SM Foundation activated its disaster response program, Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), to assist residents affected by recent fire incidents in Cagayan de Oro and Bacoor, Cavite. On June 3, the foundation distributed over 130 Kalinga Packs to families affected by a fire in Barangay 24, Cagayan de Oro. A separate OPTE initiative was conducted on … Continued

Navy officers eager to serve after SM Foundation renovates medical dispensary Recently refurbished by SM Foundation as part of its long-standing partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Naval Station Julhasan Arasain Medical and Dental Dispensary now better supports active duty, reservists, veterans, as well as two neighboring barangays. Nearly twenty years after … Continued

Farmers from Kananga, Leyte, who will undergo the 14-week training with SM Foundation and its social good partners The SM Foundation has relaunched its farming training initiative, the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farming Program, in Leyte, welcoming a new batch of 120 farmers into its 14-week training cycle. The program, which first began in 2007, … Continued

Vice Admiral Jose Ma Ambrosio Ezpeleta PN Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (left) with SM Supermalls SAVP-South Division Head Engr. John Jason Terrenal officially turns over the renovated Naval Station Julhasan Arasain (NSJA) Medical and Dental Dispensary on behalf of the SM Group to the Philippine Navy during a ceremony on May … Continued

SM scholar James Wong at the PPCRV Command Center in Sampaloc, Manila, volunteering to ensure transparent and efficient election monitoring. Each year, the SM Group, through the SM Foundation College Scholarship Program opens doors for youth from vulnerable communities. The program follows a rigorous selection process, selecting students who show both academic promise and a … Continued

Established in 2008, the Felicidad T. Sy Foundation (FTSFI) carries forward the spiritual vision of its namesake by extending its reach beyond the chapels in SM Malls. Recognizing the importance of fostering community connections, the foundation renovates and maintains these chapels and other Catholic religious facilities throughout the Philippines. This dedication ensures these spaces serve … Continued

SM Foundation, the social good arm of the SM Group, has been internationally recognized for its innovative communication initiatives, bringing home two honors from the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards held in Seoul, South Korea. The foundation received the Silver Stevie® Award for Innovation in Community Relations or Public Service Communications and the Bronze Stevie® Award … Continued

In support of the SM Foundation’s College Scholarship Program, ten outstanding STEM students have been named scholars for the 2025–2026 academic year. Their scholarships are sponsored by Mastercard through The SM Store’s Shop & Share program. Ten outstanding STEM students (TOSS) have been officially selected for the 2025–2026 academic year, through a joint initiative between … Continued

At the medical mission, residents of General Trias, Cavite get their blood pressure checked by volunteers before seeing doctors. SM Foundation conducted anew a medical mission in General Trias, Cavite on May 2, continuing its two-decade healthcare program. The initiative delivered 600 services from– medical check-ups, dental procedures, and blood tests to the community. The … Continued

The two-story, four-classroom school building at the 88-year-old Punta Elementary School in Tanza, Cavite, turned over by SM Foundation and SM Prime in November 2020, now caters to classes from Grades 3 to 6, some of which were previously held at the school’s covered court pre-pandemic. In November 2020, amid the challenges of the COVID-19 … Continued

Representatives of SM Prime, SM Foundation, and Department of Education (DepEd) held a ground breaking ceremony on April 24 at Sta. Filomena Central School in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte SM Foundation, in partnership with SM Prime, launched two new school building projects in Mindanao as part of its mission of improving access to quality … Continued

The SM Foundation has launched its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) program in Southern Luzon. The SM Foundation has launched its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) program in Southern Luzon, with 100 farmers from San Juan, Batangas commencing a 14-week training on modern agricultural practices. The program provides practical instruction in organic farming, crop rotation, and climate-resilient … Continued