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Origins and Inspiration The journey began in 2010 with the courage and empathy of our beloved Past President, Jesusa Lukban. Having grown up in a poor household, Jesusa knew firsthand the quiet shame and frustration of going to school without enough allowance. She understood how a lack of a few pesos could become a barrier to learning, attendance, and self-worth. Rather than allowing her past to define her, she transformed it into fuel for service. In a humble, unpublicized a

As an NGO partner of Barangay Kalumpang, Marikina City, the Rotary Club of Marikina South has consistently extended its support for existing continuing community-based drug rehabilitation programs. The goal of the club in joining these programs is for the restoration, and not condemnation, of drug users. Accordingly, the club ensures that the aims of these programs include providing for emotional and psychological support, skills training, and the development of a strong spir

Community in the modern world is perhaps better understood as a web of invisible threads. These threads that connect us may lie unnoticed, sometimes for years, until they are pulled. Last August 2025, that pull came in the form of a message on the Facebook page of the Rotary Club of San Juan North Inc. (RCSJN). It was a request for sponsorship of a literacy initiative from Mark Lawrence Mendoza, a third-year Development Communication major at the University of the Philippines

The Rotary Club of Greater Pililla successfully conducted the turnover of its District Grant WASH Project: “Ang Tubig ay Buhay” Purified Water System, done in partnership with Hulo Elementary School in Pililla, Rizal. The primary objective of the installation of a Water Filtration System at Hulo Elementary School is to ensure continuous access to safe, clean, and potable drinking water for students, teachers, and staff. The project aims to improve health and hygiene, reduce t

Clean Habits, Safer Schools: Ligtas Eskwela in Action In August 2025, the Rotary Club of Sampaguita Grace Park answered urgent calls from Macario B. Asistio Sr. High School Main (MBASHS) and Tandang Sora Integrated School (TSIS) in Caloocan after dengue cases were reported in both schools. Guided by Rotary’s Areas of Focus of Disease Prevention and Treatment and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), the club launched Ligtas Eskwela: Combating Dengue Through Clean Habits, a t

In response to requests from partner schools for improved teaching tools, the Rotary Club of Sampaguita Grace Park launched Shield of Learning: Enhancing Classrooms Through Vision and Voice, a Basic Education and Literacy initiative supporting public schools in Caloocan City. At M.B. Asistio Sr. High School, the club installed a projector, screen, speakers, amplifier, and microphones to support interactive classroom instruction, presentations, and school programs. Tandang Sor

The Rotary Club of Rizal Premier, under the dynamic leadership of President Veron Atienza, continues to make a meaningful difference in the community through service and generosity. On March 29, 2026, the club donated whiteboards and blackboards to San Jose National High School in Antipolo City—a simple yet powerful contribution that will help teachers deliver lessons more effectively and inspire students to learn and participate actively in the classroom. More than just clas

In celebration of the founding anniversary of Rotary International, now designated as World Understanding and Peace Day, the Rotary Club of Rizal Premier successfully conducted its flagship project, “Bike to Work.” Led by its Good President, Veronica Atienza, the club formally handed over six (6) bicycles to deserving beneficiaries from San Jose National High School in Antipolo City. The meaningful event was also attended and supported by PP Dondi Malsi, Ma Bonnie Corranes, S

“A wheelchair may seem small, but for him, it’s life renewed.” For one man in Binangonan, complications from diabetes had left him unable to walk. A serious foot wound and numbness made everyday life a struggle—moving around his home, visiting the clinic, even stepping outside felt impossible. When he reached out to Rotary, our Club President, Manolito Lito Cartin, immediately contacted President-Elect Lia Arabit of the Rotary Club of Angono. Together, they found a solution:

The Rotary Club of Rodriguez proudly joined the District Photo Exhibit during the District Conference (DISCON) held on March 27 and 28, 2026 at the Solaire Resort Entertainment City, where the club was honored as a winner in the Area of Focus on Basic Education and Literacy category. The featured image captures the heart of Project ABC (Advancing Basic Competence)—a simple yet powerful moment of a volunteer guiding young learners through reading and comprehension. It reflects

On 27 January 2026, the Rotary Club of Marikina, in collaboration with the Interact Club of Marikina High School, successfully conducted a meaningful and timely seminar entitled “Safe Spaces Matter: Speak Up and Stand Together” for approximately one hundred fifty (150) junior high school students of Marikina High School. The activity forms part of Rotary’s continuing commitment to promote dignity, respect, and inclusivity among the youth. The seminar centered on the provision

The Rotary Club of Rodriguez is proud to announce the successful installation of outdoor gym equipment at the Montalban Sports Complex through its project “Montalban Active Together: The Rotary Fitness Project”, funded by a District Grant of RI District 3800. This initiative is more than just the provision of fitness equipment—it is a strategic investment in the health, well-being, and social development of the Montalban community. By creating accessible, inclusive, and safe