On August 12, 2025, health professionals from across Asia Pacific gathered in Manila for the 2nd Asia Pacific HIV Practice Course—a four-day training on HIV prevention, treatment, and psychosocial support.

Through its PROTECTS UPSCALE program, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) helped facilitate the course, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to inclusive healthcare. Since 2009, PSFI has invested in HIV care by building capacities, addressing stigma, and promoting compassionate, evidence-based services.

Fisherfolk in Cagayan de Oro, together with PSFI and government partners, identified safe sites for payaos—fish aggregating devices that boost fish stocks, secure livelihoods, and promote sustainable fishing for future generations.

Through Shell’s global program NXplorers, PSFI is planting seeds of change by equipping young Filipinos with tools in problem-solving, systems thinking, and collaboration. From tackling food security in farming towns to creating sustainable energy solutions in schools, NXplorers empowers students and teachers to turn knowledge into lasting community impact—proving that dunong, once shared, continues to grow and transform lives.