top 10 Billionaire of the Philippines 2013 Forbes list

(1.)Henry Sy & family
Net Worth $12 B As of July 2013

Age: 88
Source of Wealth: diversified, self-made
Residence: Manila, Philippines
Country of Citizenship: Philippines
Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science, Far Eastern University
Marital Status: Married
Children: 6

Forbes Lists
#1 The Philippines 50 Richest
#1 in 2012
#68 Billionaires
#1 in Philippines


-The Philippines' richest person Henry Sy saw his fortune swell by $2.9 billion, boosted by the surge in shares of his SM Investments, the country's most valuable company, which reported record profits of over $570 million in 2012. Putting rumors to rest, group announced in May that it would be merging its vast property assets under mall operator SM Prime Holdings, to create what could potentially be the country's biggest developer with an estimated market cap of $14 billion. Son Henry Sy Jr will chair combined unit while son Hans will remain president.

(2.)Lucio Tan & family
Net Worth $7.5 B As of July 2013


Age: 79

Source of Wealth: diversified, self-made
Residence: Manila, Philippines
Country of Citizenship: Philippines
Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science, Far Eastern University
Marital Status: Married
Children: 6

Forbes Lists
#2 The Philippines 50 Richest
#2 in 2012
#248 Billionaires
#2 in Philippines

-Lucio Tan, the Philippines' second richest person and this year's biggest gainer, got a $3 billion boost after consolidating his private holdings into LT Group, including Asia Brewery, maker of popular Beer na Beer, and stake in Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco, which has an estimated 80% market share of the country's cigarette market. Shares are up five fold since last year's listing. Follow-on offer in April which reduced his stake to 74% , raised $920 million, in what was the country's biggest public issue to date. After selling his 49% stake in Philippine Airlines to San Miguel last year, Tan said he may sell the remaining 51%. PAL Holdings, through which he owns most of that stake, did a private placement after trading in its shares was halted in January for failing to meet a 10% public float rule. Son Michael is president of LT Group. Also owns Hong Kong based Eton Properties.

(3.)Andrew Tan
Net Worth $4.6 B As of July 2013

Age: 61

Source of Wealth: Diversified, self-made
Residence: Philippines
Country of Citizenship: Philippines
Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science, Far Eastern University
Marital Status: Married
Children: 4

Forbes Lists
#3 The Philippines 50 Richest
#6 in 2012
#345 Billionaires
#4 in Philippines


-Andrew Tan doubled his fortune and climbed three spots to Number 3, as shares of his holding firm Alliance Global zoomed. With interests in food and beverage, real estate, gaming, the company reported an 18% jump in net profits to $113 million in the last quarter. Planned IPO of Resorts World Manila, which he controls with casino operator Genting Hong Kong reportedly postponed in late June. Son of a factory worker, worked in a watch store to pay for college. Started selling kitchen appliances before making his first fortune in brandy.



(4.)Enrique Razon, Jr.
Net Worth $4.5 B As of July 2013


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Age: 53
Source of Wealth: Ports
Residence: Manila, Philippines
Country of Citizenship: Philippines
Marital Status: Married
Children: 2

Forbes Lists
#4 The Philippines 50 Richest
#3 in 2012
#258 Billionaires
#3 in Philippines


Shares of Enrique (Ricky) Razon's International Container Terminal Services, which owns 28 ports in 19 countries, gained by a third on rising shipments. It recently snatched a $624 million contract to manage a port in the Honduras. His casino operator Bloomberry Resorts opened the doors to its $ 1billion Solaire Resorts & Casino in March. Daughter Katrina is a DJ and music composer. He backs the Philippines Golf Tour.



(5.)John Gokongwei, Jr.
Net Worth $3.4 B As of July 2013


Age: 85
Source of Wealth: Diversified
Residence: Manila, Philippines
Country of Citizenship: Philippines
Education: La Salle College
Marital Status: Married
Children: 6

Forbes Lists
#5 The Philippines 50 Richest
#4 in 2012


-JG Summit, conglomerate that John Gokongwei founded, recently put off the IPO of its Robinsons Retail Group which owns the Toys R Us franchise, among much else. In June, group's low cost airline Cebu Pacific caused Davao airport to close for more than 24 hours after one of its planes skidded off the runway during landing. Talks with Japanese gambling mogul Kazuo Okada to jointly develop a casino in Manila Bay fell apart in May. Go Hotels, group's foray into no-frills accommodations, opened its sixth property recently. Brother James Go chairs JG Summit; son Lance is president.



(6.)Jaime Zobel de Ayala & family
Net Worth
$3.1 B As of July 2013


Age: 79
Source of Wealth: Diversified
Residence: Manila, Philippines
Country of Citizenship: Philippines
Education: Harvard University; De La Salle University
Marital Status: Married
Children: 7

Forbes Lists
#6 The Philippines 50 Richest
#7 in 2012
#349 Billionaires (2007)


-Jamie Zobel de Ayala, chairman emeritus of Ayala Corp., Philippines oldest conglomerate, saw shares surge by a third in past year on strong revenues, profits in banking, real estate and water businesses. Net income in latest quarter jumped 29% to $105 million. Group plans to invest $3 billion this year across businesses. A proposal to merge his Bank of the Philippines Islands with Lucio Tan's (No 2) Philippine National Bank unravelled. Group was recently appointed distributor for Volkswagen in the Philippines. Family stake held by his seven children. Jaime Augusto, eldest, is chairman; son Fernando is vice-chairman.



(7)Family Aboitiz
Net Worth $3 B As of July 2013


Source of Wealth: Diversified
Residence: Philippines
Country of Citizenship: Philippines
Forbes Lists

#7 The Philippines 50 Richest


-Family that controls Cebu-based conglomerate Aboitiz Equity Ventures, enters top 10 as fortune, earlier split and listed separately under patriarch Enrique who died in January, and his nephew Jon Ramon, now represents combined interest of wider clan. Cash- rich company is planning to spend $1.4 billion this year, mostly earmarked for its power business. In April, it agreed to partner with Ayala Land to develop properties in Cebu and bid for a new airport project. Announced plans in May to venture into water treatment and distribution


(8.)David Consunji
Net Worth $2.7 B As of July 2013

Age: 91
Source of Wealth: Construction, self-made
Residence: Manila, Philippines
Country of Citizenship: Philippines
Marital Status: Married
Children: 8

Forbes Lists
#8 The Philippines 50 Richest
#5 in 2012
#503 Billionaires
#5 in Philippines


-Former concrete inspector David Consunji went on to earn acclaim as country's "father of construction" after founding DMCI in 1954. Today, construction giant gets most of its income from power generation, water, real estate and infrastructure. Took controlling stake in London-listed nickel mining outfit Toledo Mining in April with aim of delisting it. Also controls Semirara Mining, country's largest coal producer. Faced criticism when an accident at one of its mines killed 10 people in February.


(9.)George Ty & family
Net Worth $2.6 B As of July 2013


Age: 80
Source of Wealth: Banking
Residence: Manila, Philippines
Country of Citizenship: Philippines
Marital Status: Married
Children: 5

Forbes Lists
#9 The Philippines 50 Richest
#8 in 2012
#554 Billionaires
#6 in Philippines


Banking tycoon George Ty added $900 million to his net worth as his holding outfit GT Capital saw profits nearly double to $150 million in 2012 on rising revenues in banking, car production and distribution, real estate and power operations. Company raised $350 million in a January share sale to buy more shares in Toyota Motor Philippines in which it now has 51%. Founded Metropolitan Bank, country's second largest lender, in his twenties; stepped down as chairman in 2006 in favor of son Arthur. Enjoys swimming and collects art. Son Alfred is married to Lucio Tan's (No.2) daughter Cherry


(10.)Lucio and Susan Co
Net Worth $1.9 B As of July 2013


Age: 58
Source of Wealth: Retailing, self-made
Residence: Manila, Philippines
Country of Citizenship: Philippines
Marital Status: Married
Children: 3

Forbes Lists
#10 The Philippines 50 Richest
#13 in 2012
#736 Billionaires
#7 in Philippines

-Retailing duo Lucio and Susan Co who started with one hypermarket in 1998, break into top 10 this year amid booming sales at their Puregold Price Club, country's second largest retailer, after Henry Sy's SM Group. Its network of more than 150 hypermarkets, supermarkets and discount stores, 50 of which opened in 2012, mainly targets low and middle-income consumers and "sari-sari" store owners. The Cos transferred most of their stake in Puregold, to listed holding company Cosco Capital last December. In May, Cosco did a $400 million offering at a 30% discount to fund expansion, driving share price down. They pocketed $100 million as part of that deal. Other interests span gaming, hotels, wine distribution, property.

Lugaw Queen: Beverly Aquino

MANILA, Philippines - Who would have thought that selling a bowl of lugaw that costs P10 can earn you as much as P50,000 per day?

On ABS-CBN's "My Puhunan", Beverly Aquino, owner of "Lugaw Queen", told Karen Davila how she started Lugaw Queen back in 2007. She only had a starting capital of a little over a thousand pesos -- money that she was supposed to use to pay for her family's electric bills.

"Nagsimula lang kami sa puhunan na P1,100," she said.

Then, she rented a small kiosk with just three chairs for her customers in San Pablo, Laguna.

But Aquino had a plan and a secret recipe that she and her mother came up with.

"Umisip kami ng mga sangkap na ihahalo namin sa lugaw. Kasi bago ka magpalaki ng business, kailangan mayroon kang secret na sangkap," explained Aquino.

And from then on, after serving their first bowl of lugaw for P10, Lugaw Queen never looked back.

"Pagkalipas lang po ng tatlong buwan, nakapag-ipon po kaming mag-asawa ng pang-renta sa mas malaking lugar kaya doon po nagsimula," Aquino said.

In just a year, they managed to open 12 branches all over Luzon. Even Aquino is surprised at how much the branches make in a day just from selling bowls of lugaw.

"The first day bumenta lang kami ng P1,300. And then nung sumunod na araw na-doble, naging P2,400....Nung nag P10,000 na a day, hindi na ako makapaniwala," Aquino exclaimed.

Now, Lugaw Queen sells as much as P50,000 worth of lugaw every day. "Hindi ko talaga na-imagine na bumebenta kami ng P50,000 sa isang araw," Aquino said.

Aquino is overwhelmed by Lugaw Queen's success, especially considering that she was born into poverty.

"Nakikitira lang kami dati. Yung tinitirhan namin noon, walang CR, walang kitchen," confessed Aquino.

According to her husband, Sherwin Aquino, back in when they were in high school, his wife even went to school without money for lunch.

"Pumapasok siya, wala siyang pambili ng pagkain. Pamasahe lang," said Sherwin.

"Kailangan kong magtipid ng baon ko kasi hindi lang para sa akin eh. Hati kami doon sa baon na gagastusin ko," Sherwin added.

Today, with the money she earned from selling bowls of lugaw, Aquino has a two-storey rest house in San Pablo and a land in Nuvali, Laguna where they're currently building their dream home.

Aquino felt that the hard times she experienced prepared her for the harsh realities of life.

"Sobrang laki ng naitulong niya kasi parang yung times na ganun, yun na pala yung training ko sa buhay," said Aquino.

The Lugaw Princess

Ginalyn Moguer, who also hopes to alleviate her family from poverty through cooking, was approached by My Puhunan and Aquino as part of their program to help the less fortunate kick start their own business.

"Gagamitin ko po sa pamilya ko para kahit papano hindi na po ako mahahagilap kung saan saan," Moguer tearfully said while she accepted a small kitchen package from Aquino.

"Malay mo ikaw naman ang maging lugaw princess dito," quipped Aquino.

Aquino reminded Moguer that consistency is key when running a food-based business while she taught her the recipe for her famous lugaw.

"Kahit pa maliit ang puhunan, malaking puhunan na yung kaalaman at kakayanan mo," said Aquino.

With the help of My Puhunan and Aquino, Moguer managed to open her own little "karinderya" selling, not only bowls of lugaw, but as well as dried fish and other kinds of dishes.

from: ABSCBN

Millionaire Garbage Collector

MANILA - A grade school dropout turned garbage collector is living proof that one can make money from trash.

Trining Climaco is now a junkshop owner, who made her millions sorting through garbage and turning discarded bottles and scrap metal into thousands of pesos every week.

On ABS-CBN's My Puhunan, Climaco tearfully related to Karen Davila how she worked hard to make sure her children would never experience the hardships she endured at a young age.

"Nag-aral ako ng Grade 6, nagtitinda ako ng gulay. Iniisip ko lang paglumaki ako, ayaw ko yung buhay namin ganito. Magsisikap ako para pag nagkaroon ako ng pamilya, ayaw kong maranasan ng mga anak ko ang nararanasan naming hirap," she tearfully recalled.

At the age of 11, her grandmother brought her from Aklan to San Juan in Metro Manila. Every day for 12 years, Climaco had to clean and fix whatever garbage she could find in their family's junk shop.

"Yun bote may uuod, sabi ng tiyuhin ko, di ganyan ang pag-hawak. Sabi niya, yun kinakain natin, nanggagaling sa basura, kaya nawawala rin ang pandidiri ko," she said.

Climaco met her husband Cesario, who also pushed a kariton and collected scraps. The couple, who has eight children, decided to start their own junk shop

"Mahirap... pero masarap din kasi malalaman mo paano i-budget ang pera," she said.

But starting out is never easy. They would wake up at 4 a.m. every morning to work at their shop. They employed three men to use their pushcarts and collect bottles, newspapers, scrap metal and paper.

Climaco and her husband would buy the junk from them, and in turn re-sell them.

For instance, they would buy old newspapers for P5 a kilo, but sell it for P6 a kilo. They buy scrap metal for P14 a kilo and sell for P15.20, and plastic is P15 a kilo and sold for P16 a kilo.

Every week, they earn thousands from the bottles, scrap metal and newspapers collected.

A truck of metal junk can yield P8,000, a truck of plastic can be sold for P2,000, and a truck of paper can earn then P1,500. In a week, they earn P18,300 or more.

"Maganda kasi ang puhunan namin P2, tapos binebenta namin ng P3," she said, pointing to a beer bottle.

Her business now has 3 trucks for garbage collection and 6 employees.

Climaco showed off her home that she bought with the money she earned from her junk shop. The 3-storey "dream" home has 9 rooms and costs around P2 million.

"Noong nagpagawa kami ng bahay, nagulat na lang ako at naka-ipon siya," her husband Cesario said.

Climaco also managed to provide each of her 8 kids with a college education with the youngest currently living out her dream of studying law.

"Natutuwa ako dahil yung pangarap ko noon, natutupad ng anak ko," she said.

Climaco, who remains as simple as ever, did not incur any debts, even when building her house.

"Sabi ko sa Mister ko, magpatayo tayo ng bahay. Sabi niya, papatayo ka ng bahay, wala ka naman pera. Sabi ko haligi lang, kaya pa-isa isa kaming haligi hanggang nagawa," she said.

First Episode of MyPUHUNAN ABS-CBN TV show.

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The Conversation Prism

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When Brian Solis introduced the first Conversation Prism in 2008, the world was a seemingly simpler place. There were 22 social media categories, each of which had just a handful of brands. ("Video agreggation" had only one brand: Magnify.)

Flash forward to 2013, and the latest Conversation Prism (click here for the high-res downloadable version) has four additional categories with at least six brands in each. Like other Conversation Prisms, the data visualization attempts to illustrate the array of social media choices available to marketers. Various channels are classified by their function to the end user (i.e. "photos," "music" and "social curation."

The net effect: While the 2008 chart looked like a flower, the latest one resembles a kaleidoscope. Solis, principal analyst at Altimeter Group and a prominent social media marketing expert, says redoing the chart this time around has been instructive. "Things are changing so fast," he says. "We don't even realize [the landscape] is shifting."

The chart also points out that, for many, membership in the social media ecosystem is fleeting. While some brands like Xanga, Kyte and Utterz have disappeared, others that weren't around five years ago — like Path and Banjo — are now among category leaders.

Images courtesy of Brian Solis, Jess3 article from mashable