Building Better Pathways, One Ecobrick at a Time
In Batangas City, discarded plastic was transformed into safer walkways for children through an Ecobrick Laying Activity led by Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), together with Shell Business Operations and Shell Import Facility Tabangao. With 5,000 ecobricks turned over and 57 volunteers working side by side, school pathways at Tabangao Ambulong Elementary School and San Isidro Day Care Center were strengthened—creating cleaner, safer spaces for learning and play.
The initiative forms part of PSFI’s Community Activity Support (CAS) program, which has reached over 30,000 individuals nationwide since 2023 through education, health, and environmental efforts. Read how sustainability and partnership are building better pathways for communities.
Nourishing Young Lives: Thaison Volunteers Bring Care and Nutrition to RTS Light in Mabalacat City
On January 27, 2026, the Family Care Center in Marcos Village, Mabalacat City, became a space of shared care and learning through the Roots to Shoots (RTS) Light Program. Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), with the support of Thaison Builders and Developer, Inc. (TBDI), Clark Development Corporation, Barangay Nutrition and Health Workers, FCC teachers, and parent volunteers, conducted a nutrition-focused feeding activity for 25 pre-school children.
Building on hands-on volunteerism, TBDI staff helped prepare and serve nutrient-rich meals, then led a storytelling session that reinforced positive values and healthy habits. The activity also strengthened parental awareness through short, interactive nutrition education led by health workers, reflecting RTS Light’s goal of nourishing children while deepening community participation and ownership.
From Sidelines to Systems: How a USP Scholar Rewrote His Code for Success
What started as freelance computer repairs arranged through Facebook has evolved into a registered tech enterprise for John Joshua Boyore of Angono, Rizal. Through Unlad Sa Pasada (USP) of Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc., and with the support of the Benita and Catalino Yap Foundation (BCYF), John gained not only financial assistance but structured entrepreneurial training that transformed his mindset, formalized his operations, and strengthened his long-term vision.
From reactive hustle to strategic growth, his journey shows how access to education and business discipline can turn technical skill into sustainable opportunity.
Growing Health, Growing Hope: Roots to Shoots Deepens Impact in Aeta Communities
Since 2023, the Roots to Shoots Program has strengthened Aeta communities in Bamban, Tarlac and Mabalacat City, Pampanga through integrated support in child nutrition, food security, livelihood development, and water access.
As of 2025, more than 2,000 individuals have been reached, with measurable gains in nutrition recovery, farmer training, enterprise development, and the construction of a community-managed water system.
Now in its second year, Roots to Shoots continues to demonstrate that healthier children thrive when households are economically stable and communities are supported by strong, sustainable systems.
Turning Milestones into Momentum: Celebrating Progress in Pasacao
Communities in Pasacao, Camarines Sur came together to celebrate a year of shared progress under the Pasacao Social Development Program. From skills training and enterprise support to road safety and emergency preparedness, Culmination Day 2025 highlighted how partnerships translated into real opportunities, safer environments, and stronger local communities.
The Shell–PhilDev Scholarship Program: Investing in STEM and Empowering Futures
Since 2013, the Shell–PhilDev Scholarship Program has supported high-potential Filipino students pursuing STEM degrees, combining financial assistance with mentorship, leadership development, and industry exposure to prepare scholars for meaningful careers.
PSFI Recognizes Batch 5 Graduates of the Basic Entrepreneurship Program for Shell Scholars
Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. recognized 36 graduates of Batch 5 of the Basic Entrepreneurship Program under Shell Unlad sa Pasada, marking an important milestone in equipping Shell scholars with practical skills for livelihood development and enterprise readiness.
Never Missing a Day: How Christopher Turned Opportunity into Skills
Christopher Alcantara, a father from La Union, took a leap of faith when he applied as a SKIL scholar in Automotive Servicing NC I. From driving a tricycle and doing farm work, he committed himself fully to learning new skills that could lead to stable employment. Through hands-on training, leadership development, and on-the-job experience, Christopher’s journey shows how dedication to learning can open doors to a more secure future for families.
A Legacy in Motion: Honoring Dado Banatao Through the Futures He Helped Build
Forty days after the passing of Dado Banatao, his legacy continues through the lives shaped by the Shell–PhilDev Scholarship Program. Implemented by Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. in partnership with PhilDev, the program has supported 215 Filipino STEM scholars since 2013, building pathways from education to leadership and service.
Communities United for Progress at the 2025 La Union Culmination Day
Stakeholders from local government, communities, and partner institutions gathered in La Union for the 2025 Culmination Day of the La Union Social Development Program, marking a year of shared efforts led by Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. and Shell Pilipinas Corporation. The event celebrated milestones in disaster preparedness, road safety, skills training, enterprise development, and community support.