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SM Foundation wins two Stevie® Awards at Asia-Pacific regional honors

MANILA, Philippines — SM Foundation has been recognized for its communications and reporting excellence at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, held in Macao, earning one Gold and one Bronze distinction. The Foundation received a Gold Stevie® Award for its SM Foundation Social Good Report, under the category Innovation in Non-Profit/NGO Publications. The report was cited for presenting impact in a clear, engaging, and forward-looking format, … Continued

SM Foundation medical missions reach over 7,000 patients, total beneficiaries near 1.4 million

SM Foundation continues to expand access to essential healthcare, serving 7,282 patients through a series of medical missions conducted this March across multiple underserved communities. In collaboration with partners including Aboitiz Renewables, BDO Network Bank, MOWEL Fund, Watsons Philippines, National University, and SM Supermalls, the initiative delivered free consultations, medicines, and basic healthcare services to communities in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, Bay, Laguna, Novaliches, … Continued

From FYP to Facts: Are Vaccines Safe?

Have you ever been scrolling through your FYP and suddenly stopped by a “health hack” or a warning about routine vaccines? While many professionals share credible information online, some post unverified claims that can confuse and, sometimes, cause fear. At the Putik Health Center in Zamboanga City, health workers see firsthand how online misinformation can … Continued

SM scholar charts path towards success, lands top 5 spot in CPALE

SM Scholar Rica Marbebe did not allow financial hardship to stand in the way of her aspirations. Her dedication and perseverance earned her a top 5 spot in the May 2025 CPA Licensure Examination. The success of the May 2025 CPA Licensure Examination top five, Rica Marbebe, is an achievement reached after a steep and … Continued

Building foundations for learning

By Connie Angeles, Executive Director for Health and Medical Programs Healthcare is changing at a pace we’ve never seen before. New technologies and approaches emerge daily. Amidst this, we believe everyone deserves access to modern, reliable healthcare. In 2024, we’ve made strides in bringing quality healthcare facilities closer to people who need them most. We’ve … Continued

German-Philippine business group inks pact with SM for workforce development

Collaborating for workforce development. Leading the MOU signing are (seated, from left) German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) Dual Training & Education and Special Services Director Kristina Silan, GPCCI board member Tristan Loveres, GPCCI President Maan Mariano, GPCCI Executive Director Christopher Zimmer, SM Foundation Executive Director Debbie Sy, SM Foundation Vice Chairperson and Trustee … Continued

UST’ opens Henry Sy Sr. Hall, a new hub for medical simulation and research 

The Henry Sy Foundation and the University of Santo Tomas-Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and its partners inaugurated on September 24, 2024 the UST Henry Sy Sr. Hall, a seven-storey medical education hub. The Henry Sy  Sr. Hall houses the Saints Cosmas and Damian Medical Simulation and Research Center at the University’s Manila campus.  The … Continued

Control, Alt, Succeed: A Cebuana IT professional’s quest to rewrite her path

Written by Darmae Tan, an SM Foundation scholar alumna, founder of MYT SoftDev Solutions and ErrandBoy.Ph Darmae M. Tan,  a proud alumna of the SM Foundation scholarship program. She is the founder of Cebu-based ventures MYT SoftDev Solutions and ErrandBoy.Ph. I am Darmae Maningo-Tan, a business owner, a lecturer, a loyal daughter, a devoted wife … Continued

Story of success: From scholar to Philippine Air Force pilot

By Major Edjil Rixon B. Lopez, PAF and SM Scholar Alumnus Major Edjil Lopez, a proud SM scholar, continues SM Group founder Henry Sy, Sr.’s legacy by imparting his learnings as a scholar to future pilots of the Philippine Air Force.  I vividly remember the feeling the first time I flew a Philippine Air Force … Continued

Enhancing healthcare accessibility

SM Foundation recently turned over its 205th health center, bringing quality community healthcare closer to Filipinos from vulnerable communities in GenSan. SM Foundation transforms South Cotabato health center into a modern, patient-centric facility SM Foundation’s Health and Medical Programs aim to revitalize health centers and ensure that they adhere to national health standards. It also … Continued

SM Foundation delivers healthcare to 15,000 patients expanding reach for the rest of 2024

SM Foundation has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to community health empowerment through Serbisyong Medikal, its medical mission program, successfully serving close to 15,000 patients. The foundation’s strategic medical mission has extended its reach across diverse regions of the Philippines, delivering critical healthcare services to communities that need it most. Looking ahead, SM Foundation is poised … Continued

Where healthcare meets innovation

By Connie Angeles, Executive Director for Health and Medical Programs  At SM Foundation, we understand that healthy communities are the backbone of a thriving society. Good health empowers individuals to pursue their dreams and contributes to the overall growth and resilience of communities. This belief has been the driving force behind our health and wellness … Continued

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