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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

A new Hand Wash and Filtered Drinking Station was officially turned over to Macamot Elementary School by the Rotary Club of Binangonan, led by dedicated Good President Manolito Cartin. The ceremony was graced by Assistant Governor Liza Santiago, club members, and school officials, marking another milestone under Rotary International’s Area of Focus on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). The project, which cost ₱100,000 for labor and materials, was made possible through the

In a world where many children face uncertainty and struggle to find their place, the Rotary Club of Valenzuela East continues to stand as a beacon of hope and compassion. Through the spirit of Service Above Self, the club recently formalized a partnership with Nazareth Home for Street Children—a humble yet powerful institution in Bustos, Bulacan that has been transforming young lives since 1995. Nazareth Home for Street Children was founded on October 25, 1995, by Bishop Cir

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

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

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

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

For the second straight year, the Rotary Club of Marikina North undertook its annual basic education and literacy project for the benefit of the kindergarten pupils of SSS Village Elementary School in the morning of 22 October 2025. This entailed conducting story telling sessions to promote the habit of and love for reading by club members and spouses, as well as providing free snacks and distributing gift packs to the pupils, under the direction of project chair PP Bong Ubal

Call it perfect timing ... as the Rainwater Collector System project dubbed “Pumapatak na Naman ang Ulan” was officially turned over, the rain began to fall. The system was formally received by school administrators led by Ms. Vilma Camba (Master teacher II - Overseer), Mr. Chi Cunanan (Public Development Officer), and Ms. Nimfa Cruz (Clerk) of Leodegario Elementary School in Marikina City on November 4, 2025. Before the simple turnover ceremony, Rotary Club of Marikina West

Aligned with Rotary’s Area of Focus on Disease Prevention and Treatment, the Rotary Club of Marikina Valley extended accessible healthcare to adults and senior citizens through a Medical and Dental Mission held in Pintong Bukawe, San Mateo, Rizal. In coming up with this project, we took the initiative to recognize that rural communities often have limited access to medical care. This especially includes the elderly who require long-term maintenance and monitoring. This is why

As part of the Rotary Club of Marikina Valley’s “7-in-1 High Impact Project,” and in partnership with the Agriculture Department of the Municipality of San Mateo, the program “Cacao at Niyog, Hatid ay Asensong Malusog” promotes inclusive and sustainable community growth by introducing an intercropping method that integrates cacao and coconut. These two crops work great together, both economically and ecologically. How does this sustain livelihood and promote environmental co