Employee-volunteers from SM City Marikina lead the distribution of Kalinga Packs in Kalumpang Elementary School, Marikina City. As Metro Manila grapples with severe flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Carina and the Southeast Monsoon, SM Foundation has activated its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) to aid affected communities. The capital region was placed under a state of … Continued
Over 700 families hit by the massive fire in Cavity City received Kalinga packs from the SM Group. Cavite City was placed in a state of calamity on Tuesday, July 16, due to the massive fire incident that razed two coastal villages in Brgy. Dalahican. Responding to this, SM Foundation activated its Operation Tulong Express … Continued
Through its employee-volunteers from SM City Mindpro, the foundation has distributed essential aid packages to three affected barangays. SM Foundation has mobilized its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program to assist families affected by severe flooding in Zamboanga City. Through its employee-volunteers from SM City Mindpro, the foundation has distributed essential aid packages to 329 families … Continued
SM Supermalls employees from SM City Clark lead the distribution of books for two schools in Pampanga. The SM Foundation has continued its ‘Pages for Progress’ book donation program, distributing over 3,000 books to two schools in Pampanga. This social good initiative builds on the collaboration between SM Foundation and Phoenix Publishing House, which saw … Continued
The SM Foundation, the social good arm of the SM Group, continues to ramp up its scholarship program by setting up its scholars for success in their future careers. Partnering with SM Retail and SM Supermalls, the foundation hosted general assemblies in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Davao Region, Cebu Province, Southern Luzon, and Western Visayas … Continued
These SM scholar alumni are now steps closer to their dreams In the Philippines, many students face uncertain paths to higher education, especially those from vulnerable populations. Often, the pressing need to support their families leads them to consider skipping college altogether and entering the workforce straight out of high school. This could have been … Continued
The School Building Program of SM Foundation enables the Zamboanga Central School-SPED Center to accommodate more students amidst the increasing number of enrollment. The 2013 Zamboanga siege threw the education of about 140,000 elementary students into disarray. Schools in DepEd Region IX’s Zamboanga Central District bore the brunt of the conflict, finding themselves at the … Continued
SM Foundation and BingoPlus Foundation have forged a partnership to provide technology education to youth from vulnerable communities. The BingoPlus FutureSmart – SM Foundation Scholarship Program offers college education for students pursuing courses in Game Development, Software Engineering, and Data Science, with specialization in Web Development, Multimedia Arts and Design, and Information Technology. Collaborating for … Continued
Collaborating for the adaptive restoration of the century-old Quezon Hall or Bulwagang Quezon of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) in Iloilo City. Joining the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement are WVSU’s Dr. Joselito Villaruz, Dr. Peter Ernie Paris, Dr. Porferio Barlas, and SM Foundation and Henry Sy Foundation’s Debbie Sy, Dr. Lydia … Continued
SM Foundation continues its mission to uplift and empower Filipino farmers, enabling them to contribute to food security through modern agricultural practices.Its Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan (KSK) on Sustainable Agriculture program launched the training of 50 farmer-beneficiaries from Batches 348-349 on June 28, 2024, at SM City General Santos. The KSK on Sustainable Agriculture program aims to … Continued
Continuing its mission of boosting local healthcare services, SM Foundation has recently completed the refurbishment of two health centers in South Cotabato. The Polomolok East Community Clinic and the Baluan Rural Health Unit in General Santos City have undergone extensive renovations, bringing quality healthcare closer to vulnerable communities, particularly those in geographically isolated and disadvantaged … Continued
SM Scholar alumna Engr. Mary June Felongco happily serves as a Resident Engineer at SM City Iloilo The human spirit thrives on passion. It’s the fuel that ignites creativity, drives innovation, and propels us towards fulfilling lives. But for many, the path to pursuing their passions is riddled with various life constraints. This was once … Continued
