A Strong Showing for Philippine Giants on Asia’s Corporate Stage

In a year marked by heightened scrutiny on corporate performance and sustainability, four companies under SM Investments Corporation have emerged among the region’s top performers, earning recognition from FinanceAsia in its Asia’s Best Companies 2026 poll. The annual ranking, which gathers insights from institutional investors and financial analysts across Asia, highlights organizations that demonstrate excellence in governance, strategy, and long-term value creation.

Leading the group is SM Investments Corporation, which secured Gold awards for Best Large Cap Company and Most Committed to ESG, alongside a Silver award for Best Managed Company in the Conglomerates category. The recognition reflects the company’s continued emphasis on disciplined execution and its commitment to delivering consistent performance across its diversified portfolio.

Its subsidiaries also made a notable impact. SM Retail, Inc. was honored as Best Managed Company in both the Retail and Consumer Durables & Apparel categories, underscoring its strong operational execution and deep understanding of Filipino consumer behavior. Meanwhile, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. earned the title of Best Managed Company in Real Estate, affirming its leadership in integrated property development and its steady expansion across key urban centers.

In the financial sector, BDO Unibank, Inc. was recognized as Best Managed Company in Financials, further strengthening its position as a leader in the country’s banking industry. Adding to this achievement, BDO President and CEO Nestor V. Tan received a Bronze award in the Best CEO (Philippines) category, highlighting his role in steering the institution toward sustained growth and operational excellence.

Collectively, the four SM companies garnered eight awards, reflecting a shared commitment to strong governance, customer focus, and sustainable growth. Their performance signals not only the resilience of the SM Group but also the increasing competitiveness of Philippine companies within the broader Asian market.

As FinanceAsia continues to spotlight the region’s most outstanding corporations, the recognition of these SM-led entities underscores how local enterprises are evolving to meet global standards—balancing profitability with purpose, and scale with sustainability.