Young dreamers Mark Tesoro (left) and Jake Dela Cruz (right) in Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati The global arena continues to see high demand for skilled manpower, particularly those with trainings and a solid background in technical and vocational (Tech-Voc) courses. At the center of this, the Philippines is deemed to be a … Continued

Operations at the Baliwag RHUs run even more smoothly after the upgrades made by SM Foundation and UNIQLO. Small as they seem, local community health centers hold a significant impact in improving Filipinos’ lives. According to the 2017 National Demographic Health Survey (NDHS), Filipinos continue to count on public medical facilities, such as public hospitals, … Continued

  Students of Calamba Integrated School (CIS) wash their hands at the new hand washing station from SM Foundation and UNIQLO. In another collaboration for social good, SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) and UNIQLO Philippines simultaneously turned over new handwashing facilities through the Balik Eskwela Program last January 24, 2023. Advocating hand hygiene and safe resumption … Continued

The 35th PMPC Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement awardee Connie Angeles The 35th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Television recently bestowed the prestigious Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award to Connie Angeles, SM Foundation’s Executive Director for Health and Medical Programs. PMPC held the awarding ceremony at the Winford Manila Resort and Casino last January … Continued

SM Foundation Inc (SMFI), together with SM Supermalls and SM Markets, is committed to providing immediate relief to those affected by calamities through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE). Since 2014, the program has distributed over 700,000 Kalinga Packs (relief packs) nationwide.​ Through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), SM Foundation distributed Kalinga Packs to about 100 … Continued

A patient (center) from the Pediatric Ward of West Visayas State University Medical Center (WVSUMC) reads one of the books from the Mobile Play Cabinet Serving at the heart of the SM group, SM Foundation pursued its mission of improving the quality of life of Filipinos by doing its share in providing access to quality … Continued

UNIQLO Philippines and SM Foundation, Inc. came together to upgrade four health centers in Bulacan – namely the Pulilan Rural Health Units (RHU) 1 and 2, as well as Baliwag RHU 1 and 3 last January 17, 2023. The centers were improved to provide Bulakenos in the area easy access to health care services. These … Continued

SM Foundation, Inc. activated its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) to help victims, following the heavy rains and flooding that hit Zamboanga City for several days. About 700 Kalinga Packs were given to affected employees of tenants, partner agencies, and the mall, especially the utility and security personnel. Meanwhile, volunteer employees from SM City Mindpro distributed … Continued

Scholars get together at the 2019 SM Scholars’ General Assembly. Education holds power like no other. It has long been a weapon against the perpetuating cycle of poverty and a stepping stone toward a better quality of life.  As a testament to this, UNESCO adopted the Convention Against Discrimination in Education in 1996 to underscore … Continued

“Nadapa man noon, marunong na bumangon ngayon.” Allaiza Ondez, a Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farmers’ Training  Program alumna, brings her learnings in every aspect of her life. In 2021, she was among the 4Ps members from Pasay City invited to join the KSK training from July to November 12. Their batch was given training on agri-technology, … Continued

How we utilize local health centers to empower Filipinos By Debbie P. Sy In 2022, we saw the much-awaited light at the end of the tunnel. The Philippines has started lifting some restrictions as the vaccine rollout continues. Along came the privilege of people to once again freely move around the community–regardless of age and … Continued

Cajefe tops the October 2022 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) The journey to success always starts with a single step. This rings true for SM Scholar Roderick Cajefe. For only elementary school was open in his hometown, he would walk one-and-a-half hours to go to his high school and another hour and a half to … Continued