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In a remarkable demonstration of community spirit, the Rotary Club of San Juan North led by its Good President Jojo Farcon, in partnership with the ICCP Group Foundation, Inc. and the Municipality of Malvar, Batangas organized a comprehensive candle making seminar aimed to empower single mothers from various barangays by providing them with valuable skills and potential business opportunities. The seminar arose from a collective vision: to uplift single mothers, many of whom

In the quiet island town of Anda, Pangasinan, lives “Ara,” a courageous 10-year-old whose strength and resilience inspire everyone who meets her. Born with a congenital anal malformation, she has faced medical challenges far beyond her years. Ara’s family lives in a humble nipa hut, with her father working as a fisherman and her mother a housewife, raising several younger siblings. The family struggles daily to make ends meet, and Ara’s condition has prevented her from attend

“Clear Vision, Bright Futures: An Optical Mission for Learning.” This was the powerful theme guiding the Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris (RCCGM) during their eyeglasses distribution event held on October 9, 2025, at the Speech Lab of Mandaue City Comprehensive National High School – Main Campus. Under the overarching theme, “Clear Eyes, Open Minds: Empowering Learners through Sight,” RCCGM provided 67 deserving Grade 8 students with eyeglasses to help clear visual barriers t

Early morning sunshine brightened the grounds of Saint Arnold Janssen Child Development Center in Inayawan, Cebu City, on October 2, 2025, as the Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris (RCCGM), in partnership with Visayas Medical Hospital through its Bibong Bata, Himsog na Ugma program, officially launched Amoma sa Kaugmaon: Nourish Life, Empower Mothers, an initiative addressing malnutrition among young children in the community. This followed a pre- launching event held on Septem

The morning sun broke gently over the shores of SRP Backroad, Cebu City, on September 28, 2025, as volunteers emerged with bright determination. The  Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris (RCCGM) , represented by Past District Governor Lilu Aliño, Director Bernadette Ponce, and Assistant Secretary Jabemarie Maquiling, joined a district-wide movement participated by  Rotary District 3860 Area 1 Clubs  to restore coastal resilience through a Mangrove Tree Planting and Coastal Clean-

History came alive for young learners in Sta. Mesa, Manila as the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) – Metro Manila Cluster Museums, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office–Manila and the Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte, rolled out its “Karaban ng Kasaysayan para sa Kabataan” at Bacood Elementary School on October 10, 2025. The event transformed the school into a creative learning hub where students could see, to

The Rotary Club of Cebu Port Centre (RCCPC) in partnership with Alta Vista Golf & Country Club, conducted a Relief Operation for Typhoon Tino Victims in Cogon Pardo, Cebu, bringing much-needed aid and comfort to 200 affected families. Each family received food packs containing sardines, beef loaf, corned beef, noodles, bihon, rice, and bottled water — small tokens of care that bring hope amid loss. Leading the RCCPC team was President Francis Walter Ong, joined by AG Antonio

After a rough three-hour drive into the remote barangay of Inararo in Porac, Pampanga, we reached a quiet Aeta community where young learners sat on the ground, listening intently to their teacher. There was no roof over their heads, no desks to sit on, and no blackboard for the teacher to write on. The old classroom was uninhabitable—leaking roof, no lights, and crumbling walls. Seeing this reality, the Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte, led by President Sheng Quitoriano, as

On a humid September 27, 2025, Cebu City’s pulse quickened not with the usual rhythm of traffic, but with a collective heartbeat of resolve. The  Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris (RCCGM)  stood shoulder to shoulder with government agencies, private organizations, and civic groups at the pivotal event , Flood Hero Cebu: Movement for a Call to Action for a Flood-Free Cebu  — an urgent gathering organized by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). The venue hummed with

Before dawn on September 13, 2025, the usually calm waters of Marigondon, Lapulapu City, shimmered under a rising sun as the Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris (RCCGM) gathered with energized volunteers for a vital mission: the  Coastal & Underwater Clean-Up Drive.  This collaborative effort with the Dive and Clean Up Club transformed the coastal area into a vibrant front of environmental stewardship and community activism. By 6:30 AM sharp, RCCGM volunteers, including Immediat

Early morning light warmed the grounds of Saint Arnold Janssen Child Development Center in Inayawan, Cebu City, as the Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris gathered with eager hearts on September 12, 2025. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation for the pre-launching of  Amoma sa Kaugmaon , a promising health initiative in partnership with Visayas Medical Hospital aimed at nurturing the well-being of the community’s children. From 8:30 a.m. until noon, the center transformed into

The citronella plant is widely known for its ability to repel mosquitoes, thanks to its strong citrus fragrance. Beyond this, it’s a bee-, butterfly-, and bird-friendly plant that is easy to grow and offers a variety of personal, household, and community benefits. In 2011, the Rotary Club of Greater Mandaluyong began planting citronella in the backyard of our Charter President, Mila Puyat. What started as a small initiative soon blossomed into a livelihood project, empowering