Enrique Razon Jr. — FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Ports and casino magnate Enrique Razon Jr. has become the richest person in the country for the first time after his fortune surged to a

Ports billionaire Enrique Razon Jr. charged ahead to become the Philippines’ richest person this year for the first time since his debut on the list in 2007.

A slump in infrastructure investment and a weaker peso bring down fortunes despite improving investor sentiment.