Through Generika and community health activities such as Ginhawang Barangayan, AC Health brings affordable medicines and basic health support closer to families as part of Ayala’s social infrastructure drive.
Ayala Corporation is accelerating its investments in social infrastructure, expanding its presence in healthcare, education, community development, and sustainability to help build a stronger, more resilient nation while unlocking long-term business growth.
As the country continues to invest in roads, airports, and other physical infrastructure, Ayala is placing equal emphasis on the systems that empower people—ensuring Filipinos have better access to quality healthcare, world-class education, sustainable livelihoods, and clean energy.
Speaking at the recent InvestPH 2026 forum organized by the Philippine Stock Exchange, Ayala Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala underscored the vital role of the private sector in nation-building, saying public-private partnerships can expand investments in essential services while allowing government to focus more resources on education and healthcare.
“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,” Zobel de Ayala said.
His remarks reflect Ayala’s belief that sustainable national progress depends not only on modern infrastructure but also on stronger human capital.
“While continued investment in physical infrastructure is important, we must invest just as intentionally in the social foundations that make thriving possible. Social infrastructure is the infrastructure that builds people—and, in turn, a stronger and more prosperous nation,” said Ayala Corporation Chief Social Infrastructure Officer Paolo F. Borromeo.
Expanding quality healthcare
A cornerstone of Ayala’s social infrastructure strategy is AC Health, which was established in 2015 with the vision of transforming healthcare for every Filipino.
Today, AC Health has reached more than 6.5 million Filipinos through an integrated healthcare ecosystem composed of seven hospitals, 18 multispecialty centers, over 350 corporate clinics, and nearly 900 Generika Drugstore and St. Joseph Drug pharmacies nationwide.
Its portfolio also includes pharmaceutical importation and distribution companies IE Medica and MedEthix, enabling Ayala to provide access to trusted medicines and healthcare products while strengthening healthcare delivery from primary care to specialized treatment.
By connecting pharmacies, clinics, hospitals, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical businesses, AC Health is helping make quality healthcare more accessible, affordable, and comprehensive for Filipino families.
Investing in future-ready education
Education remains another major pillar of Ayala’s social infrastructure agenda through iPeople, its education platform developed in partnership with the Yuchengco Group’s House of Investments.
The platform includes some of the country’s leading educational institutions such as Mapúa University, Mapúa Malayan Colleges, National Teachers College (NTC), APEC Schools, and the University of Nueva Caceres.
Mapúa’s expanded collaboration with Arizona State University gives students access to globally benchmarked curricula, international learning pathways, AI-enabled education, and flexible online learning—equipping graduates with skills needed in an increasingly technology-driven economy.
Meanwhile, the National Teachers College, founded in 1928, continues to play a critical role in producing educators and school leaders, remaining one of the country’s leading institutions for teacher education.
Creating lasting impact in communities
Beyond formal education, the Ayala Foundation continues to strengthen public education and community development through programs that improve learning outcomes and uplift underserved communities.
Its CENTEX Digital Education pilot in San Marcelino, Zambales reached more than 1,600 Grade 4 to Grade 6 learners across nine public elementary schools. After just 12 weeks, average mathematics scores more than doubled—from 27 percent to 56 percent.
Following the program’s success, the Department of Education in Zambales is expanding the initiative to 60 public schools, benefiting at least 22,500 learners.
The Foundation is also scaling its CENTEX Early Grades program, working with local governments, schools, and child development centers to improve teaching practices, strengthen parental engagement, and enhance learning outcomes for children aged three to five.
Complementing these education initiatives are community development programs that help improve livelihoods through integrated interventions in education, healthcare, financial inclusion, and access to basic services.
Volunteerism likewise remains a key pillar of Ayala Foundation’s work. In 2026 alone, more than 4,300 volunteers contributed over 129,000 volunteer hours, supporting projects that create meaningful and lasting social impact.
Driving sustainable growth
Ayala is also reinforcing its commitment to sustainability through renewable energy and electric mobility.
Through ACEN, the group now has more than seven gigawatts of attributable renewable energy capacity across solar, wind, and geothermal projects, helping accelerate the country’s transition to cleaner and more reliable energy sources.
Borromeo cited Makati City’s shift to renewable electricity through ACEN as an example of how clean energy can improve both energy security and long-term cost efficiency.
Meanwhile, ACMobility continues to expand the country’s electric vehicle ecosystem by investing in EV distribution and nationwide charging infrastructure.
One notable initiative is Valenzuela City’s transition of its police patrol fleet to electric vehicles, demonstrating how cleaner transportation can reduce emissions while lowering operating costs for public services.
Building infrastructure that empowers people
For Ayala, social infrastructure goes beyond physical assets—it is about creating systems that improve lives and expand opportunities.
As it continues to scale its healthcare, education, sustainability, and community development platforms, the group aims to make quality services more accessible and affordable while strengthening resilience, improving outcomes, and supporting inclusive economic growth.
By investing in people as much as infrastructure, Ayala believes it is helping lay the foundation for a healthier, smarter, and more prosperous Philippines.