DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Eagle Foundation recently welcomed its newest hatchling, Chick No. 31, just in time for its 38th anniversary on Feb. 18. RILEY (FB) Hatched on Jan. 16 at the National Bird Breeding Sanctuary in the hinterlands of Toril District here, the Philippine Eagle...
Darmae Tan (center) with fellow SM scholars at the Alumni Homecoming 2024. By DEBBIE P. SY As we step into 2025, the stories and milestones of the past year remind us why we began our mission at SM Foundation—and why we continue to move forward. The impact of our programs in 2024...
SM Foundation and German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry partner on workforce development. (L-R) German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) Dual Training & Education and Special Services Director Kristina Silan, GPCCI board member Tristan Loveres, GPCCI...
The SM Foundation and SM Prime recently turned over a newly constructed school building to the Booy South Elementary School, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. THE Booy South Elementary School in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. This project is a step towards fulfilling the mission of the late SM Group founder, Henry...
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund and BDO Foundation have partnered to expand educational opportunities for out-of-school children, youth, and adolescents in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao through the Alternative Learning System. This initiative...
For 25 years, the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) Philippines has been more than a patron of the arts—it has been a bridge, a catalyst, and a champion of cultural exchange. Through its fellowships, ACC has empowered nearly 300 Filipino artists, scholars, and cultural workers, many of whom have gone...
From left: Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao’s (MMCM), Marycon Delos Reyes, CSCE Director; Dean, College of Business, Dr. Jose Paolo Mack; EVP and COO Engr. Alejandro Ballado, Jr.; with BPI Foundation’s (BPIF) Executive Director Carmina Marquez; Senior Program Manager Manolo Nava; and Program...
Building a sustainable housing business was once just a spark of idea for this couple. Yet, that faint but guiding light ignited their sleeping passion for the Earth’s tallest grass—an ambition they chased for years. Now, they awake to the dreams they built. Their secret? Passing the fire on to...
The Bayo Foundation, the Harvest Creative Community Hub, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines have banded together and have collaborated on an inspiring initiative that they’ve called Weave for Peace. For the benefit of soldiers and their families, the project creates exclusive designs...
Aboitiz Foundation, the social development arm of the Aboitiz Group, celebrates its achievements in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to creating positive impacts through its strategic pillars: Future Leaders, Jobs, and Climate Action. The foundation also set meaningful and scaled-up efforts for...
SM Foundation, the social good arm of the SM Group, has opened its college scholarship program with applications running from February 1 to March 31, 2025. The initiative aims to provide comprehensive educational support to qualified senior high school graduates nationwide. The scholarship...
House prices today make starting a new life in the woods filled with fruit-bearing trees look more promising. A tropical country like the Philippines needs housing materials to absorb less heat, but concrete, which is used to build most homes here, does the contrary. And like any other sector, the...
