Ayala Group boosts support to children of fallen soldiers

MANILA, Philippines — The Ayala Group, in collaboration with Hero Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to providing educational support to the children of Filipino soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defending the nation.

Ayala Corp., Ayala Land Inc., BPI, Globe Telecom and ACEN have officially pledged their support to the HERO Foundation Inc., an organization dedicated to
 offering educational assistance to children who have lost their parents in the military.

Since 1988, the HERO Foundation has been empowering and supporting the children and siblings of fallen soldiers. Their mission is to ensure that these young individuals receive the necessary educational opportunities to build a brighter future.

Over the past 35 years, the HERO Foundation has consistently provided secure and consistent educational support to military orphans.

“It is a huge honor for the Ayala Group of Companies to continue being the HERO Foundation’s partner... I am confident that together, we can continue to make a profound impact in the lives of many young Filipinos,” Fernando Zobel de Ayala, chairman of Hero Foundation, said during the ceremonial event.

The Ayala Group’s renewed commitment to the HERO Foundation signifies its dedication to the education and well-being of these children. This year, Ayala Corp., Ayala Land, BPI, Globe Telecom and ACEN have collectively pledged to contribute P2.5 million per company per year for the next five years. This significant financial support will enable HERO Foundation to continue its important work and make a profound impact on the lives of these young scholars.

“Our collective aim is to reach a level of self-sufficiency for the HERO Foundation in the coming years, and every step we take today brings us closer to that goal,” said Zobel.

The additional support will be used primarily to focus on three key objectives. Firstly, it aims to establish a sustainable trust fund that will provide for the current and future orphan scholars from the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

This trust fund will ensure that these children have access to quality education and necessary resources.

Secondly, the funds will bolster the R.E.A.C.H Program,