SM has put corporate social responsibility alongside expansion and sustainability as one of the key drivers of its growth, guided by the vision of serving as catalysts for responsible development in the communities they serve,
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.
SM Foundation’s efforts to refurbish medical facilities, especially in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged (GIDA) areas, 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.
SM Foundation recently refurbished the Polomolok East Community Clinic, a health center that caters to nearly 50,000 individuals, predominantly in GIDAs, in South Cotabato.
The renovated facility now includes areas for specialized programs such as Animal Bite and Treatment, TB-Dots, Nebulization, Counseling, and Family Planning. To support healthcare workers in their roles, the project provided an enhanced dental clinic, operation room, conference room, physicians room, and PWD-friendly restroom.
