Ayala Corporation

Ayala Group Summer Internship Program (AGSIP) alumnae Maya Tuviera and Ma. Alyanah Antoinette Miranda share some key takeaways and experiences from their internship journey.   During the eight-week program, AGSIP interns were deployed to 20 different companies across the Ayala group. Each of them got to experience real-world missions, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and exposure to various units of the group. Thank you, Maya and Alyanah, for sharing your AGSIP stories.

Jaime Urquijo, Ayala Corporation’s Chief Sustainability & Risk Officer, shares how sustainability reinforces Ayala's purpose of building businesses that enable people to thrive.  Read more in this exclusive feature by Manila Bulletin: https://lnkd.in/gHwbXJE9

ACEN, Temasek's GenZero, and Keppel Ltd. are partnering to pioneer the use of carbon credits to finance the early retirement and energy transformation of a coal-fired power plant in Batangas by 2030. When completed, this project is expected to be one of the first converted coal-fired power plants to generate transition credits. “Partnership is an integral part of Ayala’s strategy and culture. We look forward to this potential partnership among regional champions in energy transition,” said Cezar Consing, President & CEO of Ayala Corporation and Chairman of ACEN.

Ayala Corporation's Head of Security & Crisis Management, Gen. Emmanuel Bautista (Ret.), has been elected president of HERO Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides supplemental financial support for the orphans of fallen soldiers. Gen. Bautista, who previously served as Chief-of-Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, joined Ayala Corporation in 2021. In Ayala, he helps promote #SaludoSaSerbisyo, the group's flagship program for uniformed personnel. Ayala Corporation and its core businesses Ayala Land, Inc., Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Globe Telecom, and ACEN are among the key supporters of Hero Foundation. Read on: https://lnkd.in/g4uajuuw

Ayala onboards BJMP to #SaludoSaSerbisyo Ayala and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which seeks to provide BJMP personnel exclusive access to Ayala group products and services. Saludo offers home and car ownership assistance, financial education and livelihood training, health and wellness caravans, and product discounts, among many other benefits. Aside from the BJMP, Ayala has also previously signed MOUs with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, the Philippine Coast Guard, and the Bureau of Fire Protection. "Our partnership with the uniformed service is a testament to our collective responsibility to empower and uplift our communities. I am excited of the many more things that our institutions can do together, particularly, in creating an environment where every individual, regardless of their circumstances, can thrive and contribute positively to society," said Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Member of the Board of Ayala Corporation. Ayala Land, Inc. Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) ACMobility Generika Drugstore Healthway Philippines Makati Development Corporation

Interns from the Ayala Group Summer Internship Program (AGSIP) gathered for an enlightening TED Talk-inspired event focused on the importance of human skills in an age of automation, AI, and robotics. While automation and AI enhance efficiency, certain human skills remain irreplaceable. With this, three keynote speakers from across the Ayala Group shared their wisdom to the young minds who will soon be entering the workforce. Tony Lambino, President of Ayala Foundation, Inc., shared insights into the power of imagination and how it allows us to envision possibilities beyond the current reality. Carissa Feria, Head of Strategy and Transformation at Ayala Land, Inc., highlighted the importance of curiosity--a crucial component of fostering empathy, innovation, and improvement. Meanwhile, Paolo F. Borromeo, President and CEO of Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health), spoke about emotional intelligence, which can be learned through understanding yourself and others, and embracing each individual's unique qualities. The event was opened by Isabel Sagun, Ayala Land, Inc.'s Chief HR Officer, who welcomed the interns and partners from the different Ayala BUs. AGSIP is an 8-week internship program that deploys interns to 20 different companies across the Ayala group. Each AGSIP intern will be deployed in critical functional units and will experience real-world missions, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and exposure to various aspects of the organization.

Ayala Corporation is set to increase its stake in Mynt, the parent company of GCash, the #1 finance super app and digital cashless ecosystem in the country. Ayala’s proposed increased investment in Mynt is part of its initiative to reallocate capital to clear business winners. It also allows Ayala to benefit from GCash’s strong long-term growth potential. More here: https://lnkd.in/gJCQ32F3

In September, Ayala Foundation, Inc. will announce the next batch of #AtletangAyala.

Ayala Corporation’s mobility solutions platform, ACMobility, bolsters its footprint in the Philippines with the inauguration of the first BYD dealership in Mindanao. The new dealership, which sits on a 1,788 sqm lot, marks a pivotal step in ACMobility’s mission to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide by establishing BYD as the country's leading EV brand. “Davaoeños embracing sustainable transport is a cornerstone of progress in the region. BYD’s inauguration of its new dealership in Davao marks a pivotal step in ACMobility’s broader vision for a sustainable future across the Philippines,” said Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, CEO of ACMobility.

Ayala Corporation and Ayala Land, Inc. have been named by Financial Times and data provider Statista as among the climate leaders in Asia-Pacific in their 2024 rankings. AC and ALI are among the only three Philippine companies that made the list. In 2021, Ayala committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission by 2050. Since then, Ayala has progressed along its climate ambition by developing a comprehensive GHG footprint that is consistent with the GHG Protocol to set the foundation for setting its science-based targets and develop its Net Zero Roadmap in full. See full report here: https://lnkd.in/gUFJHhYQ