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Ayala matriarch Bea Zobel de Ayala dies

She is survived by husband Jaime and their children Jaime Augusto, Fernando, Bea Jr., Patsy, Cristina, Monica and Sofia. Bea Zobel de Ayala, wife of Jaime Zobel de Ayala and matriarch of one of the country’s oldest and most influential business conglomerates, died yesterday, Sept. 23, her family announced. She…

Fernando Zobel de Ayala steps down from Ayala Corp. to ‘focus on recovery and health’

Business tycoon Fernando Zobel de Ayala has resigned from his post as Ayala Corp. president, CEO and vice chairman of the board to “allow him to focus more on his recovery and health,” according to a disclosure that the conglomerate made to the Philippine Stock Exchange today. Fernando Zobel de…

Old businesses, new normal

By Iris Gonzales The country’s tycoons are cracking their brains on how to navigate the “new normal” brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some micro-enterprises have shut down while medium-sized businesses have been laying off workers. But what exactly does tomorrow bring for the business community here in the Philippines? It’s…

Awit at Laro: It’s a Christmas of wonders at the Ayala Malls

From the vibrant décor to the holiday shopping craze, there are many reasons that make Filipinos flock to the malls when the Yuletide season kicks in. But at the Ayala Malls, there’s definitely more to the celebrations than the trimmings. In the spirit of reigniting the tradition of…