With the support of SM Foundation, health advocates underscore the importance of fostering balanced lifestyles and encouraging the early adoption of healthy habits among residents. Bacolod City, widely known as the City of Smiles, is also celebrated for its iconic desserts such as piaya and Napoleones. For many locals, indulging in these treats is part … Continued

Bacolod City –  Access to essential healthcare moves closer to communities as SM Foundation turns over two upgraded Barangay Health Stations serving nearly 27,000 residents across multiple urban barangays. The newly improved facilities, Barangay Mabini Health Station and ETCS Barangay Health Station, are part of SM Foundation’s growing network of community health facilities. To date, the … Continued

Cassandra (left), alongside a fellow student and their teacher, represents how education and mentorship create a nurturing space where young learners can grow, dream, and thrive. Imagine a building that does more than provide space for students – it becomes a wellspring of motivation. The newly turned-over two-story building by the SM Foundation at Magtaking … Continued

Felicidad T. Sy Hall Digital Transformation Center supports the mission of the Sisters of Mary School to guide young people from disadvantaged backgrounds toward education and opportunity. What does it take to turn dreams into reality? At Sisters of Mary School in Silang, Cavite, the answer lies at the intersection of opportunity and purpose. For … Continued

SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan, Philippines, March 18, 2026, Students and teachers of Magtaking Elementary School received a new school building from SM Foundation and SM Appliance Center, strengthening access to safe and conducive learning spaces in the Department of Education San Carlos City Division in Region I. The new facility forms part of the partners’ continuing school building program, which helps … Continued

[Silang Cavite, March 14, 2026] — A new chapter in education and opportunity began with the unveiling of the Felicidad Sy Hall, a Digital Transformation Center designed to equip students with future-ready skills and expand access to technology-driven learning. The milestone was marked by a day of reflection and celebration, beginning with a Thanksgiving Mass at … Continued

SM Foundation expands access to quality education with the groundbreaking of its first four storey, eight classroom school building at Tejero Elementary School in General Trias, Cavite. The project moves beyond the Foundation’s usual two storey, four classroom model, introducing a vertical design that maximizes limited space while serving more learners. Created to address land … Continued

Zamboanga City – SM Foundation turned over the rehabilitated Putik Health Center to the Zamboanga City government, reinforcing access to primary healthcare services for residents of Barangay Putik in the city’s second district. Established in the early 1990s, the Putik Health Center has long served as a frontline facility for community health services. Barangay Putik has … Continued

By: Debbie Sy Social Good in the Philippines is entering a more demanding phase. Communities are asking deeper questions, not just about who is being helped, but whether programs create lasting change. In this environment, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plays an important role, but it must evolve from short-term interventions into long-term systems that enable … Continued

The transition from a scholar to a legal professional is rarely a straight path; more often, it is a test of endurance. For Atty. Jermagne A. Ceria, passing the 2025 Bar Exam was not just a personal milestone, but the culmination of a decade-long journey fueled by a “never-say-die” spirit and the unwavering support of … Continued

For Isaac C. Ochotorena, the path to the 2024 Bar excellence wasn’t paved with privilege; it was built on a foundation of military discipline and a father’s unfulfilled ambition. Among the more than 5,000 successful Bar examinees, Isaac stands as a testament to what happens when grit meets opportunity. A Legacy Reclaimed Isaac is the … Continued