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

SM Prime Holdings, Inc., through SM Foundation, turned over its 74th school building donation to the San Francisco Elementary School in Tarlac on May 6. The two-storey, four-classroom school building came fully furnished with 200 armchairs, 16 wall fans, eight blackboards, four teacher’s table and chair sets, four toilets and four wall clocks. “We are … Continued

SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to more than 8,700 families affected by Typhoon Agaton. Each relief pack is composed of bottled mineral water, rice, ready-to-eat meals, and instant noodles. OPTE is a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets which aims … Continued

SM Foundation and SM Prime Holdings, Inc. recently donated a new 2-storey, 4-classroom school building to serve the students of Bakod Bayan Elementary School in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija for the incoming school year—including its 59 Sama-Bajau enrollees. Sama-Bajau, more commonly known as Badjaos, are an indigenous group hailing from Zamboanga City and Jolo, Sulu. Due … Continued

  Spreading Social Good: as part of their CSR operations, SMFI ensures to strategically communicate their CSR programs which enabled them to bag a Silver Award in the ninth annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. SM Foundation was named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Innovation in Community Relations or Public Service Communications category … Continued

SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to more than 5,100 families affected by Typhoon Agaton in Leyte, Iloilo, and Capiz. More Kalinga packs are underway for other areas also affected by the said typhoon. OPTE is a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and … Continued

SM Foundation recently received plaques of recognition from its social good partners for its invaluable contribution on relief operations, COVID-19 response, and sustainable agriculture. The following are the organizations which recognized the efforts of SMFI: Philippine Army: Pagdamay at Pagbangon Plaque | Relief operations Philippine Army: Command Plaque | Relief operations City Government of Tuguegarao: … Continued

The SM Store Butuan visited Nonoc Island, Surigao del Norte to distribute clothes and toys The SM Store continues to extend its support by distributing more than 100,000 clothes from the Share Your Extras donation drive. The team started with Surigao del Norte where Typhoon Odette made landfall, displacing thousands of families and impacting their … Continued

SM Foundation, together with its social good partners, recently presented the 1st batch of graduates on National Certificate (NC) training program for Customer Service under its SM Asensong Pinoy Program. The said program is in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Social Welfare and … Continued

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