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PSFI Among the Philippine Delegation at AIDS 2024 Conference in Germany

#PSFINews– PSFI Among the Philippine Delegation at AIDS 2024 Conference in Germany
 
Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) PROTECTS-UPSCALE participated in AIDS 2024 at the 25th International AIDS Conference held in Munich, Germany. The PSFI team, representing the Philippines, was led by Dr. Loyd Norella, Dr. Stella Flores, and Jeri Abenoja, along with Atty. Mack Hale Bunagan of IDEALS.
PSFI Technical Integration Officer for Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) and TB-HIV, and principal author Jeri Abenoja, R.N. presented their abstract titled ‘Innovative Approaches in HIV Outreach for the Transgender Population: A Case Study of the GLAM Project at Amos Tara Community Center.’
 
Mr. Jason Roque, Health Education and Promotion Officer IV of the Department of Health (Philippines) – Health Promotion Bureau, also delivered a presentation on the integration of the U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) messaging in health promotion interventions in the Philippines. Participants in the forum consist of individuals and organizations, convening to spread accurate information about U=U.
 
U=U is a public health campaign educating that people living with HIV who are on treatment and have an undetectable viral load, have ZERO risk of transmitting HIV to sexual partners. It aims to combat stigma, promote HIV treatment and prevention, and enhance the quality of care and support for those living with HIV.
 
AIDS 2024 aligns with PSFI’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS-related issues. PROTECTS-UPSCALE is PSFI’s health and safety initiative, funded by the Global Fund, dedicated to addressing HIV/AIDS and contributing to the National HIV response in the Philippines.

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PSFI Brings Solar Power to Batak Community in Palawan

Over 50 households of the Batak community in Sitio Tagnaya, Barangay Concepcion, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan received stand-alone solar units from Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI)’s SINAG Program. This initiative was in partnership with the Local Barangay Council of Concepcion, and the City Health Office of Puerto Princesa in response to the community’s expressed need for solar power during consultations.

Pagsusumikap ng Isang Ama

Ngayong Fathers’ Day, ating ipinagdiriwang ang mga ama at mga tumatayong ama na nagsusumikap mapabuti ang buhay ng kanilang mga pamilya.

Tulad ni Rene Luarez, isang Gas Mo Bukas Ko (GMBK) scholar, marami sa kanila ang sinasamantala ang mga oportunidad ng Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) upang makakuha ng mas mataas na antas ng kasanayan sa kanilang napiling larangan. Hindi lamang pinapaganda ng TVET ang mga karera, pinapalakas din nito ang mga komunidad at ekonomiya.

Basahin ang kwento ni Rene at kung paano niya binago ang kanyang buhay at ang kinabukasan ng kanyang pamilya sa pamamagitan ng pagsusumikap at mga oportunidad na hatid ng mga pagsasanay mula sa Shell at PSFI.

Sama-samang Pagsulong ng mga Magsasaka ng El Nido

Binibigyang halaga ng PSFI ang organikong pagsasaka dahil nakabubuti ito sa kalikasan at sa kalusugan ng parehong mamimili at magsasaka. Dahil dito, inilunsad ang programang Shell Training Farm (STF) para sa mga magsasakang nais matutunan ang organikong agrikultura at pagnenegosyo nito.

Kabilang si Sylvina Rodriguez sa mga kalahok ng STF sa El Nido, Palawan. Pinili niya ang paggamit ng organikong pamamaraan sa pagsasaka para makatulong sa pag-angat ng kalidad ng produkto ng kanilang kooperatiba. Sa gayon, makikilala ang magandang ani mula sa mga magsasaka ng El Nido.