Students with Teacher 1, Prince Jiwani Aquino, gather in front of the newly turned-over two-story, four-classroom building at Alaminos City National High School, a facility that will help ease classroom congestion and support regular class schedules. There are mornings in Alaminos City National High School in Pangasinan when learning starts even before the bell rings, … Continued

There are moments in life when fear and doubt seem to overshadow hope. For SM Scholars Angle Jean Geonzon Bagacay (Top 6), Steven Brielle Salpid David (Top 8), and Fermina Kassandra Dela Cruz (Top 12), these moments were not a single trial but a series of tests—through four years of college, months of review, and … Continued

SM Foundation and SM Cares mounted a relief response in Barangay Balite, Lagao, General Santos City following the recent earthquake that affected communities in the area. Together with UNIQLO Philippines, the initiative provided immediate assistance to 821 heavily affected families as part of ongoing recovery support efforts. The relief operation was carried out with the … Continued

A decade of service: The NSLG Medical Dispensary in San Antonio, Zambales, continues to deliver quality healthcare to Philippine Navy personnel, trainees, and their families, thanks to the support of the SM Foundation. Where were you 10 years ago? For many of us, a decade can feel like a blur—a collection of memories and moments … Continued

As one of the country’s vital industries, agriculture continues to sustain Filipino families while facing challenges in market access and declining interest among younger generations. Every Filipino home has its own version of comfort food. A simmering sinigang during rainy afternoons. A sizzling plate of ginisang gulay shared over dinner. Garlic crackling in hot oil. … Continued

A grade 5 student smiles during a science lesson inside a bright, newly completed classroom. Education shapes more than academic achievement. It shapes how children understand their place in the world, how communities grow around shared opportunities, and how futures begin to feel possible. But for many Filipino students, learning is still shaped by circumstances … Continued

A simple smile and a moment of connection can bring comfort amid uncertainty. During relief efforts for residents affected by Crising, Dante, and Emong in July 2025, meaningful interactions inside evacuation centers helped restore a sense of normalcy. They reminded displaced families that they were seen, heard, and supported. Photo by SM City Calamba. During … Continued

Stepping into a new era of community service. The newly unveiled Felicidad T. Sy Pastoral and Youth Center stands as a beacon of peace and fellowship in the heart of bustling Binondo. In the heart of bustling Binondo, the Felicidad T. Sy Foundation, Inc. has unveiled the Felicidad T. Sy Pastoral and Youth Center—more than … Continued

SM Foundation continues to strengthen its commitment to accessible healthcare, reaching 7,557 patients in its latest series of medical missions conducted across various communities nationwide. The initiative forms part of the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to deliver essential healthcare services to vulnerable sectors, providing free medical consultations, basic laboratory services, medicines, and health education. Each mission … Continued

BINONDO – Faith and community took center stage on March 27, ahead of Holy Week, with the blessing and unveiling of the Felicidad T. Sy Pastoral and Youth Center at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz. For over four centuries, the site has stood as a witness to devotion, with roots … Continued