02/03/2009
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.
Meanwhile, 76 GMBK scholars from Zamboanga City, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod City, Dumaguete City, Tagbilaran City, Tacloban City, Iloilo City, and Cebu City are undergoing training on basic computer course, automotive mechanic, bookkeeping, and welding. They are expected to graduate early this year.
To date, a total of 145 Shell Retailers have participated in the program. Recruitment for the third batch of GMBK scholars is also underway.
GMBK is a technical-vocational skills training program offered by Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, Shell Retailers, and Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. to forecourt attendants and other crew employed at Shell retail stations nationwide. The program seeks to provide a better future for Shell retail station staff through the conduct of capability-building programs that will enhance their employability and livelihood skills, as well as imbibe in them positive work values, and improve their general outlook in life.
GMBK is also seen to improve the lives of scholars’ families and aid in the development of communities surrounding Shell retail station sites.
In photo are (left to right): Association of Petroleum Shell Dealers, Inc. (APSDI) President Ria Campos, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) Project Officer Marifel Somera, PSFI Executive Director Edgardo Veron Cruz, APSDI VP-Luzon Terry Valladores, Pilipinas Shell Petrolem Corporation Retail Sales and Operations General Manager Bong Fadullon, Gas Mo Bukas Ko (GMBK) graduates Jayson Cañete (Silver Medalist; TESDA - Consumer Electronics) and Remie Lachica (Gold Medalist; TESDA - Refrigeration and Airconditioning Repair; first placer among 50 TESDA graduates), and Shell South Luzon Tollway 1 Property Manager Royce Bonifacio (who represented Shell Retailer Butch Escober).
