SM Volunteers and health workers at Abnai Barangay Health Station in Taytay provide assistance to residents of the community after a medical check-up. The pandemic reminded us of the unpredictable nature of health. But along the same vein, it showed us the strength of collaboration in the community–one that has remained constant throughout the … Continued

  Nasugbu Batangas – 15 Tech-voc graduates received their certification on Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NCII) and Electrical Installation and Maintenance (NCII) during the recently held graduation ceremonies led by SM Foundation (SMFI). SM, through SM Foundation, has been providing deserving and qualified students with access to technical-vocational studies to facilitate equitable access to employment … Continued

    SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to almost 150 families affected by the recent fire incident in Sitio Tugas, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City. OPTE is a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets which aims to address the needs of communities … Continued

SM Scholars inches closer to their dreams Al-Junius Bersamina (left) and Clowie Diane Castillo (right), both SM Scholars, cap their academic journeys with Latin honors. We might have heard the saying “The best view comes after the hardest climb.” many times before. But how often do we come across someone who exemplifies this? Beyond the … Continued

Designed by C.A. Ventura & Partners, the upcoming Henry Sy., Sr. Hall in UST is envisioned to propel the health education of future physicians in the country. The Henry Sy Foundation Inc. (HSFI), pursuing its objective of driving Philippine social development by fostering the youth and the culture of excellence through education, recently inked a … Continued

SM Foundation volunteers bring Kalinga Packs in typhoon-hit Masantol, Pampanga. The Filipino community was set to solemnly celebrate the Undas when Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae, locally called Severe Tropical Storm Paeng, hammered the Philippines and caused widespread damage. According to the Philippines’ disaster agency, over two million people were affected by widespread flooding and landslides triggered by … Continued

Volunteerism. An SM employee undergoes an initial check-up before proceeding to donate blood. All it takes is just one poke to save lives. While blood donation drives are often conducted, blood shortages remain pressing in low- to middle-income countries. In the Philippines, blood donation activities were reduced during the height of COVID-19, making it even … Continued

SM school building in Sorsogon City More than just an area where students gather to hold classes, a school environment plays a vital role in learners’ cognitive development. Research has shown that with an environment conducive to learning, students increase their attention and focus, and they are more motivated to practice higher-level critical thinking skills. … Continued

Summa cum laude graduate and SM scholar Alyza Jane Adduan caps a fulfilling college journey. There’s an old adage that says earning a degree is a rite of passage. Finishing college is truly a culmination of years of hard work and perseverance. As one throws a graduation cap in the air, one begins to open … Continued

SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to more than 500 families affected by the recent flashfloods in Cagayan de Oro. OPTE is a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets which aims to address the needs of communities during calamities and crises. … Continued

John Dizon, Jr. of Benguet-based environmental conservation group NAMALISA plants trees in support of SM Foundation’s and Fast Retailing Foundation’s Grow Trees Community project. Like his father before him, John Dizon, Jr. and his family have been long-time stewards of protected trees in their community in Tuba, Benguet. When the time came for him to … Continued

SMFI mounts medical missions in Pasay, Quezon City The sprouting acts of kindness have been one of the positive outcomes of the pandemic. As the world began to realize the value of health, stakeholders and volunteers stepped up and came together to respond to the needs of communities, especially its vulnerable members. SM Foundation, Inc. … Continued