Press Release

The HIV/AIDS situation in the Philippines is described to be “hidden and growing” by the Department of Health (DOH). This is a result of the rising concern on the increasing number of HIV infection cases recorded each month. As of August 2009, there are more than 4,000 cases of HIV positive individuals in the Philippines, growing steadily since 1984 when the first AIDS case was reported in the country. Recent data from the National Epidemiology Center (NEC) shows a disturbing trend of two new HIV cases per day, compared to one new case per day in 2007 and one new case every three days in 2000.

Pandacan Depots Services, Inc. (PDSI) received the Safety Milestone (SMILE) recognition award from the Department of Labour and Employment-Bureau of Working Conditions for implementing successful occupational safety and health (OSH) programmes.

On November 13, 2009, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo announced the lifting of Executive Order No. 839, which directed oil companies to maintain prices of petroleum products prevailing on 15th October 2009.

Effective 12:01 am today, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) rolled back the prices of diesel by P2.00 per litre, unleaded premium gasoline by P1.25 per litre, regular gasoline by P0.85 per litre and kerosene by P1.50 per litre in compliance with Executive Order No. 839 which directs oil industry players to maintain prices of petroleum products prevailing on 15th October 2009.

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation Downstream Communications Manager Mylene Santos (seated, left) and Department of Education (DepEd) Chief for Physical Fitness, Wellness and Recreation Cesar Avalon (seated, right) in a handshake after making a ceremonial move to formally open the recently concluded Grand Finals of the 17th Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship (Shell Active Chess) in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Witnessing the ceremonial move are (standing, left to right) Tournament Director Alex Dinoy and Chief Arbiter Gene Poliarco.

Far Eastern University (FEU) – FERN College’s Vince Angelo Medina (front row, middle) sealed a score of 8 points at the end of the nine-round Swiss system tournament of the recently concluded 17th Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship (Shell Active Chess) at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, thus making him this year’s national champion in the Kiddies division category.

John Ranel Morazo (front row, middle) of the University of Baguio (UB) proved his worth to be in the stellar ranks of the Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship (Shell Active Chess) alumni when he seized the national Juniors division championship crown in the recently concluded Shell Active Chess grand finals at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

Taxi driver wins the ”Get the most out of every drop” sticker promo winner.

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) is pleased to advise that the OECD Dutch National Contact Point (NCP) concluded today that the PSPC facility, Pandacan oil depot, in Manila is safe and that health and safety are in accordance with international standards, such as those in the EU and USA. The Dutch NCP recently completed a review of the PSPC facility and issued its Final Statement.

Batangas City will host the third leg of the 2009 Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship slated from July 18-19 at SM City Batangas for the Southern Luzon leg, with a banner field expected to participate in the Kiddies and Juniors divisions.

Registration for the second leg of the 2009 Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship slated from July 4-5 in Tuguegarao is now ongoing with the field limited to the first 500 entries.

Jeremiah Alfonso of Far Eastern University dominated the Kiddies Division with seven (7) points and bucholz of 35.5 points, while Lennon Hart Salgados of the Corpus Christi School of Cagayan de Oro won the Juniors Division with 6.5 points and a bucholz of 34.5 points in the National Capital Region (NCR) leg of the 17th Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship (Shell Active Chess).

The future stars of RP chess take centre stage beginning June 20 as the Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship (Shell Active Chess), the nation's longest running, grassroots-based chess competition, unveils its 2009 season with a promise of another spirited nationwide battle for top honours in two age divisions.

Shell received an award of recognition from the Sagip Pasig Movement (SPM) for consistently working towards the rehabilitation of water systems such as the Pasig River through its corporate programmes, policies and advocacy, as well as through its relevant and fruitful partnership with the SPM.

Safety is a priority for Shell. With this thrust, Pilipinas Shell and Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) – Batangas, organised the Shell Tabangao Road Safety Camp for Children to raise awareness and concern on the growing percentage of fatalities caused by road accidents and other related incidents.

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (Shell) announced that it has implemented upward adjustments of P1.50 per litre on gasoline and P0.50 per litre on diesel and kerosene effective 12:01 am today. This price adjustment reflects last week’s surge in international oil prices, which moved in tandem with stronger global financial markets, implying a possible recovery in oil demand.

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (Shell) announced that it has implemented upward adjustments of P1.50 per litre on gasoline, diesel and kerosene effective 12:01am today. This price adjustment reflects last week’s surge in international oil prices, which moved together with global equities market on initial signs that the world economy (primarily US) has turned the corner, implying a possible recovery in oil demand. The peso also experienced some weakening over the past week, compared to the previous week.

Owning 45% of the Malampaya Deepwater Gas to Power venture, Chevron recently accorded Malampaya-operator Shell Philippines Exploration (SPEX) with a President's Recognition for Accomplishments in Safety and Environment or PRAISE award.

Shell companies in the Philippines would like to warn staff and the public on recurring incidents involving the fraudulent recruitment of organisations on behalf of Shell or an affiliate company of a job placement or an employment offer from a Shell company. Normally, the message contains details informing the recipient that he/she has been appointed to work with the company and a review of the resume/CV and an online interview of contacted expatriates has been made. It also contains the job details, remuneration package including allowances and medical and health insurances, employee assistance programme, and long-term disability benefits, tuition fee reimbursement, and family status arrangements among others.

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) announced that it will implement downward adjustments of P1.00 per litre for gasoline, diesel and kerosene on 27th April 2009 at 1800H, to reflect lower international product prices and foreign exchange during the previous week (computed on a moving average weekly basis).

Manila, Philippines (April) – Pilipinas Shell launched its new collection of Ferrari model cars which feature real engine sounds and a high-speed ‘pull-back and release’ action. For minimum purchase of Php 500 pesos, you can already own a Ferrari for as low as P80 when you gas up with Shell V-Power and only P120 for other purchases at Shell!

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) announced that it has implemented downward adjustments of P1.00 per litre for diesel and kerosene, P0.50 per litre for all types of gasoline, including E10 effective on 7th April 2009 at 1800H, to reflect lower international product prices and foreign exchange during the previous week (computed on a moving average weekly basis).

Shell companies in the Philippines (SciP) will join the rest of the world in the historic Earth Hour event on March 28, 2009, Saturday, from 8:30pm to 9:30pm.

Consumer and Oil Price Watch (COPW) published an advertisement last Feb 17, 2009, claiming that the Oil companies have not been transparent and fair in oil pricing and that the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have been “passive in the performance of their regulatory functions”. The ad has been followed by a letter to Sec. Gonzales of the DOJ dated 26th Feb, supported by another advert, where COPW reiterated his earlier claims and advising oil companies on what they should do - from data submission, oil pricing and even when to purchase crude oil.

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (Pilipinas Shell) once again partners with the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) in launching ‘Project Kalumbata’, an information, education and communication (IEC) campaign for the communities within and around the Mt. Kitanglad Natural Park, Bukidnon, on the importance of the Philippine Eagle and the various conservation and protection efforts being implemented by the PEF on this endangered species.

In February 2009, 134 Gas Mo Bukas Ko (GMBK) scholars from the National Capital Region, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Pangasinan, Baguio, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Kalinga, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, and Masbate completed courses on automotive mechanic, basic computer course, bookkeeping, electronics, refrigeration and air conditioning repair, and welding.

The month of March is Fire Prevention month.

Shell companies in the Philippines (SciP) Country Chairman Edgar Chua joined major players from the business sector and non-government organisations (NGOs) in spearheading a project called “The Philippine Imperative”, which draws up a roadmap of solutions with adaptation and mitigation strategies to complement the efforts of the local and national government in combating the effects of climate change in the Philippines. The Philippine Imperative project was launched in response to the impending effects of global warming in the archipelago.

Shell companies in the Philippines Country Chairman Edgar Chua recently addressed chemical engineering students and professionals from the ASEAN region on the relevance of the chemical engineering profession to the modern world with its notable contributions that have brought forth technological progress for sustainable development. As the leading innovator for the new energy future, Shell shares its technology, experience and understanding of the energy system to help meet the challenge of meeting the energy demands of present and future generations in an environmentally and socially responsible way.

Manila, Philippines (01 February 2009) – Free fuel, lubricants and over 7 million instant prizes to be given away as Shell proudly reveals that 7 out of 10 motorists believe that Shell gives better mileage, as reported by the Global Consumer Tracker*. From February 1 to March 31, 2009, every Php 500 single or accumulated purchase at Shell entitles motorists to a peel-off card, wherein they can win instant prizes such as Select water, Nestle Pinipig ice cream, Kitkat, Pepsi and Mentos. Motorists may also win P700 worth of Shell fuels and lubricants by simply collecting 7 peel-off cards.

In its continuing pursuit to help in the advancement of communities through collaboration and engagement, Shell companies in the Philippines (SciP) joined the Philippine Business in Development (BiD) Challenge 2008 in recognising entrepreneurs with innovative and viable ideas that contribute to the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. The Philippine BiD Challenge 2008 is the country's only competition for business plans that provides coaching and investor matching for sustainable enterprises by serving as a platform for entrepreneurs to find investors, markets and other business contacts and networks necessary to help build or expand their businesses. With this, the BiD Challenge hopes to contribute towards poverty alleviation and to the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Shell has been supporting the Philippine BiD Challenge for two years now.

Shell companies in the Philippines (SciP) joined the TAYO Awards Foundation, Inc., Office of Senator Francis Pangilinan and the National Youth Commission in honouring the most successful youth organizations in the country with the 6th Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards.