SM scholar alumna Carissa De Leon Cruz One of the distinct characteristics that SM scholars possess is that they always uphold excellence in their respective chosen fields. Carissa Cruz, one of SM Foundation’s scholar alumni, shared during a kumustahan session how she continues to strive for excellence at work and in life in general. Looking back, Carissa … Continued

SM scholar alumnus Nino Lopez with his parents SM Foundation (SMFI) follows a holistic approach in supporting its scholars under the SM Scholarship Program to ensure that they reach their fullest potential. From tuition fees to allowances, enrichment activities to exclusive job offers upon graduation, SM Foundation sees to it that its scholars are well … Continued

SM Foundation Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) on Sustainable Agriculture program launches in Davao City. Since September, SM Foundation has been executing Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) on Sustainable Agriculture in Davao City to diversify its reach so that more farmers will benefit from new farming technologies that would improve both their yields and incomes. These launches … Continued

SM Scholars’ General Assembly last 2019. SM Foundation (SMFI) announced the start of the online application period for the SM College Scholarship program for School Year 2021-2022 which will open on January 1 and end on February 28, 2021. The SM College Scholarship Program started from the vision of the late SM patriarch, Henry “Tatang” … Continued

SM Foundation and Uniqlo Philippines donated thousands of Uniqlo AIRism facemasks to frontliners and grassroots communities nationwide. SM Foundation (SMFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of the SM Group, highlights the importance of collective efforts in spreading social good, especially during challenging times. On top of its own COVID-19 initiatives, SM Foundation partnered with various … Continued

  SM Foundation upgraded the AFP Patient Watchers Lodge in Quezon City. Staying true to its commitment to upgrading health and wellness centers in its host communities, SM Foundation (SMFI) recently improved the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Patient Watchers Lodge in Quezon City. This transient amenity was originally designed to cater to the … Continued

  SM scholar Edmon Laguna with his mom. During a kumustahan session, new SM scholars Edmon Laguna from Leyte and Daisy Mae Puno from Davao de Oro shared how determined they are to finish their studies with the help of the SM College Scholarship program. Having witnessed the hardships of their families, both Laguna and … Continued

  SM Foundation donated ICU-grade ventilators to help augment hospitals’ capacity to manage severe COVID-19 cases, particularly with patients who require intubation. Among the hospital, recipients are the Butuan Medical Center, Quezon Medical Center, West Visayas Medical Center, Romblon Provincial Hospital, and Southern Philippines Medical Center. To date, SM has donated almost Php 400 million … Continued

An SM tech-voc scholar Through the years, poverty has been the most significant challenge the Philippines and its citizens face. Due to various socio-economic hurdles and difficult situations, more and more Filipinos fall into extreme poverty. Given the links between educational attainment, an individual’s future employment, and subsequent wage prospects, the path to inclusive growth … Continued

​ SM Foundation’s Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan farmer-graduate Hiyasmin Baling Urban farming proved to be very helpful particularly now that we are facing a pandemic. This encourages urban dwellers to use their limited space at home to grow their own food. If they have a bountiful harvest, it may even serve as a source of income … Continued

​ Through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program, SM Foundation distributed hundreds of Kalinga packs—each containing rice and other food essentials—to the residents of Barangay Bolilao, in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. This social good initiative aims to augment the beneficiaries’ food supply after their area was recently placed under a 5-day lockdown to curb the spread … Continued

​ SM Foundation donated three ICU-grade ventilators in Region 2 Three hospitals in Region 2 each received an ICU-grade ventilator from SM Foundation, which strengthens their capacity to manage severe COVID-19 cases, particularly for patients who require intubation. The hospital beneficiaries are the Southern Isabela Medical Center (SIMC), Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC), and Gov. … Continued