Tycoons, business leaders reveal their holiday wishes

Tycoons and the top brass of big Philippine companies not only want what’s best for business — they also share the public’s desire for what is best for the country.

- By RICHMOND MERCURIO

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What is good for the country, after all, means a better environment for businesses to thrive.

As 2025 comes to a close, companies reflect on the past year and look forward to a better year ahead.

Following a year marked by challenges, political noise and corruption scandals in the Philippines, optimism still prevails across the business community as it enters 2026.

This Christmas season, executives and business leaders share their wishes - not for themselves, but for the country, the economy and the business sector in general.

“This Christmas, I share my hope for our country and the importance of clear and coherent government policies that build confidence and allow businesses to create jobs,” tycoon Isidro Consunji, chairman of diversified engineering conglomerate DMCI Holdings, said.

“Together with the responsible and transparent use of taxpayers’ money, these help the economy grow through cooperation between government and the private sector,” he said.

Tycoon Kevin Tan, president and CEO of conglomerate Alliance Global Group Inc., is wishing “for the country to finally heal and that we continue to have stability throughout next year and the years to come.”

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“In the spirit of the holidays, a time for hope and renewal, Alliance Global Group reaffirms our shared purpose of helping drive national progress,” Tan said.