Famous Filipino businessman Henry Sy had a net worth of $19 billion at the time of his death in 2019, making him the richest person in the Philippines. He owned 56% of SM Investments, a conglomerate with interests in property development, banking, and retail, and was also the founder and chairman of the company.
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Henry Sy started from humble beginnings, born into a poor family in Xiamen, China
He became the richest person in the Philippines with a net worth of $19 billion at the time of his death
Henry Sy founded SM Prime Holdings, which grew to become Manila's largest and most successful mall development firm
He owned 42 malls in the country, making him the largest retailer in the Philippines
Henry Sy was the founder and chairman of SM Investments, a conglomerate involved in property development, banking, and retail
