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In the remote, sun-drenched highlands of Barangay Laiban, Tanay, Rizal, the call of a school bell is often replaced by the rushing sound of water. For the learners of this far- flung community, education is not a simple walk down the street; it is a test of endurance. In 2025, a new landmark of resilience has risen: the improved Alternative Learning System (ALS) Center Kubo—Alay sa Laiban Estudyantes by the Rotary Club of Upper East Side Antipolo (RC UESA). The journey to rea

With hearts full of gratitude, we extend our sincerest thanks to Mayor Nestor Archival for graciously hosting last night’s Appreciation Dinner in honor of the Rotaplast International Medical Team and our Japanese Rotarian partners. It was an evening not just of fellowship, but of shared purpose, celebrating compassion in action. Your words of appreciation deeply resonated, especially as you recognized the life-changing impact of providing free reconstructive surgeries to chil

On March 20, 2026, the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo (RCMK) teamed up with our strategic partners, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Aklan, along with the Rotaract Club of Metro Kalibo and Red Cross Youth (RCY) Council, to celebrate Women’s Month in Barangay Cabugao, Batan, Aklan. In response to two of Rotary International's Areas of Focus—Water Access, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and Disease Prevention and Treatment—the club donated seven (7) toilet bowls to households identif

Service Above Self has long guided Rotarians in responding to community needs and advancing humanitarian causes. As societies face complex and interconnected challenges, the definition of service continues to evolve, inviting reflection on how compassion can extend to all forms of life. The initiative of the Rotary Club of Mandaluyong Uptown to advocate for including animal welfare among Rotary’s Areas of Focus reflects a thoughtful, values-driven response. Anchored in the be

In a powerful celebration of Women’s Month, the Rotaract Club of Mandaluyong West, alongside the host club RAC Marikina East and eight other partner clubs, organized Project G.I.R.L. (Growing & Inspiring Resilient Leaders) at the Manila Girls Home. This initiative served as a profound reminder that our impact is multiplied when we work together, transforming a vision of empowerment into tangible community action. The collaboration was a direct result of the synergy built duri

In the highlands of Pangil, Laguna, where the mountains cradle a small school filled with big dreams, every drop of water once carried the weight of sacrifice. At Galalan Elementary School, mornings used to begin long before the first lesson. While other children prepared their notebooks and sharpened their pencils, some carried containers — walking several meters just to bring water back to school. Teachers, too, shared in this daily journey. It was not part of the curriculu

“No greater gift is there than love.” On February 21, 2026, a World Rotary Day initiative for the abandoned babies of Saint Rita Orphanage in Paranaque City was undertaken by the Rotary Club of Mandaluyong West. . The following were the highlights of this service project (as a precaution, only selected babies were physically present during the activity): - Provisions of essential items for 25 babies and volunteers - Orphanage tour and viewing of the isolation room for sick ba

After a week of healing smiles and changing lives, it was time to care for the hearts behind the mission. Our dedicated Rotaplast International medical team stepped away, even just for a moment, to breathe, to smile, and to experience the beauty of Cebu beyond the operating room. From the rich history of Fort San Pedro to the cultural treasures of the National Museum, from the sacred grounds of Magellan’s Cross, where they were welcomed by the vibrant rhythm of the Sinulog da

When Rotary clubs come together, something extraordinary happens, service becomes deeper, compassion becomes stronger, and hope reaches farther. The Rotary Club of Banilad Metro, led by President Marvey Alcantara, together with Rotarians Gloria Inot and Maria Nescilla Maderia, reminded us what it truly means to be people of action. Their simple yet heartfelt gesture of visiting the young beneficiaries of the 21st Rotaplast Cebu Medical Mission and surprising them with toys br

In celebration of World Rotaract Week, the Rotaract Club of Mandaluyong West hit the pavement for a meaningful cause! Together with the Interact Club of Mandaluyong West and Kylledmed Philippines, the "Ready, Set, Rotaract! Stride for Service" was successfully undertaken. Starting bright and early at 6:00 AM at Ayala Triangle Gardens on 15 March 2026, the energy was high as Rotarians, Rotractors, and Interactors gathered to run and walk in support of Mental Health Awareness.

Cainta, Philippines – Celebrating International Women's Day with unwavering commitment to maternal and child health, the Rotary Club of Cainta hosted the “Aruga Para sa Pilipino Tungo sa Ligtas at Malusog na Pamumuhay” (Care for Filipinos Toward Safe and Healthy Living) project at the Cainta Convention Center. This full-day event, running from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., served 210 patients, blending compassion with cutting-edge medical services under Rotary's Area of Focus: Saving Mo

Behind every strong family is a mother whose love, sacrifice, and resilience hold everything together. This Women’s Month, the Rotary Club of Tanay celebrated the remarkable role of Nanay in shaping stronger homes and communities. In a meaningful outreach initiative, the Rotary Club of Tanay, led by Good President Rampton Frias, together with the Honorary Chairperson of We Can Rizaleña, Tet Dy Tanjuatco, reached out to the We Can Rizaleña members of Barangay Pinagkamaligan, i