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...
The success of the May 2025 CPA Licensure Examination top five, Rica Marbebe, is an achievement reached after a steep and difficult climb. Rica grew up in a loving yet financially challenged household. Her father worked at a motorcycle parts shop, while her mother stayed home to attend to her...
SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM group, expressed support for the implementation of the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework—a newly enacted law aimed at strengthening public-private collaboration, especially in the industry and...
SM Foundation garnered international recognition for its inventive communication strategies, securing two accolades at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards in Seoul, South Korea, because of its dedication to using compelling narratives to promote social progress. SM Foundation was honored with...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the SM Foundation have formalized a partnership aimed at enhancing the skills of Filipino workers and expanding their access to employment. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed, solidifying a public-private...
In November 2020, amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Punta Elementary School (PES)—one of the oldest schools in the booming town of Tanza, Cavite—marked a significant milestone. Through the SM Foundation’s School Building Program, in collaboration with SM Prime, the school...
SM Foundation conducted a medical mission in General Trias, Cavite on May 2. Beneficiaries availed of medical checkups, dental procedures, and blood tests. The foundation also deployed its mobile clinic for X-rays and ECGs and distributed free medicines and vitamins through its "Gamot Para sa...
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is leveraging its social development arm, BPI Foundation (BPIF), to cultivate a more financially literate future generation through a partnership with the Department of Science and Technology – Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII)....
One of BingoPlus Night’s major announcements was DigiPlus P150-million donation to the BingoPlus Foundation, which reinforced the company’s commitment to community building and social good. DigiPlus Interactive, together with BingoPlus, reaffirmed its commitment to empowering communities...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (Speaker’s office, Facebook) Fifteen million votes. This was House Speaker Martin Romualdez's "conservative" estimate on the number of votes that the...
