 “We are ready to follow our dreams, reach greatness and do you proud,” said GMBK outstanding scholar Melito Deloso during the graduation rites.
For six months, the scholars completed courses such as basic computer with hardware configuration, computer technician, electrical, and automotive servicing. The scholars were employed at Shell retail stations located in Pagadian, Surigao, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, Davao and General Santos while undertaking the GMBK scholarship program. Shell retailers gave invaluable support by freeing up the scholars time to attend their classes and giving transportation allowances.
Training partners in Mindanao include STI, TESDA, Surigao City Livelihood Training and Productivity Center, Irene B. Antonio Technical College, and SITE & Driving School.
GMBK is a technical and vocational skills training program offered to Shell station staff with the aim of enhancing their skills, to help them get better jobs and provide other livelihood opportunities to improve their income. The program was initiated by the Association of Petroleum Shell Dealers, supported by the Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, and managed by Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc.
For GMBK’s 2nd batch, 42 GMBK scholars from Shell retail stations located in Zamboanga, Koronadal and Cagayan de Oro have been recruited. They are committed and determined to excel in the training in order to reach their dreams.
Photo Caption of Awardees: Top row: Davao dealers Albert Cameros, Allen Vega, Mareane Lu, Mario Avila and Linda Cameros , Pilipinas Shell Regional Manager Ricky Altonaga , Pilipinas Shell Chairman and President Edgar Chua , PSFI Executive Director Edgar Veron Cruz, Former General Manager for Retail Sales and Operations Sammy de Guzman, General Santos Dealer Ignacio Dumaran, Davao dealer Teodoro Cameros and PSFI Project Officer Ria Comsti. Bottom Row: Gas Mo Bukas Ko Batch 1 outstanding scholars Luther Neri, Ryan Pantinople, Benjamin Mosqueda, Jr., Narvin Monroid, Marlon Monroid, Melito Deloso and Ariel Ronulo (Not in picture: Jonald Budol and Cyril Von Mandiag).
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