A Mother Begins Again: Jocelyn Returns to School at 50
At 50, solo mother of six Jocelyn Enfermo returned to school through the Medical Scholarship Program (MSP) and completed her caregiving training. With new skills and renewed hope, she is ready to begin again and build a more secure future for her children.
The Bridge to What’s Possible: Mich’s Journey of Believing in People
Five years into her journey with PSFI, Michelle Jeanne “Mich” Calica has learned that meaningful development begins with believing in people. As Program Coordinator for Roots to Shoots/Nutrition, she helps connect communities to opportunities that strengthen nutrition, livelihoods, and resilience, while recognizing that the potential to create lasting change ultimately belongs to the people themselves.
Bloomberry Cultural Foundation and Pilipinas Shell Foundation celebrate 100 caregiver graduates, with 99 earning NC II certification
One hundred caregiver scholars celebrated a major milestone as 99 earned their Caregiving NC II certification through the Medical Scholarship Program–Technical Vocational Course. Supported by BCFI and implemented by PSFI, the program equips aspiring caregivers with technical skills, professional readiness, and values grounded in compassion, integrity, and service.
Beyond the Numbers: The Heart Behind Every Opportunity
Behind every figure is a person, a possibility, and a story of change. As PSFI’s Resource Development Specialist, John Erick Manese has learned to look beyond numbers and help build the partnerships that allow programs to grow, communities to thrive, and more people to receive the opportunities they deserve.
The Quiet Choices That Create Lasting Change: Ryle’s Purpose in Empowering Communities
Joshua Israel “Ryle” Banog, Program Coordinator for Shell-Funded Programs at PSFI, believes that meaningful development goes beyond providing assistance. His journey shows how purpose, compassion, and empowering communities with knowledge and skills can turn quiet decisions into lasting change.
Rooted in Partnership, Growing Lasting Change: Metrobank Foundation’s Message to PSFI at 44
Metrobank Foundation, Inc. President Philip Francisco U. Dy reflects on the organizations’ partnership through Roots to Shoots and shares his message as PSFI celebrates 44 years of empowering communities and improving lives.
Where Purpose Takes Root: Demi Nasol’s Journey of Growth and Service
For Demi Nasol, purpose is rooted in people. Drawing strength from her Indigenous heritage and years of community service, she continues to grow alongside the communities she serves as a Program Officer for Shell-Funded Programs at PSFI. Her journey reminds us that meaningful change begins with trust, genuine connection, and the courage to help others move forward.
How One Creative Found His Calling Through Service
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.
The Stories Behind the Numbers: How Louise turns knowledge and learning into lasting impact at PSFI
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.
The Opportunity That Changed Everything: How Cheilo Padilla Found Her Calling in Helping Others Thrive
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.