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The SM College Scholarship Program, pioneered by the visionary Henry ‘Tatang’ Sy Sr., has transformed the lives of over 4,000 graduates, empowering them to hone their skills and uplift their family from the intergenerational cycle of poverty. Continuing the mission of the SM group founder, SM Foundation will once again open the scholarship application for academic year 2024-2025 from February …

SM Foundation, Inc., the social good arm of the SM Group, has been honored with eight accolades at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, showcasing the organization’s excellence in communication and commitment to social development. In Division 1: Communication Management, SM Foundation received three accolades: Revitalizing the SM Foundation Brand: Embracing the Joy of Social Good, Inclusivity, and Engagement (Excellence Award, …

Shell Pilipinas continues to uphold its legacy in the Philippines as a partner in the country’s progress for over a century. More than a fuels provider, Shell has taken an active role in energizing Filipino lives for 110 years through innovative products and services, good governance, and relevant social development programs. Throughout the year, the company will be celebrating the …

Investing in real properties is fast becoming a significant move among Filipinos, especially those who work overseas. And the good news is SMDC makes it convenient for them to own both a home and an investment. According to Sandro Javier, Vice-President-Project Development of SMDC, many working Filipinos nowadays are putting their hard-earned cash on condominiums, buildings, and lands. “Filipinos are eyeing …

Telstra International, the global arm of leading telecommunications and technology company Telstra, and Trans Pacific Networks (TPN) have partnered on the Echo cable, the first subsea cable to directly connect the US to Singapore, creating a new route and delivering vital connectivity in the Trans-Pacific. Echo’s subsea system is a unique express route connecting California, Jakarta, Singapore, and Guam. The system …

The Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) has been a cornerstone of the deaf community in the Philippines and throughout Asia. Established in 1907, PSD has a long and proud history of providing educational opportunities for deaf students. As the only government-owned institution for the deaf in the country, it plays an essential role in empowering individuals with hearing impairments …

Vision Express hosted a spectacular event last December 14 in their flagship store at Glorietta 2, where the much-awaited Tom Ford Eyewear Collection was unveiled. The collection, featuring elegant and modern frames and sunglasses, is now available at selected Vision Express stores nationwide.  Celebrating Elegance Across Ages, Genders, and Styles  Tom Ford, the world-famous designer, believes that good taste knows …

In line with providing safe, convenient, and accessible digital banking services, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) continues to waive fees for fund transfers to other banks via InstaPay and PESONet for transactions worth P1,000 and below.  LANDBANK customers can enjoy free online fund transfers for the first three transactions facilitated in a day through the LANDBANK Mobile Banking …

SM Foundation team led by Executive Director for Health & Medical Program Ms. Connie Angeles is joined Caloocan City Health officials at the turnover of the Brgy 118-120 Health Center. A few days before New Year’s Day, SM Foundation turned over to the City Government of Caloocan a transformed Brgy 118-120 Health Center, bringing the number of Wellness Centers to …

The Shari’ah Supervisory Board (SSB) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) held its historic inaugural meeting on 15 December 2023 at the Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City.   This is pursuant to the joint circular among its founding agencies composed of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Department of Finance (DOF), National Commission on Muslim Filipinos …