Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) was established on August 19, 1982 as the social arm of Shell companies in the Philippines. We aspire to spearhead fit-for-purpose projects that respond not only to the needs of Shell’s worksites and host communities, but to the rest of the country. Currently, PSFI works with numerous groups in various locations around the Philippines, with specialized focus in communities in: Batangas, Bohol, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro, Camarines Sur, Iloilo, La Union, Leyte, Negros Occidental, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, and Rizal.
PSFI has touched more than 17 million lives in its 40 years of service through its diverse programs. While we prioritize our work in some areas, we continue to extend our programs to other regions in need.
Our work focuses on six (6) thematic areas comprising various programs that are best fit for communities that we work with, aligned with the UN SDGs, and developed and implemented by experts.
What began as an unexpected design opportunity became a deeper calling for Christian Given Magaling. Now PSFI’s Visual Communications Officer, Given uses his creativity to amplify the voices of communities and share stories of resilience, hope, and transformation. His journey reminds us that when talent is guided by purpose, even work behind the scenes can inspire meaningful change.
Once a PSFI scholar, Louise Victoria Zaide has come full circle as a Program Excellence Officer who helps preserve the lessons, stories, and knowledge behind the Foundation’s work. Through her quiet but meaningful contributions, she reminds us that lasting change is built not only in communities, but also through the people and systems that help every opportunity grow into greater impact.
From rebuilding her life as a single mother to helping scholars, entrepreneurs, and communities in Palawan pursue better futures, Cheilo Padilla’s journey reflects the transformative power of opportunity. As PSFI celebrates 44 years of service, her story reminds us that meaningful change touches not only the people we serve, but also those who dedicate themselves to making it possible.
What began as an unexpected design opportunity became a deeper calling for Christian Given Magaling. Now PSFI’s Visual Communications Officer, Given uses his creativity to amplify the voices of communities and share stories of resilience, hope, and transformation. His journey reminds us that when talent is guided by purpose, even work behind the scenes can inspire meaningful change.
Once a PSFI scholar, Louise Victoria Zaide has come full circle as a Program Excellence Officer who helps preserve the lessons, stories, and knowledge behind the Foundation’s work. Through her quiet but meaningful contributions, she reminds us that lasting change is built not only in communities, but also through the people and systems that help every opportunity grow into greater impact.