Unilab emerged as the highest-ranked Philippine company at 24th place with a score of 89.15 out of 100, followed by Ayala at 32nd with 88.07.
San Miguel ranked 55th with 85.82, while banking giants Metropolitan Bank & Trust (Metrobank) and BDO Unibank secured the 44th and 164th spots, respectively, highlighting the strong representation of major Philippine employers.
Philippine giants make the cut
The list also included Jollibee Foods Corp. (89th), Del Monte Philippines (105th), Philippine Airlines (186th), AboitizPower (196th) and SM Investments (206th).
Other recognized companies were Solaire Resort & Casino, Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., JG Summit Holdings, Century Pacific Group, RealPage Philippines, Megaworld, PLDT and ABS-CBN.
What makes a top employer?
The ranking, compiled by TIME and global data firm Statista, covered 500 companies across Asia-Pacific based on employee satisfaction surveys conducted from 2024 to 2026.
Unlike rankings based on revenue, profitability or market value, the study focused on employees' assessment of their workplaces, offering another perspective on how companies compete for talent.
The results showed that some of the Philippines' biggest and longest-established corporations remain competitive in attracting employee approval alongside international companies.
Global technology firms dominate
American semiconductor equipment maker KLA topped the regional ranking with a perfect score of 100, followed by JPMorganChase, Canva, Microsoft and Sony Corp.
LEGO, Toyota Group, Nintendo, Google's parent Alphabet and financial technology company Wise completed the top 10, reflecting the strong presence of technology, banking and global consumer brands.
The rankings come as employers across Asia-Pacific grapple with changing workforce demands and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and career opportunities.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
