Northern Star Fuel Facilities Solutions, Inc. (NSF) and Northern Star Energy Corporation (NStar) brought excitement to the students of Malaya Integrated National High School during “Shuffle, Toss, Score! For a Cause”, a fun and interactive community donation and engagement event under the Sikap, Tulong, Sulong (STS) program.
NSF donated two units 43” Smart TV, 12 board games, and eight assorted sports equipment for the school’s new Reading Center. What made this event special was the opportunity of the NSF and NStar teams to play with the students using the board games they donated. Prizes were awarded to winners, and snacks were shared, creating a joyful experience for everyone involved.
This STS activity in Pililla, Rizal highlighted the importance of building relationships within the community and demonstrated that giving back can be a vibrant and engaging experience.
Northern Star kicked off its 2024 beYOU, an umbrella program that covers employees’ overall health, with a look at the past. Unang Pang Grupong Hamon: Larong Pinoy brings back childhood memories and fosters cultural appreciation through traditional Filipino games like Tumbang Preso and Jackstone,
The program will feature a series of friendly competitions scheduled over the coming weeks. There will be individual, pair, and team events in games such as happy feet, badminton, bowling, volleyball, and basketball.
beYOU reaffirms NStar’s commitment to the holistic well-being of its employees by creating a vibrant and supportive environment where health, happiness, and professional success go hand in hand.
Northern Star’s second town hall meeting in 2024 held last July 31 and themed “Strengthening Our Core”, underscored how the Company’s core values of Integrity, Excellence, Commitment, Innovation, and Teamwork drive its success and growth.
Juan Miguel Delgado, NStar Chief Operating Officer emphasized the pivotal role of leadership in the company’s journey. “Leadership is all about consistently being better at what we do,” he said. “To be the best, we should aim to lead not necessarily in terms of size, revenues, or coverage, but in terms of excellence, integrity, and innovation. By doing this, we will be able to strengthen the core of our organization and our business.”
The meeting also focused on safety as a fundamental aspect of NStar’s leadership ethic. Delgado pointed out that, “An integral part of our leadership ethic is safety. We must be leaders in the implementation and adherence to world-class safety standards at work and in our personal lives.” This call to action serves as a reminder that safety is not just a protocol to follow but a core value that must be integrated into our everyday practices.
Northern Star Energy Corporation continued its advocacy towards environmental protection by planting 1,000 fruit-bearing and timber seedlings in Sitio Conta, Brgy. Can-Asujan, Carcar City, Cebu on July 23, 2024.
This initiative, part of NStar’s Sikap, Tulong, Sulong! (STS), was done with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) and Conta Manghupi Farmers Association (COMAFA). NStar also planted 2,000 seedlings last year with RAFI and COMAFA.
The community’s involvement highlights the significance of this project not just as an environmental effort but as a livelihood program as well. Vengie Musico, the president of COMAFA, expressed her gratitude: “Thankful kami na may engagement tayo sa Northern Star for livelihood of wives. 3,000 sunod-sunod ang project. She further added, “Mahirap ang hanapbuhay, pero masarap na may tumutulong.”
Mike Ortega, Northern Star Customer Experience Manager, emphasized the importance of having the right partners like RAFI and COMAFA to make this activity possible. “This collaboration symbolizes NStar’s commitment to nurturing nature and strengthening community relationships,” he said. “By working hand in hand with local organizations, we aim to create a sustainable future for the generations to come.”
STS is Northern Star’s social investment program in partnership with various non-government organizations. It undertakes corporate social responsibility projects in the areas of education, health, safety, environment, livelihood and values formation.
Northern Star and its MELA (Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Non-BM) retailer partners convened for its first semi-annual Convenience Retail Engagement Meeting (CREM) at LOLA Café in S Maison, Pasay City on June 19, 2024.
Continuing the push to level up partnerships and business strategies, the session began with an insightful discussion on the transformative potential of Convenience Retailing by Mike Ortega, NStar Customer Experience Manager and Strategic Communications Consultant. Noel Ang, Convenience Expansion & Growth Consultant, followed with an update on ongoing leasing activities that focus on the strategic utilization of space to integrate diverse businesses that will enhance the station’s appeal beyond fuel retailing.
The Convenience Retail Team then delivered a comprehensive sales update, highlighting the territory performance year-to-date. The report also addressed key action items such as safety protocols, targets and recognized outstanding performance among retailers.
Abie Turingan, Relationship Manager, effectively wrapped up the meeting with an interactive activity that further cultivated a collaborative spirit and deepened interpersonal connections.
CREM serves as a platform to align goals, inspire continuous improvement and elevate NStar’s convenience retailing operations to new heights.
GoPetrol Transport, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Star, spoke about the importance of pollution control and waste management to Grade 6 students of San Agustin (Poro) Elementary School in San Fernando, La Union. Conducted last May 23, 2024, the activity was part of Sikap, Sulong, Tulong! (STS), NStar’s umbrella corporate social responsibility program.
GoPetrol also donated sturdy metal trash bins to the school and the local barangay, as a way of supporting a cleaner and greener community.
This STS activity reflects the vision of the NStar Group of a sustainable future, driven by informed and environmentally conscious young minds.
Seda Manila Bay was transformed into a hub of inspiration on May 21, 2024 as Northern Star hosted the 2023 Polaris Awards and 2024 General Assembly.
The event brought together Northern Star’s convenience retail partners and industry leaders for a day filled with learning, motivation and celebration.
The activity kicked off with an exciting rally performance of the three territories—MELA, NEL, LUISA — that set the tone for the rest of the day.
Following the rally, Mr. Francisco “Paco” Magsaysay, the visionary behind the premium ice cream brand Carmen’s Best, shared inspiring stories demonstrating practical strategies, resilience and innovation in meeting the challenges of launching an upmarket product.
Mr. Paulo Tibig, a celebrated Filipino motivational speaker, then took the stage. Through his engaging activities, he encouraged everyone to become leaders in the industry by embodying the spirit of continuous improvement and elevating their businesses to new heights.
The energized momentum of the afternoon session carried on into the evening as the event transitioned into the highly anticipated 2023 Polaris Awards. The ceremony started with a warm welcome of new convenience Retailer-Partners into the Northern Star’s network. This was followed by the highlight of the event — honoring and celebrating outstanding achievements of Northern Star’s top-performing convenience Retailer-Partners based on their performance in 2023.
In the end, the Retailer-Partners acknowledged that they – no matter which brand they have on their sites — are part of the Northern Star team and that each other’s success is deeply intertwined. Everyone happily committed to the challenge of leveling up, of elevating, escalating, and excelling in order to fulfill the common mandate of moving lives forward.
The Northern Star Team gathered for a day of fun and collaboration in its first indoor team building held at Vivere Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa on May 10-11, 2024.
Northern Star’s COO Juan Miguel Delgado inaugurated the event, emphasizing the company’s core values— Integrity, Excellence, Commitment, Innovation, and Teamwork (IExCITe). This set the tone for the day’s activities and reminded the employees of the principles that drive Northern Star.
Dressed in vibrant colors representing their teams—red, yellow, green, and blue — the NStar staff engaged in a series of friendly, yet competitive activities. The games kicked off with a lively chant contest that showcased the Teams’ teamwork and wit. This was followed by more equally exciting challenges aimed at fostering camaraderie among Northern Star employees.
During his routine duties on April 29, 2024, Northern Star Fuel Facilities Solutions, Inc.’s (NSFFSI) Jiffrey Salire, a diligent Forecourt Service Champion of Northern Star Shell Makati 2, Estrella, noticed a bag left behind by a customer and promptly reported this to his Station Officer, Ms. Elvie Tenizo. The Service Station Team located the owner through IDs found in the bag which also contained cash and jewelry.
This immediate action prevented potential loss and distress for the owner and showcased how the NSFFSI staff upholds Integrity, one of Northern Star’s core values.
NSFFSI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Star Energy Corporation. It provides management, operational, maintenance, and logistics solutions for fueling facilities of various industries across the Philippines including petroleum retail, power, mining, leisure, and construction.
In an exciting development, the Northern Star Shell Lubricants Team expands its coverage to the provinces of Aurora, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac after being appointed as B2Ci Lubricants Distributor in Region 3 last April 16, 2024. Since 2021, the team has been delivering world-class Shell Lubricant products to Regions 1, 2, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
This entry into a new territory affirms Northern Star’s commitment to excellence by offering quality products and services, forging new partnerships, and solidifying its position as a trusted industry leader.
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