Alex Eala, Zack Tabudlo among Filipinos in Forbes '30 Under 30 Asia' 2026 list
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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala and singer-songwriter Zack Tabudlo are among the Filipinos included in Forbes' “30 Under 30 Asia” list for 2026.
Alexandra Eala and Zack Tabudlo were recognized in this year's Forbes “30 Under 30 Asia” list, joining seven other entries from the Philippines.
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.
Forbes said the honorees were chosen from nearly 4,000 nominees reviewed by the Forbes Asia editorial team and a panel of judges. Candidates were evaluated based on factors such as innovation, business potential, product-market fit, social impact, and influence within their industries.
Aside from the Filipina tennis star and the singer-songwriter, the following Filipinos also made the list:
BayaniChain Tech co-founders Raphael Sevilla and Brandon Angelo Wong
Amico Innovations co-founder Kharl Christian Yeung
Fan Connection SEA cofounders Pauline Dizon and Adrian Jumangit
GoRocky co-founders Kiyanusch Braun and Martin Joaquin Palaña
ASEAN Youth Advocates Network founder Emmanuel Mirus Ponon
Empath founder Steph Naval
Siklab founder Saje Miguel Molato
“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,” Forbes Asia editorial director Rana Wehbe Watson said in a statement.
“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,” she added.
This year's list spans 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.
India recorded the highest number of entries with 78, followed by China with 46, Australia with 38, and Japan with 32. Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea each had 18 entries.
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