Blue chip companies are well-established, financially sound, and typically leaders in their respective industries. These companies have a strong history of stable earnings, tend to be household names, and often have a track record of consistent dividend payments. They are considered reliable and relatively safe investments because of their stability and enduring presence in the market.
Here are the Top 15 Blue Chip Companies in the Philippines, ranked by Market Capitalization.
1. SM Investments Corporation
SM Investments Corporation (SM) was incorporated on January 15, 1960 to serve as the holding company of the SM Group with interests in retail, property and banking. Learn more . . .
2. SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH) was incorporated on January 6, 1994 to acquire and develop real estate, conduct and maintain commercial shopping centers including shopping center spaces for rent, amusement centers, movie or cinema theaters, and to construct and manage buildings such as residential developments, offices, hotels, convention centers, and other structures for mixed-use purposes. Learn more . . .
3. BDO Unibank, Inc.
BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO), originally known as Acme Savings Bank, was acquired by the SM Group in 1976. BDO listed its shares on the Philippine Stock Exchange on May 21, 2002. The Company merged with Equitable PCI Bank in May 2007. Learn more . . .
4. International Container Terminal Services, Inc.
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICT) was incorporated on December 24, 1987 to operate, manage and develop the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), which handles international container cargo at the Port of Manila. In May 1988, the Philippine Ports Authority awarded to ICT a concession to be the exclusive operator of MICT for a period of 25 years. ICT started operating MICT on June 12, 1988. ICT's concession contract for MICT was extended for another 25 years up to May 18, 2038. Learn more . . .
5. Bank of the Philippine Islands
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) was incorporated on January 4, 1943 as a domestic commercial bank and went public on October 12, 1971. The Company offers an array of financial services that include corporate banking, consumer banking, investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, securities distribution, and insurance services. Learn more . . .
6. Manila Electric Company
Manila Electric Company (MER) is a private distribution utility organized on May 7, 1919 which holds a congressional franchise under Republic Act (RA) No. 9209 effective June 28, 2003. RA 9209 granted MER a 25-year franchise valid through June 28, 2028 to construct, operate, and maintain the electric distribution system in the cities and municipalities of Bulacan, Cavite, Metro Manila, and Rizal and certain cities, municipalities, and barangays in the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Pampanga, and Quezon. Learn more . . .
7. Ayala Land, Inc.
Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) was formerly the real estate division of Ayala Corporation (AC) and was incorporated on June 30, 1988 to focus on the development of its existing real estate assets. In July 1991, the Company became publicly listed through an initial public offering of its primary and secondary shares on the Makati and Manila Stock Exchanges. Learn more . . .
8. Ayala Corporation
Ayala Corporation (AC) was founded in 1834, incorporated on January 23, 1968, and was listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange in 1976. AC is the holding company of the Ayala Group of Companies, with principal business interests in real estate and hotels; financial services and insurance; telecommunications; water; industrial technologies; power; and automotive, outsourcing, and others. Learn more . . .
9. Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (MBT) was incorporated on April 6, 1962 by a group of Filipino businessmen principally to provide financial services to the Filipino-Chinese community. MBT eventually diversified its business to provide a range of banking and collateral services to all sectors of the Philippine economy. MBT opened its first office in Binondo, Manila on September 5, 1962. On August 21, 1981, MBT was granted a universal banking license by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Learn more . . .
10. Emperador Inc.
Emperador Inc. (EMI) was originally incorporated on November 26, 2001 as Touch Solutions, Inc. with the primary purpose of establishing and operating information technology services and products. On July 31, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the change in the Company’s primary purpose to that of a holding company. On September 5, 2013, the SEC approved the change in name to the present one. Learn more . . .
11. PLDT Inc.
PLDT Inc. (TEL) is an integrated telecommunications service provider in the Philippines with its business activities categorized into three units: wireless, fixed line, and others. The Company operates the Philippines' most extensive fiber optic backbone and fixed line, and cellular network. The Company's wireless services are marketed under the "Smart", "TNT", and "Sun Cellular" brands, while its fixed line services are marketed under "PLDT HOME" and "PLDT ENTERPRISE. Learn more . . .
12. Globe Telecom, Inc.
Globe Telecom, Inc. (GLO) is a telecommunications company that provides digital wireless communication services nationwide under the “Globe Postpaid”, “Globe Prepaid”, and “TM” brands using a fully digital network. The Company also offers domestic and international long distance communication services or carrier services. Learn more . . .
13. San Miguel Corporation
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) was originally founded in 1890 as a single brewery in the Philippines and was incorporated on August 21, 1913. The Company has since then transformed itself from a beverage, food and packaging business into a diversified conglomerate with businesses in fuel and oil, energy, infrastructure, and real estate industries. Learn more . . .
14. Jollibee Foods Corporation
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) was incorporated on January 11, 1978. The Company's principal business is the development, operation and franchising of quick service restaurants (QSRs) under the trade names “Jollibee”, “Chowking”, “Greenwhich”, “Red Ribbon”, “Yong He King”, “Mang Inasal”, “Burger King”, “Highlands Coffee”, “PHO24”, “Smashburger”, “Tim Ho Wan”, “Tortazo”, “The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf”, “Panda Express”, “Yoshinoya”, and “Milksha”. The other activities of JFC include manufacturing and property leasing in support of the QSR systems and other business activities. Learn more . . .
15. JG Summit Holdings, Inc.
JG Summit Holdings, Inc. (JGS), which is controlled by the Gokongwei family, was incorporated in November 1990 as the holding company for a group of companies with substantial business interests in foods; agro-industrial and commodities; real estate and hotel; air transportation; banking; and petrochemicals. The Company also has core investments in telecommunications and power generation and distribution. The Company was listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange in 1993. JGS' subsidiaries include JG Summit Petrochemical Corp.; CP Air Holdings Inc.; Universal Robina Corporation; Robinsons Land Corporation; and Robinsons Bank Corporation. The Company also holds 11.3% interest in PLDT Inc. and 26.4% interest in Manila Electric Company. Learn more . . .
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