What Happens When We Stop Treating People As Disposable?

World-Renowned Jesuit Priest Fr. Greg Boyle Returns to Manila to Champion Radical Kinship and Mental Healing

Renowned Jesuit priest, author, and founder of Homeboy Industries, Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ, is returning to the Philippines this September 2026 to share his transformative message on trauma-informed healing, radical compassion, and human dignity. Hosted by Elaine Kahn and Integra Wellness Center, the upcoming events invite Filipinos to rethink how society views marginalized and vulnerable individuals.  

While in Manila, Fr. Boyle will talk about "Finding Hope, Healing and Connection in a Divided World," on September 10, 2026, 4:00 PM, at the Santuario de San Antonio Parish Center. Spend an afternoon exploring what four decades with the homies have taught Fr. Greg about compassion, healing, second chances—and our need to belong to one another. 

Then Fr. Boyle will hold a three-day retreat, from September 11–13, 2026, at Rosary Hills, Silang, Cavite. Go deeper into Fr. Greg's message of radical kinship: What would change if we truly believed that no one was disposable? An invitation to move beyond "us and them," recognize our shared humanity, and rediscover the goodness in ourselves and others. 

Universal Accessibility by Design and Practice earns SM Group 23 industry distinctions

Through its group-wide drive to create truly inclusive and accommodating spaces for Persons with Disabilities, SM was commended by key industry organizations focused on disability affairs.

With inclusivity and access as a key pillar in SM’s corporate purpose, inclusive spaces and facilities enhance the SM Group’s portfolio of malls, offices, and retail spaces. It is this universal implementation of accessible environments, and commitment to advance disability inclusion that bagged SM Group industry distinctions from The Philippine Foundation For the Rehabilitation of the Disabled Inc. (PFRD) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA).

Through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, SM Cares, disability-friendly facilities are overseen and supported nationwide with manpower training in line with industry standards to effectively accommodate Persons With Disabilities.

7 Reasons to Discover the Women Strong Network Hybrid Trade Fair

Meet the inspiring women taking center stage through WomenBizPH and SM for MSMEs

Behind every booth is a woman, a story, and a Filipino brand waiting to be discovered. Women entrepreneurs proudly showcase their creations at the Women Strong Network Hybrid Trade Fair at SM Megamall, where WomenBizPH and SM Supermalls, through SM for MSMEs, create opportunities for homegrown businesses to gain visibility, connect with more customers, and take their next step toward growth.

SNAP-Benguet, Aboitiz Foundation bring solar power to Benguet primary school

SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet, Inc. (SNAP-Benguet), in partnership with Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (AFI), officially turned over a 5 kWp hybrid solar power system to Kiweng Primary School in Barangay Ambuklao, Bokod, Benguet, bringing reliable electricity to the school's 23 students and two teachers. The turnover, held at the Barangay Ambuklao Function Hall on August 26, 2026, was attended by school officials, local government representatives, and executives from SNAP and Aboitiz Foundation.

The project is under AuroraPH, Aboitiz Foundation's flagship program that brings electricity through solar and other renewable sources, internet connectivity, and digital learning tools to remote schools in the Philippines. Kiweng Primary School is located in a remote, geographically isolated area that can only be reached by boat, with students and teachers having to walk up nearly 200 steps to reach the school grounds.

Better Days at SM Brings Hope Closer to Youth

SM Cares’ multi-mall mental health caravan created safe spaces for young people to share, connect, and build resilience

When it comes to mental health, room must be made for young people to be heard and reassure them that their voice has value, their lives are precious. Spaces where they feel safe to speak their mind and seek help matters now more than ever.

In line with its advocacy of empowering the next generation of Filipinos and strengthening communities by providing enriching experiences for the youth, SM Cares mounted Better Days: A Youth Mental Health Caravan. The caravan was hosted in partnership with Mental Health Youth Hub PH, I AM MAD (Making A Difference), the National Youth Commission, and Global Peace Foundation Philippines.

SM Prime joins DILG in launching nationwide Unified 911 for Resilience campaign

The iconic MOA Globe lights up during the launch of the Unified 911 for Resilience: National Campaign, a nationwide initiative led by the DILG in partnership with SM Prime to promote emergency preparedness.

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has partnered with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to launch the Unified 911 for Resilience: National Campaign, a nationwide initiative that aims to strengthen public awareness of emergency preparedness and promote a more coordinated emergency response system across the country.

SM for MSMEs Strengthens Support for Women Entrepreneurs

Discover women-led Filipino brands through WomenBizPH

Every successful business begins with someone brave enough to take the first step. For countless women entrepreneurs, that journey starts with a simple idea, nurtured by passion, strengthened by resilience, and driven by the dream of creating a better future for their families and communities. 

Yet while many have built remarkable products and businesses, one challenge remains constant—finding opportunities to be discovered.