Television host Boy Abunda made a huge revelation about Ogie Alcasid’s wealth.
During the Fast Talk with Boy Abunda aired on November 12, 2024, Boy asked Ogie about their banking business in Batangas.
According to Ogie, his family formerly owned the Rural Bank of Taal and his father also founded the Batangas Savings Bank.
An article in 2014 labeled Ogie as the most famous stockholder of the Rural Bank of Taal.
Ogie’s brother, Tony Alcasid, was the president of the said bank, according to an article published in 2018.
Tito Boy praised Ogie for being humble despite their wealth.
“Napakayaman niyo pero ni kailanman ay hindi mo ipinaramdam na mayaman ka at hindi kami mayaman,” said Boy.
“Matagal na tayong magkaibigan, may-ari po ito ng mga bangko,” he added.
Ogie also received positive comments from the netizens.
“True sobrang humble ni ogie saka sobrang sentimental nya bilis nya lumuha,” said netizen Emmanuel.
“Mayaman tlga angkan nya dito sa amin sa Batangas… May ari pa cla sinehan bangko at iba pa… mayaman sapul cla,father nya mayaman noon pa man,” netizen Lauren commented.
“Maraming old rich, Hindi talaga showy sa kanilang kayamanan. Mas simple pang kumilos kesa dun sa bagong yaman,” netizen Belle remarked.