Grade 6 students with Principal Mafe Morales Baladjay in front of the newly rehabilitated two-storey, four classroom building of Jugan Elementary School. Students and teachers gather outside in one of the newly renovated school buildings of Marcelo B. Fernan-Polambato Elementary School. When learning spaces are safe, conducive, and dignified, students and teachers, are empowered to … Continued

From Fear to Giving Hope: Judy Jr. Diaz, Cost Manager from the Cost Management Group of SM EDD, overcame his fear of needles to become a volunteer blood donor through SM Foundation’s blood donation initiative in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross. There was a time when Judy Jr. Diaz, Cost Manager from the Cost … Continued

Bringing healthcare closer to home. The SM Foundation Mobile Clinic delivers free medical services and essential care to residents at SM City San Pablo. More than 1,500 free healthcare services were delivered to residents of San Pablo City as SM Foundation marked its 50th medical mission of the year. The initiative expanded access to preventive … Continued

SM Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive Philippines have joined forces to give 100,000 oral care kits to children aged 12 and below, marking the local launch of Colgate’s global mission to provide 100 million oral care kits worldwide in the next 10 years as part of the company’s 100th anniversary celebration. The initiative underscores the shared commitment of … Continued

SM Foundation and Mastercard’s Ten outstanding STEM students (TOSS) for Academic Year 2025-2026 When hope is shared, it grows. But when people come together with trust, respect, and a common purpose, that hope becomes something even stronger with a force for lasting change. Collaboration is not simply people working side by side, it is the … Continued

PASAY CITY, Philippines, July 3, 2026 , SM Foundation formally welcomed its largest-ever batch of 1,100 college scholars during its Scholarship Awarding Ceremony, strengthening its long-standing commitment to expanding access to higher education for deserving but financially challenged Filipino youth. The 1,100 new scholars represent the largest batch accepted into the SM College Scholarship Program since … Continued

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