Ayala Foundation Inc. celebrates ‘Heart of Gold’ Appreciation Night

In a way to express its gratitude to their various partners, donors, and stakeholders, Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI) held a one-of-a-kind night of appreciation called ‘Heart of Gold’ last January 26 in Ayala Museum, Makati.

From L-R: JAZA, Fernando Zobel de Ayala, and AFI President Ruel Maranan

As Ayala Group of Companies’ social development arm, AFI is the one responsible in creating programs in Education, Youth, Leadership, Sustainable Livelihood, and Arts and Culture for the Filipino community. Through AFI’s implemented programs, communities across the country are helped to “create positive change in the lives of many Filipinos.”

Chairman and CEO of Ayala Corporation and AFI Co-Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (JAZA)

In his message of thanks, Chairman and CEO of Ayala Corporation and AFI Co-Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala expressed the importance of their partners in their foundation. “Without partnerships, the foundation wouldn’t have reached virtually all geographic regions in the country, or even beyond,” he said.

AFI President Ruel T. Maranan also thanked the partners who attended the event. “Your hearts of gold have allowed us to reach more communities, implement stronger programs, and improve more lives in the past year,” he added.

Ateneo Chamber Singers performing in front of the guests

After their remarks, a presentation of AFI’S 2016 Year in Review was shown that featured the projects they implemented throughout the year. Heart-warming choral performances by the Ateneo Chamber Singers soon followed after the presentation.

CENTEX Teachers and Students

To end the program, guests were invited to tour the galleries in Ayala Museum such as In My Father’s Room: Stories and Small Things Near and Dear to Luis Ma. Araneta, Ili: Photographs by Tommy Hafalla, and Pioneers of Philippine Art: Luna, Amorsolo, and Zobel.