“An investment in housing is an investment in family stability, children’s success, and the economic health of our entire state.” Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont once stated this to underscore the importance of investing in his state’s shelter program. So when Department of Human...
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones conducted a youth clinic and graced the ceremonial opening of a newly-refurbished basketball court at the Gawad Kalinga (GK) Enchanted Farm in Angat, Bulacan Monday, Aug. 22. New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones and NBA Asia Associate Vice President of...
The Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) Adaptive Dragon Boat Racing Team won a total of four Gold Medals in the 13th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) Club Crew World Dragon Boat Racing Championships held in Sarasota, Florida, USA. The team won the Gold on the following...
In celebration of the National Disaster Resilience Month, SM Cares held its annual Emergency Preparedness Forum for PWDs and Senior Citizens, aimed to teach these most vulnerable groups on how to become prepared and resilient in times of emergencies and disasters. This is the sixth iteration of...
In March 2022, the JC Cares Foundation, in partnership with GMA Kapuso Foundation, extended its helping hand to help finance the treatments of Gadiel Caagusan, a child with a unique case of tongue hemangioma that has caused swelling as big as his face, an unfortunate condition that impairs his...
After a couple of challenging years, SM Cares welcomes back to its mall its partners from the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) for the sensory-friendly screening of the movie “Lightyear” in SM North Edsa. The Lights Up, Sound Down project, supported by SM Cinema and Press Play Pictures...
From left: SM Supermalls President, Steven T. Tan; UN Special Representative and UNDRR Head, Ms. Mami Mizutori; Fiji National Disaster Management Organization Director, Ms. Vasiti Soko; Zamboanga City Mayor, Hon. Maria Isabelle Climaco; WIN DRR Programme Manager and UNDRR Gender Advisor, Ms....
A local association partnered with a non-governmental organization (NGO) to halve road crash deaths, or even reduce fatalities to zero, by the end of this decade. The Vehicle Inspection Centers Operators Association of the Philippines (VICOAP) teamed up with Project C.A.R.E.S. (Community Activities...
NATIONAL DISABILITY PREVENTION WEEK VISIT – JC Cares Foundation members visited Barangay Pillar Village in Las Piñas City recently to join the celebration of the 43rd National Disability Prevention & Rehabilitation Week. The negative economic effects of the pandemic have affected the...
Living in these most unusual times has made us realize what truly matters. Our environment may have changed, how we interact with each other may be different, but what remains the same is the essentiality of a home. If anything, we now fully appreciate the value of having a place where we feel...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez has batted for continued support such as loan moratorium, rent relief and industry support funds to troubled micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as the way forward to recovery. At the virtual hearing by the Senate committee on trade, commerce, and...
Filipinos have found out that having life insurance is a critical "must-have" especially during uncertain times such as the current COVID pandemic. Those with some forms of insurance are better prepared to face medical emergencies because the high cost of medical expenses can ruin one’s finances....
