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Embracing the Filipino tradition of Bayanihan, the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo (D3850) gathered at Tambuan Elementary School on May 9, 2026, to participate in the annual Brigada Eskwela, a community-led initiative dedicated to preparing public schools for the upcoming academic year. The day was marked by physical labor, sustainable planting, and the strengthening of international partnerships. ​The club’s contribution focused on both aesthetic and environmental improvements.

A story of muddy boots, young hearts, and a shared mission to heal the coast. On September 13, 2025, something beautiful took root in Barangay Talon Talon—and not just in the soil. Together with the Rotary Club of Metro Zamboanga, the Rotaract Club of Western Mindanao State University, and our partners at the Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR), we planted mangroves. But what we really planted was hope. Why We Showed Up We didn’t come for the photo op

Last March 24, 2026, the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo (D3850) collaborated with Creative Child Learning Center and Autism Hearts Philippines for the “Colors Beyond Awareness: An Art Exhibition” by the AUsome children! The event was more than just a gallery—it was a celebration of unique perspectives and the beautiful, diverse ways we see the world. By coming together, we support a mission of inclusion, understanding, and empowerment. A Kit Bag of Hope was generously provided b

Mobility isn’t just about movement, it’s about reclaimed independence. This was the driving force behind Rotary Project Walk @18, a celebration and collaborative mission that recently brought life-altering prosthetic support to residents in Aklan and neighboring provinces. ​The initiative was led by Rotary Metro Kalibo (D3850), fueled by the generous financial backing of the Rotary Club of Forbes Park (D3830) and Walk Now Center, Inc. Together, these primary benefactors ensur

On March 20, 2026, the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo (RCMK) teamed up with our strategic partners, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Aklan, along with the Rotaract Club of Metro Kalibo and Red Cross Youth (RCY) Council, to celebrate Women’s Month in Barangay Cabugao, Batan, Aklan. In response to two of Rotary International's Areas of Focus—Water Access, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and Disease Prevention and Treatment—the club donated seven (7) toilet bowls to households identif

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

​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 &

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

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

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

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

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