RC Cebu Gloria Maris Advances Educational Partnerships through Hokkomslow Project for Brgy. Soong Children

“Empowering learners is nurturing the future of our nation.”

On the morning of September 18, 2025, the Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris (RCCGM) reaffirmed its dedication to educational empowerment through active participation in the Hokkomslow Project Meeting held at the 5th Floor, Department of Education Lapu-Lapu City Division. The gathering united club leaders and key stakeholders under a shared mission: to uplift marginalized learners—specifically the children of Brgy. Soong—by strengthening partnerships and aligning programs tailored for alternative education initiatives.

Collaborative Vision for Alternative Learning

Represented by Immediate Past President and Program Chair Myra Urbiztondo, Secretary and Program Co-Chair Dorothy Borces, and Rotarian Alden Urbiztondo, RCCGM joined forces with DepEd officials including Dr. Earl Adrian Cejas, and front-line educators from Soong ALS like Mr. Gabriel Duoingay and Secretary Angelisa “Babie” Ceballos. Also present was Ms. Teresa Uy, symbolizing a synergy of passion, expertise, and community commitment.

Discussions centered on shaping a cohesive strategy supporting the Alternative Learning System (ALS)—a vital educational lifeline catering to learners outside mainstream classrooms. The dialogue emphasized sustainable solutions, community integration, and resource mobilization, aiming to bridge educational gaps and open pathways for holistic development. It is the children of Brgy. Soong who stands to gain most profoundly from this project, as educational barriers are dismantled specifically for their benefit.

“Education is the cornerstone of empowerment, and partnerships are the pillars that uphold this vision,” shared IPP Urbiztondo, highlighting the club’s unwavering commitment to community upliftment through learning.

Rotary Areas of Focus Highlighted

• Education and Literacy: RCCGM’s involvement in ALS initiatives directly supports literacy and lifelong learning, addressing educational disparities in marginalized communities like Brgy. Soong.

• Community Development: The meeting’s collaborative framework fosters stronger ties between stakeholders and communities, enabling grassroots participation that nurtures sustainable growth.

• Partnerships in Service: By aligning with DepEd, local educators, and community leaders, RCCGM exemplifies how partnerships multiply impact and ensure program continuity.

  
  

Why This Project Is Close to RCCGM’s Heart

The Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris holds education as a fundamental driver of societal transformation. This multi-sector collaboration reflects the club’s proactive stance in championing learning equality and tackling barriers that marginalized learners face, especially the children of Brgy. Soong. Through consistent engagement and support, RCCGM fortifies communities, creating ripple effects that extend far beyond the classroom.

Program Chair Myra Urbiztondo noted, “When we empower learners, we empower entire families and communities, paving the way for a brighter tomorrow.”

The Hokkomslow Project Meeting marked more than a schedule on the calendar—it was a reaffirmation of Rotary’s role in shaping lives through education. “By fortifying partnerships and focusing on the underserved, Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris leads the charge in transforming learning landscapes, one learner at a time.” The club’s commitment echoes in every plan crafted and every learner uplifted, promising enduring change fueled by collaboration and compassion.