SM Foundation and the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AMCHAM Philippines) have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalize AMCHAM’s support for the Job Opportunities Building Skills (J.O.B.S.) program. The J.O.B.S. program is designed to upgrade the local workforce by providing relevant skills training, enhancing employability, and future-proofing businesses. Another key … Continued

Some students of SPNAGIS browse through the new books. The donation of SM Foundation, Phoenix Publishing House, and PICA aims to promote literacy and reinforce the numerous advantages associated with regular reading habits. A collaborative effort between SM Foundation, Phoenix Publishing House, and the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is rewriting the narrative … Continued

The SM Foundation activated its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), a disaster response effort of the SM Group, to provide immediate relief to those affected by heavy rains and widespread flooding in parts of Luzon and Metro Manila. Through SM Group employee-volunteers, a total of 23,258 Kalinga Packs were distributed across Metro Manila, Bulacan, Bataan, Olongapo … Continued

SM Foundation recently turned over its 205th health center, bringing quality community healthcare closer to Filipinos from vulnerable communities in GenSan. SM Foundation’s Health and Medical Programs are ramping up its mission to boost the potential of community health in the country.  Part of a three-decade-long health initiative, this program aims to revitalize health centers … Continued

Employee-volunteers from SM City Marikina lead the distribution of Kalinga Packs in Kalumpang Elementary School, Marikina City. As Metro Manila grapples with severe flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Carina and the Southeast Monsoon, SM Foundation has activated its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) to aid affected communities. The capital region was placed under a state of … Continued

Over 700 families hit by the massive fire in Cavity City received Kalinga packs from the SM Group. Cavite City was placed in a state of calamity on Tuesday, July 16, due to the massive fire incident that razed two coastal villages in Brgy. Dalahican. Responding to this, SM Foundation activated its Operation Tulong Express … Continued

Through its employee-volunteers from SM City Mindpro, the foundation has distributed essential aid packages to three affected barangays. SM Foundation has mobilized its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program to assist families affected by severe flooding in Zamboanga City.  Through its employee-volunteers from SM City Mindpro, the foundation has distributed essential aid packages to 329 families … Continued

SM Supermalls employees from SM City Clark lead the distribution of books for two schools in Pampanga. The SM Foundation has continued its ‘Pages for Progress’ book donation program, distributing over 3,000 books to two schools in Pampanga. This social good initiative builds on the collaboration between SM Foundation and Phoenix Publishing House, which saw … Continued

The School Building Program of SM Foundation enables the Zamboanga Central School-SPED Center to accommodate more students amidst the increasing number of enrollment. The 2013 Zamboanga siege threw the education of about 140,000 elementary students into disarray. Schools in DepEd Region IX’s Zamboanga Central District bore the brunt of the conflict, finding themselves at the … Continued

SM Foundation and BingoPlus Foundation have forged a partnership to provide technology education to youth from vulnerable communities.  The BingoPlus FutureSmart – SM Foundation Scholarship Program offers college education for students pursuing courses in Game Development, Software Engineering, and Data Science, with specialization in Web Development, Multimedia Arts and Design, and Information Technology. Collaborating for … Continued

Collaborating for the adaptive restoration of the century-old Quezon Hall or Bulwagang Quezon of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) in Iloilo City. Joining the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement are WVSU’s Dr. Joselito Villaruz, Dr. Peter Ernie Paris, Dr. Porferio Barlas, and SM Foundation and Henry Sy Foundation’s Debbie Sy, Dr. Lydia … Continued

SM Foundation continues its mission to uplift and empower Filipino farmers, enabling them to contribute to food security through modern agricultural practices.Its Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan (KSK) on Sustainable Agriculture program launched the training of 50 farmer-beneficiaries from Batches 348-349 on June 28, 2024, at SM City General Santos. The KSK on Sustainable Agriculture program aims to … Continued