Alice Galang Eduardo (born March 20, 1965) is a Filipino businesswoman and philanthropist. She is the founder, president, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation.
Early life Alice Galang Eduardo was born on March 20, 1965. Eduardo is the eldest of four siblings to parents Andres Eduardo and Elisa Galang of Jaen, Nueva Ecija, who were a dentist and certified public accountant, respectively.Ramirez, Joanna Rae M. "Rise & shine under lockdown", Philippine Star, May 12, 2020 Her family owned a garments export business in Manila, a rice milling business in Bocaue, Bulacan and a rice trading business in Jaen, Nueva Ecija.Dejaresco, Don Joseph "Constructing her way up", Business World, June 2015,4/S2 The family also owned a bowling center.San Juan, Thelma Sioson "Who is Alice Eduardo—in a man’s world?", Inquirer, May 19, 2019
She managed these activities until she formed her own company in 1995, the "Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation".Ramirez, Joanne Rae "Woman of Steel", Philippine Star, January 2014 This was a stepping stone to entering the construction industry.Concepcion, Joey "Kapatid taipans for inclusive growth", Philippine Star, January 2017Concepcion, Joey "What is the secret to being a successful entrepreneur?", Philippine Star, September 2015 She started with four sets of cranes that she rented until she bagged a partnership with a Japanese construction firm. Her company, Sta. Elena Construction, was subcontracted to build the foundation for a power plant in Batangas.
Before Eduardo even became a young entrepreneur, she was drawn to properties. She bought her first condominium in Ortigas while in college.
Eduardo has drawn recognition for her business achievements, including being named one of Go Negosyo's 50 Inspiring Women of Passion.Humarang, James "Go Negosyo successfully holds 6th Filipina Entrepreneurship Summit", Entrepreneur PH, March 2014
Philanthropy Eduardo is also one of PeopleAsia's People of the Year 2017 awardees. In December 2018, she was honored as one of Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy 2018.Chung, Grace "Asia's 2018 Heroes of Philanthropy: Putting Wealth To a Good Cause", Forbes, November 2018
Eduardo partly funded a pediatric ward in Philippine General Hospital (PGH).Constantino, Ronald "Life and death", Tempo, October 2016 The isolation ward facility was inaugurated on February 18, 2015."Inauguration of the Hematology-Oncology Ward", PGH Medical Foundation Newsletter, January–April 2015, vol. 6, no. 1
Eduardo also funds building houses for the underprivileged through Habitat for Humanity, donates to the Philippine Red Cross, and supports programs of the Caritas Manila.Cruz, Mica "Meaningful Life: Alice Eduardo’s List Of Philanthropic Deeds Include PGH’s New ‘Bahay Silungan’ For Medical Frontliners And Patients", Lifestyle Asia, October 30, 2021
Honors and Recognition In 2025, the University of Santo Tomas conferred upon Eduardo the honorary degree Doctor of Commerce, honoris causa, recognizing her leadership in commerce and contributions to industry and philanthropy.University of Sto. Tomas "UST confers honorary Doctor of Commerce degree upon ‘Woman of Steel’", ust.edu.ph, September 30, 2025
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