Shell Empowers Young Filipinos with Disaster Preparedness Through Innovative Board Game

Cagayan de Oro City and Batangas City, Philippines – Students in these cities are engaging in a unique learning experience that teaches them the importance of proper disaster response. "Master of Disaster" (MOD), an innovative board game developed by Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST), is being utilized to equip the next generation with essential disaster preparedness knowledge and skills. MOD emphasizes the value of “bayanihan”, the Filipino spirit of communal unity and cooperation, by working together to support one another during simulated scenarios.

Building upon the success of the initial phase, which reached over 81,000 students and more than 300 teachers, Year 2 of the project will expand to 20 schools in Cagayan de Oro City. "By empowering children with the knowledge and skills to navigate challenging situations, we can foster resilience within communities and better protect them during times of calamities." stated Serge Bernal, Shell Pilipinas Vice President for Corporate Relations.

The MOD game has garnered enthusiastic feedback from both students and educators. One Libjo Elementary School student remarked, "Playing MOD improves our social skills and teaches us to work together and escape disasters." A teacher from Tabangao Elementary School echoed this sentiment, stating, "The MOD rollout was very interesting. It motivated the students to learn about disasters."

Pilipinas Shell, with its long history of commitment to community development and safety, believes that investing in the education of young Filipinos is crucial for building a more resilient and disaster-prepared nation.

Shell remains committed to empowering communities through innovative partnerships that build resilience and preparedness for a safer future.

Batangas City MOU Signing with DepEd School Division Office – November 9, 2023 L-R: Mr. Serge Bernal – Vice President for Corporate Relations (SPC); Dr. Carol Gayeta - Senior Education Program Specialist- Social Mobilization and Networking Section (DepEd); Mr. Francis Macatulad, Program Director (ASSIST Asia)


Cagayan de Oro MOU Signing with DepEd School Division Office – November 21, 2024 Signatory is Dr. Audie Borres, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, witnessed by Shell Philippines’ North Mindanao Import Facility Operations Manager, Rommel Guevarra.