Makulay Dahil Bahagi Ka: How Joan dela Cerna is Building a Future Rooted in Care
After years of working abroad to provide for her family, Joan dela Cerna returned home with a renewed determination to build a future closer to
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After years of working abroad to provide for her family, Joan dela Cerna returned home with a renewed determination to build a future closer to

Under its RESCUE (Response to Communities Under Emergencies) program, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), together with Shell Pilipinas Corporation, conducted a two-day fire safety and

Twenty-six scholars under the Manila Golf and Country Club Foundation, Inc. (MGCCFI) Technical Vocational Scholarship Program, implemented in partnership with Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI),
From scholar to teacher, Rowena Miranda’s journey has come full circle. An Aeta educator from Marcos Village, Pampanga, she now dedicates her life to helping

Shell Companies in the Philippines and Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) joined industry, academe, and innovation leaders at the 2026 PhilDev Annual Gala Fundraiser, celebrating

Hundreds of residents in Barangay Libjo, Batangas City gained access to essential healthcare services through the REliable Access to Community Healthcare (REACH) initiative of Pilipinas

The Quezon City Government, in partnership with ANTHILL Fabric Gallery and Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), has officially opened the Circularity Hub in Barangay Payatas,

Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), together with Shell Pilipinas Corporation and the City Government of Batangas, formally marked the ceremonial turnover of the Wildlife Learning

Families in Bamban, Tarlac and Mabalacat, Pampanga are embracing new opportunities through the Roots to Shoots (RTS) initiative, where 100 caregivers and farmers received starter

Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), together with Shell Pilipinas Corporation, strengthened fisherfolk safety and coastal resilience in Cagayan de Oro through the turnover of protective

hrough the Roots to Shoots Program in Sacobia, Editha Salazar transformed a small livelihood assistance package into a growing sari-sari store that now helps support

Shell LiveWIRE, through Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) and Shell Pilipinas Corporation
, strengthens sustainable livelihoods in Cagayan de Oro City through the successful

Through the Roots to Shoots (RTS) Pasacao 2.0 Program and with the support of Metrobank Foundation, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) officially opened the SONATA

The Roots to Shoots (RTS) program trained 37 mothers, caregivers, and pregnant women in Sacobia in practical home gardening to support nutrition and food security.
As the Philippines moves closer to eliminating malaria, a focused push in Palawan is driving the country’s final mile toward zero cases. Through the Global

PSFI, together with Shell Pilipinas Corporation and the Roads and Traffic Administration, strengthened road safety awareness among young learners in Cagayan de Oro through its

Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) joined industry and education leaders at the STEM Kapihan Panel to address urgent challenges in the Philippine education system. Highlighting

PSFI, Shell Pilipinas Corporation, and the Coast Guard District Northern Mindanao came together in Cagayan de Oro to plant 450 narra seedlings, demonstrating how strong

Through the Roots to Shoots Program, PSFI and Metrobank Foundation are strengthening nutrition, food security, and livelihoods in Pasacao, Camarines Sur. By equipping caregivers with

In Tagbilaran City, persons with disabilities are transforming small urban spaces into sources of food, income, and empowerment. Through container gardening and vermicast production, the
Through the Medical Scholarship Program (MSP), 513 scholars nationwide are gaining access to education in medicine, nursing, allied health, and caregiving. Backed by comprehensive support

What began as a mother’s decision to support her daughter became a shared journey of growth, courage, and self-discovery. Through the Medical Scholarship Program of

Through the LEAD Workshop under the Medical Scholarship Program, Shella Apinardo discovered that caregiving is not only about technical skills, but also about empathy, resilience,

At LANDAS 2026 in Cagayan de Oro, 120 senior high school students explored future career paths while discovering how Shell goes beyond the forecourt. Through

PSFI and Shell Pilipinas Corporation joined the Fire Prevention Month kick-off in Calapan City, strengthening partnerships with the Bureau of Fire Protection and local responders.
Through the Joint Delivery Voucher Program (JDVP), Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. is equipping Senior High School learners in Camarines Sur with hands-on agricultural training. With
Farmers and fisherfolk in Camarines Sur are strengthening their livelihoods through the Integrated Farming Bio-System (IFBS) Training Program of Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI). In

Following a fire that damaged four homes in Block 3, Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City on January 6, 2026, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), together
Communities in Pasacao are growing more than just vegetables. Through the Roots to Shoots: Pasacao 2.0 program, families are strengthening child nutrition, building sustainable livelihoods,

Twenty-six Grade 12 learners from Sulpicio A. Roco Memorial High School achieved a 100% passing rate in the Agricultural Crop Production NC II assessment after
From 2019 to 2025, the Shell NXplorers Program, implemented by Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc., equipped 2,716 students and 421 teachers across 101 schools with the

At 28, Arlene Yago chose to return to school, carrying with her the words her father once told her: “Mag-aral ka para sa akin.” A
From 2020 to 2025, Shell LiveWire supported 157 Community Enterprises and 26 Tech Startups nationwide. In 2025 alone, the program reached 47 community enterprises, provided

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

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

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
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

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
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

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

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

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,

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

Von Ryan Benedicto, founder of Meek Laskati Spice Vinegar, shares how he rebuilt his life after incarceration. Raised in Iloilo and once led astray by

The Ilonggo spirit of progress was celebrated as Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. and Shell Pilipinas Corporation marked the culmination of their 2025 programs in Iloilo

Rosie Sumile, 56, completes her caregiving journey as a scholar of PSFI’s Technical-Vocational Caregiving Scholarship Program, implemented with the support of Bloomberry Cultural Foundation Inc.

More than 260 caregivers graduated from the Go Baby Go! (GBG) Parenting Programme on December 6, 2025 at the CDC Multi-Purpose Hall in Clark Freeport

From a home kitchen to a food stall at Tagbilaran City Hall, Maricris Senados’ journey reflects quiet determination and shared progress. Once a full-time housewife

PSFI and Shell Pilipinas Corporation celebrated the 2025 Tagbilaran Culmination Day, marking key milestones of the Tagbilaran Social Development Program and the impact of strong

Cesar A. Buenaventura shaped not only institutions, but the character and purpose of the people who worked with him. As the founding chairman of Pilipinas

BCFI and PSFI recently celebrated the graduation of 99 caregiver scholars under the MetamorphoCare 2025 program, held at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel in Quezon City. The

For years, former seafarer Bong Fernan Tumanda crossed oceans to provide for his family, spending more time at sea than at home. When the pandemic

Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. celebrated the 2025 Culmination Day in Cagayan de Oro, honoring scholars, local enterprises, and partner institutions that continue to drive progress

In the coastal community of Bagong Silang, Puerto Princesa, Candelaria “Candy” Germata found beauty in discarded plastics and turned them into purpose. Through her enterprise,

Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) and Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SPC) celebrated the 2025 Culmination Day of the Palawan Social Development Program, highlighting inspiring stories of

In Barangay 1, Bacolod City, Captain Cesar Rellos leads with compassion and purpose. Through his partnership with Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), his community has

To strengthen community resilience in times of crisis, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. trained 73 volunteers from TALIM communities in Batangas through its Response to Community

The Bacolod City Social Development Program, in partnership with Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SPC) and Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), celebrated its 2025 Culmination Day, honoring

From cashier to creator, Mary Jane “MJ” Cueto built Artita.DIY from a simple love for personalized keepsakes into a community-minded printing business. Guided by lessons

With the support of Shell Pilipinas Corporation, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) marked its 2025 Culmination Day in Calapan City, celebrating local enterprises, advocates, and

Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) and Thaison Builder and Developer Inc. (TBDI) have partnered to uplift Aeta communities in Sacobia through the Roots to Shoots

A first-generation college graduate from Davao City, Jomel Marteja’s dream of becoming a doctor began with curiosity and grew into a calling to heal. Now

PSFI, in partnership with Barangay Lazareto and Shell Pilipinas Corporation, provided hot meals to 140 evacuees affected by Typhoon Ompong in Calapan, demonstrating the power

Hundreds of volunteers gathered at the Puerto Princesa Baywalk for the 40th International Coastal Cleanup, joining hands to protect the sea that sustains their community.

When Severe Tropical Storm Opong struck Bicol, families in Pasacao, Camarines Sur sought refuge from uncertainty. Standing true to its mission of being a good

For nearly a decade, Edong served as a dedicated Program Officer with PSFI in Palawan, working hand in hand with communities through programs that uplift

The BiyaHERO Program: Road Safety for Community is empowering Batangas volunteers to become champions of safer roads. Through training sessions led by the Batangas City

The coastline of Barangay Bagong Silang in Palawan came alive as Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), together with partners and nearly 200 participants, planted 200

When the pandemic threatened her studies, STEP scholar Razzel Mores created a path forward. She learned nail artistry, started serving classmates and friends, and grew

At 22, Julianne Leonardo’s journey to becoming a nurse was marked by resilience. Every exam meant submitting a promissory note because her family could not

From August 13 to 15, 2025, PSFI and BCFI brought medical and nursing scholars together in Davao City for a three-day LEAD Workshop that strengthened

PSFI, through Shell Training Farms Bombon under its Community Skills and Enterprise Development program, trained 105 fisherfolk from Bombon, Pasacao, and Pamplona in safe, value-adding

Palawan launched the Philippines’ first Mass Drug Administration for malaria on August 23–25, 2025, aiming to reach about 5,500 residents with preventive treatment. Led by

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

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

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

In 1999, Palawan faced one of its deadliest threats: malaria. What began as the Kilusan Ligtas Malaria (KLM) program soon grew into the Movement Against

In 1983, Mario Dimaano was a young student from Batangas struggling to pay for school while working as a jeepney conductor. One day, he spotted

For 43 years, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) has lived its mission of safeguarding life. Rooted in the Chavacano word Vida, we continue to protect

From August 4 to 8, 2025, Shell, PhilDev, and Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) hosted a five-day leadership camp in Manila for Shell-PhilDev scholars. The

Shell LiveWire 2025 gathered Filipino entrepreneurs, industry experts, and partners for a full-day Progress Review Session at The Finance Center in Taguig City. The event

Sixty-three scholars under PSFI’s STEP and STLC programs marched proudly at Batangas State University, marking a milestone of resilience, growth, and achievement. Supported by Shell

Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) has stood with communities in times of need for 43 years. In July 2025, when Typhoon Emong devastated La Union

PSFI marked the second year of its Roots to Shoots initiative with a vibrant Nutrition Month celebration on July 29, 2025, at the Clark Training

Ezra Lyn Valenzuela, a young mother from Cagayan de Oro, joined PSFI’s SKIL Program in 2024 to build a better life for her daughter.
With

In Leyte, farmers and fisherfolk are stepping up as community leaders through the AgrElevate Program by Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), supported by BPI Foundation.

As part of CSR Week 2025, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), through its Shell ACTS (A Community That Serves) program, joined fellow League of Corporate

Christian, a 31-year-old fisherman from Malitam, Batangas, is now training in Automotive Servicing through the SKIL program of PSFI. With the support of Shell Pilipinas

On July 15, 2025, ten SKIL scholars in Iloilo City took a significant step toward a brighter future as they received their Electrical Installation and

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

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,

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Held at Robinsons Cagayan de Oro, the Kalayaan Job Fair offered over 2,800 job opportunities from 39 companies, helping bridge PSFI’s SKIL scholars from training
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