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
As the country faces the dire effects of the pandemic, the importance of access to quality healthcare become more apparent. Community based health care facilities became an important resource in managing not only the pandemic, but also provide primary care to illnesses. However, in countries with decentralized health systems like the Philippines, the quality and … Continued
Kids from the City of Smiles were all smiles as they received the toys donated by customers and partners of The SM Store Beyond providing the essential shopping needs and excellent customer service, The SM Store gives back to communities in partnership with its customers. Through its Share A Toy drive in 2021, the program … Continued
SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed 760 Kalinga packs to families affected by the recent fire incident in Cavite 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 crises. This recent … Continued
SM Foundation (SMFI) and SM Prime Holdings (SMPH) recently distributed 500 UNIQLO DRY T-shirts for the Pasay City frontliners. Present during the turnover were City Administrator’s Office OIC Cresalita Rey, Mayor’s Chief of Staff Peter Eric Pardo, SMPH AVP for Public Relations Rida Reyes, and Assistant City Health Officer Dr. Malou San Juan. This social … Continued
SM scholar alumna Regine Duga-Mestula SM Foundation (SMFI) believes that in order to ensure a brighter future for its scholars, it is vital to expose them to various enrichment activities and opportunities that will prepare them ahead on what’s next after their life in the academe. During a recent kumustahan session, SM scholar alumni Regine Duga-Mestula and … Continued
Sharing the gift of learning. The SM Store’s Donate A Book gathered more than 130,000 books in 2021 from customers and partner organizations. The books were distributed to over 100 public schools and community organizations nationwide. Through the generosity of its shoppers and partners, The SM Store was able to gather more than 130,000 books and … Continued
The SM Store customers can drop off their new or gently used clothes at any branch of The SM Store. They will enjoy a P100 discount voucher for every donation. From January 15 to February 28, shoppers of The SM Store can donate their old and new clothes via Share Your Extras. This year, the donations will … Continued
KSK farmer-graduate Jean Viñas harvests some of her quality produce Jean Viñas, an SM Foundation (SMFI) Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan farmer’s training program graduate in Taytay, Rizal, attribute to the said program her bountiful harvest which she sells in the market. Jean finished the KSK training in 2019 under the Batch 207. She came from … Continued
From left: Ricky Alvarez, AVP for Operations; Mary Collene Daet and Daj Dajoytoy, HSBC GSC Philippines Corporate Sustainability volunteers; Donna Panganiban, Customer Service Supervisor and Nivo Amboy, Marketing Manager for SM North EDSA Share Your Extras, The SM Store and SM Foundation’s donation drive for Typhoon Odette-hit communities, opened the first campaign weekend with a donation of 24 boxes … Continued
General Assembly in 2019 (file photo) SM Foundation (SMFI) invites incoming college freshmen to apply for the SM College Scholarship program for School Year 2022-2023 via its online application portal from January 15 to March 15, 2022. The SM Scholarship Program started from the vision of the late SM patriarch, Henry “Tatang” Sy, Sr. He … Continued
Let’s make the start of the year more meaningful by donating new or gently used clothes via The SM Store and SM Foundation’s Share Your Extras. Donations pooled this year will be for the benefit of communities impacted by Typhoon Odette. Shoppers can drop off their pre-loved clothes or purchase new ones for donation at … Continued
