This July, ASA Philippines Foundation, the country’s leading non-profit microfinance organization, celebrates over two decades of dedicated partnership with its "Nanay" clients. What began as a mission to provide accessible capital has grown into a nationwide movement of empowerment, now reaching...
“We were taught to dream from the heart (Itinuro sa amin na mangarap mula sa puso),” Bessie Ocariza, 45, a resident of Toyota-City of Santa Rosa-Gawad Kalinga Village since 2014, said near the end of the 80-minute interview where she sat quietly listening to the stories of a neighbor. An...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., through its social development arm BingoPlus Foundation, has pledged ₱2 million to fund scholarships for 50 aspiring tech professionals under its flagship FutureSmart Program. This fresh investment comes with a new partnership with Edukasyon.ph to bridge technology...
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...
Maybank Foundation, the social impact arm of Maybank Group, and Anthill Fabric Gallery recently celebrated a historic milestone with the groundbreaking of the Maybank Women Eco-Weavers Anthill Weaving Training Center in Argao, Cebu. This marks the opening of the first Maybank Women Eco-Weavers...
The strength of a nation lies in its people – one reason a country needs an accessible and resilient health system to better care for this greatest resource. A post from the social media platform “Threads,” “Filipinos are one hospitalization away from poverty,” recently sparked...
ILOILO CITY – A recent surgical mission benefited 22 children from low-income families in the city and province of Iloilo. The World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP) partnered with power distributor MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) to bridge the gap of children from low-income...
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...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay on Tuesday, June 24, led the launching of the country 's very first animal care facility, marking another milestone in her administration’s commitment to promote animal welfare and foster a safe and pet-friendly environment. Located on Sultana St. in Barangay...
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...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., through its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation, has officially launched a strategic partnership with Edukasyon.ph to expand its flagship education initiative, the FutureSmart Program, strengthening the link between technology education and real-world employment...
