Rotary Club of Ortigas Center

For nearly two decades, the Rotary Club of Ortigas Center (RCOC) has remained steadfast in its belief that education is one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and building stronger communities. The Club’s Scholarship Program began in Rotary Year 2007–2008 under the leadership of then-President Manuel Torres. Recognizing the potential of academically-gifted yet financially-challenged students, RCOC adopted the Rizal Experimental Station and Pilot School of Cottage Industries...

On April 9, 2026, the Rotary Club of Ortigas Center (RCOC), in partnership with the National Children’s Hospital, marked a defining milestone toward a future where no child is left behind due to poor vision. With a staggering 1:40,000 ratio of pediatric ophthalmologists and an estimated 2.8 million Filipino children living with vision impairment, the need for accessible and specialized eye care has never been more urgent. Responding to this challenge, RCOC secured a Global Grant (GG2579324)...

In many communities, opportunity often arrives in small but meaningful ways—sometimes even on wheels. This is the story behind Gumugulong ang Pag-asa (Cycle of HOPE), a district grant project of the Rotary Club of Ortigas Center, designed to provide dignified and sustainable livelihood to families of its scholars. With a total project cost of $1,500, the initiative centers on a simple yet powerful idea: equip parents with the means to earn, and support them as they build a stable source of...