SM Foundation expands access to quality education with the groundbreaking of its first four storey, eight classroom school building at Tejero Elementary School in General Trias, Cavite. The project moves beyond the Foundation’s usual two storey, four classroom model, introducing a vertical design that maximizes limited space while serving more learners. Created to address land … Continued

Zamboanga City – SM Foundation turned over the rehabilitated Putik Health Center to the Zamboanga City government, reinforcing access to primary healthcare services for residents of Barangay Putik in the city’s second district. Established in the early 1990s, the Putik Health Center has long served as a frontline facility for community health services. Barangay Putik has … Continued

By: Debbie Sy Social Good in the Philippines is entering a more demanding phase. Communities are asking deeper questions, not just about who is being helped, but whether programs create lasting change. In this environment, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plays an important role, but it must evolve from short-term interventions into long-term systems that enable … Continued

The transition from a scholar to a legal professional is rarely a straight path; more often, it is a test of endurance. For Atty. Jermagne A. Ceria, passing the 2025 Bar Exam was not just a personal milestone, but the culmination of a decade-long journey fueled by a “never-say-die” spirit and the unwavering support of … Continued

For Isaac C. Ochotorena, the path to the 2024 Bar excellence wasn’t paved with privilege; it was built on a foundation of military discipline and a father’s unfulfilled ambition. Among the more than 5,000 successful Bar examinees, Isaac stands as a testament to what happens when grit meets opportunity. A Legacy Reclaimed Isaac is the … Continued

SM Foundation (SMFI) received a Silver Anvil Award under the PR Tools, Multimedia category from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines for its #SpreadingSocialGood Stories Online campaign. The initiative strengthened the Foundation’s digital presence and translated online engagement into tangible social impact. Through strategic storytelling on Facebook, SMFI grew its online community to more … Continued

The SM College Scholarship Program is set to open its applications from February 1 to 28, 2026, offering a new set of students the chance to begin college with financial support. Since its launch in 1993, the program has produced 4,650 graduates. For many of them, the scholarship is the start of a different future; … Continued

With support from SM Foundation, San Vicente Health Center has been transformed to better serve nearly 15,000 residents, addressing space and infrastructure challenges and bringing Dr. Dane Calica and Dr. Marizel Wong’s patient-centered vision to life. For nearly 15,000 residents across four barangays served by the San Vicente Health Center in Quezon City, the path … Continued

Architect’s perspective of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall at Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Fort del Pilar SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH) and the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) have signed a memorandum of agreement for the construction of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall in Fort Del Pilar, expanding the academy’s core training and communal facilities. The … Continued

New San Vicente Health Center in Quezon City. The health center is set to better serve over 15,000 residents from four different barangays after the SM Foundation completes its renovation. SM Foundation has completed the renovation and turnover of the San Vicente Health Center in Quezon City, which is set to serve around 15,000 residents … Continued

Henry Sy Foundation realizes vision of strengthening healthcare education  The Henry Sy Sr. Halls at the University of the Philippines (UP) (left) and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) (right) strengthen medical education through expanded learning spaces and advanced simulation facilities. Quality tertiary education is defined by the culture that shapes it—one that enables young … Continued