ACMobility, together with BYD Philippines, turned over four electrified vehicles to the Ayala Foundation—the social development arm of the Ayala Group of Companies. These vehicles—three Shark 6 DMOs and one Sealion 6 DM-i—will enhance the foundation’s disaster response capabilities.
Equipped with emergency gear that enables them to respond quickly to emergency situations, they were turned over last July 9 in observance of National Disaster Resilience Month. The turnover of the emergency vehicles was attended by Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, CEO of ACMobility; Tony Lambino, President of Ayala Foundation; Adam Hu, Country Head of BYD Philippines; and representatives from community partners in Mindoro, including Aninuan Barangay Captain Manolito Bagos, Iraya Mangyan representative Wilson Pampilo; and Pablito de Jesus.
“These vehicles are tools for hope, equipped to support fast mobilization during emergencies and help deliver aid, equipment, and relief where they’re needed most. With advanced electric technology and modern rescue features, they’re built to serve communities in times of greatest need,” said Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, CEO of ACMobility.
The four BYD electrified vehicles are part of ACMobility and BYD Philippines’ commitment to donate USD 100 for each BYD Sealion 6 DM-i sold from its launch on July 25, 2024, to December 31, 2024, to aid in disaster relief and preparedness following the devastation brought by Typhoon Carina last year.
As the chosen beneficiary of this donation, Ayala Foundation started utilizing these vehicles after the recent floods brought by Tropical Storm Crising, Dante, and Emong as well as the southwest monsoon.
Responding to the needs of select communities in Metro Manila, the Ayala Foundation made use of the BYD Shark 6 DMO to deliver food packs and Go Bags prepared by Ayala Foundation, Ayala Group volunteers, including ACMobility employees, and partner organizations to flood-affected barangays in Bagong Silang in Quezon City, Tañong in Malabon, Bangkulasi in Navotas, Parola in Manila, and Tumana in Marikina last July 25 and 26, 2025.
In total, the Ayala Group of Companies and BYD dealerships donated more than 900 food packs, 500 Go Bags, and 2,500 anti-bacterial medicines to families and communities in these barangays, which were distributed in partnership with local government partners.
“Every second matters in a crisis, and these vehicles will help us reach communities faster and safer. We thank BYD Philippines and ACMobility for sharing in our mission to uplift lives, especially in times of urgent need,” said Tony Lambino, President of Ayala Foundation.
The headline reads like: "ABS-CBN chooses Sagip Kapamilya." Of course they chose their own foundation. It's not a bad thing but it makes it seem that they even considered anyone else which I doubt lol.
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