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PSFI Recognizes Batch 5 Graduates of the Basic Entrepreneurship Program for Shell Scholars

February 9, 2026

Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) recognized the graduates of Batch 5 of the Basic Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) during a hybrid Recognition Day Ceremony held on January 27, 2026, at the Energy Hub, Level 40 of The Finance Center in Bonifacio Global City, with scholars and partners also joining online via Zoom.

The ceremony marked an important milestone for 36 Shell scholars who successfully completed the program, reflecting PSFI’s continued commitment to equipping learners with practical skills that support livelihood development and long-term economic resilience.

Expanding Access to Education Through Shell Unlad sa Pasada

The Basic Entrepreneurship Program is offered under Shell Unlad sa Pasada (USP), an educational initiative of Shell Go+ Pro that aims to expand access to free, quality education for Shell Go+ Pro members and their dependents. Through USP, learners are supported in building skills that can open livelihood opportunities and contribute to sustained improvements in their quality of life.

PSFI implements Shell Unlad sa Pasada on behalf of Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SPC) Mobility, working with education and development partners to deliver courses aligned with real-world employment and enterprise needs.

Building Foundations for Small and Micro-Enterprise

As one of the courses under USP, the Basic Entrepreneurship Program is implemented by PSFI in partnership with St. Mutien College and the Benita and Catalino Yap Foundation (BCYF). Now on its fifth batch, the program is designed to equip scholars with foundational knowledge and skills needed to plan, organize, and establish small or micro-enterprises.

Throughout the course, scholars are introduced to core entrepreneurship concepts, guided in developing detailed business plans, and encouraged to explore how these plans can be translated into viable livelihood initiatives.

Recognizing Scholar Achievement

Batch 5 of the Basic Entrepreneurship Program is composed of 36 scholars, including 34 Shell Unlad sa Pasada scholars and two GMBK scholars. Participants completed the program through online sessions conducted from June to December 2026, fulfilling course requirements aligned with the program’s learning objectives.

The awarding of certificates during the Recognition Day highlighted not only the scholars’ dedication and perseverance, but also the collective effort of partners in delivering accessible, relevant, and outcomes-driven education.

Strengthening Pathways to Livelihood and Self-Reliance

The BEP Recognition Day underscored the value of cross-sector collaboration in supporting scholars’ journeys from education to enterprise readiness. Through Shell Unlad sa Pasada and its partner institutions, PSFI continues to advance programs that enable learners to build practical skills, explore entrepreneurial pathways, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

With support from Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Inc. (BCFI), Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) is helping communities in Bamban, Tarlac grow more than vegetables through the Roots to Shoots SACOBIA Program by cultivating food security, healthier lifestyles, and hands-on learning through school gardens.

PSFI and SPC Support Brigada Eskwela Through Bayanihan Bulilit in Pasacao

Through the Bayanihan Bulilit initiative, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SPC), and volunteers from the Shell Pasacao Terminal joined community partners to prepare Child Development Centers in Pasacao, Camarines Sur for the new school year. The collective effort provided learning materials, improved classroom facilities, and created better learning environments for 243 young learners.

Makulay Dahil Bahagi Ka: When Representation Opens Doors and Saves Lives

This Pride Month, PSFI celebrates Basha Cancillar, a community leader whose journey from a young volunteer to an HIV advocate is helping create safer, more inclusive spaces for people affected by and living with HIV. Through PROTECTS UPSCALE and partnerships with community organizations, Basha champions representation, dignity, and access to healthcare, proving that when people are seen, heard, and empowered, lives can be transformed.

More Than a Reunion: Celebrating Four Decades of the SKIL Legacy

More than four decades after receiving the opportunity to build their futures through the SKIL Program, alumni from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao came together to celebrate a legacy of transformation, achievement, and service. Their stories stand as a testament to the enduring power of education, skills development, and the belief that true success is measured not only by what we achieve, but by how we help others succeed.

Project PASA Strengthens Sustainability and Community Impact Through MOA Signing

Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), Shell Business Operations Manila, and Shell Pilipinas Corporation formalized their partnership for Project PASA (Passing Along Sustainably used Assets), an initiative that gives used furniture, mobile devices, and equipment a second life. Through the partnership, pre-loved assets are redirected to underserved communities, advancing sustainability, circularity, and social impact by ensuring valuable resources continue creating opportunities where they are needed most.

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 her children. Through the Medical Scholarship Program (MSP) supported by Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) and Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Inc. (BCFI), she is pursuing her dream of becoming a caregiver while balancing her roles as a mother, student, and breadwinner. Her story is a reminder that when people are given the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute, they can create meaningful change for themselves, their families, and their communities.