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Ayala, SM on TIME's best companies tally

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September 12, 2025

Ten Philippine companies, including conglomerates Ayala Corp. and SM Investments Corp., made it to TIME Magazine and Statista’s World's Best Companies 2025 list, which measures employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability transparency.

- By JAMES A. LOYOLA

The list, which includes 1,000 companies that have generated over $100 million in revenue and demonstrated consistent growth, saw Ayala Corp. lead the local contingent.

Ayala secured the No. 210 spot globally, marking its third consecutive year as the top company in the Philippines on the list.

SM Investments Corp. followed at No. 407, while other notable Philippine firms on the list included Security Bank Corp. (No. 369), Jollibee Foods Corp. (No. 685), Union Bank of the Philippines (No. 764), International Container Terminal Services Inc. (No. 828), SM affiliate China Banking Corp. (No. 882), JG Summit Holdings Inc. (No. 949), Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (No. 962), and Filinvest Development Corp. (No. 995).

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