With support from SM Foundation, San Vicente Health Center has been transformed to better serve nearly 15,000 residents, addressing space and infrastructure challenges and bringing Dr. Dane Calica and Dr. Marizel Wong’s patient-centered vision to life. For nearly 15,000 residents across four barangays served by the San Vicente Health Center in Quezon City, the path … Continued

Architect’s perspective of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall at Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Fort del Pilar SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH) and the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) have signed a memorandum of agreement for the construction of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall in Fort Del Pilar, expanding the academy’s core training and communal facilities. The … Continued

New San Vicente Health Center in Quezon City. The health center is set to better serve over 15,000 residents from four different barangays after the SM Foundation completes its renovation. SM Foundation has completed the renovation and turnover of the San Vicente Health Center in Quezon City, which is set to serve around 15,000 residents … Continued

Henry Sy Foundation realizes vision of strengthening healthcare education  The Henry Sy Sr. Halls at the University of the Philippines (UP) (left) and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) (right) strengthen medical education through expanded learning spaces and advanced simulation facilities. Quality tertiary education is defined by the culture that shapes it—one that enables young … Continued

The story of SM scholars does not end after graduation. Through SM Foundation’s holistic support, the scholars actively spread social good beyond the four walls of the classroom by supporting their families and communities. For SM Foundation scholars, graduation marks a transition rather than an endpoint. Long after they leave campus, many alumni remain connected … Continued

Through DepEd’s Adopt-A-School Program, SM Prime and SM Foundation work hand in hand to build safe, modern school facilities, helping improve access to quality education and empowering the next generation of learners across the country. In the remote areas of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, access to quality education is shaped as much by geography as by … Continued

The synergy behind SM’s disaster response SM Supermalls Regional Operations Head for Bulacan and CAMANAVA, Ana Datu, an SM employee-volunteer, delivers immediate relief to a resident impacted by flooding. In a country visited by an average of 20 typhoons a year and prone to earthquakes, communities across the Philippines often face the daunting task of … Continued

Leyte SM scholars nurture their talent and confidence For many young Filipinos, education is a way to build skills and shape a future that can uplift both themselves and their communities. Students enter college determined to turn their talents into meaningful opportunities, but the path is rarely straightforward. Even with free tuition in public universities, … Continued

In the Philippines, “free tuition” is often viewed as a golden ticket, but 2024-2025 data reveals it is only the first hurdle. Despite state subsidies, low-income students are buckling under costs such as food, transport, and housing, leading to dropouts. Experts say that tuition coverage alone is insufficient; students need holistic support like stipends and … Continued

Volunteers man the SM Foundation’s Mobile Clinic, providing assistance to patients undergoing electrocardiograms (ECGs) and X-ray procedures. Sharing the same mission of bringing quality healthcare closer to communities, SM Foundation, Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL), and Columban College collaborated on a medical mission in Olongapo City.  Serving more than 1,500 patients, the collaboration provided … Continued

Social good collaboration brings end to paper-based ICT learning The Digital Learning Hub project by SM Foundation, in collaboration with SM Retail and Mastercard helps Jefmin Elementary School in Concepcion, Tarlac produce ICT-ready pupils. The pupils of Jefmin Elementary School (JES) have long struggled with putting into life the lessons in Teacher Jeri Micka Galang’s … Continued

Over 690 individual across Metro Manila through two missions conducted by SM Foundation in its recent collaboration for social good with two local organizations. Working with National University – Community Extension Unit, the foundation held a medical and dental mission in Barangay Coloong, Valenzuela City, offering consultations, ECG tests, X-rays, and cholesterol and blood sugar … Continued