Eleven years ago, Typhoon Yolanda—the super typhoon that reshaped countless lives—made landfall and changed the face of the Philippines. Tacloban City, at the heart of the storm’s devastation, bore witness to unimaginable loss and hardship. Amidst this adversity, a group of young students rose resiliently from the wreckage, guided by hope and a renewed sense … Continued

When Super Typhoon Yolanda devastated the Visayas region in 2013, it swept away not only homes but also dreams. Yet, for five resilient young dreamers from Leyte, the storm marked the start of an extraordinary journey. These achievers, all SM Foundation College Scholar-alumni from Saint Paul School of Professional Studies in Palo, Leyte, paint the … Continued

Members of the Philippine Air Force at the newly refurbished Basa Air Base Hospital SM Foundation completed renovation work on the Basa Air Base Hospital in Floridablanca, Pampanga. This marks the second phase of improvements to the facility, following initial renovations in February 2015 that enabled DOH and PhilHealth accreditation. The 17-bed hospital serves military … Continued

HSFI supports USC’s Diamond Jubilee initiatives. The ceremonial signing was attended by (seated, from left) USC board of trustees chair Fr. Dionisio Miranda, SVD, USC president Fr. Francisco Antonio Estepa, SVD, HSFI trustee and SM Prime executive committee chairman Hans Sy, HSFI executive director Dr. Lydia Echauz, (standing, from left) HSFI trustee and SM Foundation … Continued

SM Supermalls employee-volunteers go to the barangays to distribute Kalinga Packs to the  community. SM City Tuguegarao and SM Center  Tuguegarao Downtown employee-volunteers  arrange the Kalinga Packs. An SM City Legazpi truck on its way to  deliver aid. Typhoon Kristine brought significant challenges to communities across Luzon. In the face of this  adversity, the SM … Continued

Bringing back the youth’s hope in farming. 22-year-old Dan Sotelo, one of the young farmers from Brgy. San Miguel, Talakag, Bukidnon, proudly showcase some freshly picked vegetables from their farm. In the Philippines, farming has become an aging trade, with most farmers now in their 50s and beyond. Yet, as fields face an uncertain future, … Continued

Thirty-six couples, who are SM Group employees, exchanged vows during the ninth Kasalan sa SM held at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus – the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Thirty-six couples, who are SM Group employees, exchanged vows during the ninth Kasalan sa SM, a mass wedding ceremony organized by the Felicidad T. Sy … Continued

SM Scholars turned SM employees. (L-R) Happily serving as SM Foundation employees are alumni of the college scholarship program—Cherry Antonio, Allen Bermejo, Roma Hierro, and Michael Lumahan. The picture was taken during the SM Scholars’ Alumni Homecoming 2024. Reinforcing its mission to provide a launchpad towards scholars’ success, the SM Foundation opens career pathways within … Continued

Henry Sy Foundation, UST-FMS, and social good partners collaborate to advance medical education in PH The Henry Sy Foundation and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (FMS) inaugurated the Henry Sy Sr. Hall on September 28, 2024 at the university’s Manila campus. Completed in collaboration with Anargyroi: FMS Foundation Inc., … Continued

15th Asia CEO Awards CSR Company of the Year. Receiving the award are members of the SM Foundation (from left) Mr. Teddy Gaw, Education Programs Manager Anne Racoma, Education Programs SAVP Eleanor Lansang, Trustee Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal, Communication SAVP Victor Chan, Education Programs Executive Director Linda Atayde, and Mr. Santiago Vibandor. SM Foundation, the … Continued

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. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt I am Darmae Maningo-Tan, a business owner, a lecturer, a loyal daughter, a devoted wife … Continued

SM Foundation provides relief to Typhoon Julian-hit communities Following Ilocos Norte’s declaration of a state of calamity in early October due to Typhoon Julian, SM Foundation activated its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) to provide immediate assistance to over 750 families.  Employee-volunteers from SM City Laoag led the distribution of the Kalinga Packs containing essential items … Continued