Marking its centennial, the Aboitiz Group’s $10 million endowment to the Asian Institute of Management is creating lasting opportunities for Filipinos to advance in technology and data science while strengthening the country’s leadership and innovation capacity.
Launched in 2020, the endowment funded the Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (ASITE), offering programs that develop leaders attuned to the role of technology in business, governance, and society.
A key component, the Aboitiz Student Loan Fund, has disbursed $4.6 million in interest-free loans since 2021, allowing students to earn graduate degrees in Data Science, Data Analytics, and Innovation and Business. Alumni have joined the Aboitiz Group as well as critical sectors such as banking, energy, healthcare, and startups.
The endowment also enhanced AIM’s learning environment through the Aboitiz Tech Space, a modern classroom equipped for hybrid learning, executive education, and academic convenings.
The space fosters collaboration among students, faculty, and partners, connecting classroom knowledge with real-world applications.
ASITE faculty and students have produced research addressing practical challenges in healthcare, education, sustainability, and governance, translating data and AI into solutions that benefit communities and institutions.
Over the years, Aboitiz’s support has expanded access to advanced education, strengthened applied research, and cultivated leaders capable of driving innovation and meaningful change.
Through ASITE, the Group continues its long-term commitment to Filipino talent, advancing technology and nurturing leaders whose work strengthens institutions and promotes inclusive growth in the Philippines.
