Employee volunteers from SM City Marikina lead the distribution of Kalinga Packs in Brgy. Malanday, Marikina following the onslaught of Typhoon Enteng SM Foundation has activated Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) in the wake of Typhoon Enteng. The SM Group’s efforts, led by SM Supermalls employee volunteers, have reached over 2,500 families across multiple hard-hit areas. … Continued

With SM DigiKonsulta, doctors at the Baluan Rural Health Unit are capable of conducting virtual consultations for patients who are unable to visit the clinic due to factors such as distance, mobility limitations, or infectious diseases. Telemedicine is a health practice involving the delivery of health services from a distance using telecommunications technology. It is … Continued

Scholars’ source of inspiration. Angel Joben with her father (left) and Angel Blanco with her mother (right). Both SM Scholars share how their parents shaped their goals and aspirations in life. While many paths can lead to success, pursuing a college degree opens various doors, especially for those from modest financial backgrounds. A degree not … Continued

SM Foundation’s health and medical programs team lead the dispensing of free medicines. SM Foundation, the social good arm of the SM Group, recently held a medical mission at Taytay Kalayaan Park, further expanding its healthcare initiatives for vulnerable communities. With SM City Taytay employee-volunteers and other social good partners, the foundation delivered over 800 … Continued

New SM Scholar Carl is one of the more than 1,000 promising youths who formally received their SM scholarship at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City. The age-old debate “diploma o diskarte” has resurfaced online, with many arguing that one is more essential than the other for success in life. But freshman SM scholar Carl … Continued

The SM Foundation Scholarship program welcomed over 1,000 new students on August 18, 2024, in a ceremony held at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. This marks the largest batch of SM Foundation scholarship recipients to date.  At the event, SM Foundation executive director Linda Atayde highlighted education’s role in opening youth and unlocking opportunities. … Continued

Pupils prepare for an activity in front of the new Shining Glory 1 Day Care Center  SM Foundation continues to strengthen its commitment to education as it turned over five newly refurbished day care centers in Nasugbu, Batangas.  In collaboration with Manila Southcoast Development Corporation (MSDC), the newly renovated facilities include Praise Kids Day Care … Continued

A resident affected by the oil spill in Limay, Bataan receives a Kalinga Pack from a volunteer in SM City Bataan. SM Foundation, in partnership with employee volunteers from SM City Bataan, distributed 300 Kalinga packs on August 9 to families affected by an oil spill in Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan. SM City Bataan employee … Continued

With patient comfort and health worker’s ease of working as key considerations in the renovation, the SM Foundation refurbished a vibrant reception and admission areas in Polomolok East Community Clinic. The Philippines, a nation of over 7,100 widely separated islands, boasts a uniquely irregular configuration that captivates with its natural beauty.  However, this distinctive archipelagic … Continued

SM Foundation celebrates the launch of its sixth mobile clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Aug. 7, 2024 at its headquarters in MOA Complex, Pasay. Leading the celebration is SM Retail’s Rose Siaco, SM Foundation’s executive director Debbie Sy, SM Group matriarch Felicidad Sy, health and medical programs executive director Connie Angeles, and trustee Engr. … Continued

SM Foundation and the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AMCHAM Philippines) have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalize AMCHAM’s support for the Job Opportunities Building Skills (J.O.B.S.) program. The J.O.B.S. program is designed to upgrade the local workforce by providing relevant skills training, enhancing employability, and future-proofing businesses. Another key … Continued

Some students of SPNAGIS browse through the new books. The donation of SM Foundation, Phoenix Publishing House, and PICA aims to promote literacy and reinforce the numerous advantages associated with regular reading habits. A collaborative effort between SM Foundation, Phoenix Publishing House, and the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is rewriting the narrative … Continued