SM, through the Henry Sy Foundation and SM Foundation, completed the restoration of West Visayas State University’s (WVSU) Quezon Hall in Iloilo City. The SM Group, through the Henry Sy Foundation and SM Foundation, is making inroads in the restoration of cultural landmarks that underscores its...
BDO Foundation President Mario Deriquito and SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and BDO Foundation have strengthened their investor protection and financial literacy initiatives with the launch of informational materials that aim to educate the public...
Solar-powered school. AboitizPower’s Davao Light and the Aboitiz Foundation installed solar panels with battery storage in Kabangbang Elementary School and other last-mile schools across the Philippines, giving these off-grid sites access to electricity and its benefits. For decades, Sitio...
Vivian Que Azcona The low-profile Forbes billionaire Vivian Que Azcona, president of the Philippines’ leading pharmacy retail chain Mercury Drug Corporation, passed away at 69. She was the eldest daughter of Mariano Que, who founded the company in 1945 and was responsible for its rapid...
Seen in photo (from left to right). Christopher Mortega, Vice President of CIBI InformatIon Inc., Pia Arellano, President and CEO of CIBI Information Inc., Baek Jong II, CEO of Jeonbuk Bank, and Kim Jong Yoon, CEO of NICE Information Service at the MOU signing held in Seoul, South Korea. ...
The youth shall inherit the planet, and it’s no news that time is running out to save ourselves and our only home. More urgently than ever, climate solutions are needed to preserve the resources we have left. Young Filipinos continue to prove that their voices can be heard all over the world....
The application period for the SM Foundation College Scholarship is here. If you're an incoming freshman aiming to get a scholarship, it's time to get your ducks in a row. The process might seem overwhelming, but with right preparation, you can stand out and increase your chances of success....
TCS today. In the first quarter of school year 2023-2024, one section of Grade 1 had a total of 14 proficient to advanced learners, while one section of Grade 5 had 15 proficient to advanced learners Seven years ago, Tuba Central School (TCS) had to make do with overcrowded classrooms, each...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Eagle Foundation is eyeing the release of 16 Philippine Eagles in five years. ONE of the Philippine Eagles released in Burauen, Leyte. Jayson Ibanez, Director of Operations of the Philippine Eagle Foundation, said that based on their estimate, ...
When it comes to symbols that truly capture the essence of the Philippines and its people, few are as iconic as the Philippine eagle. This majestic bird appears everywhere—from brand logos and jeepney graffiti to the ₱1,000 bill in our wallets. Sadly, the same cannot be said for the wild. The...
SM continues to uphold its commitment to responsible and inclusive growth by providing immediate assistance to underserved communities in times of need using corporate resources, including products and company volunteers. As the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of the SM Group, SM...
ILOILO CITY—A major business group has reiterated its stand against the proposed bridge project that would link world-famous Boracay Island to mainland Malay town in Aklan province. PEOPLE disembark from a boat at an alternative port in Boracay Island. Tourists and residents going to this...
