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Celebrating a Successful Collaboration with Operation Taghoy 2026
The partnership with Operation Taghoy 2026 from February 22-27, 2026, marks another significant achievement for Filipino children affected by cleft lip and palate. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for this opportunity, and to all those who have contributed to the success of this mission. Congratulations to Uplift Internationale for your steadfast support and dedication over the past 37 years in the Philippines. They screened 87 children (including a few adults), approximatel
Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo
Apr 22 min read


Rotary Equips Tambuan ES with Full E-Library
Under the leadership of Immediate Past President Jess Fernandez last Rotary Year 2024-2025, what began as a modest dream to complete the construction of a library has evolved. Originally envisioned as a building filled with books and other learning materials and tools, one room has been transformed into a high-tech learning gateway for the students of Tambuan Elementary School. The building’s construction was made possible through a partnership with the Tambuan ES Teachers &
Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo
Mar 272 min read


HISTORY MADE: Aklan’s Youth Take a Stand for Truth!
The first-ever "The Rotary Four-Way Test" Oratorical Contest just wrapped up at CityMall Kalibo. High school students competed under the theme "Beyond the Echo Chamber: Applying the Test to Media and Truth," using Rotary’s ethical principles to navigate modern challenges regarding integrity and digital media. Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Big congratulations to our trail
Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo
Mar 252 min read


A Gift of Hearing: How Humanitarian Hearts Opened John Raven Sernat’s World in a Single Moment
In a small public school in Bailen, Cavite, a life-changing moment unfolded—quiet, gentle, yet powerful enough to reshape the future of a young boy. Ten-year-old John Raven Sernat , soft-spoken, bright, and full of promise, had spent most of his childhood behind an unseen wall of silence. Born hearing impaired, John Raven learned to understand the world not through sound, but through what he could see—reading lips, observing gestures, sensing vibrations, and doing his best to
Rotary Club of Makati Circle of Friends
Mar 163 min read


Plant Today, Thrive Tomorrow!
On February 7, 2026, the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo (D3860), led by President Nora Helber-Maming, the Rotary Club of Greenhills (D3800), headed by President Sharon Sangalang, and RCC Karakol Brgy. Batis (QC), under President Glenda Luterio, united efforts with the Rotaract Club of Metro Kalibo and the Interact Club of Numancia Integrated School. Together, they planted 125 mangrove propagules and conducted a clean-up drive at Bakhawan Nature Study and Eco-park in Kalibo, Akla
Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo
Feb 181 min read


Art Inspires Hope: RC Metro Kalibo’s Exhibit Highlights Talents of Differently-Abled Children
We are officially celebrating National Arts Month 2026! The Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo, together with The Creative Child Learning Center, Autism Hearts Foundation Hearts Philippines Inc. and Rotary Club of Greenhills, invites you to a special Art Exhibit showcasing the incredible talents of our differently-abled children. Special thanks to Kalibo Vice Mayor Phillip Y. Kimpo, also a fellow Rotarian and Ms. Kalibo Ati-Atihan 2026 Frenchie Joy Gomez for gracing our ribbon-cut
Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo
Feb 91 min read


RC Metro Kalibo and Autism Hearts Foundation Unite for Meaningful Inclusion
On January 23, 2026, the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo teamed up with Autism Hearts Foundation, Inc. to launched a week-long initiative for the 30th National Autism Consciousness Week, held at CityMall, Kalibo, Aklan. The event aligns with Presidential Proclamation No. 711 and follows this year’s national theme: “Mula Kamalayan Tungo sa Gawa: Pag-unlad ng Autism-OK Philippines” (From Awareness to Action: Advancing an Autism-OK Philippines). The highlight was the Signing of th
Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo
Feb 21 min read


RC Metro Kalibo leads Peacebuilding efforts
Protecting rights, preventing conflict Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo (D3850) with strategic partner in peacebuilding, RLB & Associates Kalibo, successfully served over 85 participants, delivering free legal services for peacebuilding, and free blood typing, handwashing demonstrations and soap distributions for disease prevention. Huge congratulations to other Project ALAC Founding president, Atty. Roni Barrios, also the club's legal adviser, and to her dedicated Project Lead,
Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo
Jan 231 min read


Celebrating every differently-abled child
Our gift-giving event on Dec. 12, 2025 for 120 children of Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Center (STAC) Kalibo, held at Bliss Site Covered Court in Kalibo, Aklan, was a beautiful reminder that every differently-abled child deserves happiness and recognition. For seven years now, Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo (D3850) is committed to fostering an inclusive community where all children, especially those with special needs, feel valued and celebrated. More than 50 foster Nin
Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo
Jan 231 min read


Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo Leads Peacebuilding Through Project ALAC
Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo (D3850) with strategic partner in peacebuilding, RLB & Associates Kalibo, successfully served over 85 participants, delivering free legal services for peacebuilding, and free blood typing, handwashing demonstrations and soap distributions for disease prevention. The 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐂: 14𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 was led by Project ALAC Founding president, Atty. Roni Barrios, also the club's legal adviser,
Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo
Jan 91 min read


Nurturer the Nurturers - Year 2: Postpartum Care Awareness
Postpartum care is a vital component of maternal health, encompassing the physical recovery and psychological well-being of new mothers. Comprehensive care through understanding the stigma and educating families on how to identify signs and to deal (with kindness) with postpartum depression and anxiety. A big salute to our more or less 25 identified participants including their loved ones who assisted them during the Nurturer the Nurturers Year 2 (Postpartum Care Awareness),
Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo
Jan 82 min read


Rotary Clubs, Community Partners, and International Donors "Unite for Good" for Tambuan Elementary School Library and Development Center
A powerful collaborations of local and international partners celebrated the official blessing and inauguration of the newly repaired and enhanced Tambuan Elementary School Library and Development Center on November 14, 2025.This project serves as a compelling example of this year's Rotary International Theme, "Unite for Good," demonstrating that collective impact is indeed greater than the sum of its individual parts. The initiative of "Adopt-a-Library" project, successfu
Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo
Jan 52 min read
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