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The new school building turned over by SM Prime and SM Foundation supports Jefmin Elementary School (JES) in Concepcion, Tarlac, goal to become an Integrated School, which allows them to more accommodate students up to junior high school. Integrated schools have become a key component of Philippine education as they provide a seamless path from … Continued

Upgraded Laoag health unit expands care access for 35,000 residents

The newly renovated Laoag City RHU III, transformed through the support of the SM Foundation, is set to become a primary healthcare facility. The upgraded center now features properly designated clinical areas and a comfortable new receiving area for patients. Bridging the healthcare gap in Ilocos Norte, the Laoag City RHU III Primary Care Facility … Continued

Reconstruction of 85-year-old AdNU building begins

Present at the groundbreaking ceremony were SM Supermalls Senior AVP for Mall Operations-South Luzon Engr. Jason Terrenal, AdNU VP for Higher Education Dr. Digna Alba, Naga City Mayor and AdNU Board Member Leni Robredo, AdNU Board Chairman Magno Edilberto Conag III, AdNU President Fr. Aristotle C. Dy, SJ, and AdNU Senior High School Principal Dr. … Continued

SM Foundation recognizes 199 new graduates of its scholarship program

A batch that made history. SM Foundation honors its 199 scholar-graduates from Batch 2025, a milestone group with a record number of awardees: 8 Summa Cum Laude, 33 Magna Cum Laude, 47 Cum Laude, and 14 Academic Distinction recipients. In photo are the scholars with (front row, from left) SM Foundation Education Programs VP Eleanor … Continued

Equipping scholars for the demands of a changing workforce

Future-READY, Now! is one of several SM Foundation education programs supporting scholars’ comprehensive development, including mentoring, networking initiatives, and regular assemblies that strengthen their core skills and professional readiness. Recent studies show a mismatch between the skills industries demand and what workers and students currently possess, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and … Continued

SM Foundation holds medical mission in quake-hit Cebu

Following the recent earthquake in Cebu, SM Foundation conducted a medical mission for affected residents in SM Cares Village, Bogo City, and San Remigio. Held on October 14 and 15, 2025, the mission provided medical and surgical services to a total of 460 patients, including checkups, X-rays, ECGs, and laboratory tests for blood sugar, cholesterol, … Continued

SM Group brings new learning spaces to Tagum City

SM Prime and SM Foundation turns over a two-story, four-classroom school building to Suaybaguio–Riña Elementary School in Magugpo North, Tagum City on Oct. 16, 2025. Empowering learners, one school building at a time. True to this vision, SM Prime and SM Foundation turned over a new two-story, four-classroom school building to Suaybaguio–Riña Elementary School in … Continued

When met with perseverance, opportunity can truly change lives

A recent study shows that about 81 percent of Filipino senior high school graduates are able to continue to college. However, roughly 35 percent of them fail to complete their degree, largely due to financial constraints and other uncertainties. This reality is familiar to Gerald Mallari and Carlo Kristian Napucao. Once faced with the same … Continued

A blueprint for holistic healthcare

A multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, nutritionists, therapists, fitness coaches, and counselors mans the Wellness Hub built through the collaboration of San Juan Medical Center and SM Foundation. Eradicating diseases is like going into battle: the best path to victory is to prevent the conflict from erupting in the first place. And who could be … Continued

New building ends era of undersized classrooms in Calapan school

Once crowded in dim rooms or on gym floors during outages, Grades 5 and 6 students now learn in a bright, spacious classroom built through the SM Foundation, SM Prime, and DepEd’s Adopt-A-School Program. On hot days, when the power goes out, classes spill into the open gym. Children unroll doormats on the cement floor, … Continued

San Juan Wellness Hub leads move from late care to early prevention

The newly opened San Juan Medical Center (SJMC) Wellness Hub, built with SM Foundation, delivers care through a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, nutritionists, therapists, fitness coaches, and counselors. SM Foundation, in partnership with the San Juan Medical Center and the Local Government of San Juan, officially opened the hospital’s new Wellness Hub on October … Continued

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