“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

Thirty-six couples, who are SM Group employees, exchanged vows during the ninth Kasalan sa SM held at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus – the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Thirty-six couples, who are SM Group employees, exchanged vows during the ninth Kasalan sa SM, a mass wedding ceremony organized by the Felicidad T. Sy … Continued

SM Scholars turned SM employees. (L-R) Happily serving as SM Foundation employees are alumni of the college scholarship program—Cherry Antonio, Allen Bermejo, Roma Hierro, and Michael Lumahan. The picture was taken during the SM Scholars’ Alumni Homecoming 2024. Reinforcing its mission to provide a launchpad towards scholars’ success, the SM Foundation opens career pathways within … Continued

Henry Sy Foundation, UST-FMS, and social good partners collaborate to advance medical education in PH The Henry Sy Foundation and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (FMS) inaugurated the Henry Sy Sr. Hall on September 28, 2024 at the university’s Manila campus. Completed in collaboration with Anargyroi: FMS Foundation Inc., … Continued