Ayala Land Inc.’s

commitment to building sustainable communities has been recognized for corporate social responsibility at the Philippines Property Awards. ALI’s residential brands also garnered multiple awards. Posing with the awards are (from left) sustainability manager Anna Maria Gonzales, planning group head Arturo Corpuz, chief finance officer Jaime Ysmael, human resources and public affairs group head Emilio Tumbocon and community relations manager Joy Sanciangco.

Ayala Land Inc. ( ALI)’ s commitment to building sustainable communities has earned for it a special recognition for corporate social responsibility at the recently held Philippines Property Awards, a part of the Asia Property Awards, which for 10 years now recognizes leading companies and professionals in the real estate industry across the region.

“We thank the organizers and judges for recognizing our deepening commitment to sustainability, with its principles integrated in the way we operate the business and demonstrated in every project that we do,” said Jaime Ysmael, ALI chief finance officer. “We consider this our CSR and our way of contributing significantly and positively to society.”

Known for its masterplanned communities spanning 45 growth centers across the country, Ayala Land’s efforts in sustainability and corporate governance is made visible in the design of its large-scale integrated mixeduse developments.

“We recognize the importance of building with minimum impact to the environment and maximum benefit to people. This is why all the property components in our integrated developments are designed to promote interaction and increase economic priority. Why were there operations despite the continued rains? Were safety measures in place?” she added.

Legarda said that government agencies, particularly the DOE, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Labor and Employment should strictly enforce safety standards in mining sites.

Meanwhile, an official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said opportunities,” Ysmael added.

Ayala Land’s sustainability focus has become the blueprint of every Ayala Land development and the company’s motivation in fulfilling its vision of continuously enhancing land and enriching lives for more people.

According to Anna Maria Gonzales, ALI sustainability manager, Ayala Land makes sure that it chooses the proper locations and carefully studies the condition of the land prior to developing a project. “We recognize that respecting the natural terrain and native vegetation increases site resilience. We make sure our developments are connected to public transport and encourage walking. Lastly, the business districts we are known for become platforms for local economies to grow and flourish. For us, these elements result in sustainable communities,” explained Gonzales.

In addition to this major award for CSR, ALI’s residential brands also garnered multiple awards and commendations. Among these are Ayala Land Premier’s Park Terraces in Makati for Best Residential Architectural Design; Alveo’s Abreeza Residences and Solinea for Best Residential Development in Davao and Best Condo Development in Cebu, respectively. the Aquino administration should review its policies on granting permit for mining operations.

“In mining business, tragedies are likely to happen. It’s unfortunate that the workers who earn a measly sum from such dangerous work are always the victims,” Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP public affairs committee executive secretary, said. –