Since its inception in 2007, the SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture program has been striving to help uplift farmers from vulnerable communities. The program recently celebrated the 14-week training of 100 farmers from Laoag. The agriculture sector in the Philippines continues to demonstrate growth, according to the Department of Agriculture. As of … Continued

The SM Foundation, in partnership with the Quezon City Schools Division Office, inaugurated the Schools Division Office (SDO) Wellness Center for Teachers & Employees, a facility designed to promote the health and well-being of teachers and staff in the city.  The foundation refurbished the center to create a relaxing atmosphere and provide them with a … Continued

SM employee volunteers for social good Archie joins one of the Operation Tulong Express activations, helping typhoon-hit communities in Bataan. Amidst our bustling life, kind-hearted individuals walk among us, often unnoticed. They are the quiet heroes who go out of their way to make a difference, even in small ways. Some may be the people … Continued

The West Visayas State University (WVSU) Quezon Hall has been fully restored and reopened. The Henry Sy Foundation, in collaboration with the SM Foundation, completed the restoration of the Quezon Hall, located on Luna Street in La Paz, Iloilo City. The historic building, first completed in 1926, underwent a comprehensive renovation to address structural concerns … Continued

SM Foundation recognized 218 college scholar graduates from Batch 2024 during a ceremony at SMX Convention Center Manila. Of the total graduates, 63 finished with honors: three summa cum laude, 29 magna cum laude, 27 cum laude, and four with academic distinction. These scholars began their college education in 2020, at the height of the … Continued

“Let us not count our lives by the days we live, but by the good deeds we do for humanity.” – Henry Sy, Sr. In its commitment to uplift lives and drive social good nationwide, the SM Group, through SM Foundation, turned over the newly rehabilitated San Jose District Health Center in Tacloban City. This … Continued

Ormoc City – SM Foundation continues to support the government in improving healthcare access for Filipinos through its partnerships with local communities. Recently, the Foundation turned over its 210th Wellness Center—the San Pablo District Health Center (SPDHC)—to the local government of Ormoc.  Established in 2009, the SPDHC serves as a vital satellite office of City … Continued

Volunteer and SM Retail IT personnel Mark Ramos, who started as self-IT started in high school, pursues his mission to help bring computer and digital literacy closer to Filipino students. Many schools in the country continue to struggle with computer access for their students, with multiple learners often sharing a single unit. This challenge is … Continued

Eleven years ago, Typhoon Yolanda—the super typhoon that reshaped countless lives—made landfall and changed the face of the Philippines. Tacloban City, at the heart of the storm’s devastation, bore witness to unimaginable loss and hardship. Amidst this adversity, a group of young students rose resiliently from the wreckage, guided by hope and a renewed sense … Continued

When Super Typhoon Yolanda devastated the Visayas region in 2013, it swept away not only homes but also dreams. Yet, for five resilient young dreamers from Leyte, the storm marked the start of an extraordinary journey. These achievers, all SM Foundation College Scholar-alumni from Saint Paul School of Professional Studies in Palo, Leyte, paint the … Continued