SM Foundation’s Livelihood and Outreach Programs pave paths on the ground to champion agripreneurship and ensure swift relief when challenges hit the country. Through the program, public and private institutions joined forces and bring together agricultural experts and fellow farmers to share the latest in agripreneurship– from farming techniques and soil management to business management. … Continued
Farmers from Zamboanga showcase their crops during the harvest festival In the midst of our busy lives, we often encounter moments of inspiration that have the power to create positive change. Such moments invite us to reflect on our potential for social good. Years ago, Henry “Tatang” Sy Sr. embodied this spirit. Driven by an … Continued
KSK-SAP farmer beneficiaries from Zambales with SM Foundation’s partners. After 14 weeks of intensive modern agricultural training, SM Foundation proudly celebrated the graduation of farmer beneficiaries from its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP). The events signify a crucial step towards sustainable farming practices and economic empowerment for marginalized farmers. In Central Luzon, … Continued
KSK-SAP Alumna Christina Pabor joins the SM Sunday Market at SM City Calamba. For many, farming is a way of life. They gain a profound sense of purpose when they cultivate the land, plant seeds, and harvest fruits and vegetables that will nourish not just their families but an entire community. Cristina Lumor-Pabro, a Kabalikat … Continued
SM group’s corporate social responsibility arm, SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) has innovated its social good programs to better serve its stakeholders, especially those in grassroots communities. One of the efforts launched by SMFI is the Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farmer’s Market Day, where KSK program alumni were given the opportunity to strengthen their learnings, market … Continued
People helping people. This philosophy of the SM group continues to live on and is evident at the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farmer’s Market Day in SM Malls throughout the country. In partnership with SM Supermalls, Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Technical Education … Continued
Some KSK Pasay graduates with their quality produce “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” This is what SM Foundation (SMFI) believes in as it touches the lives of farmers across the country through its Kabalikat … Continued
KSK farmers from Davao harvesting their produce. Agriculture plays a significant role in the Philippine economy. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), agriculture contributes an average of 20 percent to the Gross Domestic Product of the country. This output comes mainly from agribusiness, which in turn accounts for about … Continued
