2014 Media Releases
Press releases from 2014.
PHLPost celebrates Shell Centenary; unveils commemorative stamps
Dec 22, 2014
Shell marked another centenary milestone as it launches its commemorative stamp with the Philippine Postal Corporation
7 interesting contributions of Malampaya Project Phase 3
Nov 27, 2014
Malampaya Phase 3 (MP3)’s hallmark of innovations revolutionizes the country’s energy future.
Jeng Pascual named 2014 CFO of the Year
Nov 27, 2014
Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (SPEX) Finance Director Jeng Pascual was awarded the coveted ING-FINEX CFO of the Year Award.
Gas in the Philippine energy mix
Nov 21, 2014
Global gas experts and leaders shared their perspectives on the quest for the future’s energy security during AmCham's event.
DOLE lauds Shell for workplace health & safety
Nov 18, 2014
DOLE cites Shell for its excellent safety operations in Tabangao and Malampaya at the 9th Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) Awards
Shell introduces Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology
Oct 24, 2014
Shell recently launched the Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus technology, the latest top-of-the-range fully synthetic motor oil that is truly revolutionary.
Elite cast braces for Shell chess finals
Oct 09, 2014
After the six-leg nationwide elimination, 36 wood pushers will vie for top honours in the Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship Grand Finals.
Shell fuels more rewarding experiences for customers
Oct 08, 2014
Shell celebrates its success with its valued customers throughout its 100 years by rewarding them every time they gas up.
Shell PH country chair named communications CEO of the Year
Oct 01, 2014
Shell Philippines Country Chairman Edgar O. Chua was cited as the CEO of the Year in the 2014 Asia Pacific SABRE Awards.
Shell appoints marine lubes distributor in Mindanao
Sep 29, 2014
Shell Marine Products assigned a new lubes distributor in Mindanao
Shell opens Malampaya Phase 3 to university students
Sep 24, 2014
University students explore Malampaya Phase 3 to experience future of energy
Shell engages in innovative partnership for resilience
Sep 18, 2014
Shell held its Powering Progress Together forum for the first time in Asia.
Shell Active Chess final leg in Tuguegarao
Sep 10, 2014
Shell Active Chess will hold its final leg at the University of St. Louis in Tuguegarao, September 13-14.
Shell helps Anibong communities
Sep 10, 2014
Shell distributed 1,100 solar lamps and 63 boats to residents of two barangays in Anibong, Tacloban.
Shell partners with JMRF for livelihood assistance in Samar
Sep 10, 2014
Shell, partnering with the Jesse Robredo Foundation, supports livelihood rehabilitation in Eastern Samar.
Huge field seen in Shell Davao chess
Sep 10, 2014
Shell Active Chess holds its Southern Mindanao Leg at SM City in Davao City , August 30-31.
Record Philippine bid in Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2015
Sep 10, 2014
Highest number of bids from a country in the region recorded by the Philippines in Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2015.
Shell Yolanda response cited by UK biz body
Aug 08, 2014
Shell companies in the Philippines (SciP) received commendation from a foreign business community for its relief and rehabilitation efforts.
Taking safety personally - Shell holds annual Safety Day
Jul 24, 2014
To illustrate continuous commitment to safety as a way of life in its business operations, Shell recently celebrated its annual Safety Day.
ICTSI lauds Shell for its Typhoon rehabilitation efforts
Jul 17, 2014
Shell received a special award in the 8th ICTSI Supplier Quality Awards for the aid that it has provided for the victims of the Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).
Shell sustains Yolanda rehab
Jul 10, 2014
Shell donated 4.5 million pesos to Philippine Business for Social Progress in support to Pinoy Relief Fund's recovery projects.
PANA recognises Shell’s Integrity campaign
Jun 30, 2014
The Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA) has recognised Shell companies in the Philippines’ I-Commit Integrity Campaign as an outstanding Internal Communications programme in the 1st PANAta Marketing Effectiveness Awards held recently at Makati Shangri-La.
Shell active chess swings to Cebu
Jun 22, 2014
The chase for berths in the grand finals of the 22nd Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship shifts to Cebu when the Visayas leg of the nationwide circuit is held on July 12 to 13 at SM City Consolacion event center in Consolacion, Cebu.
Shell bags international Gold Quill awards
Jun 17, 2014
Two outstanding communications programs of Shell companies in the Philippines were feted this year by the renowned International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) in its prestigious Gold Quill Awards, presented at an Excellence Awards Gala during the annual IABC World Conference held in Toronto, Canada.
Factoring social costs in the energy mix
Jun 10, 2014
Economic growth, population growth and urbanization all contribute to a heightened demand for energy in the country. While the ideal source of all our requirements is renewable energy such as hydro, geothermal, biomass, solar and wind, there are limits on what can be harnessed at this time given geography, weather patterns, availability and cost. As such, the country needs a mix of various sources of energy which will also include coal, natural gas and petroleum products.
Multimedia arts debuts in 47th Shell art tilt
Jun 10, 2014
The Shell National Students Art Competition (NSAC), one of the most enduring and highly anticipated contests supporting young Filipino talents in the arts, announces a new category for its 47th edition this year.
Witness to history: Shell's nation-building efforts during World War 2
May 20, 2014
The opportunity for business and enterprise to step up to the challenge of nation-building becomes apparent in times of crisis, such as during a war.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showcases Malampaya Gas Project to international credit rating agency
May 20, 2014
The Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power Project’s example of public-private partnership success that nurtures business growth in the Philippine energy sector was showcased by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Investor Relations Office (IRO) to international credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s (S&P) during its annual dialogue with the Republic of the Philippines.
PHLPost marks Shell centenary with commemorative stamps
May 02, 2014
Shell companies in the Philippines (SciP) and the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) recently signed a memorandum of agreement on the issuance of special commemorative stamps marking the power, energy and gas technology leader’s 100 years of presence in the country
Empowering kids as junior fire marshals
Apr 30, 2014
Public school kids as young as nine years old in Batangas City are teaching their peers the basics of fire safety and inspecting their schools for fire hazards.
Resilience and partnership in the face of tragedy
Apr 28, 2014
Last November, the devastating typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) slashed across the Eastern Visayas region, impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands of Filipinos. In succeeding days, we witnessed how our people struggled with severe water and food shortages as they were cut off from power, the continued supply of which could have made the relief operations much easier.
EDGAR CHUA: The Subtleties of Strength
Apr 21, 2014
There isn’t much force in the tone of his voice, nothing intimidating in his stance or his demeanor. Still, for all that is calm and low-key about Shell Philippines country chair Edgar “Ed” Chua, he commands your attention. Better yet, he wins your respect – and more.
Resilience and Partnership in the Face of Tragedy
Apr 03, 2014
Last November, the devastating typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) slashed across the Eastern Visayas region, impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands of Filipinos. In succeeding days, we witnessed how our people struggled with severe water and food shortages as they were cut off from power, which could have made the relief operations much easier.
Filipino students shine in global ideas tilt
Mar 26, 2014
Students from Philippine universities demonstrated record-breaking participation in a landmark global competition for innovative methods and ideas on meeting future energy demands related to energy, food and water.
Celebrate Shell’s Centenary with Centennial Shirts
Mar 21, 2014
Bring home your very own piece of Shell history, as Pilipinas Shell shows a glimpse of its 100 years of presence in the country with the Shell Centennial shirts.
Centennial offers from Shell and Citibank
Mar 21, 2014
In partnership with Citibank, Shell’s centennial celebration continues to bring more exciting offers for its loyal customers. From February 15 to June 30, 2014, Shell and Citibank welcomes new-to-bank Shell Citi Cardholders with 2 Shell Vintage Sports Bags.
Shell marks United Nations World Water Day
Mar 21, 2014
As the world commemorates UN World Water Day this year and its theme of the “water-energy nexus”, Shell is helping to raise awareness of the linkages between the world’s water and energy systems and the need for integrated solutions.
European Ambassadors impressed with Malampaya Phase 3
Mar 20, 2014
The European Union (EU) Delegation to the Philippines led by Ambassador Guy Ledoux visited the Keppel Subic Shipyard on February 20, 2014 to witness the ongoing fabrication activities of Malampaya Phase 3’s Depletion Compression Platform.
Cashless, convenient payment—from toll to pump
Mar 20, 2014
Motorists frequenting the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) system can now enjoy more convenience, security, reliability, and cost-efficiency when they gas up at Shell.
PPP helps meet UN malaria millennium dev’t goal
Mar 19, 2014
DOH, Shell and partners beat 2015 deadline
Shell supports fete for top Filipino firefighters
Mar 17, 2014
Gas technology leader and smarter mobility proponent Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation joined the Safety Organisation of the Philippines Inc. (SOPI) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in recognizing The Outstanding Pilipino Firefighters (TOPF) for 2013, in an event held recently at the Midas Hotel in Pasay City.
Excellence in multi-stakeholder communications: Shell bags four Anvil Awards
Feb 27, 2014
The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) has recognised Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. for exemplary communications programmes showcasing its social investment projects across various stakeholder sectors—from arts and culture to road safety and community health—at the recent 49th Anvil Awards held at Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay City.
Bianca Gonzalez is crowned Shell FuelSave celebrity driver of the year at Shell Eco-marathon Asia
Feb 11, 2014
Shell Eco-marathon Asia, Manila, 7 February 2014: Shell today crowns TV host and editor at large, Bianca Gonzalez from the Philippines as ‘Shell FuelSave Celebrity Driver of the Year’ following her final leg in the Shell FuelSave Celebrity Driving Challenge.
Shell surveys show Asia concerned about future energy needs
Feb 03, 2014
Shell surveys show Asia concerned about future energy needs amid constraints; gas among most-preferred source. Addressing energy-water-food challenges, Shell gathers Asia’s leading minds in a Powering Progress Together dialogue.
A symbol of progress and change
Jan 27, 2014
The image of a yellow-and-red outlined seashell is arguably one of the most distinctive and enduring brands in the world, and yet when one stops and thinks about it, what might a giant scallop actually have to do with the world’s leading power, energy and gas technology company?
A widow’s tale of illuminating a barrio
Jan 27, 2014
Almost a century ago—when storage tanks of gasoline stations were not yet built underground and looked more like ice cream carts rather than behemoth cylindrical structures of today—a 19-year-old widow emerged as one of the pioneers in the petroleum industry for helping supply power to the darkest barrios in Silang.
Bianca Gonzalez represents the Philippines for the Shell FuelSave Celebrity Driving Challenge
Jan 23, 2014
Over 100 student teams from 15 countries across Asia and the Middle East are participating in Shell Eco-marathon (SEM) Asia 2014 which will be held in Manila, Philippines for the first time in February. As a kick-off for the event, Shell Philippines conducted a Shell FuelSave Celebrity Driving Challenge with Bianca Gonzalez, demonstrating to everyday drivers how easy it is for anyone to become more fuel efficient.
Shell secures VisMin energy future with multi-billion project
Jan 22, 2014
In an effort to help the country secure a more sustainable energy future, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation is putting up a multi-billion peso fuel import facility in Cagayan de Oro that is expected to cater to the power and energy needs of millions of residents, motorists and other end-users and consumers in Visayas and Mindanao.
Powering progress
Jan 08, 2014
Celebrating a hundred years is definitely a monumental feat for this company that has played a role in the many historical milestones of the country.
Shell Group marks 100th year in PH
Jan 06, 2014
As early as 1897, the Royal Dutch Shell group already saw great potential in the Philippines.