Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), the marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants in the country, announced that it is continuing to extend its scholarship program beyond the National Capital Region (NCR). The expanded scholarship is for students pursuing automotive and industrial technology as part of the Caltex Energy for Learning initiatives.
Through its long-standing partnership with the American Chamber Foundation Philippines, Inc. (AmCham Foundation), CPI has supported students in Don Bosco centers around the country. CPI shared that it has also coordinated with three other Don Bosco Training Centers in Davao Oriental, Pampanga, and Laguna, which resulted in having an additional 35 scholars to enroll in an automobile technology course.
The fuel company said that the latest batch of scholars has undergone orientation and Youth in Focus-Capacity Building Trainings and Outreach Programs over the past months, and is set to graduate by the end of the year.
“Beyond being a reliable fuel provider, we welcome partnerships with our community and other like-minded organizations, as we strengthen Chevron’s thrust as a human energy company. This commitment comes to life through our ongoing scholarship programs, as we give promising young Filipinos access to quality education and career training. We are also grateful for our partnership with AmCham Foundation, as the nonprofit has helped us bring our CSR plans into completion,” said CPI General Manager and Country Chairman Pongtorn “Bon” Tangmanuswong.
CPI has been sponsoring trainees under Don Bosco Technical Institute Makati’s Automobile Mechanic with Motorcycle/Small Engine Servicing program since 2023. CPI said that this program enables future mechanics to gain enhanced skills to deliver superior service and top-notch customer support.
Three years strong, CPI shared that the scholarship has produced 55 graduates, with the most recent batch receiving Conduct, Industry, and Service Awards during their March 2026 graduation. The program has ensured that the trainees are TESDA-certified to practice in the profession. It also exposed trainees to employment opportunities, with 78 percent of graduates now working in various auto mechanic shops and dealerships.
CPI has also tapped Bulacan State University (BulSu) as another educational partner. The company has funded five college students pursuing an undergraduate degree in industrial technology.
BulSu scholar Gerald Aldrin C. Pineda thanked CPI for helping fund his studies, saying, “Chevron continually gives me a reason to pursue my studies despite the difficulty of successfully overcoming an entire semester. I will strive to continue being a deserving scholar of Chevron to show that they did not make a mistake in choosing me as a student with a deep desire to finish my studies despite all the difficulties.”
Autocar’s Take
Chevron Philippines continues to expand its scholarship program, which is a good thing, as more students who aspire to be automotive mechanics or industrial tech experts can have more opportunities to make their aspirations turn into reality. Chevron PH maintains its partnership with Don Bosco, as the said institution has continued to offer the Automobile Mechanic with Motorcycle/Small Engine Servicing program since 2023.
As such, it’s evident that Chevron PH remains committed to its goal of giving Filipinos access to quality education and career training. Through its partnership with Don Bosco, Chevron PH shared that it enables future mechanics to gain enhanced skills to deliver superior service and top-notch customer support.
