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COMMITMENT WHAT WE NURTURE When we transform partnerships, we redefine commitment. We engage the community to be active agents in building their path to progress. Ayala Foundation empowers future leaders— bridging aspirations toward a productive Filipino society. THE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT About the report Vision When we commit to a bright future, we Communities where people are productive, nurture partnerships. At Ayala Foundation, creative, self-reliant, and proud to be Filipino. we collaborate more, so we can inspire the communities we serve. We realize the potential in each Filipino—building a Mission better quality of life in our society. Understanding community realities and engaging people in the change process. Acting as catalyst for inclusion to bridge community and business aspirations. Building and nurturing partnerships with public and private groups, civil society, and Ayala to achieve impact, scale, and sustainability for everyone involved. VALUES We have a deep love of country. We believe in shared prosperity. We are creative and innovative. We act with integrity. We strive for excellence. We collaborate and work as a team. 4 44 MESSAGE FROM REACHING OUT THE CO-CHAIRMEN TO THE FILIPINO Our commitment to growth 6 MESSAGE FROM 54 THE PRESIDENT LEAVING A LEGACY How we make an impact 8 THE FOUNDATION 60 OF OUR FUTURE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Our programs AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 36 partnerships 63 for progress REPORT OF Working together INDEPENDENT with the Ayala group AUDITORS Message from the CO-ChairmEN Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala & Fernando Zobel de Ayala Dear stakeholders, Our Ayala Foundation has continued to evolve as an leaders from the private, public, and people sectors in institution over the course of fi ve decades and contributed to professionalizing partnership development and management. progressive and purposeful change in our society. In March, we welcomed our new president Ruel T. Maranan. In 2016, we will celebrate our 55th year. From a purely Ruel brings a wealth of experience from his various leadership philanthropic endeavor, the foundation has transformed itself roles across the Ayala group and will help bring greater alignment into a relevant agent of change, contributing its share to shaping and impact to the foundation’s operations, while building on the communities where every citizen is productive, creative, successes of his predecessors. With Ruel at the helm, we have self-reliant, and proud to be a Filipino. every reason to look forward to more collaboration and greater We continue to stretch our reach with our youth programs: stakeholder engagement, both within the Ayala group and with we educate the youth through our Center of Excellence in our external partners. Public Elementary Education (CENTEX) program, and we With a committed leadership and a focused set of programs, develop tomorrow’s trusted leaders through the Ayala Young the foundation is well positioned to remain an agent of Leaders Congress. progressive change in our society. We recognize that none of We celebrate our art, history, and culture through the Ayala these would be possible without the full trust and support of all Museum and the Filipinas Heritage Library. In fact, our eff orts our stakeholders. We thank all our partners, donors, and to champion our heritage have reached other countries. During supporters, who have selfl essly shared their talent, time, and the year, pieces from the museum’s priceless collection of resources with us and with our communities. Th ank you for precolonial gold, showcasing the Philippines’ rich culture and continuing to believe in what Ayala Foundation stands for. history, were featured in a successful exhibition at the Asia We maintain that the Filipino people deserve nothing less Society in New York. than our collective commitment to uphold integrity, responsibility, We remain committed to helping communities through our and accountability in our continuing efforts for more inclusive and various sustainable livelihood programs. Two years after the sustainable growth. Bohol earthquake and super-typhoon Yolanda, we continue to contribute to the rehabilitation of devastated communities, making sure that aside from relief eff orts, we provide support for long-term recovery as well. We carry on building more meaningful linkages between the foundation and the various business units of the Ayala group. In partnership with Globe Telecom, we launched our latest education program, Global Filipino Schools, which provides public elementary schools with an ICT-equipped learning environment and trains teachers in the uses of technology as an educational tool. Th e foundation, through Ayala Corporation and the Singapore Management University, also launched the Ayala Master of Tri-Sector Collaboration scholarship, which trains emerging Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala Fernando Zobel de Ayala Message from the president Ruel T. Maranan Dear stakeholders, Ayala Foundation’s priorities can be defi ned by three We have seen promising results in our continuing eff orts words—alignment, focus, and impact. in our four pillars of education, youth leadership, sustainable Filipinos today face problems that are as diverse as they are livelihood, and arts and culture. Our work also continues in connected. Technological advances have created new ways of helping rebuild lives in disaster-stricken areas. doing things such that, what may be perceived as extraordinary I am grateful to Ayala Foundation’s growing number of opportunities are also, in fact, new challenges. stakeholders for this chance to be relevant. I wish to thank the I am honored to help shape the future of Ayala Foundation board of trustees, in particular, for allowing us to innovate and during these exciting times—when there is a need to take stock be fearless for the future of this organization; the Ayala of who we are, to build a better future for ourselves and the Foundation team for embarking on a new journey of discovery communities we serve. and rediscovery; and our partner organizations and individuals My fi rst year with the foundation was a good learning for their enthusiasm and willingness to serve and be part of the experience. I saw many opportunities for greater collaboration. change that our country needs. Th e process of alignment involves continuously appreciating, Th is is only the beginning. We have so much more to do. understanding, and adapting to what is required by the I believe that our commitment to nation-building defi nes who organization and the stakeholders. As we recognize the need to we are. And if we move as one, we can make it work. strike the right balance of the “heart” and the discipline called for by business, so should we be mindful of the needs we can fi ll especially within the Ayala group and with our other key program partners. If we are aligned with the needs of stakeholders as a whole, I believe that we can better focus on creating greater impact in transforming communities where everyone is productive, creative, self-reliant, and proud to be Filipino. Ruel T. Maranan THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FUTURE Our programs ayala foundation Our Program Map CAR I II III NCR IV-A V IV-B VIII VI VII X IX ARMM XII XI COMMITMENT 10 Aside from Metro Manila, we have reached 52 out of 81 provinces all over the country. Region Province E YL SL AC DR Region Province E YL SL AC DR I Ilocos Norte VIII Eastern Samar Ilocos Sur Leyte Pangasinan Northern Samar II Cagayan Samar Isabela Southern Leyte Nueva Vizcaya IX Zamboanga del Norte III Bulacan Zamboanga del Sur Nueva Ecija Zamboanga Sibugay Pampanga X Bukidnon Tarlac Camiguin Zambales Misamis Oriental IV-A Batangas XI Davao del Sur Cavite Davao Oriental Laguna XII Cotabato Quezon Sarangani Rizal South Cotabato IV-B Occidental Mindoro Sultan Kudarat Oriental Mindoro ARMM Maguindanao Palawan Sulu V Albay Basilan Camarines Sur CAR Benguet VI Aklan Ifugao Antique NCR Metro Manila Capiz Iloilo Negros Occidental VII Bohol Cebu Negros Oriental Siquijor E YL SL AC DR Education Youth Sustainable Arts and Culture Disaster Response Leadership Livelihood and Special Projects COMMITMENT 11 ayala foundation Operating Expenses 15% 12% 4% 5% 36% 28% E Education P41.0 million YL Youth Leadership P14.2 million SL Sustainable Livelihood P16.1 million AC Arts and Culture P94.0 million DR Disaster Response and Special Projects P121.1 million CE Corporate Support P49.9 million TOTAL P336.3 million COMMITMENT 12 AYALA FOUNDATION Program Highlights COMMITMENT 13 COMMITMENT 14 CENTEX The Center of Excellence in Public Elementary Education (CENTEX) 1,008 provides holistic, high-quality education Total enrolment for bright children from economically for SY 2015-2016 disadvantaged families. Started 1998 in Manila, 2000 in Batangas 95% Cohort survival rate (vs. 73.5% national average) Program sites • Tondo, Manila • Bauan, Batangas 38,229.5 Program partners Volunteer hours • Department of Education rendered by parents • City Government of Manila • Provincial Government of Batangas • Private donors COMMITMENT 15 COMMITMENT 16 TEXT2TEACH Text2Teach uses mobile technology to help teachers deliver engaging lessons 876 for public school children. Each teacher is Schools reached equipped with a Microsoft phone loaded (out of target 850) with over 360 interactive lessons in Math, for Phase 4 Science, English, and Values Education. Started 2003 Program sites nationwide Program partners • Microsoft • Department of Education • Globe Telecom