Villar leads Philippines' billionaires with $17.2B net worth
Manuel B. Villar Jr., with a net worth of $17.2 billion, leads the Philippines' billionaires list according to Forbes Magazine's latest ranking.
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Manny Villar
Manny Villar is a Filipino real estate magnate who leads the country's billionaires list with a net worth of $17.2 billion as of April 2025. He chairs several companies including Vista Land & Lifescapes and Golden MV Holdings, which reported significant profits in recent years. Villar also supports philanthropic causes and has been recognized by Forbes for his contributions to the Catholic Church and education.
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Last updated at April 27, 2025.
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Manny Villar leads Forbes Billionaires list with $17.2B
Real estate magnate Manuel "Manny" Villar Jr. leads Filipinos on the Forbes Billionaires 2025 list with a net worth of $17.2 billion (~P984.4 billion), ranking 117th overall.
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NP confirms Camille Villar in ticket, respects Imee Marcos' choice
The Nacionalista Party (NP) remains a member of the Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas, with Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco confirming that Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar is still part of the senatorial ticket.
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Manuel Villar named sole Filipino on Forbes Heroes of Philanthropy List
Real estate mogul Manuel Villar was named the sole Filipino on Forbes Asia's 2024 Heroes of Philanthropy List for his significant contributions to various causes, particularly the Catholic Church.
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Villar City Stadium opens in Bacoor with multi-sports facilities
A new state-of-the-art Villar City Stadium is set to open in Bacoor, Cavite, featuring facilities for football, basketball, volleyball, padel, pickleball, and badminton.
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Vista Land reports 11% net income growth for H1 2024
Vista Land and Lifescapes reported a 11% increase in net income to P6.4 billion for the first half of 2024, driven by increased sales from key projects.
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Marcos solidifies PFP-NP alliance with Villar
Ahead of the 2025 midterm elections, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. solidified an alliance between his Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and the Nacionalista Party (NP), chaired by former Senate President Manny Villar, during a ceremonial signing on Thursday, August 8, in Taguig.
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Sy family retains top spot, Razon rises to second
According to Forbes' latest rankings, the Sy siblings retained their position as the wealthiest family in the Philippines with a combined net worth of $13 billion, down from $14.4 billion last year due to currency fluctuations.
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Cynthia Villar eyes mayor or congress post in Las Piñas
Outgoing Senator Cynthia Villar has declared her intention to run for either mayor or a congressional seat in Las Piñas City ahead of the 2025 elections.
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ABS-CBN returns to Channel 2 via ALLTV on May 13
ABS-CBN's flagship news program 'TV Patrol' and several Kapamilya shows will begin airing on free-to-air Channel 2 via ALLTV starting May 13, following a partnership agreement with AMBS.
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