SHELL ADVOCATES COOPERATION AMONG INDUSTRY PLAYERS
DepEd, Microsoft to improve ICT literacy in PH
The Australian Government and Microsoft recently turned over Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Learning Action Cell (LAC) Activity Cards to the Department of Education (DepEd).
The handover of ICT LAC Activity Cards to the DepEd is part of a long-standing partnership of the Philippine and Australian governments in advancing the quality of education.
Together with Microsoft, they seek to improve the Philippines’ ICT literacy, teaching and learning, and increase the capacity of the youth to develop critical thinking skills.
Prior to this partnership, there were no professional materials available for ICT literacy anchored on a Learning Action Cell mechanism, which is the DepEd’s schoolbased professional development for teachers.
This partnership, marked by the handover, will result in the uploading of ready-to-use ICT LAC activity cards, quality-assured by both DepEd and Microsoft, and are made ready to be used by 578,386 teachers nationwide. The customers and partners of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) gathered during the recent 2018 Shell Technology Forum to talk about developments in the business sector and how to strengthen relations among industry players.
Held last May 24 at the ShangriLa Fort in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig, the forum saw representatives from the government, academe, and various industries coming together to push for innovation and cooperation in the local business landscape.
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation CEO Cesar Romero set the tone of the whole forum and noted, “We have lined up great speakers to discuss the theme of what is happening in the future, and possible solutions to problems we may encounter—how we may strengthen the growth of businesses in the future as we address the needs of today.”
During the technology forum, PSPC, the country’s leader in fuel technology and innovation, presented its services aimed to augment business operations. Shell Fleet Solutions Country Business Manager Jackie Famorca presented Shell Card and how it aims to pro- vide mobility solutions to fleet customers apart from just offering a fuel card. Mobility solutions such as roadside assistance and Shell Telematics which will be launched in the coming months.
Shell Telematics, a GPS device installed in vehicles, provides vehicle data like performance reports and driver behavior, tied in with fuel consumption and efficiency. Advanced fuel technology
Aside from coming up with services tailormade for customers and their businesses, Shell also highlighted one of its latest innovations in fuel technology - the Shell FuelSave Diesel with DYNAFLEX Technology.
In her segment, Global Fuels Product Manager of Commercial Fuels Elitza Terzova shared, “Shell FuelSave Diesel with DYNAFLEX technology works for customers in many industries like mining, construction, manufacturing, marine, and transport. Many of our customers have reported seeing tangible benefits. They see and monetize the value of choosing Shell as their fuels partner.”
Kong Hua Ong, Shell Commercial Fuels Technology Adviser for the East Region, in turn, talked about how Shell Fuel Save Diesel with dual detergent DYNAFLEX technology is designed to help provide better fuel economy, improve engine efficiency, and increase load pulling power when needed in heavy-duty diesel engines.