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Forbes has released its 2021 list of the world’s richest, and it includes several high-profile Filipino businessmen who increased their wealth despite the pandemic
The list of the world’s richest this year, according to Forbes, “exploded to an unprecedented 2,755 - 660 more than a year ago."
“ Of those, a record high 493 were new to the list - roughly one every 17 hours, including 210 from China and Hong Kong. Another 250 who’d fallen off in the past came roaring back. A staggering 86% are richer than a year ago,” the magazine said.
For the fourth straight year, Jeff Bezos tops the list with $177 billion, followed by Elon Musk $151 billion.
The Filipino billionaires who made it to the list had a combined wealth of $45.6 billion, according to a report by Rappler. “For perspective, the Philippines' 2021 national budget is P4.5 trillion,” it said.
Here are your top Filipino billionaires for 2021
1. Manuel Villar | $7.2 billion |
2. Enrique Razon Jr | $5 billion |
3. Lucio Tan | $3.3 billion |
4. Hans Sy | $3 billion |
5. Herbert Sy | $3 billion |
6. Andrew Tan | $3 billion |
7. Harley Sy | $2.7 billion |
8. Henry Sy Jr | $2.7 billion |
9. Teresita Sy-Coson | $2.7 billion |
10. Elizabeth Sy | $2.4 billion |
11. Tony Tan Caktiong and family | $2.4 billion |
12. Ramon Ang | $2.2 billion |
13. Inigo Zobel | $1.4 billion |
14. Lance Gokongwei | $1.2 billion |
15. Roberto Ongpin | $1.2 billion |
16. Ricardo Po Sr and family | $1.1 billion |
17. Edgar Sia II | $1.1 billion |
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