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
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
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
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
SM Foundation’s Education Programs rounded up 2023 by propelling students and communities towards a brighter future. The School Building Program proudly turned over President Manuel Roxas Memorial Integrated School in Roxas City, San Antonio Elementary School in Batangas, and Laguna Resettlement Community School, creating a conducive learning environment for future changemakers. Graduation caps and dreams … Continued
New students begin a new chapter of their academic lives as proud SM scholars. SM group’s social good arm, SM Foundation, recently awarded college scholarships to 470 freshmen, demonstrating its commitment to breaking the cycle of poverty through education. To kick off the journey as SM scholars, the foundation held an online awarding event called … Continued
SM Foundation welcomed its first batch of scholars three decades ago. Since then, they have welcomed thousands of scholars, giving them the chance to go beyond possibilities—one of them is Junie Anne Mariano. Believing in the power of education, she took up Secondary Education at a university in Cauayan City, Isabela. But for her, it … Continued
SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPHI), and the Department of Education (DepEd) recently collaborated to construct two new school buildings in Laguna and Batangas. MOA signing for the two school buildings in Laguna and Batangas. Upon the completion of the joint initiative, two (2) two-story four-classroom school buildings will be donated to … Continued
More than just an area where students gather to hold classes, a school environment plays a vital role in learners’ cognitive development. Research has shown that with an environment conducive to learning, students increase their attention and focus, and they are more motivated to practice higher-level critical thinking skills. Adamant to provide students with venues … Continued
SM Foundation foundation (SMFI) further strengthens its decades-long objective of helping poor but deserving students to fulfil their dreams by having access to quality education. For the school year 2022-2023, SMFI proudly welcomed over 300 freshmen in its new batch of SM college scholars, completing the 1,300 current SM college scholars. Of the 300 new … Continued
Aspiring young Filipinos from low-income households hold dreams of their own. While they lack resources, many of them have treasures no one can take: a steadfast grit to provide a comfortable life for their family. They dedicate their skills and abilities to pursue every possibility. One young SM scholar from graduating batch 2022, Jessel Pineda, … Continued
