SM Foundation (SMFI), the corporate social good arm of the SM group, is set to award scholarship grants to more than 300 college freshmen for SY 2022-2023 this coming August 27 at 1:45-5:00 PM. The said event will be broadcasted live via SMFI’s Facebook page: @SMFoundationInc File Photo: SM Scholars General Assembly 2019 Of the more than 300 new SM scholars, 40% are from the National Capital Region and 60% are from the provinces across the country. This makes the total current number of SM college scholars to more than 1,300. Under the flagship program of SM Foundation, scholars enjoy full tuition and miscellaneous fees subsidy. They also receive monthly stipend and are exposed to various enrichment activities and job opportunities at SM malls during their semestral or Christmas breaks. After graduating, they also have a chance to land their dream jobs in companies within SM. The program covers the following field of studies: Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering (...

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Over the past few years, the My City, My SM series has showcased the different facets of our country’s rich culture – our tourist attractions, our cuisine, our artisan crafts, and most recently, our visual arts. Bringing music and people together. My City, My SM, My Music project partners will celebrate the joys of Philippine performing arts in communities around the SM malls. From left: World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) Team Philippines Country Director Gerry Mercado and Creative Director Annie Mercado, SM‘s Millie Dizon, the Philippine Star Executive Vice President Lucien C. Dy Tioco, Metropolitan Museum of Manila President Tina Colayco, Filipino Heritage Festival Inc. (FHFI) President Armita Rufino and National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) President Dr. Renato Lucas. This photo was taken at the Upper Lobby of The Manila Peninsula. Beginning this August, our cultural journey takes us to another exciting route with the premiere launching of My City, My...