Businessmen are those who merely do business. Business tycoons build successful corporations. They normally stay at that level, only ever looking outside the realm of their business kingdoms to seek new opportunities.<\/p>\n
These tycoons, however, have gone beyond doing business and influenced how the nation is being built. Here we list the most influential tycoons in the Philippines:<\/p>\n
Manny V. Pangilinan<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The undisputed king of the country\u2019s telecommunications industry is more than just a man whose initials seemingly reflect an award only seen in sports. Manny V. Pangilinan, fondly called MVP by the media, is also the country\u2019s biggest sports patron.<\/p>\n His MVP Foundation has helped the country progress in the world of sport, and the support he gave to the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Olympic Committee has led to the resurgence of our country\u2019s sports program.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Manny Pangilinan’s Journey to Success<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ramon S. Ang<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n When you speak of Ramon S. Ang, only one thing comes to mind: San Miguel Corporation. The prot\u00e9g\u00e9 of Eduardo \u201cDanding\u201d Cojuangco, Ang has taken SMC and has grown it beyond even Danding\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n His biggest impact, however, does not lie with the San Miguel Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of SMC. SMC\u2019s willingness to invest in the country\u2019s infrastructure projects has made Ramon Ang a force to be reckoned with and a potential nation builder.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0One of the Philippines’ Top Tycoons: Ramon S. Ang<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Zobel de Ayalas<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n When someone mentions the name Ayala, people start to look at one city: Makati. The Binays may claim that it was their prodding that prompted the Ayalas to develop what were once rice fields in the southern part of the National Capital Region, but most people will point towards the Ayalas for realizing that dream (besides, the land rightfully belongs to them).<\/p>\n Apart from their exploits in Makati, their impact outside the realm of business has made them a household name. From education to developing certain areas for tourism (they kind of put El Nido on the map) and enhancing the country\u2019s arts and culture scene (Ayala Museum and Filipinas Heritage Library, anyone?), they\u2019ve surely made a name for themselves.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0The Empire that started it all: The Ayala Success Story<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lucio Tan<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The man they call \u201cEl Capitan\u201d may not have as visible of an impact as others on this list, but Lucio Tan has made significant strides as someone who\u2019s willing to invest in more than just a good company or corporation.<\/p>\n He has a hand in several of the country\u2019s biggest companies, including our flag carrier Philippine Airlines. But his influence lies in how he has decided to spend all the money he gets from the many companies he has invested in. Education is his main MO, with the Tan Yee Kee Foundation and the Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry\u2019s \u201cOperation: Barrio Schools\u201d leading the way.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0The Life of Lucio Tan: A Success Story<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Enrique Razon, Jr.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Enrique Razon, Jr. is a unique entry on this list. His charitable exploits aren\u2019t widely known as he is media-shy, but he has given his own money to notable causes, like the rehabilitation of Tacloban City\u2019s airport after the devastation brought about by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).<\/p>\n No, his big influence stems from the title given to him by his peers and the media: Ports King. International Container Terminal Services, Inc. is one of the world\u2019s largest port operators, with ports located in countries like \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 China, Europe, and The Americas. This means he\u2019s one of those people helping to keep goods flowing throughout the world.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Enrique Razon: The Man known as Ports King<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Henry Sy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Much like everyone else on this list, Henry Sy\u2019s name will forever be associated with one thing: malls. Though he has competition in the Ayalas and the Gokongweis (Robinsons Malls), there is no doubt that SM has a lot more recall compared to, say, an Ayala or a Robinsons Mall.<\/p>\n His influence stems from just how big and visible his company is. SM Group has the largest footprint in the country\u2019s retail industry, chain of cinemas, banking, and condominium developments thanks to the presence of SM Malls in nearly every city across the archipelago.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Success Story: Henry Sy, Sr.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Eugenio Lopez III<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n TV has always been big with Filipinos, and the Lopezes were the quickest to notice this obsession. And the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the country\u2019s largest entertainment and media conglomerate, Eugenio \u201cGabby\u201d Lopez III is leading the charge towards keeping Filipinos glued to their screens.<\/p>\n ABS-CBN may no longer have Gabby Lopez as its figurehead (that title now belongs to Carlo L. Katigbak), but they\u2019re still at the forefront of the country\u2019s media landscape, coming out with content that continues to engage and shape the country thanks to their wide reach. Oh, and did we mention how much of an impact the Kapamilya Foundation has had, especially during relief operations?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Felipe L. Gozon<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The only other person to rival the Lopezes in terms of media mileage, GMA Network\u2019s Felipe L. Gozon continues to shape the mass media landscape through innovative programming and a reach that rivals that of ABS-CBN.<\/p>\n GMA Network has continuously given back to the community side by side with other public and private organizations. The Kapuso Foundation has been one of the most visible organizations in the country apart from their rival.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These are our picks for the most influential tycoons in the country. However, we are open to suggestions. If you have any other names you want to include, don\u2019t hesitate to leave a comment and we\u2019ll find a way to add them to this list.<\/p>\n Source: Philippine Star<\/a>, Town and Country<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These tycoons have gone beyond doing business and influenced how the nation is built. 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