SM's collaboration for social good promotes health, education, jobs

Guided by the vision of serving as catalysts for responsible development in the communities they serve, SM has put corporate social responsibility alongside expansion and sustainability as one of the key drivers of its growth.

SM's social good programs are anchored on making meaningful impact on critical areas that affect the most vulnerable communities, among them in the health, education and jobs sectors.

By synergizing with a diverse network of partners and institutions from the public and private sectors, and leveraging its scale and wide footprint, SM is able to harness the full potential of its programs for the chosen communities and beneficiaries.

"SM Foundation integrates itself in communities to grasp the unique social challenges they face, enabling us to create localized, relevant, and sustainable programs. Engaging stakeholders in both planning and execution drives the success of our social good initiatives," said Deborah Pe-Sy, executive director of SM Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the SM group.

Accessible healthcare to vulnerable communities SM Foundation's efforts to refurbish medical facilities, especially in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA), are geared to meet PhilHealth accreditation standards. The foundation works with the national government and respective LGUs, and immerses itself within respective communities to identify how best to facilitate medical services to remote areas.