Ayala Corporation's legacy is its adherence to the principles and ideals that wrought its existence. The Ayala tradition of excellence and integrity has run continuously through seven generations of one pioneering family aided by some of the best management talents in the country. It is among the oldest business houses in the country. From a fledgling company in 1834, it has become one of the largest, most respected, and most widely diversified conglomerates in the Philippines today.

In the late 1800s, Ayala already began to play a role in urban development. It participated in the construction of the Colgante and the Ayala bridges. In 1888, it introduced the first tramcar service in the country. Its support for Aguinaldo's struggle for independence found fruition with the inauguration of the republic at Malolos, Bulacan in 1899. The event was prophetic for, almost a century later, the corporation embraced the people's cause that led to a change in the Philippine government in 1986 and, again, in 2001.

Living up to its vision for dynamic and sustained growth, Ayala today holds a portfolio of diverse business interests, helping prepare the country to meet the challenges of the new century. Aside from real estate and financial services, the company has invested in automotive, telecommunications, electronics and information technology, water infrastructure development and management, and international operations.

Ayala companies in these sectors in turn commit to corporate social responsibility through their support of Ayala Foundation's activities in education, art and culture, and in the alleviation of poverty.

Read more about Ayala Corporation's history at www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph website.