Motivation is crucial in achieving our goals. But is that all there is when it comes to pursuing our dreams? Where do passion and purpose come into the picture? Thousands of SM scholars have proven for decades that opportunities and stepping stones provide a boost of motivation. But it is their deep sense of purpose–one … Continued

Through its continuous collab for social good, SM Foundation and UNIQLO Philippines recently rehabilitated two health centers in the cities of Tuguegarao and Cauayan in Cagayan Valley.  The partnership marked the reopening of Tuguerao’s Cataggaman Pardo Health Center and Cauayan’s District-1 Health Center on March 22 and 23, 2023, respectively. These are the 18th and … Continued

While access to quality healthcare continues to be hampered by challenges, medical missions have become an increasingly vital source of support for low-income communities. Through time, they have gone beyond providing medical care and have taken up a new role: transforming the lives of individuals and communities. The SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) recognizes just this, … Continued

Providing assistance to the community it serves, SM group recently extended its helping hand to fire-gutted communities in Piapi, Davao City.  Through SM Foundation’s Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), about 600 beneficiaries in Barangay 21–C received Kalinga packs. Over 300 fire victims from nearby Barangay 22-C also received the said assistance. SM Foundation Inc (SMFI), together … Continued

Stability is the foundation of a well-lived life. With basic needs fulfilled, people have the opportunity to develop themselves, explore various facets of life, and contribute to the welfare of the community. When aspiring youth, especially those from low-income households, are given the chance to stand on solid ground, they readily take the chance. They … Continued

In solidarity with earthquake-hit countries Türkiye and Syria, SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) sent aid through the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) last Feb. 27, 2023. Represented by SM Foundation Health and Medical Programs Executive Director Connie Angeles, SMFI handed 200 units of gasoline generators to PRC to provide power to the quake-stricken Türkiye and Syria. Additionally, … Continued

A volunteer SM employee from SM City Cauayan takes the vital signs of a beneficiary in Isabela during the medical mission held on March 2, 2023. Moving towards its vision of helping communities in nurturing their health and wellness, SM group held two medical missions in Tuguegarao and Cauayan in the Cagayan Valley region. Through … Continued

An SM employee-volunteer from SM City Marilao prepares the Emergency GoKit+ for distribution. UNIQLO Philippines and SM Foundation recently collaborated to send additional aid to communities hit by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng. About 43 high-risk barangays in Zamboanga Del Sur, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Pampanga, Bulacan, Isabela, and Cagayan received Emergency GoKit+, with the distribution … Continued

About 47 percent of all deaths of children under five occur in the first 28 days of their life, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The early deaths are due to conditions and diseases that are often linked to a lack of quality care at or after birth. Despite the big hurdle, it has … Continued

Dreamers from low-income households see education in a whole new light. For them, it is a strong weapon against the intergenerational cycle of poverty. SM Foundation founder Henry “Tatang” Sy Sr., held this close to his heart. He believed that education was a great equalizer. He envisioned that if he sent one child to college, … Continued

SM Scholar Alumna pursues a career in SPED ​ Teaching surpasses the realms of jobs or professions–it encompasses service, vocation, and life mission. Proving this day and night are millions of Filipino teachers who stand as second mothers to students. One of them is Rosalie Macaspac, an SM scholar alumna who chose to pursue a … Continued