With the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, SM Foundation (SMFI) ensures the continuity of its programs by adapting to the so-called “new normal” of accomplishing things. Since the start of the lockdown, the SMFI team, specifically, their education pillar conducted virtual home visits and interviews for SY 2020-2021 scholar-applicants– especially those who are … Continued

Through hard work and determination, SM Foundation (SMFI) scholar Miel Carlo Reganit was the class valedictorian and cum laude of BS in Civil Engineering Batch of 2020 at the University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) in Naga City. Miel expressed his deepest gratitude to those who helped and inspired him to finish tertiary education, “I feel truly honored and … Continued

SM Tech-Voc scholar-graduate Erica Abella Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the regular activities and events are now held online. The use of online video conferences became a trend such as the use of Zoom, Skype, Google Meet and others. This is the new normal for social gatherings and can also be used for … Continued

The COVID-19 crisis has been ongoing for several months now globally and across the country. This has been harder for the Marawi residents who are still trying to get back on their feet after the Marawi siege. These residents of the war-torn city exhibited courage and positivity as they stood up after the dark chapter … Continued

SM scholar alumna, Atty. Jay-Ann Ditchella. “When you dream, dream BIG!” This statement from the late SM founder Tatang Henry Sy Sr was instilled in the minds of SM Scholar alumni Jay-Ann Ditchella, summa cum laude Batch 2011, and Kerven Flores, cum laude Batch 2012, which inspired them to strive hard in life to achieve … Continued

  Air Force 1st Lt. Danzel Bacaycay led SMFI’s donation of PPEs and medical supplies at Mactan Benito Ebuen Airbase in Lapu-Lapu City. An SM pride, SM Foundation’s (SMFI) scholar alumna, Air Force Lt. Danzel Bacaycay is spreading social good. She leads a team of frontliners manning the quarantine control points in Mandaue City, Cebu, … Continued

  Southern Philippines Medical Center The SM Group, through the SM Foundation, remains steadfast in its commitment to boost our frontliners’ defense against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). SM Foundation tapped the Confederation of Wearable Exporters of the Philippines (CONWEP) in procuring 10,000 pieces of locally-made, medical-grade personal protective equipment (PPEs) to be part of … Continued

Maureen during her KSK training days. SM Foundation’s (SMFI) Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Batch 159 farmer-graduate Maureen Olivo Ignacio of Barangay Tumana, Marikina City shares her love for farming by giving out seeds for free to those who are interested in planting and harvesting fresh vegetables at the comfort and available spaces of their homes in Metro Manila. Maureen has been giving free seeds … Continued

SM Foundation distributed Kalinga packs to the members of its social good partner, Foundation for These-Abled Persons Inc. SM Foundation (SMFI), through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program, recently distributed several Kalinga packs to the members of the Foundation for These-abled Persons Inc. (FTI). The foundation is one of SMFI’s partners in spreading social good. Through this initiative, … Continued

  Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center The SM Group, through its social good arm SM Foundation (SMFI), responded quickly to the needs of frontliners in Cebu City by donating several personal protective equipments (PPEs) and boxes of other critical medical supplies. With the rising number of confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the country, … Continued

  As the coronavirus outbreak spreads to more countries, so does solidarity among people everywhere. During this coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, small acts of kindness and gratitude can go a long way – it can bring hope and glow to a rather gloomy atmosphere the country is in today. One of SM Foundation (SMFI) beneficiaries … Continued

  Through the years, scholar-graduates of SM Foundation (SMFI) succeed in the fields and paths that they chose to take. And during these trying times, part of SM’s pride is its scholars who give back to the community to spread social good –  sharing their passion, service, and dedication to the country. Amid the Coronavirus … Continued