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According to recent national data, 18.6% of Filipinos aged 5–24 years old are not attending school, representing nearly 11 million out-of-school youth. Poverty remains one of the strongest determinants of whether a child stays in school. When families struggle to meet daily expenses, children are often forced to seek work, miss classes, or lose motivation altogether. Across the Philippines,  thousands of children continue to face the risk of dropping out of school due to fina

“Collaboration is the cornerstone of community progress.” On September 20, 2025, the Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris (RCCGM) stepped forward as a key voice for Area 1 during the Area Coordination Meeting (ACOM) held at The Baly Oriental Hotel in Dumaguete City. Represented by Secretary Dorothy Borces, RCCGM provided an insightful area report on behalf of Assistant Governor Christine Tan Ashby, sharing updates alongside fellow clubs—Rotary Club of Cebu East and Cebu South—and

In spite of the pending typhoon and Cebu being under Signal No. 1, today became a powerful reminder that when Rotarians choose to serve, nothing can stop the spirit of “Service Above Self.” Led by President Sungju Kim of Rotary Club of Daegu Eunhasu (Korea) , President Francis Walter Ong of Rotary Club of Cebu Port Centre , and AG Walter Cang of Rotary Club of Cebu , the three clubs braved the rains to personally visit the Ance Daycare Center, a humble but hope-filled learnin

On November 16, 2025, the Rotary Clubs of Zone 5 (Rizal Area) of R.I. District 3800 partnered with the Higantes Arts Festival in Angono, Rizal, launching a culturally-grounded campaign entitled “Higanteng Awareness to End Polio Now.”  This campaign has long been an annual End Polio Now activity of the Rotary Club of Angono. But this year, all of the Zone 5 clubs were invited, thereby making this activity a zonal project. With Rotary Club of Angono headed by Good President Elv

The Rotary Clubs of Zone 3, District 3800, led by the Rotary Club of Valenzuela under the leadership of Good President Jennelyn Candido, has taken a meaningful step through a landmark partnership with the Valenzuela Association of Private Schools and Administrators (VALAPSA). Together with Zone 3 clubs, RC Valenzuela East, RC Valenzuela South, RC Valenzuela West, RC Metro Valenzuela, RC Iron Wheels, and RC Valenzuela Sunrise, the zone formalized this collaboration during the

“Clean water and proper sanitation are foundations for a bright future.” On September 19, 2025, the Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris (RCCGM), led by President Roxene Rosario, took a major step toward empowering local education and health by presenting a vital WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) project proposal at a collaborative meeting held at the DPWH Regional Office. The presentation was made alongside Rotarian Diane Rallon and attended by key stakeholders including rep

“Hope grows from small acts of care.” On the morning of October 30, 2025, the Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris (RCCGM) embraced the spirit of compassion during their weekly outreach, Amoma sa Kaugmaon, at the St. Arnold Janssen Children Development Center. The event was graced by Past President Gay Marie Tiu, President Roxene Rosario, Secretary Dorothy Borces, and a dedicated team of Visayas Medical doctors—uniting expertise and heart to brighten the lives of the center’s ch

“Every step taken is a stride toward hope and healing.” At the crack of dawn on October 19th, the streets of Cebu came alive with a vibrant sea of pink, ignited by the Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris’s resolute participation in the annual “Pink Walk: D’Feeting Breast Cancer One Step at a Time.” This charity fun run, organized by the Philippine Society of General Surgeons (PSGS), is more than a race; it is a powerful movement to raise breast cancer awareness and promote early

When Rotary leaders choose to unite, hope becomes stronger than any storm . RC Port Centre President Francis Walter Ong and RC Forbes Park President Ronald Cillo have come together with one shared mission: to bring dignity, compassion, and concrete help to families devastated by Typhoon Tino in Cebu. With lives lost and homes destroyed, the need is great — but the spirit of service is greater. In true Rotary fashion, these two presidents are choosing collaboration over boun

At Sitio CCF, Umapad, Mandaue City, the spirit of Rotary shone brightly. Through the leadership of Rotary Club of Cebu Port Centre President Francis Walter Ong and RC Forbes Park President Ronald Cillo, our joint relief operation brought hope and comfort to 150 families affected by Typhoon Tino. Mattresses, pillows, water, towels, 4-gallon pails, and hygiene kits were distributed—simple yet meaningful essentials that speak of care, compassion, and shared humanity. A special a

In the early hours of October 26, 2025, as the sun barely peeked over the horizon, a convoy of hope rolled through the rugged terrain of San Remegio, North Cebu. The Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris (RCCGM), in partnership with the Rotary Club of Cebu South, USC Psychology Department, and Asian Star Express Cargo Forwarding, launched Bangon North Cebu: Relief Operations for the heavily affected communities of Brgy. Sab-a and Brgy. San Miguel. The air was thick with the scent

​A powerful collaborations of local and international partners celebrated the official blessing and inauguration of the newly repaired and enhanced Tambuan Elementary School Library and Development Center on November 14, 2025.This project serves as a compelling example of this year's Rotary International Theme, "Unite for Good," demonstrating that collective impact is indeed greater than the sum of its individual parts. ​ The initiative of "Adopt-a-Library" project, successfu