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2 Contents 2 Message of the President

3 Doinag Groundbreakers differently 4 Business News Every issue of Groundbreakers comes magazine. We made this more inter- with a standard invitation to employ- esting and easy to do in this issue. 5 Enhancing Land ees to send in their stories for publish- See page –- ing in the company magazine. After 9 Enriching Lives 4 all, this publication is for ALIzens and What else did we do differently? should contain stories ‘by ALIzens’. 14 Our People, Our Events We infused some interactive features This is why we brought the ‘by lines’ in this issue that added some zest into 18 Communities back in this issue. this otherwise 2D publication. In keep- 20 Environment 5 ing with the times and ensuring that We are delighted to note that many our readers are kept interested, we colleagues have started to share vari- offered something new through Green ous stories happening within their own Thumb. This is a “first” for the ALI Contributors SBUs and have even begun to write magazine. See page --. • Martin Arranz • Aye De Celis 6 the stories themselves. In fact, last • Flor Sarmiento • JP Aguirre • March, a writing workshop entitled Beyond these, our efforts to commu- Reynand Vinan • Jen Chua • Andy Writeshop was conducted by ALI nicate our unstoppable stamina and Tan • Rolli Bondoy Corporate Communications and ALI unwavering spirit as ALIzens and as Corporate Learning and Development a company remain our most impor- • Monique Castaneda • Zarah Hernaez • Joy Sanciangco • Ed 7 to spark interest in news and feature tant goal. Every issue is a chance to writing. Most of the writers in this showcase our people’s achievements, Duldulao • Crystie Garcia • Kate issue attended the said skills-building inspire pro-activity, and enhance col- Villasenor • Cris Huvalla seminar. laboration among colleagues. • Jona Atotubo

Corresponding for the ALI magazine is Be part of Groundbreakers. 8 Acknowledgments something we highly encourage. • Dan Abando • Richard Yap • Mike Tell us what you like (and don’t like) Milaor • Steve Dy • Che Uy • Pam Just as well, we are calling on every- about this Mag…and get a chance to Perez • Mike Asinas • Joel Luna • one to actively participate in Ground- win special gifts from Groundbreakers! Eunice Acejo breakers by giving feedback about the 9 • Joyce De Guzman • Rachel Aviado • Izza Anabo • Ricky Celis

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Four –pillar strategy shared to ALI By Aye De Celis 3

Manila Water to flow through NUVALI retail concepts that will serve not only ACC, through its subsidiaries under ALI recently signed a memorandum of the immediate communities but also the Ten Knots Group, owns and oper- agreement with sister company Manila tourists and transients. ates the multi-awarded El Nido Re- Water Corporation (MWC) which for- sorts in Lagen and Miniloc Islands in 4 malizes the companies’ commitment With a total initial investment of ap- Northern Palawan. to “jointly develop and operate a water proximately P2.5 billion, the project The partnership between ALI and ACC and wastewater utility service compa- is expected to spur growth and create is expected to develop more eco- ny that will serve Ayala Land Group’s about 10,000 new jobs. friendly resorts and help boost tour- real estate developments south of Ma- •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ism in the country. 5 nila, including the Ayala Land Group’s ALI, ACC to jointly develop Palawan ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• (leave space for one more signing) showcase community – Nuvali.” resorts •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) has taken Ayala Land Inc. and Anflogroup sign another step forward in its foray into The company’s Annual General Stock- posal, we should really be operating Joint Venture Agreement for CDO the resort and leisure segment. The holders’ Meeting (AGSM) was held on at a far higher level and be able to put 6 Developmentby Gail Yambao company recently entered into a April 14, 2010 at the Hotel Intercon- some distance between ourselves and (verify if she wrote this) partnership with the Asian Conserva- tinental Manila with members of the our competitors,” said Mr. Aquino. Ayala Land Inc. signed a joint venture tion Company (ACC), owner of the El ALI board led by Chairman Fernando agreement with Anflo Management & Nido Resorts, for the development of Zobel de Ayala and ALI President Another feature during this year’s Investment Corp. and Mindanao Mo- responsible tourism destinations in Antonino Aquino presiding over the meeting was the participation of tors Corp. (“the Anflogroup”), for the Northern Palawan. 7 meeting. the Corporate Marketing and Sales development of a 3.2-hectare property Group which organized a mini-exhibit along CM Recto at the heart of Ca- “We are excited to have ACC as our Apart from programmed activities that and sales booth that showcased the gayan de Oro’s economic hub. Identi- new partner, not just for their unique the company goes through every year, company’s latest products. They also fied as a high growth area, Cagayan experience in managing island resort the AGSM became an opportunity to helped develop the 2009 Corporate de Oro is a trade and commercial properties but also for their strong 8 share with ALI stockholders he com- AVP which was launched at that time. center serving as a transport hub for adherence to a quadruple bottom line pany’s four-pillar strategy and sustain- Northern Mindanao. approach in preserving the environ- ability efforts. Details of these efforts Once again, the successful event was Unt velessim venim amet eriusciliqui blaorem vel utat ment around their resort properties,” nibh eriliquissim vel ut inci erosto cortinc iduipisi. were explained by the President in his spearheaded by the Finance Group’s In 1997, the Ayalas and the Floirendos said Antonino T. Aquino, President and Im init lamconu msandiat vulla facing et, qui blamet, very first report to ALI stockholders. Investor Communications and Compli- conulput iuscil et vel exerciliquis nit aliquatum dolore te also sealed a partnership to develop Chief Executive Officer of ALI. 9 commy nonsequisim vel ut ilit alismod tat. Bor sed et vent ance (ICC) Department headed by Mr. volesequam, consecte dolor sed tatin etue et, susci tat ilit The Regency at Salcedo, a residential am quiscin cilisl iureet utetumsandre do commod magna “Beginning this year, we will increase Alfie Reyes. Other teams also worked consectet vel iure core dolorem nulpute tueriustie magnis- condominium in Makati City, and later Ayala Land first ventured into the sequis ercidunt aliquisi. our presence and visibility in exist- hand in hand with the ICC team to Gait lummodigna at. Ut adipis dolore feum quis ex er alit in 2007 a mixed-use development in resort and leisure segment with its pratem quat. Ut praesequat erat, conulput ver autpat ing geographies and also expand to make sure everything ran smoothly. nulla feu feugait, sit, consequat, vel ut luptatet, quisi tat. Davao City called Abreeza. development of Anvaya Cove, a pre- new core growth markets…Since we These were Internal Audit which miere residential enclave and resort in 10 have set a target of doubling our net manned the registration booth, Corpo- The centerpiece of the development Morong, Bataan, that is also active in income, growth must clearly be at rate Communications which handled will be a shopping mall that will offer marine conservation in the area. The the heart of our strategy. This is also media relations, and the ALI Secretar- From left: Leo Montenegro, AVIDA President, Jun Bisnar, basic conveniences addressing the company quickly followed this with a NUVALI General Manager, Meean Dy, SLMG Group Head, premised on the realization that with ies Network which ushered guests and Rene Almendras, MWC CEO and President, Antonino everyday needs of the city, as well as similar development called Amara in Aquino, ALI CEO and President, Bobby Dy, RBG Group the quality of our brand, our landbank distributed food and giveaways. Head, Dan Abando, ALVEO President unique, dining, entertainment, and Cebu. 11 and all the other resources at our dis-

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2 Five Partners cited during ALI’s 1st Design Partners’ Luncheon Ayala Land Premier: By Cris Huvala 3 Synergy, Energy and Teamwork Valued partners were awarded for The objective of the event was to With record-breaking sales and new selves to be able to deliver products formal, necessary, even technical. their years of exceptional service and provide an opportunity for ALI’s senior project launches in uncharted ter- of ALP standard ahead of schedule. After our recent group shindigs, performance in handling many of architects, project teams and senior ritories, the ALP Team laughs off the Needless to say, the results were everyone’s characters transformed, ALI’s major projects. Architectural management to interface with the pressure…with a few sips of beer. amazing (sales targets were then somewhat. We saw our colleagues 4 firms Leandro V. Locsin and Partners, various architectural and engineering pushed upward) and the sense of ac- from a different perspective. The bond- Aidea Philippines and GF & Partners consultants that ALI taps for its proj- These days, when you walk through complishment after these events moti- ing talks lead to relationships that Architects Co., quantity surveyor Davis, ects. It also served as a way for ALI to the halls of the second floor at Tower vated the ever competitive ALP Team. are more open and trusting. After our Langdon and Seah, Philippines, Inc., extend its appreciation for the contin- One, you can feel the atmosphere And for the teams behind soon-to-be- Boracay Getaway last March, hidden and engineers Aromin Sy and As- ued support and cooperation of the crackling with energy. Everyone is bus- launched projects like the Sea Breeze barriers seem to have broken down. 5 sociates Inc. were awarded plaques designers, architects, and engineers tling about, all with somewhere to go, Verandas, West Tower, Park Terraces II, The work atmosphere now is excel- of distinction during the company’s for the many years and many projects something to do. Off to a sales rally, etc., they are in a state of anticipation lent, and so was our job performance 1st Design Partners’ event held early that they have worked on together. jump to a planning session, speed off to show the rest of ALP, even ALI, what (based on the results). this year at the Hotel Intercontinental The event was graced by ALI Chair- to the site for a construction check or they can do. We pull back, we relax, we celebrate. Manila. man Fernando Zobel de Ayala and ALI hop to a turnover meeting with clients. Now at ALP, we learn new concepts, we We feel better about our workplace. 6 president Antonino T. Aquino. The only thing missing is Journey’s stretch our minds --- all while walking We feel a connection to it, to our ALP The luncheon was organized by the Don’t Stop Believing playing in the in the same direction. team. Innovation and Design Group (IDG) In his brief address, Mr. Aquino de- background. One thing is definite: ev- •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• led by its group head and ALI’s Chief scribed the current and future direc- eryone’s energies are high, people are BEYOND THE SALES TARGETS And so at Ayala Land Premier, I must Architect Joel Luna, with the able sup- tions of the company, particularly laughing, and all walk with a purpose From my queries about why this new say that we are all aligned on our pur-

7 port of both ALI’s project and group in the areas of sustainability, social in mind. Everyone is motivated. ALP Team is a success, I realized that pose. We feel challenged at the enor- heads. responsibility, and nation building. our group, truly, is filled with people mous mountain in front of us, but with As I sniffed around on the possible that are not only competent in the the whole group in a great big bear causes of this phenomenon, I real- work they do but are also great in their hug, I know that the mountain is just a ized that a series of events worked to interpersonal relationships. Relation- puny, little ant mound. our advantage. What’s great is that ships with the different ALI depart- 8 everyone seems to want to sustain this ments are smooth-sailing. Lunches feeling. and dinners with our Sales Channels •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• are becoming more frequent. Dis- CHALLENGES, STRETCHES… AND cussions here are 10% work-related MORE CHALLENGES (whoops, sorry boss). We gain new 9 Many people would say that their most friends, and conversations are genuine. rewarding experiences resulted from •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• some sort of challenge. For the people OF BEERS AND CHEERS at ALP, these are everyday occur- Once a month, the troops gather for rences. its Five Thirsty – a venue for more than 10 At the start of the year, new projects just chomping down on hearty meals Park Terraces and Santierra were and drinking below zeros. Since we ALI-gator launched at a frenzied pace. From spend our days focusing on our KRAs, comic strip Marketing & Sales to Projects, to IDG work becomes our primary medium and so on, people stretched them- for interaction. Scenarios before were 11

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3 Market! Market! Anvil Press Release Market! Market! was able to give re- NCCA Awards Ayala Malls Group Malls Group Senior Vice President and Market! Market! was awarded the wards to its shoppers while providing By Mitch Hernandez Group Head Marivic AÒonuevo and prestigious Anvil Award of Merit for livelihood to marginalized communi- Ayala Malls Group, recognized for Ayala Malls Group Vice President and Public Relations Programs under the ties, used tarpaulin materials were innovative retail developments, build- COO Rowena Tomeldan. Also pres- Community Engagement category in disposed of properly and the use of 4 ing beyond commercial spaces and ent were Ayala Malls Group Assistant the 44th Anvil Awards. The Public plastic shopping bags reduced – a tes- designing state of the art lifestyle cen- Vice President Myrna Fernandez and Relations Society of the Philippines, tament of Market! Market!’s and Ayala ters has once again been recognized General Manager of Greenbelt AC organizer of the Anvil Awards, gave Malls’ commitment to sustainable de- for its design and architecture by Ocampo. This year, 41 awardees were its seal of approval to the mall for its velopment and a greener environment. the National Commission for Culture given the prestigious honor for show- successful Tarpaulin Bag promotion 5 and the Arts (NCCA) ìAni ng Dangal casing exemplary performances, and conducted in July 2008. Awardsî for upholding Filipino artistic excel- lence in the international arena. One of its premium shopping and lifestyle destinations, Greenbelt, was This recognition is yet another award 6 awarded for Design and Architecture, for the Ayala Malls Group, for con- under the Multi-Disciplinary Arts sistently winning internationally for category. The award was presented the design of its Malls. Indeed, Ayala and given by Her Excellency, Presi- Malls Group provides the Filipinos dent Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. This with the finest shopping and lifestyle 7 recognition was received by Ayala experiences possible.

9 From left to right: Ms. Ma. Lourdes L. Espina, APR (Chairperson, 44th Anvil Awards Committee); Mr. Butch S. Raquel, APR (2009-2010 PRSP President); Mr. Francis J. Colayco, (Founder and Director, Inspire Leadership Consultancy); Ms. Ma. Victoria E. Anonuevo (Senior Vice President and Group Head of the Ayala Malls Group); Ms. Charmaine N. Bauzon (General Manager of Mar- ket! Market!); Ms. Rowena M. Tomeldan (Vice President and COO of the Ayala Malls Group); Mr. Joseph F. Reyes (Deputy General Manager of Market! Market!); Mr. Francisco J. Colayco (President, Colayco Foundation for Education); and Mr. Jones T. Campos, APR (2008-2009 PRSP President).

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3 Choosing a strategic location is very old Benguet pine trees. While this important. poses a challenge for the planners it In the case of the Baguio project, May also sets the stage for a beautiful and Florentino, Head of Office Leasing, unique project. Buildings will be built 4 expressed how the project’s location around the trees making it a relaxing makes a big difference in comple- and invigorating place to work.” menting the product to be offered. The company is embarking on a very “Being located inside Camp John Hay challenging feat this year with targets 5 is itself a very strong selling point for set at ------billion. This has allowed Our President Tony Aquino welcomes Baguio local government officers Congressman ------, Mayor Reinaldo Bautista, and the project since this is the place to be more interaction between colleagues Vice Mayor Daniel Farinas. in Baguio. The strategic location and and groups. Now, more than ever, ambience of the development cannot enhanced synergies and teamwork will be matched elsewhere,” she said. help achieve the organization’s vision 6 of enhancing land and enriching lives On the other hand, first-time projects for more people. pose new challenges as well. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Baguio Technohub Caption: Expanding Boundaries Purple is now officially called The Baguio-Ayala Land Technohub. Cherryl Uy, Project Development Man- The project will be built on a 12-hectare parcel of land in the Camp John Hay Special Economic Zone. It is envisioned to be 7 Growing with the Times ager, narrates one such challenge. an integrated IT community consisting of five to seven low-rise buildings and a retail area that aims to boost economic activity By Martin Arranz (ABG) in the city ABG marketing Growth. Expansion. Synergies. and Ayala Northpoint TechnoHub in “Baguio-Ayala Land Technohub is These words reverberate around Talisay, Bacolod City. located in an area that is home to over our halls as ALI pursues an aggres- three thousand trees, many of them 8 sive stance in its growth. To date, Moving into new territory always pos- Ayala Land Businesscapes alone has sess new challenges for ALI’s project launched five new office developments team. New ventures and opportunities across the country. These include such as these are usually met with a

developments in Two Evotech in NU- mix of excitement and anticipation. Steve Dy and Pam

9 VALI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, the Baguio- This was the case when ALI broke AyalaLand TechnoHub in Camp John ground for its first mixed-use develop- Hay, Baguio City, La Union, Peak A in ment in Baguio, Cebu City, Cebu, the Iloilo-AyalaLand Baguio-AyalaLand TechnoHub. TechnoHub in Smallville, Iloilo City,

Two Evotech groundbreaking (April 13 2010) Baguio-AyalaLand TechnoHub groundbreaking (April 27 2010) Peak A groundbreaking (June 4 2010) Iloilo-AyalaLand TechnoHub groundbreaking (June 11 2010) The Team.ABG 11

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3 GAME PLAN Manual, which includes role definition Evotech zzrit nonsequat. Luptat. Acinim ad ea CMD sets direction for 2010 and critical operating guidelines that exerilit iuscin hent nonulla con ut nos corperostrud dolesto dolendre vulla By Jona Atotubo will enhance ALI’s construction opera- nonullu ptatum etuero commodip er con velenit, sissecte feui et numsandre The Construction Management Divi- tions. sectem init, quis duis am diam, si bla dolor acidui blaoreet doloreet lorem 4 sion (CMD) held its first Townhall for core magnissi. Estio duisl ip ea facipi- vel irilit ver si bla acidunt praesed the year. Team members from Ayala According to Richard Yap, CMD Con- scil doloreet ipsustrud ming exera- er atum dui blam, sum vel ullaor Land, Alveo and Avida participated in struction Head, CMD has laid the tummy nonsed magna faci bla facilit sumsand ignibh ent velissed dunt this rallying event to make sure each groundwork to support ALI’s 4-pillar iuscillum dolutat. nonsed eugiamconsed dio conumsan one was on board in the flawless ex- strategy. Rit inim irit nis ate magnim vel dip- henis num vel incidunt ut verat am 5 ecution of CMD’s 2010 Operating Plan susc iliquamet augiam ing et utat dolor sum nulluptat lore tie min utet, following ALI’s 4-Pillar Strategy. “Our initiatives will enable us to plan wiscipsusci el do odit nim dolore erit consequipis atis dip exercipit am ilis and implement construction projects ipit nulla at, core min euEr susto con- am, volore feu faci tet prat, quat ad better, faster and at an optimal cost sent vercipit aliquismod tin henismo te magnibh ex euisse feummodolent In support of ALI’s 4-pillar strategy Dan Abando, CMD Group Head, Mike Milaor Project Director – CMD which will contribute to ALI’s growth luptate delit ad magniat uerostisi. autatum venim at inim acilissi essi With the vast changing preferences of the market today, emphasized the group’s critical role 6 a great challenge posed to CMD among others is the targets, margin improvement and Amet exer sisl ex ea feummy nim ad bla facidunt ullametummy nullamc promotion of effective and efficient construction method- in delivering projects on time, within ologies and project execution. To attain this in line with cost budgets and within planned qual- capital efficiency. On the area of orga- deliqui blaore duisi blaorem dunt ad onsecte veliscidui bla core vendit iure the 4-pillar strategy, CMD must be keen on supplying preemptive responses to immediate areas for all ALI proj- ity standards. He further added that nization development, CMD continues dolore mincinc illutat wismodo lorperi duisl ilit praese conse faciliq uatuer ects. This demands the aggressiveness to focus on areas such as proper sequencing of work activities to eliminate CMD should always be guided by its to develop a pool of technical people llumsan henibh elisit aut la commy suscip ent inibh essis euis nosto reworks and improve product quality, progressive and proactive achievement of 100% zero punch list and 100% Operating Principles of Teamwork, Im- and regularly implements cross-post- nullan vero odiamco nsequis num- odolort ionsendit, cor iureet velit alis zero complaints during the Defects and Liability Period, 7 and the encouragement towards promoting sustainable partiality and Transparency, Integrity, ings which give us the capability and sand ignibh estie magna consequi augiat inibh ex et, sim veliquam, veros development thru the use of “green” materials (e.g. use of engineered wood flooring, CFL lighting fixtures, Effective and Efficient and Continuous flexibility to address SBUs technical blandip ea augait lum iustie tatum nonsenis erat. motion-sensor lighting fixtures, dual-flush toilets, etc.). Through this consideration, CMD - ALP RB is geared to Improvement. requirements,” he said. be instrumental in contributing to the implementation of ALI’s 4-pillar strategy through focusing on the mentioned areas. We also recognize the support of ALI colleagues in providing increased efficiency and productivity which Meanwhile, the event formally kicked Leading the group of CMD personnel, resulted to surpassing CMD’s targets. together with Dan Abando, were other 8 off the implementation of some CMD Initiatives which were designed in CMD executives Vic Ahorro, Richard 2009. Among these initiatives were Yap, Anthony Castillo, Mario Monsalve, the launching of the CMD Operating Bernie Espiritu and Bong Filart who Manual and the Quality Assurance each presented a key initiative for 2010. 9

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3 Our people, Our Events

Off to NUVALI for exciting trail runs The North Face Thrill of the Trail in NUVALI was one exhilarating adventure. The first run of its kind to be held in NUVALI was interestingly timed on Valentine’s Day. It was organized by the leading 4 outdoor sports brand The North Face in partnership with Ayala Land. Thousands signed up and converged at the starting line right across Solenad at the break of dawn to participate in one of three categories. These included 11k and 22k runs for individuals and an 11k couples run.

Jun Bisnar, General Manager of NUVALI, said that the Thrill of the Trail will set the pace for similar events in NUVALI in the coming years.

5 “We have lined up more outdoor activities and nature attractions in NUVALI. For this event, one of our objectives was to give runners a break from their usual road runs. NUVALI’s natural landscape provided that refreshing route. Many people are not aware that within our project are natural ravines and waterways that are perfect for outdoor adventures. It’s what makes NUVALI unique. It is a community where the air is clean because there is an abundance of green spaces and families can enjoy a good balance between work and play,” he said. Several more runs have been held in the area after the valentine 6 run. These were:

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7 ALI joins Run for Home The Globe-Ayala Land Run for Home held on March 21 was the for Humanity which is the event’s main beneficiary. Presenting Easter Sunday at the Gardens 5th major running event, of 25 so far, in 2010. This was accord- the check to Ricky Jacinto and Francisco Del Rosario Jr. of Habi- The Ayala Triangle Gardens was the perfect place for an egg- ing to Anna Lampa of RunnerSpeak, a sports show aired on QTV tat for Humanity were Ayala Corporation (AC) Chairman Jaime hunt! Over 250 kids came with their parents and other relatives 11 which covers most of the race events in the country. Such Augusto Zobel de Ayala, ALI Chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala, for some exciting outdoor fun. There were food kiosks and lots runs are now a staple in the corporate events menu considering Tony Aquino, Globe President Ernest Cu, IMI President Art Tan, of entertainment. Clowns, jugglers, and a bunny mascot kept the huge support they get from the public. and AC Strategic Human Resources Head JP Orbeta. the kids entertained. Their faces were painted with all sorts of cute designs and their funny photos were taken at the animated Participation in recent marathons reached thousands. Par- The Ayala Group has partnered with Habitat for Humanity for photo booth. Their cool caricatures were even drawn by expert 8 ticularly for Run for Home, more than eight thousand runners a relocation project in Calauan Laguna in cooperation with sketchers. The kids (and some parents) also got a chance to ride registered. Running has indeed become the latest sports craze ABS CBN Foundation’s Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig program. the jumbo slide. and a new campaign platform for companies, their products and Through this program, impoverished families living along the charitable causes. Pasig riverbanks will be provided with homes at the ALI-devel- According to Anna Garcia-Ramos, SLMG Marketing Manager for oped relocation site and possible livelihood opportunities to Makati, the objective for creating traditionally celebrated events An estimated 60 Ayala Land employees were spotted during the help them start anew. like Easter stems from a community-building perspective. run. It was the first time for some employees who signed up for a short 3k stretch, while the majority joined the 5k category. This year, participants to Run for Home converged at Ayala Ave- “We would like Makati CBD residents to feel a sense of belong- Experienced runners signed up for the more challenging 10, 15 nue in front of Tower One for the official gun-start to the various ing. To feel part of a thriving and progressive community, where and 22 k routes. At the finish line, some ALI runners shared ex- races. Hosts Reema Chanco and Boy Ramos kept everyone up weekends are occasions to enjoy their very own gardens” she 9 citedly how they traversed the sloping routes particularly at the and ready. The finish line was located at Paseo de Roxas beside said. Greenbelt area and the Buendia flyover. They were clearly happy the Ayala Triangle Gardens, where food and freebie booths were to have accomplished a personal fitness challenge. installed. Many participants stayed on after the event to enjoy Since ATG opened its doors to various pedestrian-friendly activi- the gardens on that sunny Sunday morning. ties, more people have come to know and are now drawn to this Leading the ALI runners were ALI President Tony Aquino and refreshing spot of green within the Makati CBD. Vice-President and Group Head of Strategic Land Bank Manage- Similar to last year, where the event was held at Bonifacio Global ment Meean Dy, who completed the 10k challenge, and Senior City, the run featured Globe’s electronic micro chip timer which Vice President and Group Head of Ayala Land Businesscapes digitally records the runner’s time at specific route points and and Ayala Malls Marivic Anonuevo, who ran the 3k race. total race record. With the micro chip, runners’ records may even be automatically displayed on one’s Facebook account. A 10 There was a short program after most of the runners had com- “green” feature was also introduced this year with race shirts pleted their runs. Everyone gathered around the stage to witness made from recycled material. the formal handover of the one million peso donation to Habitat

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3 Our people, Our Events

Off to NUVALI for exciting trail runs The North Face Thrill of the Trail in NUVALI was one exhilarating adventure. The first run of its kind to be held in NUVALI was interestingly timed on Valentine’s Day. It was organized by the leading outdoor sports brand The North Face in partnership 4 with Ayala Land. Thousands signed up and converged at the starting line right across Solenad at the break of dawn to participate in one of three categories. These included 11k and 22k runs for individuals and an 11k couples run.

Jun Bisnar, General Manager of NUVALI, said that the Thrill of the Trail will set the pace for similar events in NUVALI in the coming years.

“We have lined up more outdoor activities and nature attractions 5 in NUVALI. For this event, one of our objectives was to give runners a break from their usual road runs. NUVALI’s natural landscape provided that refreshing route. Many people are not aware that within our project are natural ravines and waterways that are perfect for outdoor adventures. It’s what makes NUVALI unique. It is a community where the air is clean because there is an abundance of green spaces and families can enjoy a good balance between work and play,” he said. Several more runs have been held in the area after the valentine run. These were: 6

7 ALI joins Run for Home •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Globe-Ayala Land Run for Home held on March 21 was the for Humanity which is the event’s main beneficiary. Presenting 5th major running event, of 25 so far, in 2010. This was accord- the check to Ricky Jacinto and Francisco Del Rosario Jr. of Habi- ing to Anna Lampa of RunnerSpeak, a sports show aired on QTV tat for Humanity were Ayala Corporation (AC) Chairman Jaime 11 which covers most of the race events in the country. Such Augusto Zobel de Ayala, ALI Chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala, runs are now a staple in the corporate events menu considering Tony Aquino, Globe President Ernest Cu, IMI President Art Tan, the huge support they get from the public. and AC Strategic Human Resources Head JP Orbeta. Easter Sunday at the Gardens Participation in recent marathons reached thousands. Par- The Ayala Group has partnered with Habitat for Humanity for The Ayala Triangle Gardens was the perfect place for an egg- 8 ticularly for Run for Home, more than eight thousand runners a relocation project in Calauan Laguna in cooperation with hunt! Over 250 kids came with their parents and other relatives registered. Running has indeed become the latest sports craze ABS CBN Foundation’s Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig program. for some exciting outdoor fun. There were food kiosks and lots and a new campaign platform for companies, their products and Through this program, impoverished families living along the of entertainment. Clowns, jugglers, and a bunny mascot kept charitable causes. Pasig riverbanks will be provided with homes at the ALI-devel- the kids entertained. Their faces were painted with all sorts of oped relocation site and possible livelihood opportunities to cute designs and their funny photos were taken at the animated An estimated 60 Ayala Land employees were spotted during the help them start anew. photo booth. Their cool caricatures were even drawn by expert run. It was the first time for some employees who signed up for sketchers. The kids (and some parents) also got a chance to ride a short 3k stretch, while the majority joined the 5k category. This year, participants to Run for Home converged at Ayala Ave- the jumbo slide. Experienced runners signed up for the more challenging 10, 15 nue in front of Tower One for the official gun-start to the various and 22 k routes. At the finish line, some ALI runners shared ex- races. Hosts Reema Chanco and Boy Ramos kept everyone up According to Anna Garcia-Ramos, SLMG Marketing Manager for 9 citedly how they traversed the sloping routes particularly at the and ready. The finish line was located at Paseo de Roxas beside Makati, the objective for creating traditionally celebrated events Greenbelt area and the Buendia flyover. They were clearly happy the Ayala Triangle Gardens, where food and freebie booths were like Easter stems from a community-building perspective. to have accomplished a personal fitness challenge. installed. Many participants stayed on after the event to enjoy the gardens on that sunny Sunday morning. “We would like Makati CBD residents to feel a sense of belong- Leading the ALI runners were ALI President Tony Aquino and ing. To feel part of a thriving and progressive community, where Vice-President and Group Head of Strategic Land Bank Manage- Similar to last year, where the event was held at Bonifacio Global weekends are occasions to enjoy their very own gardens” she ment Meean Dy, who completed the 10k challenge, and Senior City, the run featured Globe’s electronic micro chip timer which said. Vice President and Group Head of Ayala Land Businesscapes digitally records the runner’s time at specific route points and and Ayala Malls Marivic Anonuevo, who ran the 3k race. total race record. With the micro chip, runners’ records may Since ATG opened its doors to various pedestrian-friendly activi- even be automatically displayed on one’s Facebook account. A ties, more people have come to know and are now drawn to this 10 There was a short program after most of the runners had com- “green” feature was also introduced this year with race shirts refreshing spot of green within the Makati CBD. pleted their runs. Everyone gathered around the stage to witness made from recycled material. the formal handover of the one million peso donation to Habitat

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Blue Team wins anew in ALI Shuttlefest Blue Team takes another crown, By Reynand Viñan wins Bowling Championship Ayala Land’s Summer Sports Festival started with an exciting the Mixed Level 1 Championship. It took Mabi and Chie three badminton showdown on May 8 at the Centro Atletico in Cubao sets and a bag of extra tricks to dispose of their Red Team The Red Team was shorthanded. The Blue Team took advantage. 4 Quezon City. The inter-color tournament was participated in by opponents to finally win the level crown. Cherie Fernandez and five teams – Blue, Red, Yellow, White and Green- composed of Jay Mendoza methodically defeated other Mixed Doubles Level 2 Team Captain Erick Calupe, who willed the Red Team to reach players from various ALI departments. pairs through impressive badminton footwork and fundamental the finals missed the scoring ability of JZA Cup player Jun skills. Jusayan who could have assisted him in pinfall production. The Blue Team, with players from HR, SLMG, FBDC, Vismin and Meanwhile, Blue Team Anchor Rene Mandapat lived up to the Finance, unleashed its heavy arsenal to claim the over-all cham- Net Alburquerque who teamed up with Jun Felisilda of Blue challenge of carrying the Blue Team after striking his founda- pionship in this year’s Badminton Inter-color Tournament. The Team showed her veteran moves in returning several forehand tion frame and followed it up with a first ball strike in the tenth team has won the badminton championship for three straight smashes by George Cadhit. In the last part of the second set, frame of the final match. years now. Meanwhile, the Green Team represented by AVIDA, Ses Sesbreño dropped the shuttle just behind the net but the MDC, APSI and ALVEO got the first runner-up trophy while the player Net lobbed the shuttle giving George a clear smash. As a result, the 2010 AyalaLand Intercolor Bowling Tournament Championship Trophy went to the Blue Team. The Red Team 5 Red Team managed to salvage the 2nd runner-up trophy. The With pure instinct she was able to return the shuttle after Jun’s rest of the teams put up a serious fight despite the absence of miss and received another thunderous smash from George. Net narrowly lost to the Blue Team in a low scoring bowling game, some of their players. dubbed as a “tournament player” for showing up only in major at 639-607, to place 2nd. The Green Team finished 3rd. Mabini tournaments, unearthed her motor skills as she inadvertently Rosimo got the male high game at 208 while Divine Lopez won The powerhouse Blue Team contingent added new young bloods followed up her earlier move with a deeper catch. This time the the female high game at 187. The tournament was held on Sat- which further increased their chances of sweeping the annual shuttle went over the head of the unsuspecting Ses knowing that urday, May 15, at the Green Valley Bowling Center in Pasig City. badminton event. Led by Men’s Doubles Level 1 Gold Medalists the rally should have been killed by that time. George missed a Reynand Viñan and Rene Mandapat, the Blue Team relentlessly backhand and lost the set. The gold medals went to Net and Jun In an unusually low ballgame, the final five of the Blue Team, pursued all possible Gold Medals in the tournament tallying 5 while George and Ses, took home the silver medals. composed of Team Captain and pacer Reynand Viñan, Arnel out of the 8 Gold medals. Rodel Manansala and Jeric Lim of Hernandez, Cards Ebia, Net Alburquerque, SLMG MT Stephen Comia and anchor Rene Mandapat, had their worst performance 6 Men’s Doubles Level 2 demolished their closest rivals Noel Igna- Marzs Botenes and Orly Paule of the Red Team out-hustled and cio and Roy Oliva of the Green Team in the opening rounds and out-ran Alvin Cadalin and Jas Alfonso of the Blue Team for the in six games. Still leading by one mark in the 8th frame, the rolled over their other opponents to win the gold medals. Novice Non-Gender Doubles Championship. Roland Celis and Red Team was almost sure of the crown. Then they were hit by Pam Paguirigan of the Yellow Team won the Bronze. a series of unlucky splits and sleepers, similar to what the Blue Joefil Jocson and Russell Flores scared the wits out of the Blue Team initially experienced. This gave way to a very tense last two Team when they pulled out a set 1 win over the perennial level 1 Leading the 2010 Summer Sports Festival Technical Committee frames. The Red Team’s Joseph Salcedo, Raynald Herrera, Jeng champions Reynand and Rene. However, the former broke down and welcoming everyone to the games was Zarah Hernaez of Seng, Dennis Mendoza and Anchor Erick Calupe tried to salvage in the second set and were unable to sustain their gallant efforts HR Employee Relations. She was supported by HR’s Rey Pascual a win but only Erick managed to get a strike at the 9th frame. due to pressure. Joefil and Russell bowed out in the third set and SBU team coordinators Markus Leyble of the Green Team, As the showdown loomed in the last frame, several conversions and finished the event with silver medals. Joseph Juachon and Tess Bulan of the Yellow Team, Rene Mandapat of the Blue of the Blue Team took some of the pressure off, enabling Rene to finally strike the dagger in his last frame for the win. The 7 Chito Fernandez of the Red Team also pulled a surprise win over Team, Erick Calupe of the Red Team and Miko Abella of the Noel Kintanar and PJ de Villa and claimed the Gold medals for White Team. Reynand Vinan was the emcee for the event. Erick Red Team, with smiles and heads proud after a nerve wracking No photo for Men’s Doubles Level 3. Stephen Comia and Arnel Hernandez, Calupe offered a prayer for the group while the team captains game, took the 1st runner-up trophy. meanwhile, won over their Men’s Doubles Level 4 counterparts led their teams for the oath of sportsmanship. Rodel Manansala and brought home Gold medals. and Noel Kintanar presented the awards to the winners. The It was a no-contest for the 2nd runner-up award as the Green event was organized by ALI-HR to develop players who will repre- Team composed of Antonette Jimenez, ALI MT’s, Dez Cruz and bowling Mabi Rosimo and Chie Lazatin of Yellow Team were pushed to sent the company in the 2010 JZA Sports Tournament. Divine Lopez, Clarisse Venegas and Kiko Gonzales outgunned their limits by Red Team’s Robert Bala and Joey Torrijos for the final five of the Yellow Team, played by Ariel Jarillas, Arlene Hatcha, Lala Henson, Team Captain Al Navera and Anchor Mabi Rosimo. Their final score was 758-655.

8 The Red Team ended the finals hope of the Green Team after defeating them earlier in the semis showdown. Tied at 718, Green Weekend at Solenad, NUVALI Erick Calupe and Markus Leyble, Captains of their respective The Green Weekend at Solenad, NUVALI, was launched last teams, were requested to roll the last ball in a do or die frame. March 20 with visitors from the subdivisions and offices in the Erick threw a strike and Markus was left with a split, giving the south, and amazingly even families from as far as Quezon City, Red Team a chance to face the top seeded Blue Team. enjoying the fair and festivities.

In the seeding round, Blue Team Final Five, Rey Pascual, Arnel This Green Weekend is a monthly organic and artisan com- Hernandez, Alvin Odejar, Ellen Nemenzo, Jas Alfonso, Jonel Flojo munity fair dedicated to the appreciation and protection of and Leah Reyes amassed 2863 pinfalls to lead the league. The the environment. This celebration is part of NUVALI’s goal to 9 Green Team followed at 2673. Trailing by less than 30 pinfalls redefine urban living by advocating modern lifestyle in a sustain- was the Red Team at 2648, followed by the Yellow Team at able eco-community. It will be held every third weekend of the 2593, and the home bound White Team at 2247. The final four month. faced each other in 1-4, 2-3 semis format and winners/ losers brackets in the finals. The White Team of Team Captain Miko In line with NUVALI’s campaign for a sustainable and health- Abella, Atty. Dodgie Lagazo, Atty. Mena Ojeda, Loy Danila, Ching conscious community, the vegetables sold at the market were Tenorio and company exited the tournament early after finishing grown without the use chemical fertilizers or genetically modi- 5th. fied organisms, and the meat are from free-range farms, which means they are friendly to the environment and good for the The medal and trophy awards were presented by Zarah Hernaez, health. 10 2010 ALI Sports Chairperson. The event was organized by the HR Group, represented by Rey Pascual. Ayala Land hopes to In one Green Weekend, M Café’s renowned Chef Sau del Rosario finish strong in the Ayala Group of Companies annual bowling even shared his culinary expertise with food lovers in a cooking tournament following the high level of performance shown in demonstration using healthy recipes for good eats. this tournament by the old and young players alike. ALI-gator For more details about Green Weekend and other upcoming NUVALI events visit www.nuvali.ph or call 0917-5-ASK-NUV comic strip (275-688).

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Please see word document (provided by client) 1

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Ayala CEOs

3 build houses for relocated families AC Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala A total of 175 houses will be built by the Aya- (JAZA) and ALI Chairman Fernando Zobel la Group on the 12-hectare land in Calauan de Ayala (FZA) led top executives of the Laguna owned by the national government. Ayala Group of companies in laying the It is quite meaningful for the conglomerate 4 initial frameworks for building 175 homes in since it celebrated its 175th Anniversary in Calauan Laguna to be awarded to Pasig River 2009. art of a volunteer when you: relocatees. The Ayala Group engaged Habitat for Human- You know you have the he As announced to the public last year, the ity for this project as it shares similar social our comfort zone to help others. ate. 5 Ayala Group will support efforts to reha- development goals with the conglomerate. It 1. Go beyond y bilitate the Pasig River through ABS CBN is not ALI’s first time to tie-up with Habitat lessings to the less fortun Foundation’s Kapit Bisig para sa Ilog Pasig for Humanity. In 2007, many ALI employees project. This aims to provide hundreds of joined community members, beneficiaries, 2. Are compelled to share your b By Zarah Hernaez families living along the Pasig River with new and other volunteers in constructing econom- 6 homes in a safer and more suitable location ic houses for families living in the Tondo and while various environmental cures are be- Canlubang areas. 3. See things through the eyes of those who need help the most. ing undertaken for the dying river. For close to two decades now, the number of illegal To initiate the Calauan project, the CEO’s settlers living along the riverbanks has grown and Senior Management Team of the Ayala

7 increasingly and has added to the degrada- Group – AC, ALI, AFI, MWC, BPI, IMI and tion of the city’s primary waterway. Globe- went to the project site last April 23 to launch the Ayala Build project. The heat of “The Kapit Bisig para sa Ilog Pasig project the sun did not stop the gung-ho Ayala troop is a huge project that only a multi-sectoral from installing the initial frames that will collaboration can manage because it needs a hold the houses together. JAZA and FZA were 8 full range of solutions from housing, liveli- very focused on the work at hand. They were hood, clean water, to health services, edu- joined by other CEO’s including Ernest Cu of cation, sanitation and waste management. Globe, Art Tan of IMI, and Gigi Montinola of The Pasig River represents an opportunity BPI. FZA came with Mrs. Kitkat Zobel who for a new approach in thinking towards such did her share of the workload together with 9 a critical resource. I have decided to get other spirited women. involved both personally and through the companies I work with, in the relocation ef- Apart from building the houses, ALI will play forts for the people living in the banks of the an active role in ensuring that the families river… I believe that with everyone’s commit- relocated in Calauan will enjoy a much im- 10 ted assistance, we can bring this river back proved way of living by providing work and to life again,” said FZA during his speech in livelihood opportunities that will keep them last year’s AD Congress where he was the from returning to their impoverished situa- keynote speaker. tion in the city.

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art of a volunteer when you: 2 You know you have the he your comfort zone to help others. ate. Ayala CEOs 1. Go beyond lessings to the less fortun 3 build houses for relocated families re compelled to share your b AC Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala A total of 175 houses will be built by the Aya- 2. A By Zarah Hernaez (JAZA) and ALI Chairman Fernando Zobel la Group on the 12-hectare land in Calauan de Ayala (FZA) led top executives of the Laguna owned by the national government. 3. See things through the eyes of those who need help the most. Ayala Group of companies in laying the It is quite meaningful for the conglomerate 4 initial frameworks for building 175 homes in since it celebrated its 175th Anniversary in Calauan Laguna to be awarded to Pasig River 2009. relocatees. The Ayala Group engaged Habitat for Human- As announced to the public last year, the ity for this project as it shares similar social 5 Ayala Group will support efforts to reha- development goals with the conglomerate. It bilitate the Pasig River through ABS CBN is not ALI’s first time to tie-up with Habitat Foundation’s Kapit Bisig para sa Ilog Pasig for Humanity. In 2007, many ALI employees project. This aims to provide hundreds of joined community members, beneficiaries, families living along the Pasig River with new and other volunteers in constructing econom- 6 homes in a safer and more suitable location ic houses for families living in the Tondo and while various environmental cures are be- Canlubang areas. ing undertaken for the dying river. For close to two decades now, the number of illegal To initiate the Calauan project, the CEO’s settlers living along the riverbanks has grown and Senior Management Team of the Ayala

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Hero orphans benefit Rug-making boosts NUVALI

3 from company program Alay sa Komunidad efforts Ayala Land (ALI) recently turned over Ayala Land continues to support HERO May pera sa basura. they can use to effectively improve funds raised through an internal cor- Foundation and considers the orga- This was discovered recently by mem- their living conditions,” said John Es- porate program to Hero Foundation nization’s close to 1,000 scholars as bers of the Pag-asa Vesta Plains (PVP) tacio, Operations Manager of NUVALI. Inc., a non-profit organization provid- a regular beneficiary of its corporate and Pangarap Neighborhood Associa- 4 ing financial support to orphaned programs. Children of Filipino sol- tion (PNA) communities in NUVALI Currently, 40 people have been trained families of military personnel. diers who are either killed in action where a group of industrious men and will eventually be involved in the or incapacitated for life use HERO’s and women, with the help of ALI, has actual production of the rugs. Al- For two years now, Hero Foundation assistance for educational needs started its own backyard rug-making though production has not officially has been the beneficiary of the ALI beyond their school tuition fees. These business. started, the community is expecting 5 Human Resources’ project “Hero could be school supplies, transporta- to produce close to 5,000 rugs per Donation Cards” wherein employees tion, and meals which are basic daily Recycling textile scraps and turning month. are encouraged to give special Hero necessities for students. The lack them into saleable rugs is NUVALI’s Christmas cards as gifts to family and of pocket money, in fact, has been latest Alay sa Komunidad – May Kabu- ALI has also helped in linking the com- friends instead of the usual tokens. reported to be the top-most reason for hayan livelihood project following the munity to potential buyers. In fact, ac- 6 It also encourages various company dropping out of school. successful paper-weaving and charcoal cording to John, the demand for such departments to send out Hero cards briquette-making projects initiated in a product is quite high. as gifts to customers and corporate HERO Foundation was formed in the same communities last year. partners. 1987 by former president Corazon C. The model for such an initiative is sim- Aquino and then Executive Secretary In coordination with social enterprise ilar to that of NUVALI’s basket -weav-

7 The donation was handed over to Gen. Renato De Villa, who called on Rugs to Riches (R2R), who is in charge ing and charcoal briquette-making HERO Foundation’s Executive Director the business community to give back of training some members of the efforts where sustainability or “green” General Renato Garcia by Ayala Land to the country’s “heroes.” Its mission community, NUVALI introduced the objectives are aligned with economic President and CEO Antonino Aquino. is to improve the lives of orphaned rug-making opportunity to supplement or entrepreneurial goals. They were joined by General Roberto families by ensuring that the children other ongoing programs. This hopes to Manlongat, ALI Vice President Jun V. these soldiers left behind will get a involve and impact a greater number Alay sa Komunidad is NUVALI’s um- 8 Bisnar, ALI Vice President and Human proper education, become employable of people in PNA and PVP. Over 600 brella program for the various CSR Resources Group Head Pinky T. Ruiz, and eventually support their families. families live in the said communities. initiatives that the company is offer- ALI Vice President and Treasury Head ing neighboring communities. These Augusto Bengzon, and ALI Corporate “More than anything, we want to programs include Alay sa Edukasyon, Kamusta na ang Tindahan natin? For Mang Ajo and many of families who were relocated Communications Head Jorge T. Marco. change mindsets among the members May Kabuhayan, Alay sa Kalusugan, from Vesta, life has improved with the community coop- 9 erative set in place through the assistance of ALI. Their of the communities that we affect and and Akbay Barangay. initiatives include the community sari-sari store, Tindahan Others: Vesta relocation groundbreaking Natin, which is now the exclusive distributor of Pepsi that affect us. We want to equip them products in the area, a food catering service, basket weaving and charcoal-making, and rug-making. by giving them skills-training which Mang Ajo shares: Pangkabuhayan noon ay pansarili at kulang ang sistema. Ngayon ang pangkabuhayan ay hindi lang para sa isang pamilya kundi para sa lahat ng kasapi. May sistema rin 10 itong pinaiiral at pinapatupad.

Pangarap namin na maalagaan, mapalago at mapadami ito dahil malaki ang tulong nito sa pamilya at komunin- dad. Halimbawa, pagmaunlad na ang pangkabuhayang katulad ng Tindahan Natin at napadami ito, andyan ang empleyado, paaral sa mga kasapi at ang tulong sa komunidad. Unang-una malaking tulong na sa mababang halaga binebenta ang mga produkto dito.

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Ayala Land switched off 3 for Earth Hour, saved 8 mWh ALI paints Ayala Ave Clean! Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) saved a whopping tions. Anything and everything we do More and more products that benefit “Our decision to take care of the envi- 7,612 kWh of electricity as it joined the impacts on the environment and we people and the environment are now ronment may probably be one of the whole world for Earth Hour 2010 last make sure that we don’t contribute being made available by responsible most significant lifestyle decisions we March 27 with a variety of “switch-off” further to its degradation but rather companies. Our employees got to use will be making in our lifetimes. From 4 events at its malls and facilities around contribute to its longer existence,” one such product during this year’s the way we conduct our lives at home the country. Calupe said. Earth Day celebration. to the way we operate in our work spaces, design and build our build- This is equivalent to 4,056 kilograms At the Ayala Triangle Gardens, the A unique, earth-friendly activity called ings and products, and carry out our of CO2e (carbon dioxide emissions) Makati City Department of Environ- Paint Ayala Ave Clean was recently services, we will have some impact on 5 not discharged during that hour. This mental Services in cooperation with held as part of the line up of activities the environment. The most important year’s savings topped last year’s ALI, Ayala Foundation Inc., Manila for Earth Day. thing we can do is to recognize that results by 30 percent due to the in- Water Company, and WWF-Philippines and make the necessary adjustments creased participation among ALI-man- hosted the Earth Hour program fea- An estimated 200 enthusiastic in our lifestyles to be able to take care aged properties and its occupants. turing song and dance numbers from employee-volunteers from the Ayala of the earth much better,” said Mr. 6 various community organizations. group of companies and the Depart- Luz. “Initiating these types of activities The highlight of the program was the ment of Environmental Services (DES) and supporting campaigns that have ceremonial “switch off” of lights by the of the Makati City government painted The Paint Ayala Ave Clean activity was a huge impact on our planet and our buildings surrounding the gardens and the walls of the underpasses along Ay- held in tandem with Makati’s yearly future reflects our commitment to around the Makati CBD. ala Avenue with Boysen’s latest inno- anti-air pollution program Tigil Buga,

7 environmental stewardship and going vation – Knoxout (Air Cleaning) Paint. which is a rally for motorists cruis- all-out for sustainability,” said Jorge At the Ayala Malls, stores actively par- The product contains certain chemical ing along Ayala Avenue to switch off Marco, ALI’s Head of Corporate Com- ticipated in Earth Hour and partially components that when activated by their engines for one full minute as a munications. “Earth Hour sends an closed their lights between 8:30 and sunlight breakdown air pollutants such stand for the environment. Volunteers important message in the fight against 9:30 in the evening. as nitrogen oxides. waved giant, hand-shaped sign boards global warming and we all need to get and marched in the middle of Ayala 8 involved in that effort.” Glorietta 4 Park in Makati held a live Excited to try the new product and to Avenue to participate in this event. concert featuring bossanova artist make sure pedestrians benefit from AR-SR Erick Calupe, Associate Director for Sitti to boost public awareness for the this air-cleaning paint, volunteers from The event was organized by the Ayala Residential Group of Ayala Property global campaign, while light jugglers ALP, AMG, ALVEO, APMC and MDC, to- Foundation in cooperation with the Management Corporation (APMC), said and the Tribu Carlota band brightened gether with lovable ALIgator, walked to Ayala Group of Companies, the Makati 9 Combined awareness programs such as conduct- up Trinoma in Quezon City. their assigned wall in front of Insular City Department of Environmental ing seminars and issuing circulars building and painted away. Services (DES), and Boysen Paints, about the environment, as well as Candle-lit paper bags, meanwhile, sur- who sponsored all the paint required events such as The Ayala Recyclables rounded the garden for a serene ambi- AFI Executive Director and COO of for the activity. Fair and tree planting sessions, are just ence at MarQuee in Pampanga. Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI), one of 10 some ways to engage public participa- the conglomerate’s staunch drivers of Both activities sparked off a whole tion. Other ALI properties, including residen- “green” living and sustainable develop- week of Earth Day action in Makati tial communities and office buildings, ment, expressed his thanks to every- which also includes a tree planting ac- “As property managers, environment participated in turning lights and ma- one who participated in the event. tivity that aims to keep the city clean protection is part of our daily opera- jor appliances off during Earth Hour. and “green.” 11

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3 Ayala group plants 3,000 trees Six hundred employee volunteers from program which aims to plant a total numerous patches of greens within Baby Nuesa , CFO and Senior Manag- The Ayala Group of Companies con- 200,000 trees along a 17 kilometer the project and will hopefully become ing Director for Corporate Resources verged at the 1,700-hectare NUVALI stretch of open area. The event also another bird sanctuary. NUVALI, in of IMI, John Philip Orbeta, Director in Laguna to plant 3,000 trees as its jumpstarts a slew of volunteer and fact, has recently been frequented by for Human Resources of Ayala Cor- 4 first major environmental engage- social development programs that the bird watchers. poration, Ruel Maranan, Group Direc- ment for 2010. The activity came various Ayala companies will engage tor- Operations and Project Delivery at the heels of the conglomerate’s in as one group. Before the volunteers were trans- and Frank Beaumont, Group Director first Sustainability Summit held last ported to the tree-planting site, Ayala - Operations and Project Delivery of November where the triple-bottom line Ten plant species were planted in the Land CEO Antonino Aquino welcomed Manila Water, and Antonino T. Aquino, 5 approach to sustainability was under- area. These were Molave, Kalumpit, everyone to the event. President and CEO of Ayala Land Inc. scored. This approach has given the Pagsahingin, Igyo, Kusebeng, Palawan Ayala companies a stronger resolve Cherry, Mango, Palo Maria, Harpullia Afterward, a briefing on the proper On the way to the tree planting site, to synergize on actionable goals that and Balitbitan. The tree species were way to plant trees was conducted Ayala Land employees were happy promote the three vital components carefully chosen as these are best-suit- by NUVALI resident horticulturists. to see that many of the trees they 6 of sustainability - social development, ed for the area. The chosen trees are This was followed by a ceremonial planted in previous years have grown environment protection and economic sturdy and hardwood types that are tree planting by representatives from bigger. This year, with the involvement growth. ideal for urban forestry. The Molave, the participating Ayala companies. of other Ayala companies’ and with in particular, is known for its resil- The first six saplings were planted by more hands plowing the ground, a The 1st Ayala Group Tree-Planting ience being one of the hardest woods representatives from the Ayala Group greater number of trees will grow and

7 engaged employees from Ayala Cor- among tree species. The Palawan of Companies, including (from left a greener neighborhood will be nur-

“This is a great opportunity for our companies to follow poration, Globe, Bank of the Philip- Cherry, on the other hand, takes on an to right) Ben Chng, Senior Managing tured. through our commitment in improving the lives of more pine Island (BPI), Integrated Micro- ornamental character especially when Director (Singapore) of IMI, Cy Shong, people. We have to continue to be pro-active in initiating What you didn’t know about the Mahogany trees in Makiling these activities so that more people will be involved in electronics Inc. (IMI), Manila Water, its flowers are in full bloom. The trees Managing Director (China) of IMI, Leave space for a feature on the ALI According to our very own horticulturist Mike Asinas, the protecting the environment. NUVALI is Ayala Land’s Mahogany tree which is known for its hardwood qualities biggest effort in sustainable development. We hope to Ayala Automotive and Ayala Land, were planted in a 7-hectare area of Ronald Goseco, Head of Logistics and NURSERY and is popularly used for furniture-making, is not a very continue to be the preferred place for activities such as “sustainable” tree. In fact, Mahogany plantations are con- these,” said Mr. Aquino. with each employee planting three to NUVALI which is Ayala Land’s largest Administration Group of Globe, Toti And a side bar on “What you did not sidered “green deserts’ by many scientists because these 8 inhibit the growth and existence of other flora and create five tree saplings. The activity kicked eco-friendly community in South of Barcelon, COO and Senior Managing know about the Mahogany” an imbalanced ecosystem. off NUVALI’s Corporate Tree-Planting Metro Manila. The area will add to the Director for Global Operations and “The seeds of the mahogany tree contain a chemical that has been proven to be harmful to other tree species around it. When these are blown to the ground, the soil becomes inhospitable to other plants. Apart from this, the leaves of the Mahogany are bitter and do not appeal to birds and other wildlife as food,” shares Mike.

9 Mahogany was initially propagated in the Mount Makiling forest of Laguna in the early 1900s. As these trees have germinated and propagated quite easily and had become a thick plantation, many native species in the area have ceased to exist.

This is why Ayala Land encourages planting local tree species in its projects. Many of these native trees are sturdy, provide necessary shade and, more importantly, promote biodiversity. 10 In January this year, the ALI employees planted ten local plant species in NUVALI during the Ayala Group tree planting activity. These were Molave, Kalumpit, Pagsahi- ngin, Igyo, Kusebeng, Palawan Cherry, Mango, Palo Maria, Harpullia and Balitbitan.

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