When SM founder Henry “Tatang” Sy Sr. established the SM College Scholarship Program, he envisioned something bigger than just one graduate obtaining a diploma. He envisioned a graduate who could help send a sibling to school too and improved their whole family’s standard of living in the process.  Decades later, that vision is still playing … Continued

Angelica Lourdes N. Pangilinan, an SM Foundation scholar-graduate, now serves as Tax and Audit Compliance Assistant Director at National University, one of many SM Scholars building their careers within the SM Group. Every year, SM Foundation sends thousands of scholars off to college. What’s less known is how many of them come back, not as … Continued

STORYTELLING: A TOOL FOR SOCIAL GOOD. SM Foundation was represented at the awards night by (from right to left) Victor Persius Chan, Senior Assistant Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Sustainability; Joy Guevara, Partnerships Manager,  Rheza Mizpah Candelaria and Ed Karl Perez, Communications Managers for Digital and Traditional Communications, respectively. SM Foundation received four awards … Continued

SM Foundation’s scholarship program now supports its highest number of active scholars to date, with 3,492 scholars pursuing their college education across the country.  That journey will come full circle this September, as 274 scholars are set to be recognized at the Presentation of the SM College Scholar Graduates, marking the completion of one chapter … Continued

By Dr. Bless Bertos Regular health screening can help detect conditions that may not have obvious symptoms. Knowing your health numbers early gives you the opportunity to take action and protect your health. In my years of joining community health activities with SM Foundation, there’s a phrase I hear almost every time: “Wala naman akong … Continued

Scholars and partners formalize the Upskill-to-Work program at Tagaytay Highlands. By aligning technical-vocational training with industry-demand skills, the program empowers the youth to become active drivers of economic growth. The pioneer batch of Upskill-to-Work scholars gathers at the SM Retail Headquarters in Pasay City. This milestone marks their first step toward securing full-time employment and … Continued

Local transport partners traded the driver’s seat for a well-deserved wellness check during the SM Foundation Health and Wellness Caravan at SM North EDSA last July. The initiative provided free medical check-ups and essential medicines to transport partners who help keep communities moving. In July 2026 alone, SM Foundation’s nationwide medical missions reached more than … Continued

Los Baños, Laguna — The rehabilitated playground features repainted slide and refreshed play structures, ready for CDL’s learners to enjoy. There’s more than one way to leave a mark before saying goodbye. For the graduating members of the UP Beta Sigma Fraternity, Los Baños Chapter,  their way of bidding farewell to the University was by … Continued

GOLD AWARD FOR SM FOUNDATION.  SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) was recognized with the Gold Award in Good Health and Well-Being Social Category for its entry Bringing Healthcare Within Reach: SM Foundation’s Community Health Systems Initiative during the 2026 Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards held last 22 July at Sheraton Manila Hotel in Newport World Resorts. … Continued

PASIG CITY, Philippines. SM Foundation volunteer hands over a Kalinga Pack to a resident affected by the recent fire incident in Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City through the Operation Tulong Express program. Despite the inclement weather, SM Foundation, through its emergency disaster response program Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), extended relief assistance to 350 families or approximately … Continued

Cebu, Philippines. The newly rehabilitated two-story school building at Jugan Elementary School, supported by SM Foundation, provides a safer and more resilient learning environment for students and teachers following the earthquake in 2025. Classrooms are where dreams take shape and where a child feels safe enough to imagine a better future. That sense of security … Continued

San Pablo City, Laguna — A Philippine Red Cross volunteer and an SM Foundation representative assist Lolita to the SM Foundation Mobile Clinic, an initiative to ensure healthcare is accessible to vulnerable community members. For nearly a year, Barangay San Rafael resident Lolita lived with a question she could not afford to answer. Why did … Continued