Hands on training of SM tech-voc scholars One of the flagship programs of SM Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the SM group, is its scholarship program. Aside from the college education offerings, the program also provides venues for students who would like to pursue a career in the skilled labor industry. The gradual … Continued
From May 15 to July 31, SMAC cardholders can donate their SMAC points to Share Shoes. The program aims to raise as many points as possible to buy 10,000 pairs of shoes for World Vision and SM Foundation kids Your SM Advantage Card (SMAC) can do so much more than earn points for shopping and … Continued
An SM Supermarket employee orients the scholar participants. SM Foundation (SMFI), in partnership with TESDA, DOLE, DSWD, SM Supermalls and SM Markets, expands its Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan: SM Apprenticeship Program with SM Home World and The SM Store. Launched November last year, the social good program intends to increase the employability of Filipinos and address … Continued
In its bid to honor the efforts of female frontliners in the fight against COVID-19, SM Foundation, Nivea, and Watsons partnered to distribute 10,000 pieces of Nivea moisturizing cream. According to UNICEF, women make up roughly 70 percent of the global health workforce—this further highlights the important role that they play in the society, especially … Continued
Davao City – Pop-up display booths for agricultural produce of SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) graduates have been put up at SM City Davao for the KSK Farmers Market. The ongoing Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farmers Market offer affordable fresh vegetables and fruits to consumers. The eye-catching display booths are manned by SM personnel, the … Continued
Sta. Rosa, Laguna – SM City Sta. Rosa hosts KSK Farmers Market that sells quality farm produce at affordable prices. The agricultural produce being sold that includes vegetables, fruits, and herbs are cultivated by beneficiaries of SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Sustainable Agriculture Program. SM Foundation launched Farmers Market in several SM Malls to help KSK … Continued
SM Foundation will be awarding technical-vocational scholarships to 1,000 applicants this June. This was announced by SM Foundation Executive Director for Education, Ms. Linda Atayde at the press conference for this year’s Presentation of College Scholar Graduates Event held on May 25, at the SMX Convention Center. “Many children in this country are out of … Continued
Medjugorje Uy, 19 years old, grew up in a loving environment despite living in a shack on the edge of a construction dump site. As the daughter of a single parent, she and her mother supported themselves through various odd jobs. “I’ve worked as a part-time carwash girl, sold rags and even sold lumpiang shangai … Continued
SM scholar alumnus Jio Alamil The Philippines, as a developing country experiences educational disparity brought by differing economic and cultural capital. Various studies show that there’s a low participation of students from poor families to proceed to a college education. With limited resources, education tends to be less prioritized by families in grassroot communities over … Continued
In time for its 175th anniversary, Watsons held a joint medical mission with SM Foundation on May 6 at SM City Sta. Mesa. Entitled ‘AnniverSaya, 175 Healthy, Happy Families’, the medical mission provided free health services such as medicaonsultations, dental check-ups, basic laboratory tests and medicines to the participants present. Additionally, the first 175 families who … Continued
More than 100,000 pairs of shoes were gifted by The SM Store and SM Foundation to Caritas Philippines communities nationwide. The SM Store and SM Foundation partnered with Caritas Philippines to distribute more than 100,000 new pairs of shoes to the Social Action Centers of Caritas in Baguio, Tarlac, Zambales, Malolos, Lipa, San Pablo, Lucena, … Continued
SM Scholar Marlon Wijangco “There are people that are willing to help and provide you with opportunities that will help you succeed in life, you just have to work hard and keep a strong faith.” This is one life lesson Marlon De Guzman Wijangco learned as an SM scholar. He has a younger brother and … Continued
