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

SMFI program officer Dalfhen Samson together with a Philippine Red Cross volunteer during the SM blood donation drive in SM Megamall. Following the necessary safety protocols, SM Foundation conducts its regular blood donation drive in SM malls nationwide to help address the depleting supply of blood needed by those with urgent medical emergencies. This social … Continued

Dedicating this yet another milestone for its stakeholders, SM Foundation (SMFI) bagged four honors for its exceptional communication and social good programs at the recent 56th Anvil Awards Virtual Gabi ng Parangal. SMFI won two Silver awards for its social good effort, which consists of programs on education, health, sustainable agriculture, and relief operations; one Silver … Continued

Newly turned over two-story, four-classroom SM school building at Banisil National High School in General Santos City. Amid the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, SM Foundation (SMFI) remains a catalyst for change in the education sector as it turns over its 103rd SM school building to Banisil National High School (BNHS) on February 19 … Continued

SM scholar alumna Jana Inah Zipporro Marcelo “There is no such thing as a small dream or impossible dream when you put your heart into it.” This is what SM scholar alumna Jana Inah Zipporro Marcelo believes in. In a kumustahan session, Jana shared how SM Foundation helped her to uplift her family’s economic status, which before … Continued

In partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, SM Foundation (SMFI) recently conducted a bloodletting activity at the Red Cross Novaliches District Center Satellite Office in Quezon City. The SMFI also provided free medicines and other medical services—x-ray and ECG, among others—for the residents in the said area. Wearing of face masks and other safety equipment, … Continued