SM scholar alumnus Glenn Embodo SM scholar alumnus Glenn Paul Añover Embodo was overjoyed when he shared the good news to SM Foundation—he’s now a Certified Public Accountant! For Glenn, the long wait for the licensure exam was worth it after it was put on hold during the height of the pandemic and only resumed … Continued

SM Foundation (SMFI) recently provided a technical-vocational skills training to 34 youths in Nasugbu, Batangas. Courses offered include Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Electrical Installation and Maintenance to be conducted by Don Bosco TVET. A TESDA assessment for a National Certificate II will be done after the training duration. SM Foundation, through its Scholarship program, … Continued

The SM Store and SM Foundation (SMFI) recently distributed pairs of Simply Shoes to 50 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-NCR. Early this year, The SM Store donated 500,000 pairs of shoes to the beneficiaries of the DSWD and Caritas Philippines nationwide, including last-mile communities. Share Shoes is … Continued

I am blessed and privileged to be one of the 8,241 passers out of 11,402 examinees of the 2020-2021 Philippine Bar Examination. This blessing also came with a bonus – I was also among the 761 recognized for their exemplary performance in the licensure test. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the … Continued

(L-R) SMFI School Building Program head Juris Soliman, SM Investments Corporation AVP for Corporate Affairs Victor Persius Chan, SMFI Executive Director for Education Programs Linda Atayde, SMFI Trustee Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal, Maxeon Fab4 General Manager Glenn Everett, Maxeon Global ESG Matt Kasdin, and Maxeon Engineering Director Pauline Palma during the signing of the memorandum … Continued

KSK Farmers’ Market Day at SM City Sta. Rosa Limited market information and market access are two major obstacles to increased smallholder farmers’ income. According to studies, farmers in grassroot communities often lack access to profitable, value-added markets. In the absence of critical supporting functions, such as infrastructure and service provision – farmers struggle to … Continued

  SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to 820 families affected by the recent fire incident in Brgy. Punta Princesa, 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 during calamities and … Continued

The 2021 SMFI Primer (cover) SM Foundation (SMFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of the SM group, underscores how the power of doing social good, even to a single beneficiary, creates a ripple effect wherein more Filipinos can benefit from. Since its establishment in 1983, SM Foundation’s wide array of programs has generated positive impacts … Continued

Hands on training of SM tech-voc scholars One of the flagship programs of SM Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the SM group, is its scholarship program. Aside from the college education offerings, the program also provides venues for students who would like to pursue a career in the skilled labor industry. The gradual … Continued

From May 15 to July 31, SMAC cardholders can donate their SMAC points to Share Shoes. The program aims to raise as many points as possible to buy 10,000 pairs of shoes for World Vision and SM Foundation kids Your SM Advantage Card (SMAC) can do so much more than earn points for shopping and … Continued