R.I. District 3800, Zone 5A Leads Relief Operations

In the Philippines, especially in flood-prone areas of Cainta and Antipolo, Rotary Clubs play an active part in flood relief efforts. Offering immediate assistance and support, these clubs mobilize volunteers and resources quickly, ensuring that ready-to-eat food, clean water, toiletries, and medical assistance reach the affected communities. Their commitment not only helps alleviate immediate suffering but also fosters long-term resilience in vulnerable areas.

More often than not, Rotary Clubs work closely with local government units to use their connections and understanding of the situation to ensure that aid is provided effectively. In the Municipality of Cainta and Antipolo City, there were Rotary Clubs that immediately responded to the needs of an estimated 2,000 families. Families who were heavily affected by the flooding spawned by the Tropical Storm Crising and the Habagat winds.

Relief operations by Zone 5A clubs

July 22, 2025 - The Rotary Club of Cainta, as the lead club for Zone 5A Relief Operations, headed by Good President Glen Rentoria, immediately mobilized aid to three heavily flooded barangays in Cainta, namely, Sto. Domingo, San Juan, and San Isidro. They were able to distribute 121 packs of ready-to-eat food and toiletries. This relief operation was sponsored by District 3800 as an initiative of Governor Gina Sanchez through Lieutenant Governor Jojo Flores, and implemented by Senior Assistant Governor for Zone 5A Tet Requiso. Rotary Club of Upper East Side Antipolo and Rotary Club of Rizal Mideast participated and supported the Zone’s efforts. It is worth mentioning the special participation of Brgy Captain Janice Curia and two kagawads from Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Rtn. Mark Malicdem and Rtn. Ben Narag of the Rotary Club of Suburban East Rizal for the welcome and assistance provided to our volunteers during relief operations.

July 23, 2025 - The Rotary Club of Suburban East Rizal represented by Good President Loise Ticman, President-Elect Gildo Gorospe, Service Project Chair Mark Malicdem, Youth Service Chair Carlo Alviz, and Rotarian Ben Narag, went to Manggahan, Village East in Brgy. Sto. Domingo to distribute relief goods to 200 stranded families who cannot get out of their houses due to a high level of flooding in their area. Suburbanites, as they are fondly called, are driven by unity and compassion to deliver goodness to the needy.

 July 24, 2025 - The Rotary Club of Rizal Centro, through the initiative and leadership of Good President Jerome Carpio, brought hope and comfort to over 1,200 individuals affected by Typhoons Crising, Dante, and Emong. The Community Meal Drive volunteers and partners served warm, freshly cooked lugaw to 290 families — a small gesture that meant a lot in a time of need for evacuees at Manuel Santos Integrated School, Brgy. San Juan, Taytay, Rizal.

July 25, 2025 - The Rotary Club of Rizal Mideast, through Good President Richeen Padua & her club members, distributed 200 Inasal food packs to evacuees temporarily housed at the Brgy. San Andres covered court.

July 25, 2025 - The Rotary Club of Antipolo East, headed by Good President Tina Rodriguez together with their dedicated members and respective spouses, went to their adopted Barangay Muntindilaw, Antipolo City. This is the second year they are extending support by serving hot meals, bread, bottled water, grocery packs, and clothing to nearly 700 individuals and 150 families in need.

July 26, 2025 - The Rotary Club of East Rizal launched its first disaster relief operation in Sitio Singalong, Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City. The club provided aid to 15 families (68 individuals) who were sheltered in their Sitio Hall after experiencing flooding, soil erosion, and home damage caused by typhoons Crising, Dante, and Emong.

July 26, 2025 - The Rotary Club of Antipolo City represented by Good President Rachel Fletcher, Ruzette Casiño (Service Project Chair), Ally Cruz (Ways & Means Chair), Jovelyn Espana (Rotarian), and Atty. L.A. Chu (Director, Rotary Foundation) extends aid to Sitio Tabak and Pilgrims Community as part of their commitment to Service Above Self. The club distributed food to families affected by the recent extreme weather conditions at San Isidro with the help of Barangay Captain Baby Garcia Salen and the hardworking barangay council members who ensured the smooth and orderly distribution: Kagawad M. Major Bautista, Kagawad Albert Operiano Peñaflor, Kagawad Ricky Masangkay, and Kagawad Erik James Garcia Say. In unity, they will continue to serve and uplift communities.

July 26, 2025 - The Rotary Club of Upper East Side Antipolo members joined their Good President Vicky Solis, to take part in a calamity response call from the DSWD of Brgy. San Luis, Antipolo City. Through their call-to-action drive within Cottonwood Heights, RCUESA was able to collect cash for food, clothing, underwear, and towels/mats - items requested by the agency for the displaced families taking shelter in the Piedra Blanca Evacuation Center.

Zone 5A Rotary Clubs are truly united in bringing goodness to the community.