I think GJ knows Dado is not fiction. What GJ is referring to is the gross exaggeration of his wealth, for whatever reason. Must be for that "underdog/unsung hero" effect, it's magic, it mesmerizes people.
Hey, guess what, I seem to have violated my own sig!
Banatao is indeed a wealthy Filipino not on the Forbes list. He may (or may not) be the wealthiest Filipino not on the Forbes list. But he's probably not richer than either Henry, Jaime, or Lucio (much less the three
put together). Anyway, idol ko yang si Dado Banatao. I'm taking up Computer Engineering, and he's not new to me. Definitely a guy to look up to. To think that I've only heard of him when I started studying Engineering! Basta sakin andun parin yung inspiration, yung hiwaga, ika nga - no need for making up grossly exaggerated stuff. He's rich. He's legit. Full stop.