An Evening of Gratitude: Cebu Province Honors Rotaplast Team and Rotary Partners

A heartfelt thank you to Gov. Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro and the Cebu Provincial Government for hosting a truly memorable and sumptuous dinner in honor of the Rotaplast International Medical Team, together with the officers, members, and spouses of the Rotary Club of Cebu Port Centre led by President Francis Walter Ong.

Your warm hospitality was a beautiful expression of gratitude and partnership. More than a dinner, it was a meaningful gathering that celebrated compassion, service, and the lives that were transformed through this mission. Over the past two weeks, the team performed 86 cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries, bringing renewed hope and brighter futures, especially to many children from across Cebu Province.

Governor Pam’s words of appreciation meant so much to everyone who dedicated their time, skills, and hearts to this mission. It reminded us that when leaders, medical professionals, and volunteers unite with a shared purpose, extraordinary things happen.

Special thanks as well to Dr. Elisse Nicole Catalan and Rtn. Janos Viscayno Jr. for your invaluable support in making this journey of healing and hope possible.

Indeed, this mission reflects what service is all about, communities coming together so that children can smile with confidence and families can look to the future with renewed joy.