SM Foundation is intensifying its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) program, an initiative aimed at improving farmers’ productivity and linking them to market opportunities.  As of 2024, the foundation has rolled out more than 400 training sessions across the Philippines, providing modern agricultural skills to over 32,000 farmers. The foundation continues to widen the program’s reach, … Continued

Buttong Integrated School (BuIS) junior high students in Laoag City finally leave makeshift classrooms behind as they move into a new, student-friendly school building from the SM Group. Few would expect that a top-performing school like Buttong Integrated School (BuIS) in Laoag City has long struggled with space and facility limitations.  Known for its excellence … Continued

What pushed him to grow his income from 500 to six figures per cropping Boy Juan and his wife Analyn uses a portion of their farm to grow upo. The 55-year-old farmer Boy Juan from Gamu, Isabela started farming in a small backyard space of 150 to 200 square meters.  He grew vegetables such as … Continued

New SM School Building in Buttong Integrated School (BuIS), Laoag City The SM Group turned over a two-story, four-classroom building to Buttong Integrated School (BuIS), Laoag City on July 30, supporting the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Adopt-a-School Program. The new school building includes fully furnished classrooms with panoramic whiteboards, wall fans, clocks, and 50 armchairs … Continued

In the wake of continuous rains and widespread flooding brought by Severe Tropical Storms Crising, Dante, Typhoon Emong, and the southwest monsoon, SM Foundation rolled out its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) to provide immediate relief to affected communities across the country. In partnership with SM Supermalls and SM Markets, the Foundation distributed more than 18,800 Kalinga Packs, … Continued

Employee-volunteers from SM City San Lazaro lead the distribution of Kalinga Packs to families affected by monsoon rains and Typhoon Crising in their host community. We might not know it, but it’s the little things that make a big difference during the toughest of times.  If you’re eager to support your community but are not … Continued

SM Scholar-turned-SM executive. Jennilyn Mendoza from Batch 2005, revisits her journey 20 years later as she shares her success story and inspire the new generation of scholars. After months of rigorous screening and applications, the SM Foundation officially welcomed 900 new college scholars from across the country in an awarding ceremony held at the SMX … Continued

Future changemakers. The SM Foundation welcomed 900 new SM Scholars in a ceremony held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on July 20, 2025. (seated SM Foundation Vice President for Education Programs Scholarship Ling Lansang, Shereen Sy, SM Engineering Design & Development Corp. (SMEDD) President Hans “Chico” Sy Jr., SM Investments Executive Director Harley Sy, … Continued

The Henry Sy Foundation (HSFI) and Ateneo de Naga University (AdNU) signed a memorandum of agreement for the reconstruction of the university’s administration hall. Present at the signing in Makati City were (from left) HSFI Trustee Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal, HSFI Executive Director Dr. Lydia Echauz, HSFI Corporate Secretary Atty. Corazon Morando, AdNU President Fr. … Continued

The new Superman movie just dropped, reminding us that being a hero doesn’t require superpowers. Sometimes, all it takes is showing up and giving a part of yourself, literally. If you’re thinking about donating blood but don’t know where to begin, start here. From what to eat to what to wear, here’s a quick guide … Continued

SM Foundation’s Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program delivered emergency aid to hundreds of families displaced by two separate fires in Metro Manila this month. The first incident occurred on July 2 in Barangay Manggahan, Pasig City, where a fire displaced 151 families. SM City East Ortigas ensured the quick distribution of Kalinga Packs to affected … Continued

Maricel (center), a former barangay health worker with no prior farming experience, always dreamed of starting her own business. Through the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farming Program, she turned that dream into reality. She is now thriving as a business owner, actively selling her harvests at the Weekend Market of SM City Urdaneta. For years, … Continued