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By JENNIFER JONES Foundation trustee chair As I sat beside my father in the hospital, listening to the quiet rhythm of machines that now spoke more steadily than his own voice, life felt stripped down to its essentials. Serious illness has a way of doing that. It reveals what matters most, and it reminds us — sometimes gently, sometimes painfully — of what should matter to all of us. My father was facing advanced cancer. The path was uneven and often cruel, yet even in that

By SONNY COLOMA Editor-in-chief This August, as we mark Membership and New Club Development Month, we encourage and felicitate the vigorous efforts of our District Governors and Club Presidents in pushing forward the visionary objectives of RI President Olayinka Babalola. He has set lofty goals that could seem formidable. Yet, if we eyeball how these may be attained in Philippine Rotary, all that’s needed is for every Club to have a net gain of at least one member by June 20

By MARIA CONCEPCION BELTRAN Chair, PRMFI We often talk about flagship projects, high-impact projects, the visible work of Rotary. But our work does not end when we finish a project. It only truly matters when we share it. Behind every initiative, every united effort, lies something far simpler yet just as powerful: connection. For half a century, the Philippine Rotary Magazine is where that connection comes alive. It shares how a club in one city built a classroom; how anot

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE By YINKA, President, Rotary International Peace does not happen by accident. It must be pursued deliberately, built strategically, and woven intention-ally into everything we do. That is the challenge I am placing before the Rotary world this year. Rotary recognizes peacebuilding as one of our areas of focus. But I believe peace must be more than a category of work we set aside for certain projects. It must become a lens, one we choose to look through eve

The spirit of Rotary came alive at the Rotary District 3860 Area 1B Coordination Meeting held at the Golden Prince Hotel, bringing together four clubs united by one purpose: to strengthen our collaboration, grow our capacity to serve, and create lasting impact in our communities. Representing the Rotary Club of Cebu Port Centre were President Segismundo Exaltacion, Jr., PAG Nestor Toledo, District TRF Giving Subcommittee Chair, Club Secretary Ludwig Amandoron, and Assistant S

We are deeply honored and proud to share that the Rotary Club of Cebu Port Centre (RCCPC) has been chosen as one of the Finalists in the Regional Public Image Awards for RY 2025–2026 under Rotary District 3860! This recognition is more than an award, it is a testament to the passion, creativity, teamwork, and commitment of every RC CPC Rotarian who continues to tell our Rotary story and amplify the impact of People of Action in our community. Our heartfelt gratitude to everyo

Another productive evening of leadership, fellowship, and purposeful action as the Rotary Club of Cebu Port Centre held its 2nd Board of Directors Meeting tonight at Casino Español de Cebu. The Board tackled important matters that will shape the Club’s direction and impact, including membership development and recruitment, global grant initiatives, the proposed Banawa Elementary School project, the upcoming Rotaplast Medical Mission 2027, financial and collection updates, and

Our club was honored to be part of the launch of "Teacher Empowerment for Pedagogical Innovation via Multimedia Facilities in Secondary Education", a Rotary Foundation Global Grant Project hosted by the Rotary Club of Temerloh, District 3300, Malaysia. A special thank you to member Angelo Vargas, who graciously stood in on the President and the Club’s behalf. Thank you, Angelo, for being there and carrying our presence to this meaningful occasion. This $80,300 initiative will

For 31 years, the Rotary Club of Metro San Fernando La Union has remained committed to the spirit of Service Above Self, bringing people together through friendship, compassion, and meaningful service. This spirit of unity and Bayanihan was celebrated during the club’s 31st Anniversary Celebration and 32nd Induction Ceremony on July 19, 2026, at the Pro Tempore, Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center. Inspired by the Filipino fiesta, the celebration was more than an anniversa

The Rotary Club of Baguio Highlands (RCBH) marked its 7th Anniversary and 8th Induction Ceremony on August 21, 2026, at the Titanium Hall of Supreme Hotel, Baguio City, under the inspiring theme “Create Lasting Impact.” The celebration brought together Rotarians, guests, and partners in an atmosphere of fellowship, gratitude, and renewed commitment to Rotary’s mission of service. Leading the club for Rotary Year 2026–2027 is Club President Glorito “Toots” Marasigan, together

𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰 𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰 (𝘓𝘜), 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳. On July 14, 2026, our club held its First Regular Meeting at Aureo Hotel, led by our 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 "𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗴" 𝗟𝗲𝗲. This gath

Great things happen when leaders come together with one shared purpose. The incoming and outgoing Boards of the Rotary Club of Metro San Fernando (LU) gathered at Savie's Restaurant and Bar, Poro Point Baywalk for our Joint Board Meeting, a meaningful step in ensuring a smooth and purposeful transition into the new Rotary year. With collaboration and unity at the heart of every discussion, the Board carefully reviewed, discussed, and sought approval of key matters to be imple