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The Foundation’s efforts gained further validation after three programs were recognized at the 2026 CSR Guild Awards of the League of Corporate Foundations, including one peer-selected Outstanding CSR Project in Disaster Resilience and two finalist citations. This year’s awards received a record number of nominations across all categories.
Why it matters
Recognition underscores the growing emphasis on outcomes-driven CSR programs that combine private sector expertise, cross-sector partnerships, and measurable social impact.
The award-winning Skills-Based Volunteerism in Cebu Disaster Response: Brigadang Ayala Relief & Rehabilitation Operations brought together engineers, healthcare professionals, logistics specialists, financial literacy advocates, psychosocial support facilitators, and employee volunteers to aid communities recovering from the 2025 Cebu earthquake.
The initiative mobilized 965 volunteers who logged more than 8,600 volunteer hours and supported nearly 5,900 households through relief, rehabilitation, and resilience-building efforts.
The big picture
Ayala Foundation’s other recognized programs highlight its broader development agenda beyond disaster resilience.
Education finalist CENTEX Digital Education – High Touch, High Tech integrates differentiated instruction with adaptive digital learning through Khan Academy Philippines.
Implemented in public schools in Zambales, the initiative enabled students to double their mathematics scores within 12 weeks while strengthening teachers’ ability to personalize instruction using coaching and real-time classroom data.
Meanwhile, arts and culture finalist Amorsolo: Chroma paired the works of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo with multisensory and interactive experiences, including accessibility tools for visitors with color vision deficiency.
The exhibition attracted more than 21,000 visitors between April and September 2025 and reached over half a million people online.
Collective effort
The foundation credited government agencies, local governments, corporate partners, and civil society organizations for supporting the initiatives across education, arts, and disaster recovery.
“We are deeply grateful to our partners and the communities we serve,” president of Ayala Foundation Tony Lambino said in a press statement.
“Behind every program is a network of volunteers and organizations who contribute their time and expertise to a shared purpose. We share this recognition with them,” he added. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
