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Imagine dusty shelves coming alive—eight boxes of carefully chosen books unloaded one by one, unlocking new worlds for eager minds in the heart of Cebu City. On December 4, 2025, warm sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the Cebu City Public Library as the Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris (RCCGM) formally turned over eight overflowing boxes of books, rekindling the joy of reading and learning for the community. The handover was led by Past President Gay Marie Tiu and

On January 11, 2026, two dedicated organizations—the Rotary Club Cebu South led by Pres. Rheneir Mora and the Rotary Club of Metro Cebu led by Pres. Evelyn Trani—joined forces to bring meaningful change to the community of Brgy. Carreta, Cebu City. Their mission went beyond a simple outreach; it was an integrated effort to promote safety, awareness, and well‑being among residents. At the heart of the initiative was a powerful advocacy: raising awareness on Violence Against Wo

Pres. Jethro Banez of the Rotary Club of Mandaluyong, together with spouse Jojo, made a follow-up courtesy visit to the Barangay San Isidro LGU and met with Brgy. Captain Eric Ching, Kagawad Jun Mitra, and Indigenous Peoples (IP) representative and coordinator Annalyn. The meeting reviewed the progress and coordination on Project SILAW, a community development project composed of 3 components which aims to improve access to clean and reliable water through deep well rehabilit

The Rotary Club of Mandaluyong visited the Kuya Center for Street Children on 20 October 2025 to help execute the "Bag-kong Pag-Asa" service project. Pres. Jethro Bañez led the team, joined by Service Project Director PP Apollo Tan, PP Bill Daland, PP Ernie Lim, and RCM spouses Maan Lam, Aileen Tan, and Jojo Bañez. "Bag-kong Pag-Asa" turns used tarpaulins into reusable bags, promoting environmental responsibility and smart reuse. The activity blends creativity with sustainabi

In a remarkable display of unity, compassion, and purposeful leadership, the Rotary Club of Navotas embarked on a meaningful journey to Busuanga, Palawan—bringing with them not just resources, but hope, empowerment, and a shared vision for lasting change. Guided by Rotary’s enduring principle of Service Above Self, the initiative “4 Acts, 1 Mission” became more than an outreach activity; it evolved into a powerful testament of how collective goodwill can bridge distances, upl

We were celebrating the consummation of a warehouse project when, suddenly, a dire consequence, entered our minds. A number of our workers were there, too, celebrating with us. But thoughts of how they will be when they go home that day also came into realisation. They will be jobless from then on. How they will cope up with the situation was difficult even just to imagine.  And so on August 3, 2025, we decided to go the extra mile for our workers. We have friends and client-

The Rotary Club of San Mateo launched Project BAHURA (Building Artificial Habitats for Underwater Resource Advancement) in Poctoy, Torrijos, Marinduque on January 27, 2026. This project aims to restore degraded coral reef areas by establishing artificial coral habitats that promote marine biodiversity, protect coastal communities, and support sustainable livelihoods through community-based marine conservation. Torrijos lies in a coral triangle, but many reefs are degraded due

On January 10, 2026, the Rotary Club of Aseana Manila, in partnership with its baby club, the Rotary Club of Aseana Bayanihan, proudly supported the Community-Based Bamboo Nursery and Reforestation Program at the Pamitinan Protected Landscape in Sitio Karugo, Wawa Dam, Montalban, Rizal, through the donation of bamboo saplings. Led in collaboration with PBDIC Executive Director Butch Madarang, the initiative underscores Rotary’s strong commitment to environmental protection, e

The Rotary Club of Aseana Manila is currently in the planning phase of an ambitious Integrated Livelihood, Community Health, and Education Project aimed at uplifting more than 100,000 Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Bulalacao and neighboring municipalities in Oriental Mindoro. This comprehensive initiative is designed to promote sustainable economic opportunities, improve access to essential healthcare services, and establish educational facilities for indigenous children—while p

The Rotary Club of Binangonan, in partnership with TESDA Binangonan, successfully implemented the DREAM ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION project, a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening community economic development, enhancing employability, and promoting environmental sustainability through organic agriculture. The project provided beneficiaries with 232 hours of intensive and competency-based training, equipping participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experi

What started as an idea became a reality that transcended several Rotary years! A story on how a collaborative project came into fruition thru the efforts of Rotarians from two countries. This is the story of Global Grant # GG2350722 titled "Solar Powered Irrigation System (SPIS) for Pagsangahan (Quezon Province) Farmers; a high-impact project! The IDEA that started it all During Rotary Year (RY) 2020-21 under the leadership of then-President Paul Chua – with the assistance

The Rotary Club of Tiger Mandaluyong (RCTM) and Rotary Community Corps Bayaninegosyo (RCC Bayaninegosyo), in partnership with Avenida Events, formally strengthened their commitment to community empowerment with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a sustainable livelihood project aimed at uplifting local families through entrepreneurship. The MOU, signed on January 24, 2026, in Mandaluyong City, supports the project entitled “Empowering Communities through T