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.
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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Northern Star’s Shell-branded mobility station Shell Bangar 1 LU, Central East in La Union recently installed solar panels, marking a shift towards renewable energy solutions in its operation.
A strategic move towards a greener future, the venture generates savings during daytime and early evening and provides automatic backup power protection for the entire station during power failures. The 6.6KWp Solar PV Panels and 18.2kwh useable Lithium Battery Storage were supplied and installed by GO GRIDLESS Philippines Corporation, a Manila-based solar and energy solutions provider.
This forward-thinking initiative underscores the commitment of Northern Star and its Convenience Retailer-Partners to sustainability and is aligned with its business strategy to reduce operational costs, enhance brand reputation, and strengthen its market position.
Northern Star Fuel Facilities Solutions Inc. (NSFFSI) was recognized for its contribution to the Five Million Safe Manhours Without a Lost Time Incident of ACEN Corporation during the latter’s safety milestone celebration on March 22, 2024 at Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales.
As of March 2024, the NSFFSI team has already achieved 61,731 safe man hours since the start of its operations in Pililla, Rizal in 2021.
The Northern Star Shell Lubricants Team led by Ms. Gemma Singzon, Distributor Sales Manager, clinched three awards at Race to Ultimate Potential, an annual Sales Rally event of Shell Lubricants on March 18, 2024.
Amidst stiff competition with other Shell Lubricants distributors across the Philippines, the Northern Star team won
2 MAJOR AWARDS:
B2Ci MARKETING AWARDS:
Winning the awards is a testament to the team’s outstanding performance for the year 2023 and Northern Star’s leading position as a trusted Shell Lubricants distributor in Regions 1, 2, and Cordillera Administrative Region.
The Northern Star and Shell Lubricants Teams held back-to-back events in Cauayan, Isabela for Auto Workshop owners and mechanics on March 12 and Construction and General Manufacturing business owners on March 13.
The Shell Helix Masterclass: Technical & Product Training offered operators and mechanics a deep dive into the technical elements of motor lubrication.
The Shell LubeTech event gave business owners insights into optimizing engine efficiency and longevity to strengthen their fleet operations.
The meetings served as platforms to showcase the latest Shell Lubricants product offerings, provide technical overviews, and unveil exclusive event deals, all while fostering engagement and collaboration with Northern Star’s valued partners.
Northern Star is an official Shell Lubricants distributor in Regions 1, 2, and Cordillera Administrative Region.
Northern Star celebrated its collective success in 2023 during RISING TO THE CHALLENGE, DOING OUR SHARE, the first town hall meeting of the year, on January 26, 2024 at the Makati Head Office.
The leadership team provided a detailed overview of significant milestones, successes, and challenges of 2023 and outlined the exciting plans for the Northern Star group this year. The meeting also addressed concerns and suggestions raised by the employees during the pre-meeting survey.
Another highlight of the event was the rollout of the revised company Vision-Mission Statements that underscore the focus on sustainability and the Group’s stakeholders.
Northern Star Energy Corporation marked its 12th anniversary on January 27, 2024.
The celebration commenced with a holy mass to give gratitude and reflect on the remarkable journey it has undertaken since its establishment in 2012. Northern Star expressed its deep gratitude to its network of esteemed customers and partners, and dynamic employees for their continued collaboration and support.
With a strong foundation built over the past dozen years, Northern Star is poised to navigate the evolving business landscape and continue its trajectory of success by moving more lives forward.
Northern Star and GoPetrol Transport, Inc (GPTI) joined forces with Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. One to Tree (RAFI-OTT) to plant native timber and fruit-bearing seedlings in Brgy. Can-asujan, Carcar City, Cebu under Sikap, Tulong, Sulong! (STS). STS is Northern Star’s social investment program launched in 2016 with central themes of education, health, environment, and values formation.
With the help of Conta Manghupi Farmers Association (COMAFA), a community-based forest management holder awarded by DENR, a total of 2000 seedlings were planted last December 7, 2023. This joint effort plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change, enhancing biodiversity, and moving lives forward.
The collective impact of these newly planted trees echoes the Northern Star Group’s commitment to environmental stewardship and its dedication to corporate social responsibility.
Visit About Us – Northern Star – Social Investment to see past STS activities and be updated for more meaningful plans this 2024.