The Internet has been around for years, but the lockdown forced everyone to depend on it in a lot more ways. Martha Sazon of Gcash gives us front-row seats to the biggest shifts in consumer behavior: the surge of digital services, cashless transactions, and the wallet of the New World
How two engineering ‘geeks’ took a groundbreaking design for a modified, cost-efficient, life-saving ventilator to fight COVID-19—and built it in the Philippines
As we continue to sail the rough waters of the COVID-19 crisis, HR leaders are challenged to help remote teams navigate through uncharted territory. Globe’s Ato Jiao explains how employee engagement and digital innovation are lifesavers
Chronicle 2020: #AyalaCitizen Stories
During the crucial first 100 days after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, thousands of Ayala citizens like you took on big and small challenges to protect each other, to serve our communities, and to pivot to a new way of seeing. These are your stories of quiet heroism.
Iba't iba man ang paniniwala at pinagmulan, nagkaka-isa tayo sa layuning tuparin ang pangako. Sa gitna ng unos at pandemya, patuloy tayong humahanap ng paraan upang abutin ang katuparan sa pangakong binitawan. Iyan ang tatak Pilipino; iyan ang diwa ng Ayala.
Kilalanin ang mga mukha ng pangako.
#AyalaForPH
Every Ayala Citizen played an important role in the way the company responded to the pandemic. Here are anecdotes and insights shared by some of those who were right there in the trenches protecting our communities
How do you feed 162,000 families in five days? Ambassador Marciano Paynor finds a way
During the lockdown, many people were afraid not just of COVID-19, but also of hunger. Patrick Manuel of Ayala Land’s Amicassa Solutions, looked for ways to help street vendors, public utility vehicle drivers, and other vulnerable communities
#AyalaCitizen Jan Bengzon volunteered to help Filipinos cope with the emotional stress caused by the pandemic
Amid the negativity and donation fatigue, Nash Sudario chose to focus on helping school kids—the sign that the New Normal could be Better and Brighter, if we work together
When Raymond Sesuca bought 1,900 kilos of produce, he didn’t just help the farmers, but several of NLR’s communities
Many Ayala employees responded to the COVID-19 crisis with passion and kindness. Here are some stories of selfless service which inspired us
With Bess Par’s lead, the WASH Team of Manila Water Foundation redesigned their program to help the country, a pair of clean hands at a time
The pandemic interrupted and disrupted many things, but thanks to Ed Fermin’s quick thinking and immediate action, it didn’t affect the education at National Teachers College
The war against COVID-19 was fought on many fronts, with Ayala Citizens soldiering side by side with government leaders. Get inside the battle room with some of the people who led the way
Or, how a former Army officer within the ranks of Ayala’s top executives managed to help raise funds for the poor, build testing laboratories, and complete testing booths with military speed and precision
Through online consultations, Dr. Cai Salcedo and other doctors of KonsultaMD enable Filipinos to get medical advice anytime, anywhere
How Gaget Bengzon quickly changed hats, from being an AC Health mergers and acquisitions consultant to Ayala Group’s COVID-19 testing czar for employees
When construction projects resumed after the lockdown, MDC set up safe living spaces to protect over ten thousand workers from the spread of the virus. Darwin Salipsip tells the story
Ayala Malls pivots to meet the needs of shopping in the New Normal. Patty Coronel and Tin Yabao share what’s in the bag
LRMC’s Morning Madrid and Duday de Sales help turn the LRT-1 into a more efficient (and coronavirus-free) ride
Ace, Dude, Wanda, and Dani are part of a growing gang of chatbots who are fast becoming part of everyday life in the new work world