In the Philippines, “free tuition” is often viewed as a golden ticket, but 2024-2025 data reveals it is only the first hurdle. Despite state subsidies, low-income students are buckling under costs such as food, transport, and housing, leading to dropouts. Experts say that tuition coverage alone is insufficient; students need holistic support like stipends and … Continued

Volunteers man the SM Foundation’s Mobile Clinic, providing assistance to patients undergoing electrocardiograms (ECGs) and X-ray procedures. Sharing the same mission of bringing quality healthcare closer to communities, SM Foundation, Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL), and Columban College collaborated on a medical mission in Olongapo City.  Serving more than 1,500 patients, the collaboration provided … Continued

Social good collaboration brings end to paper-based ICT learning The Digital Learning Hub project by SM Foundation, in collaboration with SM Retail and Mastercard helps Jefmin Elementary School in Concepcion, Tarlac produce ICT-ready pupils. The pupils of Jefmin Elementary School (JES) have long struggled with putting into life the lessons in Teacher Jeri Micka Galang’s … Continued

Over 690 individual across Metro Manila through two missions conducted by SM Foundation in its recent collaboration for social good with two local organizations. Working with National University – Community Extension Unit, the foundation held a medical and dental mission in Barangay Coloong, Valenzuela City, offering consultations, ECG tests, X-rays, and cholesterol and blood sugar … Continued

Kasalan sa SM makes a long-awaited dream wedding come true SM employee Ruby and her husband Joel Villablanca fulfill their dream wedding through the 10th Kasalan sa SM, a program of the Felicidad T. Sy Foundation. “For richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health.”  These vows were already a lived reality for SM … Continued

Thirty-eight couples started married life together as the Felicidad T. Sy Foundation held its 10th Kasalan sa SM at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus in Pasay City. Thirty-eight couples began married life together under one roof of faith as the Felicidad T. Sy Foundation held the 10th Kasalan sa SM at the Archdiocesan Shrine of … Continued

SM Foundation transforms the Laoag Rural Health Unit III Primary Care Facility and Birthing Home through comprehensive refurbishment, optimizing the facility’s layout to better serve patients and support healthcare worker. A really big step. This is how Department of Health (DOH) Development Management Officer Jay-r Cacao called the renovation done by the SM Foundation at … Continued

SM Foundation, together with SM Supermalls and SM Markets, activated its Operation Tulong Express to support communities in Cebu province affected by Typhoon Tino.  The SM Group distributed 8,000 Kalinga packs to impacted families as part of its immediate relief efforts as local response operations continue. SM employee-volunteers from SM City Cebu prepare to distribute … Continued

The new school building turned over by SM Prime and SM Foundation supports Jefmin Elementary School (JES) in Concepcion, Tarlac, goal to become an Integrated School, which allows them to more accommodate students up to junior high school. Integrated schools have become a key component of Philippine education as they provide a seamless path from … Continued

The newly renovated Laoag City RHU III, transformed through the support of the SM Foundation, is set to become a primary healthcare facility. The upgraded center now features properly designated clinical areas and a comfortable new receiving area for patients. Bridging the healthcare gap in Ilocos Norte, the Laoag City RHU III Primary Care Facility … Continued

Present at the groundbreaking ceremony were SM Supermalls Senior AVP for Mall Operations-South Luzon Engr. Jason Terrenal, AdNU VP for Higher Education Dr. Digna Alba, Naga City Mayor and AdNU Board Member Leni Robredo, AdNU Board Chairman Magno Edilberto Conag III, AdNU President Fr. Aristotle C. Dy, SJ, and AdNU Senior High School Principal Dr. … Continued

Newly turned over SMFI building in Suaybaguio-Riña Elementary School to aid grade one and grade two students with four new classrooms a week after an earthquake. A two-storey building with four classrooms turned over by the SM Foundation and SM Prime to a school in Tagum City came at the right time after a magnitude … Continued