SM Foundation continues to significantly impact disaster relief and community development in the Philippines. In 2024 alone, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of SM Group distributed over 108,000 Kalinga Packs through 41 Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) missions, providing swift aid to communities affected by natural disasters. Learn more about SM Foundation and BDO Foundation’s […]
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SM Expands #SMWasteFreeFuture Campaign with Waste Segregation Bins Nationwide
SM Retail is ramping up its sustainability efforts by installing waste segregation bins in 75 stores across the Philippines, as part of the #SMWasteFreeFuture campaign. This initiative highlights SM’s ongoing commitment to reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. So far, 25 National Capital Region (NCR) stores have installed recycling bins, with plans to expand to […]
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Rico Hizon Reflects on 36 Years in TV Journalism and Transition to Digital Media
Filipino news personality Rico Hizon recently discussed the impact of social media on traditional news platforms with Roby Alampay of One News PH. Hizon looked back on his 36-year career in broadcast journalism, spanning the Philippines, Asia, London, and back, tackling the question: Can traditional TV personalities keep up with fast-changing social media trends? In […]
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Filipinas Teresita Sy-Coson, Rina Lopez Bautista named Forbes Asia’s Heroes of Philanthropy
Filipina leaders Teresita Sy-Coson and Rina Lopez Bautista have been named among Forbes Asia’s annual Heroes of Philanthropy for their contributions to worthwhile causes such as education and COVID-19 pandemic relief in the Philippines.
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Filipino conglomerate SM Group ranked in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Filipino conglomerate SM Group has been ranked in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the second time.
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SM companies recognized anew by global sustainability index FTSE4Good
SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) has been recognized anew by the FTSE4Good Index Series for its strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance, securing its status for the second consecutive year.
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Philippine companies show compassion with new policies and donations amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Philippine companies are showing compassion amidst the COVID-19 that has affected thousands of lives and lifestyles in a matter of months.
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SM Group pledges 100M for health workers’ PPEs, medical supplies to PGH, RITM
SM Group has announced it will provide Php 100 million for personal protective equipment (PPEs) and medical supplies to assist healthcare workers at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), two of the country’s leading institutions in the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SM Group continues relief efforts for Taal evacuees
The SM Group has mobilized its businesses to organize relief and recovery efforts for Taal evacuees following the volcanic eruption in mid-January.
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