"The value of properties surrounding the malls always increases whenever we put up a new SM mall, " said Henry Sy Jr. recently.

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One person who has done very well lately is Henry Sy, ranked No. 1, whose sm Investments is up one-third since June.

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While Henry Sy still gets the final vote, his six children all run their own groups, and decisions are very much a family affair.

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