The Philippines’ only government-owned school for the deaf now features new facilities to boost the skills of its students. The Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) has been a cornerstone of the deaf community in the Philippines and throughout Asia. Established in 1907, PSD has a long and proud history of providing educational opportunities for … Continued

The SM Foundation, through its longstanding commitment to healthcare initiatives, extended a helping hand to Baguio City on January 12, 2024, in the wake of a recent stomach flu and Acute Gastroenteritis outbreak that affected roughly 3,000 residents.  The turnover ceremony, held at the City Hall of Baguio City, marks another chapter in the foundation’s … Continued

SM Foundation enabled Brgy. 118-120 Health Center better serve 25,516 residents under its care. Caloocan City’s Brgy. 118-120 Health Center has been transformed, evolving into a vibrant healthcare hub that is SM Foundation’s 204th Wellness Center.  The newly rehabilitated center continues the SM group’s commitment of creating spaces that not only address the healthcare needs … Continued

SM College Scholarship Program helps pave new life for the youth Some moments fade with time, certain experiences leave an indelible mark, shaping not just our paths but our very identities. For Atty. Marmie Deniega and Amanda Hora, the SM scholarship application wasn’t just a gateway to education; it was the moment that shaped the … Continued

The SM Foundation has completed the rehabilitation of two healthcare facilities in Luzon before the end of 2023. The Lucban Health Center in Baguio and the Air Force City Hospital in Clark City, Pampanga, received upgrades as part of the SM Foundation’s commitment to improving healthcare in the Philippines. Rehabilitation of Baguio’s Health Center  Patients … Continued

SM Foundation officially turns over its 107th school building to the San Fernando South Central Integrated School in San Fernando, La Union. Overcrowding is a major challenge faced by public schools in the Philippines. With limited resources and a large student population, classrooms often become crammed, hindering effective learning and individual attention. The SM Foundation’s … Continued

SM Foundation welcomes farmer-graduates The SM Foundation continues to work towards achieving its vision of a future where farmers are empowered, able to share knowledge with the community, and collectively work towards elevating the entire industry through agriculture. As a testament to this, several farmers from Pampanga, Tarlac, Camarines Sur, and Albay completed SM Foundation’s … Continued

Henry Sy Foundation, SM Foundation transform spaces for inclusive education in the Philippines Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) hand signs a gratitude message to Henry Sy Foundation (HSF), Department of Education, and Pasay Local Government after they collaborated for the revitalization of the 12-room laboratory building of Senior High School students. The Philippines’ Magna … Continued

SM group spreads social good with ‘Christmas Cheers’ SM employee-volunteers from SM CDO Downtown with some of the beneficiaries of Christmas Cheers The season of giving is within our midst. As the world embraces the spirit of Christmas with open arms, SM group employees stepped out of the holiday rush and into the shoes of … Continued

SM Foundation recently concluded its two-day medical mission in Leyte, bringing essential healthcare services to nearly 1,800 beneficiaries.  The missions, held at Alang-Alang and Tanuan, aimed to address the medical needs of the underserved population and underscored SM Foundation’s dedication to making healthcare accessible to all. The beneficiaries received a range of services, from basic … Continued

SM Foundation’s 200th health center brings new hope to Laguna Rural health centers are more than just buildings—they’re lifelines, offering a comprehensive range of health services at a minimal cost or even free to the most vulnerable. The presence of dedicated healthcare providers, who truly grasp the local struggles and share the community’s cultural fabric, … Continued

 Some of the KSK farmers tend their urban garden in Sto. Cristo Elementary School The world is steadily redefining how cities are deemed. Through the transformative power of urban gardening, cities are no longer concrete jungles but vibrant oases, teeming with life greenery.  As urban gardening takes root, it allows people to rediscover the bountiful … Continued