MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronices, Manila Bureau) – Henry Sy, the Philippines’ richest man, is dead at 94.

This has prompted television broadcast journalist Karen Davila to post this announcement on her Twitter account:

Davila’s tweet has reached a good number of the 99% of Filipinos whose lives have been impacted by Sy’s wealth. As a result, millions and millions have lined up to pay their respects to the tycoon whose remains lie in state at Heritage Park in Taguig.

According to 2018 ofigures, Sy was worth US$18.3 Billion, thanks to SM shopper across the country.