The Philippines has the highest number of companies recognized in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in Southeast Asia 2026, with 54 Philippine-certified organizations making the list.
Released on November 3 by Fortune and Great Place To Work, the ranking is based on confidential employee surveys involving more than 1.3 million workers across 10 Southeast Asian countries.
Golden Arches Development Corporation, the operator of McDonald’s Philippines, made its debut at No. 7, the highest new entry in the ranking. Balibago Waterworks System, which started in Angeles City, Pampanga, ranked No. 19, while Megaworld Corporation placed No. 22, climbing from No. 90 last year.
Other Philippine-headquartered companies recognized include Arcanys at No. 34, D&V Philippines at No. 56, Outsourced Quality Assured Services at No. 66, Universal Robina Corporation at No. 82, GoTeam at No. 83, and Altius Inspiro at No. 96.
Great Place To Work Philippines General Manager Charles Plumley said the recognition highlights the importance of investing in workplace culture, employee trust, and career development.
The ranking evaluates companies based on employee feedback, including their experiences of trust, fairness, and workplace culture across different positions and demographic groups.
The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list covers organizations with at least 200 employees in 10 countries, including the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Brunei.