SM Scholar and Universidad de Zamboanga graduate Alhadzfar Jammang Education can change lives, and scholarships open doors that would otherwise remain closed for many students facing financial challenges.  The SM Foundation, in partnership with Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ), is helping make this possible by providing students with the support they need to complete their studies … Continued

Improvements years after SM Foundation’s school building turnover. Tuba Central School’s (TSC) data showed that in some grade levels, about one-third or even half of their actual total enrollment are proficient to advanced learners. Seven years ago, Tuba Central School (TCS) had to make do with overcrowded classrooms, each accommodating up to 53 students on … Continued

SM Scholar alumna Dr. Daisy Rosano fulfills her childhood dream of becoming a teacher through the SM Foundation College Scholarship Program. Life’s challenges often serve as the greatest teachers, shaping character in ways that comfort never could. For many Filipino students, financial hurdles make higher education seem out of reach. But with the right support, … Continued

Patients who joined the medical mission in SM City Legazpi received free vitamins and medicines. SM Foundation recently conducted four medical missions across the Bicol region, providing free healthcare services to over 3,900 residents. These missions offered essential medical check-ups, dental services, ECG, and X-ray examinations. The first mission was held at Naval Forces Southern … Continued

Junie Mariano, a proud SM scholar and an educator, shares tips on how to prepare for the college scholarship application process. The application period for the SM Foundation College Scholarship is here.  If you’re an incoming freshman aiming to get a scholarship, it’s time to get your ducks in a row. The process might seem … Continued

By Dr. Bless Bertos In the Philippines, preventable health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease continue to impact millions of lives. Through SM Foundation’s medical missions, we see firsthand how small, sustainable lifestyle changes can significantly improve health outcomes. By focusing on key areas such as nutrition, physical activity, and stress management, we can … Continued

Principal Clementina Gamil (third from left) and members of the Booy South Elementary School community gather in front of their new SM Foundation school building, which replaced the structure destroyed by fire in 2021. At Booy South Elementary School (BSES) in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, the morning bell once signaled the start of classes in an … Continued

Representing SM Foundation at the 2025 Newsmakers of the Year awarding ceremony were (from left) Victor Chan, Senior Assistant Vice President for Communications and Sustainability, and Carmen Linda Atayde, Executive Director for Education Programs. The award was presented to the foundation by Ed Bartilad, Executive Editor of Manila Bulletin. SM Foundation was named one of … Continued

SM Foundation continued its commitment to making quality healthcare accessible by conducting a series of medical missions across the country this February. In partnership with SM Supermalls and other social good partners, SM Foundation brought its health and medical programs to Sta. Rosa, Laguna; Roxas City, Capiz; and Culasi, Antique. Residents received free medical check-ups, … Continued

SM Foundation, in partnership with SM Prime, builds a two-floor, four-classroom building, helping them rise from the fire that hit the school in 2021.   The SM Foundation and SM Prime recently turned over a newly constructed school building to Booy South Elementary School, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The recent project is a step towards fulfilling … Continued

By Debbie P. Sy Darmae Tan (center) with fellow SM scholars at the Alumni Homecoming 2024. As we step into 2025, the stories and milestones of the past year remind us why we began our mission at SM Foundation—and why we continue to move forward. The impact of our programs in 2024 reaffirmed our commitment … Continued