Pagtanim ng Pag-Asa: How Joel’s Community Found Hope in Food and Livelihood
For 44 years, Joel Sanchez has called Sitio Burog home. As the president of their Indigenous agriculture cooperative, he has seen the daily challenges of accessing food and livelihood. With support from Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. and Bloomberry Foundation Inc., Joel and his community built a thriving garden and received training in sustainable farming and animal husbandry. Through the Roots to Shoots program, they found not just nourishment but renewed hope for a better future.
Healing Hands, Stronger Together: REACHing San Isidro with Compassionate Care
Through the REACH initiative, PSFI and Shell Pilipinas Corporation continue to provide free medical consultations and medicines to underserved barangays in Batangas. In San Isidro, dedicated doctors like Dr. Ronn and Dra. Ash go beyond clinical care, offering hope and healing with every visit. Now on its first anniversary, REACH remains a lifeline for communities — one patient, one story, one heartbeat at a time.
Sitio Calapi Marks Milestone with Completion of 12-Day Nutrition Sessions under Roots to Shoots’ PDH Program
The Roots to Shoots project concluded its 12-day PDH nutrition sessions in Sitio Calapi, Bamban, Tarlac. The activity empowered families with sustainable feeding practices and celebrated progress in child health. Led by PSFI and World Vision, it highlighted the impact of community-driven solutions in fighting malnutrition.
Painting Her Dreams: Lorraine’s Journey with KalyEskwela
At just 18, Lorraine is already shaping a future filled with hope. Through ChildHope Philippines’ KalyeEskwela program, implemented in partnership with PSFI’s Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLAN) Learning Sessions, and supported by dedicated ShellACTS volunteers, she found more than just a place to learn. Whether she’s sketching her dream of becoming a civil engineer or making new friends during team activities, Lorraine is learning to believe in herself—thanks to the people who continue to believe in her.
Learning with Love: How ShellACTS Volunteers Help Children Believe in Themselves
ShellACTS volunteers are helping underserved children rediscover the joy of learning through PSFI’s Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLAN) sessions. In partnership with ChildHope Philippines, these small group activities offer reading, counting, and play-based lessons guided by volunteers who give their time and heart.
Since 2024, hundreds of children and over 200 volunteers have come together to create safe, joyful spaces where learning begins with connection. Rooted in ShellACTS’ call to Serve More, BLAN proves that a little love can go a long way.
From Tricycle Driver to Automotive Servicing Scholar: Jackie’s Road to a Brighter Future
Jackie Buitizon, a 39-year-old mother from Batangas City, is challenging gender norms in a male-dominated field through the SKIL program of Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. With support from Shell Pilipinas Corporation, Shell Import Facility Tabangao, and TESDA, she is now pursuing Automotive Servicing NC I. She is proving that women can thrive in technical and mechanical work. Jackie’s journey is a testament to courage and determination—for the people you love and the future you fight for.
Tuloy ang Pagsulong: SKIL Scholars ng Batangas
Tuloy ang Pagsulong: SKIL Scholars ng Batangas shares the journey of 25 Batangueño youth undergoing technical-vocational training through PSFI’s SKIL program. With support from Shell Pilipinas Corporation, Shell Import Facility Tabangao, and TESDA, the program equips them with in-demand skills and job readiness tools to prepare them for meaningful employment and a brighter future.
PSFI’s Roots to Shoots Wins Most Outstanding CSR Collaboration Project at 2025 LCF CSR Guild Awards; IFBS Program Named Finalist in Enterprise Development
PSFI was honored at the 2025 League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) CSR Guild Awards for its commitment to inclusive, community-led development. Roots to Shoots clinched the Most Outstanding CSR Project in Collaboration, while the Integrated Farming Bio-System (IFBS) Training Program was named a finalist in Enterprise Development.
These recognitions spotlight PSFI’s multi-sectoral approach to addressing malnutrition, food insecurity, and rural livelihood challenges—empowering communities through strategic partnerships and sustainable solutions.
Empowering Dreams, Transforming Lives: PSFI Celebrates SKIL Graduates in Cagayan de Oro
Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) celebrated the graduation of 25 SKIL scholars alongside 410 students from the City College of Cagayan de Oro. The event highlighted stories of resilience, including that of Carl Ivan Tanso, and honored outstanding trainees like Morphy Adajar. PSFI remains committed to empowering Filipino youth through education and skills development.
PSFI Holds GLang Session on SOGIESC to Promote Inclusive Workplaces at LCF CSR Expo
As part of the 2025 League of Corporate Foundations CSR Expo, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. hosted GLang: Understanding SOGIESC a Step Toward Inclusive Workplaces—a powerful learning session that brought together advocates, experts, and development practitioners to deepen conversations on gender inclusion in the workplace. The event aligned with the Expo’s theme of “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity for Shared Prosperity,” reinforcing PSFI’s commitment to building safe, respectful, and inclusive environments for all.