Ayala launches Alagang Ayala social infrastructure platform to expand healthcare, education and sustainability across Philippines
Ayala Corp. has launched Alagang Ayala, a social infrastructure platform that brings together its healthcare, education, community development and sustainability businesses. The initiative aims to support human capital development while strengthening the group's presence in sectors with sustained de
Ayala Corp. has launched Alagang Ayala, a social infrastructure platform that consolidates its healthcare, education, community development and sustainability businesses. The initiative underscores the group's push to scale essential services and align business growth with evolving needs in human capital and access.
Ayala Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala framed the role of the private sector during the recent InvestPH 2026 panel organised by the Philippine Stock Exchange, saying public-private partnerships can broaden private participation and allow government to direct more resources to education and health. “If you look at how countries move forward, there are three basic pillars. Number one is education, for the future. Number two is making sure citizens are healthy. Number three is ensuring that they earn an income,” Mr Zobel de Ayala said.
Ayala Corp. Chief Social Infrastructure Officer Paolo F. Borromeo said: “While continued investment in physical infrastructure is important, we must invest just as intentionally in the social foundations that make thriving possible. Alagang Ayala reflects our conviction that infrastructure must also build people—and, in turn, help build a stronger and more prosperous nation.”
Ayala’s healthcare platform, AC Health, was established in 2015 and has touched the lives of more than 6.5 million Filipinos through its network of seven hospitals, 18 multispecialty centres, over 350 corporate clinics, and nearly 900 pharmacies under Generika Drugstore and St. Joseph Drug. Its integrated healthcare ecosystem also includes pharmaceutical importation and distribution businesses IE Medica and MedEthix.
Education is another major component, with iPeople serving as the group’s platform for quality and workforce-relevant learning. A joint venture with the Yuchengco Group’s House of Investments, iPeople includes Mapúa University, Mapúa Malayan Colleges, National Teachers College, APEC Schools and the University of Nueva Caceres. Mapúa has an expanded partnership with Arizona State University, giving students access to globally benchmarked content, international pathways, AI-enabled education and online learning options.
Ayala Foundation supports public education through its CENTEX programs. In San Marcelino, Zambales, its CENTEX Digital Education pilot reached more than 1,600 Grades 4 to 6 learners in nine public elementary schools. After 12 weeks, average math scores rose from 27 per cent to 56 per cent. The program is being expanded by DepEd Zambales to 60 schools, with at least 22,500 learners expected to benefit.
Through ACEN’s solar, wind and geothermal projects, the Ayala Group supports access to clean, reliable and affordable renewable energy. ACEN currently has more than seven gigawatts of attributable renewable energy capacity. Meanwhile, ACMobility is building an electric vehicle ecosystem that includes EV distribution and charging infrastructure nationwide. For Ayala, the measure of Alagang Ayala will depend on how these platforms improve access, affordability, resilience and outcomes as they are scaled, while supporting businesses in areas important to national development.
