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Standing 7th from L: Serge Bernal Jr., Vice President for Corporate Relations, Shell Pilipinas Corporation, Dr. Julius Leaño, Jr., Director, DOST-PTRI; Loralee Soong, Co-Founder, SoFA; and Zailla F. Payag, Supervising Science Research Specialist, DOST-PTRI.","alt":"Seated, L-R: Randee Latonio, Energy Transition Advisor, Shell; Stanley Siahetiong, Energy Transition Manager, Shell; Amina Aranaz-Alunan, Co-Founder, SoFA; and Madeleine Constantino, Director of Academic Affairs, SoFA.  Standing 7th from L: Serge Bernal Jr., Vice President for Corporate Relations, Shell Pilipinas Corporation, Dr. Julius Leaño, Jr., Director, DOST-PTRI; Loralee Soong, Co-Founder, SoFA; and Zailla F. 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Shell Pilipinas will support the program activities, learning sessions and immersions that connect design concepts with practical applications.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe partnership was announced during a signing ceremony that also introduced the SoFA student finalists participating in Balik-Likha 2026.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow in its third year, Balik-Likha is a design advocacy initiative under Shell’s Likas-Kaya campaign. The programme challenges young designers to transform used clothing into functional fashion and interior design products while responding to themes such as disaster preparedness, mental health and Filipino values.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe collaboration builds on Shell’s support for projects that encourage material reuse and circularity practices in the Philippines, including its support for the Anthill Circularity Hub in Payatas, Quezon City. Together, these initiatives help connect community-based livelihood opportunities with emerging designers and innovators.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe textile sector remains a significant global issue. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, fashion and textiles account for an estimated 2% to 8% of global greenhouse-gas emissions, while around 92 million tonnes of textile waste are generated each year. The sector also has significant impacts related to water use, chemicals and microplastics.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough Balik-Likha, Shell seeks to help raise awareness, strengthen local capabilities and demonstrate practical approaches to textile reuse through design. The initiative provides opportunities for students to apply creativity, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges while exploring how discarded materials can be transformed into useful products. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe programme reflects Shell’s belief that collaboration among communities, schools, government institutions and industry partners can help expand awareness, strengthen capabilities and encourage practical applications of circular-design principles. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“By bringing together creative talent, scientific expertise and practical industry support, we can help young designers develop ideas that encourage textile reuse and create value for people and communities,” said Serge Bernal, Vice President for Corporate Relations of Shell Pilipinas Corporation.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESoFA students have participated in Balik-Likha since 2024. The formalized partnerships will broaden opportunities for student learning, technical capability-building and exposure to circular-design and material-reuse practices.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo get more updates and key events, follow \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.ph/about-us/investors.html\"\u003EShell Pilipinas Corporation’s\u003C/a\u003E official website and social media channels (\u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Shell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFacebook\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@shell.philippines?_t=ZS-8zDzzLri1vc&_r=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETikTok\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/shell/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EInstagram\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/user/Shell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EYouTube\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/shell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELinkedIn\u003C/a\u003E).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAbout Balik-Likha\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBalik-Likha is Shell Pilipinas Corporation’s smart-design advocacy initiative that encourages the creative conversion of used clothing into functional fashion and interior-design products. It forms part of Likas-Kaya, Shell’s platform for energy, circularity and community development in the Philippines. The initiative promotes practical and collaborative approaches to textile reuse, design innovation and community engagement. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAbout Shell Pilipinas Corporation \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more than 100 years, Shell in the Philippines continues to power the nation’s progress through its growing network of mobility stations, robust B2B partnerships and expanding Non-Fuels offers, enabled by its integrated supply chain and strong corporate governance. Shell also supports local communities through the Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc. (PSFI) by providing programs on access to energy, health, safety, education, and livelihood development. 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