Despite lockdowns, Philippine business tycoons saw their wealth grow 1 of 18 Despite the lockdowns from a deadly pandemic, the Philippine tycoons were able to grow their wealth. This is the list of billionaires from the Philippines in Forbes’ Billionaires list and their estimated wealth. Image Credit: Supplied 2 of 18 MANUEL VILLAR JR, $7.2 billion: Manuel “Manny” Bamba Villar Jr. was once an impoverished child who sold seafood, and a now business tycoon behind the Villar Group. The company has interests in real estate, malls, hospitality and education. He served as the Senate President from 2006 to 2008, was elected senator from 2001 to 2013. Previously, he represented the district of Las Piñas–Muntinlupa from 1992 to 1998, and Las Piñas's at-large district from 1998 to 2001.