The Seventh Day
Turn the World Trade Center Manila into a COVID-19 health facility in just one week? Nothing is impossible in construction, says MDC general manager Jowell San Jose
Finding the Enemy
Anthony Geronimo and his team at the Tropical Disease Foundation convert a tuberculosis research lab into a COVID-19 testing facility for Ayala employees
Building a Better Future
Despite a shortage of materials, suppliers and equipment, Loyd Villanueva and the MDC team of engineers were able to convert the World Trade Center into a quarantine facility ahead of schedule
Someone to Watch Over You
While under quarantine, Vincent Villarino realizes that when you have family and caring co-workers, being isolated does not mean that you are alone
Human Waze
Despite roadblocks and checkpoints, Sherra Lee Devio and Entrego truckers delivered relief goods to thousands of families
A Healing Place
While under quarantine, Dr. Ramy Roxas of AC Health learned first-hand how to turn the Ayala Employees Care Center (AGECC) into a place of healing
Destination: Hope
The lockdown interrupted Leah Damalerio’s dream of travelling around the world, but her Abreeza experienced taught her that adventure isn’t always about where you go, but what you do
Finding North
APEC learning facilitator Jhanine Barateta shares how one student helped her see how a personal touch could overcome the challenges of distance learning
Keeping Doors Open
COVID-19 can kill businesses, too. Ayala Malls’ Mark Sablan shares how the company supported merchants through a painful lockdown
Moving Gestures
When the lockdown was announced, UP Technohub property managers Shine Estrella and Mikaela Rivera had to help pull out office equipment for thousands of tenant employees—and they did it while working from home
Cash in a Flash
In just 24 hours, around 72,000 Makati residents were given financial aid, without leaving home, through GCash accounts. Mynt Cluster Head Racquel Holazo tells the story of how they did it—from home, as well
The Show Must Go On
From pitching much-needed digital productivity tools to running Ayala’s very first ever online annual stockholders meeting, tech guru Gavin Barfield did it all from his wife’s dresser table at home
On Sweeper Flights
An AirSwift crew comes to the rescue of foreigners stranded by the lockdown in different Philippines islands
The Warmth of a Hug
When both Seda employees and guests were locked down, the hotel became their home and they became each other’s family
Kapitbahay
Property manager Gel Sipat and his team locked down with their Avida Towers Residents to create a safe, caring community where they all looked out for each other
We’ve Got Your Back
The APMC Control Center was Ayala Land’s 911 during the lockdown—on call 24/7 to protect 250 properties and thousands of frontliners. John Judilla takes us behind the scenes
Paying It Forward
Assured that they would continue to receive their pay despite the lockdown, many Ayala employees stepped up to help others. Jen Galang’s pot of adobo and Mau Barreiro’s face shields are just some of the ways Ayala citizens met the crisis with kindness
The Superpowers of a Lineman
Neither lightning nor lockdowns could stop Globe field territory specialist Jose Macaranas from doing his job
Pochero for the Soul
Playing mother hen to a team of 30 engineers and security staff locked down in Glorietta malls, admin receptionist Eva Regilme knew just what to do to keep their spirits up
The Bayanihan Spirit
With just a few Facebook posts, retired Ayala citizen Gigi Rapadas and Cathy Ang of Ayala Corporation brought together private citizens, entrepreneurs and big businesses in a community effort to protect the frontliners