SMC leads 7 Phl firms in Forbes top employers list
The Philippine Star|December 04, 2024
Seven Philippine companies, led by diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC), have been included in this year's roster of the World's Best Employers by Forbes magazine.
By RICHMOND MERCURIO

SMC ranks the highest among Filipino firms on the Forbes 2024 list at No. 89.

As one of the country's largest employers, SMC had a direct workforce of 53,184 employees as of the end of 2023.

"For each job created within the San Miguel ecosystem, many additional jobs are generated through suppliers, distributors, retailers and other business partners. At present, we have more than 100 major facilities in the Asia-Pacific region," SMC said.

Meanwhile, Ayala Corp., the country's oldest conglomerate, is ranked 273rd on the list of 850 firms.

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