15th Asia CEO Awards CSR Company of the Year. Receiving the award are members of the SM Foundation (from left) Mr. Teddy Gaw, Education Programs Manager Anne Racoma, Education Programs SAVP Eleanor Lansang, Trustee Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal, Communication SAVP Victor Chan, Education Programs Executive Director Linda Atayde, and Mr. Santiago Vibandor.
SM Foundation, the social good arm of the SM Group, has been named Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Company of the Year at the prestigious 15th Asia CEO Awards. The recognition was presented during a ceremony held on October 8, 2024 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.
Founded in 1983 by Henry Sy, Sr. and Felicidad Sy, SM Foundation has been a catalyst for community empowerment, driving impactful initiatives in education, healthcare, sustainable agriculture, and disaster resilience. These efforts address critical social challenges in the Philippines, sparking positive change that resonates with communities, partners, and stakeholders who share a vision for social good across the Philippines and Asia.
Forty years since its inception, SM Foundation remains committed to its core philosophy of “people helping people,” continuously creating opportunities and uplifting vulnerable communities to foster a culture of social good.
