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Communication With Key Sectors
Shell conducted regular dialogues and engagements with the key sectors of the government and the community to update them on the developments of the scale down activities. Below are the engagements made:
NGO Representative and Barangay Chairman Felix Majabague
7 December 2005
Letter received by NGO representative and Barangay 835 Chairman Felix Majabague accepting his copy of the complete report of the Pandacan Scale Down “GBZ” Project which summarizes the results of the Environmental Site Assessment and Health Risk Assessment that were done in the community last 2003.
Leaders of Barangay 833
18 November 2005
Engagement with the Council of Barangay 833 to formally submit their copy of the complete report of the Pandacan Scale Down “GBZ” Project which summarizes the results of the Environmental Site Assessment and Health Risk Assessment that were done in the community last 2003. The Council was also briefed on the Air Quality Monitoring (AQM) project that started in June 2005.
Letter of acceptance signifying the Barangay 833 Council’s full understanding of the contents of the report of the Pandacan Scale Down “GBZ” Project.
Leaders of Barangay 834
21 October 2005
Engagement with the Council of Barangay 834 to formally submit their copy of the complete report of the Pandacan Scale Down “GBZ” Project which summarizes the results of the Environmental Site Assessment and Health Risk Assessment that were done in the community last 2003. The Council was also briefed on the Air Quality Monitoring (AQM) project that started in June 2005.
Letter of acceptance signifying the Barangay 834 Council’s full understanding of the contents of the report of the Pandacan Scale Down “GBZ” Project.
Leaders of Barangay 830
21 September 2005
First formal engagement; briefing on the Social Performance projects of Shell and the launch of PAMANA (Integrated Health Program for the Community)
Leaders of Barangay 833 and 834
14 September 2005
Regular quarterly engagement; Update on community projects and launch of PAMANA
Leaders of Barangay 833 and 834
14 & 15 July 2005
Regular quarterly engagement; Update on community projects
DENR Secretary Michael Defensor
23 June 2005
Pilipinas Shell Country Chairman Edgar Chua and Vice President for External Affairs Romeo De Guzman engaged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Michael Defensor to formally submit their copy of the complete report of the Pandacan Scale Down “GBZ” Project which summarizes the results of the Environmental Site Assessment and Health Risk Assessment that were done in the community last 2003. The Secretary was also briefed on the Air Quality Monitoring (AQM) project to be conducted by Shell in the community this June 2005.
Manila Mayor Lito Atienza
16 June 2005
Vice President for External Affairs Romeo De Guzman and External Affairs General Manager Bobby Kanapi engaged Manila City Mayor Lito Atienza to formally submit their copy of the complete report of the Pandacan Scale Down “GBZ” Project which summarizes the results of the Environmental Site Assessment and Health Risk Assessment that were done in the community last 2003. The Mayor was also briefed on the Air Quality Monitoring (AQM) project to be conducted by Shell in the community this June 2005.
Leaders of Barangay 833
27 May 2005
Engagement and briefing on the contents of the Pandacan Scale Down Disclosure Pack which summarizes the results of the Environmental Site Assessment and Health Risk Assessment that were done in the community last 2003. They were also briefed on the Air Quality Monitoring (AQM) project to be conducted by Shell in the community this June 2005.
Leaders of Barangay 834
26 May 2005
Engagement and briefing on the contents of the Pandacan Scale Down Disclosure Pack which summarizes the results of the Environmental Site Assessment and Health Risk Assessment that were done in the community last 2003. They were also briefed on the Air Quality Monitoring (AQM) project to be conducted by Shell in the community this June 2005.
Manila City Councilors and Officials
18 May 2005
Ocular inspection of the Pandacan joint facility and linear park and an update on the oil depots’ accomplishments of the commitments stated in the MOU. The four Barangay Chairmen of 833, 834, 835, and 836 accompanied the City officials during their visit.
DOH USEC Ethylene Nieto
25 April 2005
Country Chairman Ed Chua, Country Health Adviser Rose Rivera and Elma Torres of the Health Panel engaged Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Ethylene Nieto last 25 April 2005 to formally submit their copy of the complete report of the Pandacan Scale Down “GBZ” Project which summarizes results of the Environmental Site Assessment and Health Risk Assessment that were done in the community last 2003. She was also briefed on the Air Quality Monitoring (AQM) project to be conducted by Shell in the community this June 2005.
Philippine National Security Council Assistant Secretary Kitt Mier
5 April 2005
Update on the Pandacan terminal scale down activity completion and the new joint venture management - PDSI (Pandacan Depot Services Inc.); site visit of the three facilities (Shell, Petron, Caltex)
Pasig River Rehabilitation and Metro Manila Development Authority Visit
9 March 2005
Update on the Pandacan terminal scale down activity completion and the new joint venture management - PDSI (Pandacan Depot Services Inc.); site visit of the three facilities (Shell, Petron, Caltex)
Barangay 833 & 834
December 2 & 3, 2004
Regular quarterly engagement; Update on community projects
Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) - NGO
20 October 2004
Training and Program Officers of PBSP (Philippine Business for Social Progress) visited Pandacan to gain insights on Shell’s Social Performance initiatives, Pilipinas Shell Foundations's projects, and experience the relationship / interaction between Shell and its barangays. They toured the community and Shell’s linear park.
Government environmental regulators, members of the academe, NGOs, and the private sector
13 October 2004
Professor Elma Torres of the Health Panel presented the “Perspectives of the Health Panel on the Shell PSD Green Buffer Zone Project” as best practice for environmental remediation in the Round Table Discussion entitled Environmental Clean-Up Policies for Better Health or E-CUP held at the Hyatt Hotel. The National Institutes of Health of the University of the Philippines organized this event.
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief-Deputy Director General Edgardo Aglipay with his staff
7 October 2004
Enhancement of safety and security measures, guidelines, and policies of the oil terminals in Pandacan. The PNP Chief also instructed his police staff to do close coordination and give full support to the Pandacan oil terminal securities.
Medical doctors, health practitioners and environmental engineers practicing in the Philippines
11 September 2004
Dr. Ronald Subida of the Health Panel, in his lecture on Health Risk Assessment at the University of the Philippines, cited the Shell PSD Green Buffer Zone process as the best practice for a health risk study.
Barangay 833
6 August 2004
Completion of the Linear Park, and community / social performance projects update
Barangay 834
5 August 2004
Completion of the Linear Park, and community / social performance projects update
Pandacan Staff
29 July 2004
Completion of the Linear Park, and community / social performance projects update
Health Panel
26 July 2004
Visit of the Health Panel at the completed Linear Park
University of the Philippines
21 July 2004
Contract signing and renewal of the Compromised Agreement for the lease of the land within the Pandacan complex owned by the University of the Philippines (UP)
News Article - Manila Standard: DoE cites Shell’s depot upgrade
25 May 2004
The Department of Energy recently lauded the completion of the second phase of the scaling down of the 90-year- old Pandacan installation of the Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., saying it has "significantly raised the level of safety of the community and surrounding business and residential areas."
Leaders of Barangay 834
21 May 2004
Pandacan Scale Down update, opening of the Linear Park Phase Two, and community projects update
Leaders of Barangay 833
19 May 2004
Pandacan Scale Down update, opening of the Linear Park Phase Two, and community projects update
Health Panel
18 May 2004
5th / Final Workshop: Pandacan Scale Down Learnings and Post-Remediation Activities
Health Panel
16 April 2004
Pandacan Scale Down Update, progress on the Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment Program and tour of the finished area of the Linear Park Phase Two
Leaders of the United Front to Oust the Oil Depots (UFO-OD)
4th week of March 2004
Shell met with the leaders of the United Front to Oust the Oil Depots (UFO-OD) to communicate and update them of the scale down activities and the projects of Shell that provide livelihood, employment, health, safety and security to the Pandacan communities. They expressed appreciation for the engagement initiative of Shell. Shell proposed to work together in projects and programs that will benefit the communities surrounding Pandacan. The two parties agreed to meet again.
Residencias de Manila Association Leaders
6 March 2004
Pandacan Scale Down story and a tour of Linear Park Phase One
Residents near Shell's high perimeter wall
4 February 2004
Briefing on the safety lowering activity of the high wall as part of the development of Linear Park Phase Two
Shell Davao Staff
3 December 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Residents of Barangay 833 & 834
1-5 December 2003
Survey and Focus Group Discussion with the residents of its barangays were conducted as part of the consultation activities of Shell in making its Social Performance Plan for the Pandacan communities.
Residents of Barangay 833
29 November 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Residents of Barangay 834
29 November 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Shell LPG Group
28 November 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Shell Business Partners - Ship Owners Group
27 November 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Shell Business Partners - Retail Group (Dealers)
25 November 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Leaders of Barangay 834
21 November 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Leaders of Barangay 833
20 November 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Shell Tabangao Refinery staff
19 November 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Shell Pandacan Staff
6 November 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Shell House Staff
5 November 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Shell staff - Customer Service and Fleet Card
4 November 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Shell Chemicals staff
28 October 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Dept. of Health Undersecretary Antonio Lopez
28 October 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources Secretary Bebet Gozun
9 October 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Manila Mayor Lito Atienza
8 October 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Dept. of Energy Secretary Vince Perez
26 September 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and the progress of its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Residents along the Shell perimeter wall - Brgy. 833 & 834
12 & 13 April 2003
Orientation Shell's Statement of General Business Principles, and a briefing on Shell's Environmental Site Assessment Program.
Shell Pandacan staff
8 April 2003
Orientation Shell's Statement of General Business Principles, and a briefing on Shell's Environmental Site Assessment Program.
Leaders of Barangay 834
5 April 2003
Orientation Shell's Statement of General Business Principles, and a briefing on Shell's Environmental Site Assessment Program.
Leaders of Barangay 833
5 April 2003
Orientation Shell's Statement of General Business Principles, and a briefing on Shell's Environmental Site Assessment Program.
Residents along the Shell perimeter wall - Barangay 834
16 & 29 March 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update on Health, Safety, Security, and the Environment; and a tour of the Linear Park development.
Residents along the Shell perimeter wall - Barangay 833
15 March 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update on Health, Safety, Security, and the Environment; and a tour of the Linear Park development.
Monsignor Severino Lorica (parish priest of Sto. Niño Church, Pandacan)
13 March 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update on Health, Safety, Security, and the Environment; and a tour of the Linear Park development.
Leaders of Barangay 834
2 March 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update on Health, Safety, Security, and the Environment; and a tour of the Linear Park development.
Leaders of Barangay 833
1 March 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update on Health, Safety, Security, and the Environment; and a tour of the Linear Park development.
Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources Secretary Bebet Gozun
11 February 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Health Panel
11 February 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Dept. of Energy Secretary Vince Perez
11 February 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and its Environmental Site Assessment Program
Manila Mayor Lito Atienza
11 February 2003
Pandacan Scale Down update, Linear Park development, and its Environmental Site Assessment Program

