SM employee volunteers for social good Archie joins one of the Operation Tulong Express activations, helping typhoon-hit communities in Bataan. Amidst our bustling life, kind-hearted individuals walk among us, often unnoticed. They are the quiet heroes who go out of their way to make a difference, even in small ways. Some may be the people … Continued
The West Visayas State University (WVSU) Quezon Hall has been fully restored and reopened. The Henry Sy Foundation, in collaboration with the SM Foundation, completed the restoration of the Quezon Hall, located on Luna Street in La Paz, Iloilo City. The historic building, first completed in 1926, underwent a comprehensive renovation to address structural concerns … Continued
SM Foundation recognized 218 college scholar graduates from Batch 2024 during a ceremony at SMX Convention Center Manila. Of the total graduates, 63 finished with honors: three summa cum laude, 29 magna cum laude, 27 cum laude, and four with academic distinction. These scholars began their college education in 2020, at the height of the … Continued
“Let us not count our lives by the days we live, but by the good deeds we do for humanity.” – Henry Sy, Sr. In its commitment to uplift lives and drive social good nationwide, the SM Group, through SM Foundation, turned over the newly rehabilitated San Jose District Health Center in Tacloban City. This … Continued
Ormoc City – SM Foundation continues to support the government in improving healthcare access for Filipinos through its partnerships with local communities. Recently, the Foundation turned over its 210th Wellness Center—the San Pablo District Health Center (SPDHC)—to the local government of Ormoc. Established in 2009, the SPDHC serves as a vital satellite office of City … Continued
Volunteer and SM Retail IT personnel Mark Ramos, who started as self-IT started in high school, pursues his mission to help bring computer and digital literacy closer to Filipino students. Many schools in the country continue to struggle with computer access for their students, with multiple learners often sharing a single unit. This challenge is … Continued
Eleven years ago, Typhoon Yolanda—the super typhoon that reshaped countless lives—made landfall and changed the face of the Philippines. Tacloban City, at the heart of the storm’s devastation, bore witness to unimaginable loss and hardship. Amidst this adversity, a group of young students rose resiliently from the wreckage, guided by hope and a renewed sense … Continued
When Super Typhoon Yolanda devastated the Visayas region in 2013, it swept away not only homes but also dreams. Yet, for five resilient young dreamers from Leyte, the storm marked the start of an extraordinary journey. These achievers, all SM Foundation College Scholar-alumni from Saint Paul School of Professional Studies in Palo, Leyte, paint the … Continued
Members of the Philippine Air Force at the newly refurbished Basa Air Base Hospital SM Foundation completed renovation work on the Basa Air Base Hospital in Floridablanca, Pampanga. This marks the second phase of improvements to the facility, following initial renovations in February 2015 that enabled DOH and PhilHealth accreditation. The 17-bed hospital serves military … Continued
HSFI supports USC’s Diamond Jubilee initiatives. The ceremonial signing was attended by (seated, from left) USC board of trustees chair Fr. Dionisio Miranda, SVD, USC president Fr. Francisco Antonio Estepa, SVD, HSFI trustee and SM Prime executive committee chairman Hans Sy, HSFI executive director Dr. Lydia Echauz, (standing, from left) HSFI trustee and SM Foundation … Continued
SM Supermalls employee-volunteers go to the barangays to distribute Kalinga Packs to the community. SM City Tuguegarao and SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown employee-volunteers arrange the Kalinga Packs. An SM City Legazpi truck on its way to deliver aid. Typhoon Kristine brought significant challenges to communities across Luzon. In the face of this adversity, the SM … Continued
Bringing back the youth’s hope in farming. 22-year-old Dan Sotelo, one of the young farmers from Brgy. San Miguel, Talakag, Bukidnon, proudly showcase some freshly picked vegetables from their farm. In the Philippines, farming has become an aging trade, with most farmers now in their 50s and beyond. Yet, as fields face an uncertain future, … Continued
