RSA, JAZA Welcome Firms' Inclusion in TIME's 500 List

Business titans Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala and Ramon S. Ang welcomed the inclusion of their respective companies in the recently released top 500 companies in Asia Pacific of TIME.

- - Richmond Mercurio

"We are honored at Ayala Corporation to be recognized in TIME Magazine's inaugural list of the World's Best Companies for 2025 in the Asia-Pacific region," Zobel, chairman of Ayala, said in a social media post.

Ayala, the country's oldest conglomerate, emerged the highest-ranked Filipino company in the list at the 46th spot. Also included was Ayala-led Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. at the 364th spot.

"Our deepest gratitude extends to our partners and stakeholders, whose trust and collaboration have been integral to our success. Most importantly, we thank our employees - whose passion and commitment have been fundamental in bringing Ayala's purpose to life. This recognition belongs to all of you," Zobel said.