SGS Foundation

Simplicio Gamboa Sr. was born in China on April 5, 1914. Raised in a humble farming family, he learned the values of hard work, thrift, and integrity. At the age of 15, he came to the Philippines, where he overcame poverty and numerous challenges through perseverance and determination.

Despite having limited access to formal education, he built successful business ventures while maintaining a strong commitment to helping underprivileged youth gain access to education and opportunities for a better future. Throughout his life, he supported schools, sponsored disadvantaged students, and contributed to educational development.

His legacy of generosity, humility, and dedication to youth empowerment continues through the Simplicio Gamboa Sr. Foundation, Inc. In his honor, the Foundation commemorates its anniversary every August 17, the date of his passing in 1993, celebrating his enduring commitment to education and community service.

In 1990, inspired by an idea from Mr. Bonnie Gamboa, the children of Mr. Simplicio Gamboa, Sr. established the Simplicio Gamboa Sr. Foundation, Inc. (SGS Foundation) to honor their father’s enduring commitment to education. Officially registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1991, the Foundation is a non-stock, non-profit organization dedicated to providing college scholarships to underprivileged but deserving students. Its building, inaugurated in April 1993, stands on a 700-square-meter lot donated by Mr. Gamboa, Sr.

Guided by his compassion and belief in education, the Foundation has steadily expanded its scholarship program—from sponsoring five to eight scholars annually in its early years to supporting 140 college scholars today, alongside 30 slots for two-year vocational courses. Since its first five graduates in 1998, the Foundation has produced 399 graduates, including 52 this year, 32 of whom graduated with honors. These achievements reflect the perseverance of its scholars and the continued generosity of Hexagon Group companies and valued donors.

Beyond education, the SGS Foundation extends its mission through medical missions, community outreach programs, and sustainable livelihood initiatives. These programs provide essential healthcare, support vulnerable children and patients, and equip underprivileged Filipino families with skills and income-generating opportunities.

Through these enduring efforts, the SGS Foundation continues to uphold Mr. Simplicio Gamboa, Sr.’s legacy by creating opportunities, empowering communities, and helping build brighter futures.