SM Foundation officially turns over its 107th school building to the San Fernando South Central Integrated School in San Fernando, La Union. Overcrowding is a major challenge faced by public schools in the Philippines. With limited resources and a large student population, classrooms often become crammed, hindering effective learning and individual attention. The SM Foundation’s … Continued

SM Foundation welcomes farmer-graduates The SM Foundation continues to work towards achieving its vision of a future where farmers are empowered, able to share knowledge with the community, and collectively work towards elevating the entire industry through agriculture. As a testament to this, several farmers from Pampanga, Tarlac, Camarines Sur, and Albay completed SM Foundation’s … Continued

Henry Sy Foundation, SM Foundation transform spaces for inclusive education in the Philippines Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) hand signs a gratitude message to Henry Sy Foundation (HSF), Department of Education, and Pasay Local Government after they collaborated for the revitalization of the 12-room laboratory building of Senior High School students. The Philippines’ Magna … Continued

SM group spreads social good with ‘Christmas Cheers’ SM employee-volunteers from SM CDO Downtown with some of the beneficiaries of Christmas Cheers The season of giving is within our midst. As the world embraces the spirit of Christmas with open arms, SM group employees stepped out of the holiday rush and into the shoes of … Continued

SM Foundation recently concluded its two-day medical mission in Leyte, bringing essential healthcare services to nearly 1,800 beneficiaries.  The missions, held at Alang-Alang and Tanuan, aimed to address the medical needs of the underserved population and underscored SM Foundation’s dedication to making healthcare accessible to all. The beneficiaries received a range of services, from basic … Continued

SM Foundation’s 200th health center brings new hope to Laguna Rural health centers are more than just buildings—they’re lifelines, offering a comprehensive range of health services at a minimal cost or even free to the most vulnerable. The presence of dedicated healthcare providers, who truly grasp the local struggles and share the community’s cultural fabric, … Continued

 Some of the KSK farmers tend their urban garden in Sto. Cristo Elementary School The world is steadily redefining how cities are deemed. Through the transformative power of urban gardening, cities are no longer concrete jungles but vibrant oases, teeming with life greenery.  As urban gardening takes root, it allows people to rediscover the bountiful … Continued

The new two-floor school building of Laguna Resettlement Community School features four fully equipped rooms with PWD-friendly facilities. Overcrowded classrooms, insufficient learning time, inadequately designed learning spaces, and teacher dissatisfaction pose challenges to the Philippine education system. The challenges faced by the Philippine education system are multifaceted. With inadequate time for instruction, students are unable … Continued

The SM Foundation (SMFI)  celebrates the feat of 397 SM scholars from class 2023, including 8 summa cum laude, 72 cum laude, 55 magna cum laude, and 26 academic distinction awardees. Joining the event is SMFI trustee Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal, SM Investments (SMIC) Chairman Emeritus Jose Sio, SMIC executive director Harley Sy, SM Engineering … Continued

SM Foundation’s scholarship program empowers dreams of youth In a world brimming with boundless possibilities, education serves as a powerful lever that propels young dreamers towards their desired destinations. Especially for youth from low-income households, it allows them to transcend from the lives they have long known. This is the very vision of SM group’s … Continued