We believe that a safe environment is critical for operational excellence. We have established strict safety practices across our construction and property management sectors to ensure the welfare of our employees and stakeholders.
In 2025, Ayala Land recorded 107 million construction person-hours, with 36 projects and one batching plant surpassing one million safe hours each.
Our construction arm, MDC, ensures 100% compliance with safety standards through our comprehensive Construction Safety and Health Program (CSHP). This complies with the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) regulations and aligns with MDC’s Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Policy and the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Integrated Management System standards. The program also includes protocols on hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation.
Before any project commences, we require that all employees, workers, and subcontractors complete an EHS Orientation covering the MDC EHS policy and stringent safety requirements for construction projects. This is supplemented by specialized training and Daily Toolbox Meetings to review the planned work and health and safety protocols. We also issue regular Safety Alert advisories to keep our teams up to date on safety-related issues.
In 2025, we recorded a Total Disabling Injury Rate (TDIR) of 0.08. While this represents a slight increase from 0.06 in 2024, our performance remains well below the industry’s maximum of 0.25 and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics rate of 3.00. No injury related fatalities occurred during the year. This performance reflects our steadfast commitment to maintaining a world-class safety environment.
The safety-related incidents were minor and non‑systemic in nature. In all cases, on‑site teams promptly conducted root‑cause analyses and implemented appropriate preventive and corrective action plans to strengthen safety controls and further mitigate risks across project sites and operating properties
MDC implements comprehensive crisis management, emergency preparedness, and response plans across all offices, project sites, plants, and equipment yards. This plan includes regular drills and communication protocols for potential emergencies such as fires, earthquakes, and other identified crises.
In 2025, MDC successfully conducted 1,326 emergency drills, including 206 fire drills across all workplace sites, surpassing the Department of Labor and Employment-Occupational Safety and Health Center (DOLE-OSHC) requirement of at least two fire drills per project site annually. These drills were tailored to the specific emergency scenarios identified in each project’s risk management plan, ensuring that all employees, workers, and subcontractors are fully equipped to respond effectively to emergencies.
MDC continued to implement its Zero Incident Program across all work sites, focusing on prevention and control strategies to mitigate potential hazards that could lead to property damage, injuries, or, in the worst case, lost time injuries or fatalities. The program targets seven key safety areas: Falling Objects, Injury from Protruding Nails, Eye Injuries, Falls from Heights, Lifting Incidents, Formwork Incidents, and Electrical Incidents. When comparing 2024 (54 incidents) to 2025 (54 incidents), there has been a 59.34% reduction in incidents, demonstrating considerable progress in enhancing safety and minimizing risks.
MDC conducts a thorough investigation of the incidents to identify their root cause. Whenever necessary, MDC implements new control measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring. Issues arising are promptly reported to management and recorded accordingly.
To verify compliance, we conduct regular internal Quality, Environment, and Safety (QES) audits. Since the program’s inception, audit results have shown consistent year-onyear improvement. In 2025, our compliance rate increased to 83.69%, up from 79.09% in 2024, covering thirty-four (34) active projects.
Furthermore, our Safety and Quality Training Organization (SQTO) — which is accredited by DOLE and recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — provides regular safety and quality training programs for employees, vendors, trade partners, and subcontractors. SQTO also offers programs with corresponding Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
In 2025, we significantly expanded our reach, recording 110,833.0 training hours to build a more skilled and safety-conscious workforce.
Through Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC), we maintain high health and safety standards across our managed portfolio. In 2025, APMC conducted 14,768.0 emergency response drills and recorded no major fire incidents in our properties.
Our proactive approach allowed us to avert 1,548 potential incidents through regular site inspections and 24/7 emergency assistance. These efforts earned our teams 496 National Safety Recognitions, reinforcing the trust our residents and tenants place in the foundations of our managed spaces.