The Pillar of National Influence
For nearly two centuries, Ayala Corporation has done more than just participate in the Philippine economy; it has actively built it. Since its founding in 1834, the company's story has been one of evolution, consistently identifying and solving the country's biggest "pain points" by building businesses that become pillars of society. From the privatization of Manila Water, which solved a critical urban water crisis, to its core businesses, Ayala's influence is unmatched.
Today, this legacy of nation-building continues at a massive scale. The company's portfolio is a map of the nation's essential services: Ayala Land builds sustainable mixed-use estates, BPI provides financial services to 16 million customers, Globe delivers digital connectivity to over 62 million people, and ACEN drives the renewable energy transition with a ~7GW capacity.
Ayala is not just investing in its own growth but in national development. This forward-looking vision continues as it scales its new "big bets" to solve future challenges, including AC Health's integrated healthcare ecosystem, ACMobility's leadership in the electric vehicle (EV) transition, and its strategic stake in Mynt, operator of GCash, the fintech platform that has revolutionized financial inclusion for millions of Filipinos.
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The Heart of a Community Champion
Ayala's purpose, "We build businesses that enable people to thrive," is most powerfully expressed through its deep and long-standing community commitment. This is not just philanthropy; it is a core business function integrated across the "continuum of capital." The Ayala Foundation, the group's social development arm, serves as a strategic integrator, serving 7.5 million beneficiaries by creating programs that deliver measurable, scalable impact.
The foundation's strategy is bold. Recognizing a 91-percent "learning poverty" rate in the country, it has made a "big bet on education" with its CENTEX Digital Education program, a "high-tech, high-touch" intervention that is already doubling student math scores in pilot programs. This community-centric focus also extends to groups often overlooked. The "Saludo sa Serbisyo" program, for example, is a comprehensive ecosystem of support providing housing and mobility options, financial wellness, and career placement for the Philippines' uniformed personnel and their families.
Furthermore, initiatives like "#BrigadangAyala," Ayala’s corporate citizenship and volunteerism program that brings together employees across the group for community initiatives, and "Project 72," a 72-hour non-stop earthquake response simulation, demonstrate Ayala's non-negotiable role as a partner in national resilience.
The Soul of a Top Workplace
Ayala's external influence is matched by its internal integrity, making it a true Top Workplace in Asia. The company's "People First” culture is not just a slogan; it's a data point, validated by an outstanding 93-percent sustainable engagement score from its 65,000+ employees.
The company is also a demonstrable leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It has cultivated "Inclusive Circles," which are safe spaces for employees from diverse backgrounds including women, Gen Z, LGBTQIA+, and persons with disabilities to provide direct, unvarnished feedback to leadership. This feedback is not just heard; it is acted upon. Ayala Corporation has instituted some of the most progressive workplace policies in Asia, including expanding the paid paternity leave to 30 days and redefining "qualified dependents" for medical coverage to include domestic and same-sex partners.
It also supports the development of Philippine sports through "Atletang Ayala," which nurtures national athletes towards becoming world champions. Ayala was also the first Philippine conglomerate to sign the "Working with Cancer" pledge, providing expanded benefits to employees stricken with the disease.
Through these initiatives, Ayala proves that its commitment to "enabling people to thrive" begins with its own.
