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

15th Asia CEO Awards CSR Company of the Year. Receiving the award are members of the SM Foundation (from left) Mr. Teddy Gaw, Education Programs Manager Anne Racoma, Education Programs SAVP Eleanor Lansang, Trustee Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal, Communication SAVP Victor Chan, Education Programs Executive Director Linda Atayde, and Mr. Santiago Vibandor. SM Foundation, the … Continued

Darmae M. Tan,  a proud alumna of the SM Foundation scholarship program. She is the founder of Cebu-based ventures MYT SoftDev Solutions and ErrandBoy.Ph. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt I am Darmae Maningo-Tan, a business owner, a lecturer, a loyal daughter, a devoted wife … Continued

SM Foundation provides relief to Typhoon Julian-hit communities Following Ilocos Norte’s declaration of a state of calamity in early October due to Typhoon Julian, SM Foundation activated its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) to provide immediate assistance to over 750 families.  Employee-volunteers from SM City Laoag led the distribution of the Kalinga Packs containing essential items … Continued

(from left) SM Foundation trustee Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal, Digital Advantage Corporation (DAC) VP for sales and marketing Yaracel Macalindong, SM Foundation executive director for Education programs Linda Atayde, and DAC COO Kevin Hartigan-Go at the ceremonial turnover of the donation, raised through the sale of SMAC cards and point donations from SMAC members on Oct. … Continued

Graduates of SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan proudly show some of the carrots they were able to grow using the techniques they learned from the program. More than 200 farmers from Bukidnon and Agusan del Norte provinces in Mindanao have successfully completed the SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture program. The graduation ceremonies … Continued

SM Foundation, Mastercard launch new Digital Learning Hubs in Philippine public schools Students of Macasandig Elementary School, Cagayan De Oro City use the new Digital Learning Hubs installed by SM Group and Mastercard. SM Foundation and Mastercard have successfully launched Digital Learning Hubs in public schools across the Philippines, pursuing their shared mission of bridging … Continued

Major Edjil Lopez, a proud SM scholar, continues SM Group founder Henry Sy, Sr.’s legacy by imparting his learnings as a scholar to future pilots of the Philippine Air Force.  I vividly remember the feeling the first time I flew a Philippine Air Force aircraft. It was a mix of responsibility and pride, knowing that … Continued