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Shell supports fete for top Filipino firefighters

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The Outstanding Pilipino Firefighers for 2013 were feted by Shell Country HSSE Manager Arsenio Isidro (standing, 2nd from right) and Pilipinas Shell Foundation Executive Director Edgar Veron Cruz (standing, 3rd from right) together with (standing, from left to right) SOPI Chairman Engr. Alberto H. Suansing, BFP Officer in Charge CSupt Carlito S. Romero, SOPI National President Eros G. Zuñiga, and SOPI Board Auditor Wilfredo B. Muñoz

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.

“This is our way to acknowledge the excellent performance of these uniformed and civilian volunteers, assuring the safety of people, especially at times of emergency,” said Shell HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) Country Manager Arsenio Isidro. “Despite the risks of their work, these men and women extend their best, professionally and with integrity, which is why we are glad to partner with SOPI and BFP in recognising the efforts of our fire fighters.”

For four years now, Shell has partnered with SOPI and BFP in recognizing the efforts of fire fighters selflessly risking their lives to protect public and private properties from fire and man-made disasters. Such support is part of Shell’s fundamental orientation toward safety not only in the workplace, but in the communities it operates in, along with other social investment advocacies such as road safety, driver education, sustainable mobility, developing new energy sources, and many others.

The outstanding fire fighters for 2013 are: S/Supt. Ma. Luisa C. Hadjula from Region 7; Supt. Jose S. Embang from NCR; Supt. Aladdin M. Guiomala from Region 12; Supt. Domingo V. Tambalo and Insp. Josephus F. Alburo from Region 7; C/Insp. Dennis A. Molo from NHQ; C/Insp. Roderick E. Ramirez from Region 2; C/Insp. Rodrigo N. Reyes from NCR; and SFO2 Glenn V. Paat from Region 1.

These recipients were chosen over a year-long selection process led by SOPI’s Fire Safety Division in conjunction with the National Technical Working Group. The awardees received a cash award sponsored by Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc., accident insurance worth Php200,000, a plaque of recognition, and an automatic nomination for further recognition at the Civil Service Commission’s Lingkod Bayan Awards.

Fuelling livelihood and rehabilitation

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Shell Social Investment Manager Jackie Ampil and Pilipinas Shell Foundation Executive Director Edgar Veron Cruz turn over a Php2-million check donation for the procurement of 133 fishing boats to San Antonio Formation and Enhancement Center Executive Director Teresa Chan and Vice President Enrique Sola.

Shell companies in the Philippines (SciP) continues to provide support to the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) through valuable livelihood assistance for the rehabilitation of affected families, and mobilisation of SciP-wide volunteerism activities.

The social investment arm of Shell, the Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc. (PSFI), collaborated with the San Antonio Formation and Enhancement Centre (SAFEC) to facilitate a rehabilitation programme for the affected fishermen of Barangay Macatunao in the municipality of Concepion, Iloilo. Shell donated Php 2 million to help the affected fishermen get back to their feet through the procurement of 133 fishing boats. This is Shell’s contribution to SAFEC’s “Adopt-a-Fisherman” project which aims to donate 9,000 boats to registered fishermen in Northern Iloilo.

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133 new fishing boats were recently turned over to residents of Brgy. Macatunao in Concepcion, Iloilo as part of Shell’s continuing support for rehabilitation of the area affected by Typhoon Yolanda last year

Aside from the boats, Shell also provided 160 solar lamps for use of the fishermen, the barangay day care centre, and the community church. The solar lamps comprise the initial batch of 2,000 Stiftung solar lamps Shell has procured for distribution to Typhoon Yolanda survivors, as part of its advocacy of developing new energy sources and providing energy access to far-flung areas.

A total of 380 family packs assembled from in-kind donations collected and repacked by Shell volunteers were also distributed.

“It’s a big help, because our resources are limited,” said SAFEC executive director Teresa Chan of the partnership between the non-profit organisation and Shell. “Once the fishermen have their fishing boats, it’s going to be sustainable. That’s all they want, to have their fishing boats back, so they can start rebuilding their lives.”

SAFEC also values the support of the power, energy and gas technology leader in strengthening their credibility and capability to carry out projects and partnerships, and engaging more people to support their cause.

“This project aligns with what Shell is trying to do—restoring what was lost, which is the people’s livelihood,” affirmed Roberto Kanapi, vice president for communication of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation. “We hope that we can all move forward, and in a small way, Shell can help in rehabilitation.”