Holiday gift ideas from SM’s Our Home

Surprise your loved ones with the gift of cozy moments with Our Home recliners

As the holiday season approaches, it's the perfect time to fill your home with warmth and joy. The holiday season after all is a time for celebration, gratitude, and creating cherished memories.

Whether you're looking to revamp your space or surprise your loved ones with thoughtful gifts, here's a curated list of holiday gift ideas that give warmth, comfort, and style to the spaces we cherish most.

• Surprise your loved ones with the gift of cozy moments this Holiday season with recliners available at Our Home.

• Unwrap the joy of comfort this season with Our Home's collection of cushions that everyone will love to have and hug. 

• Share the gift of a welcoming home with candles and scents.

• Give the gift of organized beauty.  Our Home’s jewelry organizers are designed to keep precious treasures safe and stylish. 

• Looking for the perfect gift for those who love to host? Our Home’s serveware and barware make the perfect gifts for them.

• Nespresso machines for coffee enthusiasts that they will definitely love.

This holiday season, whether you're treating yourself or surprising loved ones, celebrate the joy of giving with these gift ideas.  Fill your space with festive cheer and lasting elegance, making the holiday season even more special and memorable.

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SM Foundation commends 397 college scholar-graduates

The SM Foundation (SMFI) celebrated the graduation of its 397 scholars from the class of 2023, including 8 summa cum laude, 72 cum laude, 55 magna cum laude, and 26 academic distinction awardees. 

The presentation of graduates, which was held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, served as a mark of the significant milestone in the scholars' academic journeys and a testament to their resilience and determination to uplift their families and illuminate a path for future generations.

 

The inspiring event was joined by scholars' families, esteemed partners, and the SM Foundation's heads, including the foundation's Executive Director for Education Programs, Carmen Linda Atayde.

 

"Behind these impressive statistics lie stories of triumph over challenges, stories of dreams pursued against all odds. These scholars, hailing from humble backgrounds, have shown that with opportunity and hard work, one can break the intergenerational cycle of poverty," Atayde said as she emphasized the transformative power of education: 

 

Atayde also recognized the support of mentors, educators, and the Sy family, noting how their efforts have paved the way for success, not only for today's graduates but also for the communities they represent.

 

Echoing the vision of the SM group's founder, Tatang Henry Sy Sr., SMFI Executive Director Debbie Sy also emphasized the importance of education as a tool for social mobility and poverty alleviation.

 

"As we stand here today, let us remember the vision of Tatang, who believed deeply in the power of education to break the shackles of poverty," she said.

 

Addressing the scholars, Sy reminded the SM scholars of their role as catalysts for change in their communities: "You are the living proof of the transformative power of education. The SM Foundation Scholarship Program's goal is not just academic success but to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty.”

 

“Now, armed with knowledge, be agents of social good in your communities. Your journey doesn't end here; it's a new beginning, and we can't wait to witness the positive impact you'll create," she capped.

 

The SM Foundation’s Scholarship Program, established in 1993, has provided financial and holistic support to over 8,000 college and technical-vocational scholars, empowering them to pursue their academic aspirations and contribute to the betterment of their families.

This cements the SM group’s commitment to social good in the last 40 years, ensuring that deserving students, especially from low-income communities, have access to quality education and the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty.