The SM Foundation Scholarship program welcomed over 1,000 new students on August 18, 2024, in a ceremony held at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. This marks the largest batch of SM Foundation scholarship recipients to date. At the event, SM Foundation executive director Linda Atayde highlighted education’s role in opening youth and unlocking opportunities.… Continue reading SM Foundation awards over 1,000 new college scholarships
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SM Empowers Ilonggos through Education and Community Development
SM has demonstrated a strong commitment to youth welfare and community development through several impactful initiatives in Iloilo City and Western Visayas. One of its flagship programs, the SM Scholarship program, plays a pivotal role inchanging the lives of deserving but underprivileged graduating high school students by providing them with the opportunity to pursue a… Continue reading SM Empowers Ilonggos through Education and Community Development
USWAG Scholarship Supports Ilonggos’ Future
The Uswag Scholarship Program, one of Iloilo City Government’s flagship initiatives, anchored on its W.H.E.E.L.S. or Welfare, Health, Environment, Education, Livelihood, Sustainability roadmap under Education, has been successfully assisting underprivileged yet deserving students in receiving financial aid to further their education. Mayor Jerry P. Treñas launched this program in 2010 and eventually established a list… Continue reading USWAG Scholarship Supports Ilonggos’ Future
Iloilo City, Ayala Launch 3 Educational Programs
Iloilo City Government in partnership with Ayala Foundation, Inc. launched three educational programs – CENTEX Training Institute, CENTEX Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), and Leadership Communities (LeadCom) June 7. Mayor Jerry Treñas thanked partners led by Ayala Foundation Senior Director for Social Development Joanna Duarte and Mitsubishi Corporation General Manager Harutaka Ishikawa for helping… Continue reading Iloilo City, Ayala Launch 3 Educational Programs
Iloilo City Community College to offer BS Criminology
Iloilo City Community College (ICCC) will be offering Bachelor of Science in Criminology, the fourth degree in its list of free courses. Mayor Jerry Treñas encourages residents and graduates of city high schools to enroll and continue their education for better employment opportunities in the future. ICCC will accept applicants in June for incoming freshmen… Continue reading Iloilo City Community College to offer BS Criminology
Newest Computer-Delivered IELTS Lab Center in Iloilo City
The newest Computer-Delivered International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Shared Lab by IELTS by IDP and McCare Global Consulting, Inc. officially opened last January 20, 2023. IELTS is the test needed to migrate abroad. It is accepted by governments in more countries than any other English language test. It is generally a requirement for permanent residency on… Continue reading Newest Computer-Delivered IELTS Lab Center in Iloilo City
A happy life accounted for with the help of SM Foundation
A 2009 graduate of Iloilo National High School – Regular Class dreamt of being an accountant and she had all the reasons to. Having a fun and fruitful childhood, Jessica Aliana Habunal considers this stage the happiest period of her life. Being the only child was no reason for her to be lonely as he… Continue reading A happy life accounted for with the help of SM Foundation
Gov. Defensor is University of the Philippines HSI 2022 graduation speaker; retired Vice Admiral Bacordo to speak at moving up, recognition program
Two alumni of the University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo (UPHSI) will be the speakers of the 2022 UPHSI Graduation Exercises and Moving Up and Recognition Program, respectively. Iloilo Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor, Jr. will speak at the 41st UPHSI Graduation Exercises slated on July 19, 2022, 4:30 PM, at the Oblation Plaza,… Continue reading Gov. Defensor is University of the Philippines HSI 2022 graduation speaker; retired Vice Admiral Bacordo to speak at moving up, recognition program
St. Robert’s on building careers in business with full scholarship
With the attention given to entrepreneurship today, businesses start to bounce back after the big hit of the recent crisis. More businesses are sprouting all over Iloilo City. Everyone is growing his own dream business. The famous byline, “if everything else fails, sell,” becomes real these days. Having all the factors considered, just sell. We… Continue reading St. Robert’s on building careers in business with full scholarship
Home Credit donates 100 computer units to 14 national high schools in Capiz
Manila, Philippines. June 09, 2022 — To enable more Filipino students to benefit from digital mode of learning, the country’s leading consumer finance company Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) has partnered with ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation and the Department of Education – Capiz Division in equipping 14 national high schools with 100 computer units for their blended and distance… Continue reading Home Credit donates 100 computer units to 14 national high schools in Capiz