When Service Unboxes Hope: A Legacy Rooted in Early Education

There are moments in Rotary service when success is not measured by numbers, certificates, or photographs—but by the quiet transformation that happens in a single classroom, in the eyes of a child encountering possibility for the first time.

Such was the moment on January 16, 2026, when the Rotary Club of Metro East Taytay (RCMET) turned over and installed its Guro-In-a-Box project at the Balon Daycare Center in Barangay San Isidro, Taytay, Rizal.

More than 80 young children—many from families facing daily economic challenges—were welcomed into a learning environment designed to inspire curiosity and confidence. For some, it was their first experience with technology built for education. For all, it was a doorway to hope.

A Vision That Became a Legacy

Guro-In-a-Box was conceived as the legacy project of RCMET President GP Donato G. Santiago, anchored on the belief that the fight for educational inequality must begin at the earliest stage of learning.

Guided by this vision, the club designed an initiative that strengthens foundational education through thoughtfully integrated technology—supporting teachers while nurturing young minds at the very start of their educational journey.

Innovation With Purpose

The development of the educational platform and AI capabilities of Guro-In-a-Box was led by Globaltech Assessment and Training Center Inc., headed by its Vice President, Sheryl U. Santos. This collaboration ensured that innovation remained learner-centered, curriculum-aligned, and accessible—enhancing classroom instruction while respecting the realities of early childhood education.

Service Beyond Borders

This milestone also marked RCMET’s first joint project with its international sisterhood partner, the Rotary Club of Gwangju Chungjang, District 3710, Korea—a testament to Rotary’s enduring commitment to international understanding and shared service.

RCMET extends its heartfelt gratitude to GP Kim Seongcheol and the members of the Rotary Club of Gwangju Chungjang for their partnership in advancing early education across borders.

The Community Behind the Mission

The success of this project reflects the collective effort of RCMET members and Rotaractors who worked tirelessly from planning to implementation, giving their time, skills, and hearts in service.

The club also acknowledges Dynamic Global Soft Inc. and the Guro-In-a-Box Team for ensuring the smooth preparation, delivery, and installation of the unit—transforming vision into a fully operational learning tool ready for daily use.

Special thanks are extended to Ms. Heidi Manabat, nursery teacher and local counterpart, whose cooperation and dedication ensured that the project truly addressed the needs of both teachers and learners.

More Than a Project

Guro-In-a-Box is more than a technology initiative. It is a declaration that every child deserves a strong beginning—and that leadership is measured by the futures we help shape.

When knowledge is placed into the hands of a child, hope is unboxed.

Together, we serve.

Together, we inspire.

Unite for Good.

Written by: Good President Donato G. Santiago, Rotary Club of Metro East Taytay