{"id":69697,"date":"2025-05-16T07:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T23:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=69697"},"modified":"2025-05-08T13:26:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T05:26:20","slug":"chevron-backs-amchams-11th-scholacolorun-to-support-scholars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2025\/05\/16\/chevron-backs-amchams-11th-scholacolorun-to-support-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"Chevron backs AmCham\u2019s 11th ScholaCOLORun to support scholars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chevron<\/a>, one of the Philippines\u2019 oldest and largest multinational brands, reaffirmed its dedication to education by returning as a platinum sponsor of the American Chamber Foundation Philippines, Inc.\u2019s (AmCham) 11th ScholaCOLORun. This annual fun run raises scholarship funds for underprivileged Filipino students, providing them with tuition support, allowances, and career development opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, 3,458 runners flocked to Liwasang Ulalim in Pasay City\u2014290 of whom came from Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) and Chevron Holdings Inc. (CHI). Together, they ran to benefit AmCham\u2019s current batch of 109 scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United to promote access to quality education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chevron and AmCham have worked closely together for more than 15 years to improve access to quality education. Their efforts have benefited over 2,400 scholars through the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AmCham President Edwin Feist recalled when the foundation first conceptualized its multiple educational initiatives, including the annual fun run, 20 years ago. He said, \u201cOne way to fight poverty is for people to get an education\u2026 [That\u2019s why] we sponsor students as scholars to help in their education and make sure they don\u2019t have to worry about their financial needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that Chevron shared AmCham\u2019s vision and has been proactive in helping the foundation mount its educational initiatives. \u201cChevron also had the same concept that education is very important, so they chose us as their partner to carry on their activities. Today, we continue that partnership in many dimensions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For CHI General Manager Ethan Flowers, quality education can help scholars unlock more professional opportunities. \u201cEducation is the foundation of the services we deliver for Chevron\u2019s businesses globally. So, we’re happy to support AmCham \u2013\u2013 anything we can do to support the education of Filipinos at home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chevron also organized one of the largest delegations during the event. With this, Flowers said, \u201cWe are happy to see such a great turnout of folks investing in their health and well-being but also giving back to the communities we operate in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying fit while supporting students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Chevron employees Emil Bertolano and Mico Fetalvero, joining the fun run is their way to help send underprivileged youths to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fetalvero reflected that the ScholaCOLORun is especially timely as public schools need more funds for supplies and infrastructure. He said, \u201cKulang [ang mga public school] sa supplies at budget so mapupunta yung burden sa mga teachers and sa mga students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, Bertolano has been participating in the annual fun run for the past four years. He pointed out that such fundraising initiatives can help ease teachers\u2019 responsibilities. \u201cIt\u2019s like hitting two birds with one stone. Healthy ka na, nakatulong ka pa,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chevron remains committed to supporting the Philippine educational sector by continuing its partnerships with AmCham and concerned government agencies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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