering his fourth year at the helm of LT Group Inc. during what could become one of the conglomerate’s toughest tests, as price shocks and soaring inflation threaten its sprawling consumer-focused portfolio.