SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The SM Foundation inaugurated its 107th school building at the South Central Integrated School here on Thursday, January 4. The two-story, four-classroom structure is a welcome addition to the community, alleviating the burden of overcrowding and provides a...
Over 21 million students have enrolled for the school year 2023-2024 with Region 4-A having the highest with over three million. INSIDE one of the newly built classrooms donated by SM Prime Holding Inc. (SMPHI), through SM Foundation, in Batangas. The school year was also met with challenges...
How often have you seen a work of art and felt drawn to it on a personal level? Art, after all, is known to draw out varying reactions from different people. Sometimes what is regarded as a masterpiece now was shunned and ridiculed when it first came out. Vincent van Gogh comes to mind....
Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) president, Aniceto M. Sobrepeña, was conferred the status of Accredited in Public Relations (APR) by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) in the recently concluded 30 th National PR Congress. Above photo shows the PRSP Board headed by its...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Fifty local and indigenous farmers from two hinterland barangays in this city have gained skills in organic farming after they graduated from the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP) of the SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) on Wednesday, August...
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – The SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI), the social good arm of the SM group, recently refurbished two essential health centers here. BARANGAY Irawan birthing facility. (SMFI photo) The two health facilities – Naval Station Apolinario Jalandoon Medical Dispensary and the...
Christina Pabor, a trainee-alumna of SM Foundation’s KSK-SAP, joins the SM Sunday Market at SM City Calamba. For many, farming is a way of life. They gain a profound sense of purpose when they cultivate the land, plant seeds, and harvest fruits and vegetables that will nourish not just their...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual has called for more investments in high value products to arrest the worrisome decline in the country’s exports. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual The DTI chief pointed out to the 18.1 percent decline in the country’s merchandize...
ROXAS CITY – To promote and nurture the health and wellness of communities, the SM Foundation recently conducted a medical mission in two provinces where SM businesses are located. THE SM Foundation holds a medical mission in Barotac, Nuevo, Iloilo. On March 28, the SM Foundation held a...
Now open at 33 malls nationwide, from 7AM to 2PM, the SM Sunday Market has begun to offer fresh produce and fruits in season, flowers and plants grown by local farmers. The SM Sunday Market is a joint initiative of SM Supermalls, SM Cares, and the SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) which spotlights its...
Alumnae of St. Theresa’s College Manila (STC) will hold their grand homecoming on Feb. 18 at the Harbor Garden Tent of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel. The event will be conducted along a hybrid format to give alumnae the option to attend the event in person or via remote...
How we utilize local health centers to empower Filipinos By Debbie P. Sy, executive director of SM Foundation Inc. In 2022, we saw the much-awaited light at the end of the tunnel. The Philippines has started lifting some restrictions as the vaccine rollout continues. Along came the privilege...
