KABALIKAT SA KABUHAYAN FARMING PROGRAM MOVES FORWARD IN SM CITY LIPA: 93 FARMERS HONORED IN GRADUATION CEREMONY

LIPA CITY, Batangas — SM Foundation Incorporated, in collaboration with SM Markets and SM City Lipa, proudly held the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farming Program – Moving Forward Ceremony last August 6, 2025 at Cinema 1 – SM City Lipa, celebrating the achievements of 93 farmers from various barangays in San Juan, Batangas.

Representing Barangay Janao-Janao, Barangay Palahanan 1, Barangay Paling-owak, and Barangay Pulangbato, the farmers were recognized for completing the program and embracing a more sustainable and market-ready approach to agriculture.

The Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farming Program, initiated in 2007 by the late Mr. Henry Sy, Sr. aims to uplift the lives of Filipino farmers through modern and effective farming techniques, ultimately improving productivity, profitability, and food security in local communities.

The program continues to expand its impact through strong partnerships with government agencies such as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

The Moving Forward Ceremony featured testimonials from the graduates and discussions on the next-phase opportunities.

With the continued dedication of SM Foundation and its partners, Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan continues to plant the seeds of hope and progress across rural communities in the Philippines.