Jesyrae Nyollai L.

Huliganga Entrepreneurship
BSRT I-2 03-19-2024

TOP 10 ENTREPRENEURS IN THE PHILIPPINES

TONY TAN The founder of Jollibee Foods Corporation, a
CAKTIONG Filipino multinational chain of fast-food
restaurants. He is known for transforming a
local ice cream parlor into one of the largest
and fastest-growing Asian restaurant
companies.

SOCORRO The founder of National Book Store, the largest

RAMOS chain of bookstores in the Philippines. Ramos
started with a small stall in Escolta, Manila,
and grew her business into a household name
for books and school supplies.

CECILIO The founder of Lamoiyan Corporation, a

PEDRO Filipino company known for its personal care
and oral hygiene products, particularly the
brand Hapee toothpaste. He is recognized for
his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to
providing quality yet affordable products.

HENRY SY A Chinese-Filipino entrepreneur who founded

SM Group, one of the largest conglomerates in
the Philippines with interests in retail, real
estate, banking, and other industries. He is
known for his vision in building SM
Supermalls, which revolutionized the retail
landscape in the country.

MARIANO QUE The founder of Mercury Drug Corporation, the

largest pharmacy chain in the Philippines. He
started with a small drugstore in Manila and
grew his business into a nationwide network
known for its accessibility and wide range of
pharmaceutical products.
ALFRED YAO The founder of Zest-O Corporation, a Filipino
multinational company primarily known for its
fruit juices and beverages. Yao is recognized for
his innovative approach to product packaging
and marketing strategies.

JOHN A Chinese-Filipino entrepreneur who founded

GOKONGWEI JG Summit Holdings, one of the largest
conglomerates in the Philippines with interests
in air transportation, telecommunications,
banking, real estate, and other sectors. He is
known for his resilience and adaptability,
having built his empire from scratch after
losing his father at a young age.

DENNIS UY A Filipino entrepreneur known for his diverse

business ventures, including shipping,
logistics, real estate, and energy. He gained
prominence for his rapid expansion and
acquisitions in various industries, becoming
one of the emerging tycoons in the Philippines.

LUCIO TAN A Chinese-Filipino entrepreneur who founded

the LT Group, a diversified conglomerate with
interests in tobacco, banking, spirits, real
estate, and airlines. He is one of the wealthiest
individuals in the Philippines and is known for
his astute business acumen and investments
in various sectors.

BEN CHAN
The founder of Bench, a Filipino retail giant
known for its clothing, accessories, and
personal care products. Chan is recognized for
building Bench into a global brand and for his
contributions to the Philippine fashion
industry.