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Last October 2025, in celebration of Economic and Community Development Month, the Rotary Club of Mutya ng Pasig (RCMP), in collaboration with the Barangay Palatiw Council Committee on Livelihood and ONELGBT Pasig, launched two meaningful livelihood projects to support residents of Barangay Palatiw, Pasig City. The initiatives—“Kumikitang Bula: DIY Dishwashing Liquid Making and Training” held on October 5, 2025, and “Bloom and Prosper: Artificial Flower Arrangement and Christ

The Rotary Club of Marikina Royale recently conducted two simultaneous projects to empower students with disabilities at the San Roque National High School in Marikina. The event, held on November 22, 2025 was a testament to the club’s commitment to creating a positive change and fostering inclusivity. The first project, dubbed “Green Wall of Hope”, saw the students learning to plant and cultivate vegetables in vertical hanging panels.  Under the guidance of an experienced me

On November 15, 2025, the Rotary Club of Mandaluyong Central, under the leadership of President Edgard Reyes, carried out its significant project this Rotary Year at the Home for Women and Children in Calauan, Laguna. The initiative, entitled “Kalinga at Kabuhayan para sa Kababaihan at Kabataan,” meant more than just a program for this shelter for survivors of abuse; it was a lifeline of hope, dignity, and empowerment. Confronting Painful Realities Rtn. Olivia Fabale, who has

Two months after the contract signing, the partnership has now progressed to its second phase with the presentation of the feasibility study at the Ecosaver Office. This collaboration began when UCP Sheryll Ann Mesina—representing the Rotary Club of Aseana Manila and serving as Chairman of Ecosaver Mutual Fund—signed an agreement with Maria Rosela De Ocampo. The project will initially cover 6,500 hectares within the larger 16,000-hectare area in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, i

On November 30, 2025, the Rotary Club of Wack Wack (RCWW) cast a wider net of service as its members traveled to Barangay Baloganon, Masinloc, Zambales to launch “Nets of Hope,” a livelihood support initiative designed to uplift the local fishing community. True to Rotary’s spirit of sustainable action, the project focused not only on providing tools but on empowering families whose lives are deeply tied to the sea. A Community Anchored in Fishing Barangay Baloganon is home t

December 5, 2025 marked an exciting new chapter for the Rotary Club of Upper Eastside Antipolo (RCUESA) as it officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with its newest corporate partner, JoyRide, the Philippines' leading homegrown mobility SuperApp! JoyRidePH was founded in 2019 as a Philippine transportation company providing ride hailing services, courier services, food delivery, and freight transport. A high demand for its services has made it an alternative way of

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

It was not long ago that the north Caloocan area was used as farmland and a livestock raising area. The transformation of North Caloocan from a farmland hub to a rapidly urbanizing area is quite a story. It's interesting to note that despite growth and development, the community has managed to preserve some of its agricultural roots, with cows still roaming around in gated subdivisions. Given the limited space, we can  imagine that it has become quite a challenge for the farm

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

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-

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

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