In a resounding display of environmental stewardship and community engagement, the Rotary
Club of New Manila East (RCNME) successfully implemented the ECO Project (Environmental
Conservation Operations) in La Union. This transformative initiative blended conservation efforts with humanitarian outreach, reinforcing the Rotary’s commitment to preserving nature,
protecting wildlife, and fostering sustainable tourism for local economic growth.
The ECO Project commenced with a courtesy call to San Fernando City Mayor Hermenegildo
Gualberto, marking the beginning of a profound collaboration in service of the environment and coastal communities. To set the tone for the meaningful activities ahead, RCNME President Karlo Benjamin Nisce hosted a fellowship dinner in honor of the visiting Rotarians, with the warm presence of District 3790 Past District Governor Panding Nisce, District Governor Nominee Ronald Dy, RC San Fernando City North President Benjamin Lagaza and members of the Rotary Club of San Fernando City North. This gathering fostered deeper connections and strengthened the shared mission of service, camaraderie, and environmental advocacy.
With spirits high and purpose ignited, the project unfolded at dawn with a Sunrise Beach
Cleanup, where Rotarians and volunteers came together to clean the shores of La Union,
ensuring a pristine and sustainable environment for both marine life and the local community.
The commitment to holistic service extended beyond conservation, as medical and school
supplies were distributed to children from the coastal community, providing them with essential resources to improve their health and education.
Deepening the impact, an Environmental Conservation and Sea Turtle Seminar was conducted by Project Curma for club members, equipping them with knowledge and best practices in safeguarding marine biodiversity. This educational component underscored the importance of proactive environmental stewardship, ensuring that the advocacy continues beyond the day’s activities.
As the sun dipped into the horizon, the most poignant moment of the project unfolded; the sunset release of sea turtle hatchlings. With awe and reverence, participants watched as the fragile yet resilient creatures made their way into the vastness of the West Philippine Sea, a powerful symbol of renewal, hope, and the enduring impact of conservation. It was a moment of quiet reflection, a reminder that even the smallest efforts, when done with great purpose, can change the world.
As the last hatchling disappeared into the waves, a sense of fulfillment, unity, and purpose filled the air. The ECO Project was more than just a service initiative, it was a testament to the extraordinary power of people coming together for a cause greater than themselves.
In that golden twilight, as the sea embraced its newest travelers, each Rotarian left with a heart full of gratitude and a renewed determination to keep making a difference. For this was not just a mission completed, it was a legacy set in motion, a ripple that would carry forward, shaping a world where service, compassion, and action pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.
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