Cream of the crop

WHAT does it take, in the era of technological disruptions, rapid innovation, ever-shifting consumer tastes, urbanization and geopolitical turmoil, to be among the country’s top businesses?

We seek to answer this question with the inaugural The Manila Times 500 ranking of the Philippines’ top conglomerates and corporations – a deep dive into the financials of the top businesses that affords numerous insights into the underpinnings of the country’s corporate landscape.