SM KSK Urban Farmers from Pasay City The private sector plays a significant role when it comes to economic growth in the Philippines by generating more jobs and contributing to our gross domestic product (GDP). Beyond that, it is also considered to be a driving force for inclusive and sustainable development in the country as … Continued

SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to almost 80 families affected by the recent fire incident in Brgy. Bagumbayan, Taguig City. OPTE is a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets which aims to address the needs of communities during calamities and … Continued

Representatives from the SM Foundation and The SM Store prepare the e-tablets for distribution to SM Foundation scholars SM Foundation’s 1,210 scholars across the Philippines are now better equipped for their studies through the electronic tablets gifted by Mastercard, The SM Store, and their customers. Shop & Share campaign, which ran for three days in … Continued

It is no secret that behind the success of The SM Store are women—from the leadership in board rooms to those welcoming shoppers in the stores. In every department and for every function, there is a woman that contributes to the overall success of the company. Women—with their nurturing, meticulous, and laser-focused nature—are the leading forces … Continued

Present at the MOA signing were (L-R) SM Investments Corporation AVP for Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Victor Chan, SMFI Trustee Engr. Chito Macapagal, The Manila Times College President Dante Ang, SMFI executive director Debbie Sy, SMFI executive director for education programs Linda Atayde, SMFI SAVP for scholarships Lingling Lansang, and SMFI PR consultant Neny Regino. … Continued

KSK farmers from Batangas harvest their produce. A better and greener path is ahead of the 25 farmers from Padre Garcia, Batangas as they recently graduated from SM Foundation’s (SMFI) Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan (KSK) on Sustainable Agriculture. Under the KSK Batch 228, the said farmers were equipped with modern farming techniques that will enable to … Continued

SM Foundation and The SM Store recently distributed thousands of shoes and sanitizers to children in grassroot communities. The act of giving kindness in any way possible to those who are in need, especially those in vulnerable and grassroot communities, has always been imprinted in the whole system of the SM group. Staying true to … Continued

SM employees donate blood during the SM bloodletting donation drive campaign. To help address the depleting supply of blood needed by those with medical emergencies, SM Foundation and SM Supermalls reactivated its annual bloodletting donation drive campaign that will run until March 18, 2022 in select SM malls nationwide. In partnership with the Department of … Continued

Share Your Extras, The SM Store and SM Foundation’s donation drive for Typhoon Odette-hit communities, wraps up the program with more than 100,000 clothes from shoppers and partner organizations across the country. From January 15 to February 28, individuals, families and groups dropped off their new and gently used clothing donations at The SM Store. … Continued

The SM Store is home to local brands that cater to the different lifestyles of women and their many roles. This Women’s Month, we put the spotlight on The SM Store’s homegrown brands for women in celebration of their many roles. Whether she is a home manager, a career woman, an entrepreneur, a care giver, … Continued

SM scholar alumna Katherine Nguyen Many students refer to their scholarships as blessings, some refer to them as miracles. But one thing’s for sure, without this program, students from economically challenged families would struggle to obtain their degrees. One of the biggest blessings (and miracle) that I have received in life is when I became … Continued