The Philippines leads Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in Southeast Asia list with 54 companies

Manila, Philippines - The Philippines has emerged as the leader among Southeast Asian countries on Fortune's 2026 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For™, with a remarkable 54 companies securing a place on the prestigious ranking. This achievement highlights the nation's commitment to fostering high-performance workplace cultures, according to Charles Plumley, general manager of Great Place To Work® Philippines.

Several Philippine employers have made significant strides in the list, with Golden Arches Development Corporation ranking at No. 7, Balibago Waterworks System at No. 19, and Megaworld Corporation at No. 22. These companies have demonstrated their dedication to creating exceptional work environments, which have contributed to their high rankings.

Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For™ ranking in the Southeast Asia region is based on confidential survey responses from 1,322,537 employees across 10 countries. The 2026 list builds upon Fortune's longstanding 100 Best Companies to Work For, which has been utilizing Great Place To Work's workplace research in the US since 1998.

Homegrown companies have played a pivotal role in shaping the Philippines' top spot on the list. Golden Arches, the country's first McDonald's, which opened in 1981, now operates around 800 restaurants nationwide. Balibago Waterworks, established in 1958 as a local water provider, now holds more than 90 municipal franchises across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Megaworld, a township developer responsible for notable communities such as Eastwood City, Uptown Bonifacio, and McKinley Hill, has climbed from No. 90 last year to its current rank of No. 22.

The list also features a mix of global and homegrown companies, including Arcanys (No. 34), D&V Philippines (No. 56), Outsourced Quality Assured Services (No. 66), GoTeam (No. 83), and Altius Inspiro (No. 96), alongside well-known names like Cisco (No. 4), Synchrony (No. 41), and Atlassian (No. 100).

Plumley emphasized that the recognition of Filipino teams on this year's Fortune list underscores the impact of employers who invest in building strong workplace cultures. Twenty-seven companies on the list are certified solely in the Philippines, demonstrating that Filipino employees are at the heart of their success. He added that building great workplaces not only helps businesses compete on quality and productivity but also creates more rewarding careers for Filipinos.

The full list of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in Southeast Asia is available at greatplacetowork.com.ph/best-workplaces/sea/fortune.