From Selling Rejected and Overrun Shoes to the Philippines Richest Man, a Billionaire

You cannot underestimate a simple vendor on the streets.
He/she maybe the next billionaire of the country.

An ordinary man with an extraordinary thinking.
A man with a dream. This is Amazing!
The Philippines richest man.

Henry Sy & family
Net Worth: $12.7 Billion
As of August 2014

Age 89
Source Of Wealth: Diversified, Self Made
Residence: Manila, Philippines
Citizenship: Philippines
Marital Status: Married
Children 6
Education:  Bachelor of Arts / Science, Far Eastern University

Retains top spot for seventh year in a row. Richer than ever, thanks to rising share price for his SM Prime Holdings, country's largest mall operator, and Banco de Oro. Kids run things now, but Hawaiian shirt-clad Henry was once a frequent sight in malls' halls. Studied retail at father's elbow in family's convenience store. Wasn't satisfied with merely filling dad's shoes. Saved up to start footwear shop, the humble origins of retail empire.

Source: Forbes

A Chinese Filipino businessman with interests in retailing, real estate, hospitality, banking, mining, education including healthcare services. He pioneered the establishment of SM Malls, anchored by Shoemart Department Store and Supermarket earning him the title, the Philippines' Retail King. He is the chairman of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., the holding corporation for all his business interests in his vast business empire.

Source: Wikipedia

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