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Filipino businessmen make Forbes Asia '30 Under 30' 2026 list

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Benise Balaoing

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MANILA -- Aside from Alex Eala and Zack Tabudlo, Filipino businessmen also made the list of Forbes Asia&#x27;s &quot;<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranawehbe/2026/05/27/meet-the-forbes-30-under-30-asia-class-of-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">30 Under 30</a>&quot; in 2026.Brandon Angelo Wong and Raphael Sevilla were on the list for being the founders of BayaniChain Tech. This company builds blockchain systems for governments and companies to improve transparency and reduce corruption.Earlier this year, BayaniChain worked with the Department of Budget and Management--the first government agency in the country to use blockchain to <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/1/15/blockchain-technology-for-national-budget-hack-free-tamper-proof-dict-1916" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">upload and verify key budget documents</a>. The firm is also working with the government Also on the list are Pauline Dizon and Adrian Jumangit, cofounders of Fan Connection SEA (FanConSEA). FanConSEA is a licensing agency that helps brands collaborate with pop stars, usually those with huge fan bases. Earlier this year, it helped local fashion brand Penshoppe work on a clothing line with BTS.GoRocky founders Kiyanusch Braun and Martin Joaquin Palaña were also on the list. GoRocky connects men with doctors to address issues like erectile dysfunction and hair loss, then delivers their medicine in discreet packaging.GoRocky raised $2 million in a funding round led by Singapore-based Integra Partners and local VC firm Kaya Founders. The company said it will use the funding to expand beyond men&#x27;s health into issues like obesity, diabetes, hormonal imbalances among women, and hypertension.Kharl Christian Yeung is also on the &quot;30 Under 30&quot; list. Yeung is the co-founder of pet food company Amico Innovations, which Monde Nissin acquired a majority stake in 2024. In February 2025, it launched its first product, Vetra Savory Beef, which is eyeing a part of the premium dog food market.

Meet the Pinoy businessmen who made the list of Forbes Asia's "30 Under 30" in 2026.

Meet the Pinoy businessmen who made the list of Forbes Asia's "30 Under 30" in 2026.