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Born in Fujian, he moved with his family to the Philippines at age 12. His family would later return to China, with Henry staying behind to establish ShoeMart, a small Manila shoe store, in 1958.
Henry Sy is also known as Henry T. Sy Sr. He is a renowned businessman and philanthropist and investor of Chinese-Filipino origin. Born into a poor family, he strived hard to reach the position where he is today.
May 14, 2021 · Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Henry Sy, Jr. and Jasmine Sy, Grandson of Henry Sy and Felicidad Tan-Sy. The son of SM Prime chairman and SM Investments co-vice chairman Henry Sy, Jr. is into dancing. On his Instagram, he's posted tons of clips of him dancing to Kendrick Lamar, Trndsttr, and more.
Dec 8, 2020 · When Sy family patriarch Henry Sy Sr. passed away in 2019, he left behind the country’s biggest conglomerate for his six children to run--as well as a hefty inheritance worth more than $19 billion (P914 billion).
May 14, 2021 · This Filipino retail magnate, once a young boy working in his father's store, rose to become the richest man in the Philippines. His journey is an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs around the world, and a must-read for anyone interested in a Henry Sy biography. Photo from the wires.
Philippines’ richest businessman. Believe it or not, Henry Sy’s story was a ‘rags to riches’ kind of tale. Born in Xiamen, China in November 1924, Henry Sy was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Wanting to escape poverty, Henry followed his father to the Philippines only to experience a miserable youth in a foreign country.
Dec 16, 2021 · While Henry was born in Xiamen, China, his family moved to the Philippines in search of a better life. His father ran a simple sari-sari shop on Echague Street in Quiapo, which was later on devastated by the Second World War. With nothing left, Sy’s father returned to China.
Sep 9, 2021 · MANILA (UPDATE) - The heirs of mall tycoon Henry Sy form the richest family in the Philippines, with their wealth growing $2.7 billion this year compared to 2020, Forbes said on Thursday.
Oct 20, 2023 · Mr. Sy was born in Fujian, China, but he and his family emigrated to the Philippines when he was 12 years old. Showing an inherent drive for diligence and entrepreneurship, he helped his father sell rice, sardines and other merchandise at the shop their family had set up.
Jan 19, 2019 · Henry Sy was born in the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen, in Fujian province. He immigrated to the Philippines at the age of 12 and started selling rice, sardines and soap at his father’s...
