SM Foundation Empowers Filipino Farmers with Modern Agricultural Techniques

While modern agricultural techniques boost yields for some, there remains several Filipino farmers who struggle to keep pace. These experienced hands find themselves falling behind in a market demanding higher production, clinging to familiar yet often inefficient methods passed down through generations. One farmer from Pampanga, Jayson Garcia, sought to disrupt this prevailing narrative in …

Pasay City’s 15-Minute City is a Revolutionary Urban Planning Concept

Pasay City / No more traffic nightmares! Pasay’s 15-Minute City brings work, play, and essentials within a 15-minute reach. #UrbanPlanning #PasayCity For the modern urban dweller, 15 minutes is a lot of time. A lot of productive things can be done – a high-intensity, interval training (HITT) workout or running a 1.5-kilometer route, clearing your …

Can Philippine Concert Venues Keep Up with Music Fans’ Passion?

Filipinos’ love for concerts deserves world-class venues! Let’s bring the biggest acts home with improved venue infrastructure. Countries with better, bigger, and more competitive concert venues have reaped economic benefits, especially with the massive and significant influence of popular international acts like pop superstar Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Coldplay’s World Tour in consumer behavior …

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SM Prime Embarks on a Unified Waste Management Program for an #SMWasteFreeFuture  

Paving the way towards an #SMWasteFreeFuture.  SM Prime launches a unified waste management campaign to tackle global waste crises. MANILA – SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, is embarking on a unified waste management and segregation campaign in response to the growing global crises on waste. …

Jobs on the Rise: New Urban Developments Are Driving Employment Growth

Urban Developments/ Building smart cities, creating smart opportunities. See how integrated urban projects generate employment and foster innovation. Cities worldwide, while diverse in demographics and culture, share a common pursuit of progress through new urban developments. These projects not only enhance convenience amid urban congestion but also stimulate local economies and communities through various socio-economic …

School Renovation Project Enhances Learning Environment for Deaf Students

 A school renovation project empowers students through improved facilities and vocational training. Being hearing-impaired is a challenge in itself, navigating a world where communication relies heavily on spoken words. In the Philippines, this challenge further creates a gap, as opportunities for the deaf are limited, particularly in education and employment. The struggle is intensified as …

SM Prime Offers Scholarship Program to Nurture Future Environmental Sustainability Leaders

SM Prime new scholarship program empowers UPLB students to become environmental stewards. Inspired by the late Henry Sy Sr.’s belief in the power of education and driven by their commitment to sustainability, leading integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) has launched a scholarship program in partnership with the University of the Philippines Los …

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Henry Sy Foundation: Promoting Equal Opportunities in Education

Inclusive education:  Revitalizing the Philippine School for the Deaf The Philippines’ Magna Carta for Disabled Persons ensures the rehabilitation, self-development, and self-reliance of persons with disabilities. The country provides educational assistance to people with disabilities from primary to tertiary education, including vocational or technical training. One such school is the Philippine School for the Deaf …

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SM College Scholarship Program: One Remarkable Moment, Countless Lives Changed

Scholarship:  SM scholars recall the beginning of their SM scholar journey Some moments fade with time, certain experiences leave an indelible mark, shaping not just our paths but our very identities. For Atty. Marmie Deniega and Amanda Hora, the SM scholarship application wasn’t just a gateway to education; it was the moment that shaped the …

Parokya ni Edgar’s Breakout Hit ‘Halaga” Speaks about Self-Worth and Empowerment

Parokya ni Edgar shaped the Pinoy music scene with infectious rock hits like “Halaga”! I just can’t get over how this song takes me back Let’s talk about some of my favorite Filipino music. One Pinoy (colloquial term for Filipino) band that I enjoy listening to is Parokya ni Edgar. The 1990s, my growing up …