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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

From scholars to agents of positive change

By Ling Lansang, SAVP for Education Programs-Scholarship SM Foundation recently concluded the 2024 SM Scholars’ Alumni Homecoming. As I had the chance to hear their stories once again, I was deeply moved by how our former SM scholars have flourished in their respective fields of endeavor. SM College Scholarship Program alumni reunite at the SM … Continued

From scholars to professionals: SM Foundation shapes real-world ready scholars

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

Pursuing education despite the odds

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

From adversity to abundance: The triumph of mothers in urban gardening

Mheryll with a fellow KSK famer in SM City San Lazaro’s Urban Garden 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 benefits … Continued

Iloilo farmer sees new tomorrow in agribusiness

Iloilo City farmerand KSK alumna Rita Soltis Many passionate and devoted farmers continue to explore ways to address the age-old challenge of making agriculture a viable livelihood. They continue to seek ways to improve efficiency and yield as they play a key role not only in the country’s economy but also in securing access to … Continued

From passion to prosperity

KSK alumna Virgie with some of her mushroom chicharon products Gone are the days when farming was viewed as a backbreaking profession with limited growth potential. With the advent of modern practices, agriculture is emerging as a field ripe with profitability and positive impact. Virgie showcases her products at a Women’s Month fair in Angeles … Continued

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