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...
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)....
