Sa inilabas na listahan ng FORBES “30 Under Asia list” for 2026, pumasok sina Filipina tennis star Alex Eala at singer-songwriter Zack Tabudlo sa mga “pinaka” sa buong Asia.
“Influence, power, superstardom, social impact, popularity, and business success,” ang ilan sa mga basehan ng sinasabing “30 Under List.”
Bukod kina Eala at Zack, mayroon pang ibang pitong mga pinoy o mga may dugong pinoy na pumasok sa listahan. Kasama diyan sina:
BayaniChain Tech co-founders Raphael Sevilla at Brandon Angelo Wong, Amico Innovations co-founder Kharl Christian Yeung, Fan Connection SEA cofounders Pauline Dizon at Adrian Jumangit, GoRocky co-founders Kiyanusch Braun at Martin Joaquin Palaña, ASEAN Youth Advocates Network founder Emmanuel Mirus Ponon, Empath founder Steph Naval at si Siklab founder Saje Miguel Molato.
“The annual list honors young entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders, and personalities across the Asia-Pacific region who are making an impact and “pushing the boundaries” in their respective industries,” ang bahagi ng press release na inilabas para sa naturang recognition.
Ayon pa sa rilis, ang mga honorees ay pinili mula sa halos apat na libong (4,000) nominees na nirebyu ng Forbes Asia editorial team at mga panel of judges.
Ang mga contenders ay ini-valuate base sa mga salik/factors gaya ng innovation, business potential, product market fit, social impact at influence sa kanilang mga sektor o industriya.
“The 11th edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list spotlights a fresh wave of young minds from across Asia Pacific, who continue to innovate and disrupt their industries at a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping our daily lives,” ang naging statement ni Forbes Asia editorial director Rana Wehbe Watson.
Dagdag pa nito, “From entrepreneurs building companion robots and AI tools to up-and-coming stars stepping into the global spotlight, this year’s listees illustrate Gen-Z’s influence across business and culture in the region.”
Ang listahan ngayong 2026 ay sumakop sa 10 categories, namely AI; Consumer & Enterprise Technology; Entertainment & Sports; Finance & Venture Capital; Healthcare & Science; Industry, Manufacturing & Energy; Retail & Ecommerce; Social Impact; Social Media, Marketing & Advertising; and The Arts.