A recent study shows that about 81 percent of Filipino senior high school graduates are able to continue to college. However, roughly 35 percent of them fail to complete their degree, largely due to financial constraints and other uncertainties. This reality is familiar to Gerald Mallari and Carlo...
Empowering learners, one school building at a time. True to this vision, SM Prime and SM Foundation turned over a new two-story, four-classroom school building to Suaybaguio–Riña Elementary School in Magugpo North, Tagum City on Oct. 16, 2025. The fully furnished facility includes modern...
On hot days, when the power goes out, classes spill into the open gym. Children unroll doormats on the cement floor, balancing notebooks on their laps as they follow their teachers’ lessons. But when the rain falls during a power outage, they retreat to their dim, crowded classrooms—six by...
The SM Foundation conducted medical missions in Cebu this September, further bolstering its health and medical programs following the recent turnover of the San Remigio Primary Care Facility and the Naval Base Rafael Ramon Medical and Dental Dispensary in the province. The first mission was held on...
At the Santa Filomena Central School (SFCS) in Iligan City, teachers and students have carried the weight of a challenge too familiar: Not enough classrooms for its learners. SFCS School Guidance Designate Helen Diez explained that the school only has 38 usable classrooms, while more are needed to...
SM Foundation turned over two newly renovated public health facilities on Sept. 2 and 3 – the San Remigio Primary Care Facility in San Remigio and the Naval Base Rafael Ramos (NBRR) Medical and Dental Dispensary in Lapu-Lapu City, both in Cebu province. These renovations are part of the...
More than 200 Grade 6 students of Santa Filomena Central School (SFCS) in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte will now be able to attend whole-day classes following the turnover of a new two-story, four-classroom building on Aug. 27. The building, donated by SM Prime through SM Foundation, addresses...
The 55-year-old farmer Boy Juan from Gamu, Isabela started farming in a small backyard space of 150 to 200 square meters. He grew vegetables such as talong, okra, kamatis, and sili. But despite his hard work, he earned between P500 to P3,000 per month. “Dati na po akong nagtatanim. ‘Yan na ang...
The country’s biggest youth gathering returns as the Global Youth Summit 2025 is set to inspire and energize thousands of young leaders and changemakers at the SM Mall of Asia Arena this July 28, headlined by none other than multi-awarded broadcast journalist Jessica Soho. With a legacy built on...
For years, many Filipino farmers have been unable to break the cycle of debt and dependency that often accompanies farming. But through SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farming Program, the beneficiaries are now finding ways to generate a reliable income from agriculture. Among those...
Long before “sustainability” became a corporate buzzword, SM Supermalls was already quietly laying the groundwork for a greener future. Since opening its very first mall—SM City North EDSA in 1985—the retail giant has embraced a circular economy approach, integrating eco-friendly practices...
One hundred farmers from Manaoag, Pangasinan completed their 14-week training under the SM Foundation 's Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farming Program during graduation ceremonies held at SM City Urdaneta on July 1, 2025. The KSK equipped participants with modern farming techniques and business...
