APPLY ONLINE: SM College Scholarship for AY 2021-2022

Looking for a scholarship? SM College Scholarship application is now open. The SM Foundation Inc. started accepting online application for incoming college freshmen in its College Scholarship Program for School Year 2021-2022 from January 1 to February 28, 2021. Application is purely online thru http://www.sm-foundation.org. Walk-in applicants will not be accepted. To qualify, a student …

SM City Puerto Princesa donates Christmas Packs to tourism boatmen, IPs

As an early Christmas treat, SM City Puerto Princesa distributes 780 Christmas packs - each containing 5kg of rice and food essentials - to tourism boatmen and members of the indigenous peoples whose main livelihoods were lost due to economic disruptions caused by Covid-19. Honda Bay Boatmen Association, Inc. (HOBBAI) members and boatmen in the …

Creative Christmas Tree Centerpieces Bring Joy to SM Shoppers

It is said that Filipinos began decorating their homes with Christmas trees in the early 1900s, as influenced by our American colonizers.  Earlier, however, Dr. Jose Rizal, our National Hero, introduced and brought the idea about the Christmas tree in his letter to his eldest sister when he was in Berlin in November 1886. He …

DTI and SM urge Filipinos to Buy Local, Support Local this Christmas

In this season of giving, what better way to share but by gifting locally made products by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), whether sweet treats, artisanal products, apparel, home decorations, or other keepsakes. By doing this, we not only keep our heritage alive while promoting local craftsmanship and delicacies, through our support for local …

SM Puerto Princesa 3-Day Sale is back this November

Holiday season is upon us, and SM City Puerto Princesa announced the dates and details of its 3-Day Sale that kicks off on November 27-30, 2020. Yes, it’s extended for one more day to accommodate more shoppers due to physical distancing limitations. #ShopatSM for great finds and get a chance to enjoy great discounts of …

Amazing Gifts of Knowledge from Toy Kingdom

This Christmas, give your kids gifts that will enhance their learning in the new normal with gifts of knowledge from Toy Kingdom. Make home schooling and online classes more interesting and comfortable for your kids with these amazing home schooling essentials: ergonomic study tables, chairs, headphones and android tablets. During their spare time at home, …

The Bears of Joy are Back!

The SM Bears of Joy project returns this coming holiday season to bring color back into Christmas and remind shoppers that a little generosity can go a long way in uplifting the spirits of others amid a health crisis. The SM Bears of Joy is an annual project of SM Cares, SM Supermalls, and Toy …

SM City Puerto Princesa lights up giant Christmas Tree

Things got a little bit brighter as SM City Puerto Princesa lit up this year’s Christmas display, cultivating hope and unity in celebration of the holiday season with family and friends amid the uncertainties. #SamaSamaTayoSaPaskoAtSM opened the Christmas season on November 8, 2020 at the lower ground level of SM City Puerto Princesa to the …

SM malls provide immediate assistance to families affected by Typhoon Rolly

SM malls in Metro Manila and in Luzon opened doors to stranded customers and to nearby residents as Typhoon Rolly made landfall in the Bicol and Southern Luzon regions last weekend. Overnight parking charges have been waived. Free WiFi, charging stations, and a help desk are made available. SM Supermalls, together with SM Foundation, will …

Subaraw Festival parade at SM highlights Safe Malling

A festive parade and mall sale during the pandemic? Yes, it’s possible. Subaraw Festival 2020 opened in a virtual ceremony with messages from local officials and stakeholders on Nov. 2, 2020. This was immediately followed by a Subaraw Festival Parade of Mascots and participants in Subaraw headdresses, all with facemasks, face shields, and placards reminding …