While the definitive aftermath of the COVID-19 health crisis is yet to be seen, its immediate and ongoing impact has affected lives and businesses immensely. The country’s health system continues to grapple with the task of containing the disease and tending to the infected, while the government is seeking ways to ensure the welfare of … Continued

Staying true to its commitment to being one of the first responders during disasters, SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to more than 350 families affected by the recent fire incident in Brgy. Samala-Marquez, Kawit, Cavite. OPTE is a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM … Continued

Staying true to its commitment to being one of the first responders during disasters, SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to almost 100 families affected by the recent fire incident in Brgy. Mambaling, Cebu City. OPTE is a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls … Continued

A total of 100 farmers in Bataan, coming from Barangays Poblacion, Sabang, Nagbalayong, and Binaritan, recently finished the training program under the SM Foundation’s Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture. Under the said social good program, the farmer-participants are provided with training on modern farming technologies that would help them produce and sustain bountiful harvests. … Continued

SM scholars in Cebu (File Photo) “To accomplish great things, you must not only act, dream and plan BUT believe in that dream.” These encouraging words were from SM founder Mr. Henry “Tatang” Sy, who in 1993, established the SM college scholarship program—a social good vehicle that intends to carry out his vision of providing … Continued

According to the World Economic Forum, by 2050 the global demand for food will be 60% greater than today. With this projection, the agricultural sector needs to increase the production of safe and quality food, while preserving the natural resources that agricultural productivity depends upon. This is the reason why SM Foundation (SMFI) is committed … Continued

Through its sustained collaboration with Uniqlo Philippines, SM Foundation (SMFI) recently turned over 2,000 Uniqlo AIRISM masks to Alagang Kapatid Foundation. The said masks will be distributed to families in grassroots communities and to COVID-19 frontliners. In the photo: SMFI Senior Project Manager for Health and Medical Programs Albert Uy (2nd from the left) and … Continued

SM tech-voc scholars (FILE PHOTO) In close collaboration with the SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), Don Bosco One TVET Phils. Inc., and the City of Pasay, SM Foundation announced the extension of the application period for the SM-Pasay Technical-Vocational Scholarship Program until March 26, 2021. The said tech-voc scholarship program is open to 17 … Continued

SM scholar alumna Karen Mae Muñez One of the supported courses under the SM College Scholarship Program is the Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Secondary Education. Over the years, SM Foundation (SMFI) has produced a number of intelligent and talented educators in the country. Among those who pursued a career in the education sector … Continued

SM Foundation (SMFI) recently received a plaque of recognition from the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) for its invaluable support to the PMC during the pandemic. Through its Operation Tulong Express: COVID-19 response, SMFI provided the PMC officers and personnel with personal protective equipment and other safety gear which protected them from the virus while doing … Continued

Key officials from Henry Sy Foundation (Trustees Debbie Sy and Harley Sy, Chairman and Treasurer Virginia Yap,and Executive Director Dr. Lydia Echauz, and Independent Trustee Engr. Chito Macapagal); UPMAFI (Chairman and President Dr. Rody Sy, Vice President Dr. Camilo Roa, and Secretary Dr. Francisco Tranquilino); and UP Manila (Dean Charlotte Chiong, Associate Dean Joven Cruz, … Continued

A KSK farmer harvesting her crops Ensuring that its social good efforts also reach those from the South, SM Foundation (SMFI), in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), recently concluded its farmers’ training – Batch 223 A-D under the Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan (KSK) on Sustainable Agriculture in Davao City. Some of the quality … Continued