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Posted on January 21, 2023
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By Giovanni Pable
Admittedly, it is more than a little embarrassing to declare, that despite nearing middle age, one is still unable to […]
Posted on January 21, 2023
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By JN. Vianney Dagandan
Jackie Chan was once asked what advice he would give to the young’uns and he promptly answered: “TRAVEL! Your money […]
Posted on January 5, 2023
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By Donmaclyn Lagapa and Irish Trixie Miras
4N’1 Happy Kaarawan: A Celebration of Hope and Love is a flagship activity of Rotaract Club of Central Butuan – […]
Posted on January 5, 2023
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By JN. Vianney Dagandan
I am pleased to say that I have the privilege of being a new Paul Harris Fellow this year. I […]
Posted on January 5, 2023
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By Giovanni Pable
“I am a new person here, but my face is not necessarily the freshest.” That was the partly tongue-in-cheek (and […]
Posted on January 5, 2023
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By Hira Angelica Hermoso
In celebration of Rotary International’s “Basic Education and Literacy Month” and in support to the Department of Education’s “No student […]
Posted on December 8, 2022
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By Louie Boy De Real
By 2025, 75% of workers will be millennials. They cannot be ignored. Similarly, youth leaders in Rotary cannot be ignored.For […]
Posted on December 8, 2022
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By Giovanni Pable
Planting mangroves has been universally acknowledged as a worthwhile undertaking as these shrubs, when properly planted along coastlines serve as […]
Posted on December 8, 2022
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By Louie Boy De Real
The Rotaract Club of San Francisco Del Monte Malaya Achievers (RAC SFDM MA), in partnership with Jeremake, distributed 100 sets […]
Posted on December 8, 2022
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By Louie James Jaminal
The Rotaract Club of Cebu Fuente – University of San Carlos is a university based club sponsored by the Rotary […]
Posted on December 8, 2022
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By Gianina Maria Ciriaco
Dearest Rotaractors, Time is indeed fleeting and we are halfway through the Rotary Year. The past months kept our hands […]
Posted on December 2, 2022
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By Augustus Nicko Bas
Established amidst the COVID-19 pandemic on September 1, 2020, the Rotaract Club of San Francisco is a 2-year-old club sponsored […]
Posted on December 1, 2022
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By Louie Boy De Real
The prevailing COVID-19 situation in many countries in the Asia Pacific region did not stop Rotaractors to culminate the Rotary […]
Posted on December 1, 2022
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By John Kenneth Pagdanganan
The month of September will be marking the 9th year since our club was chartered. Our club composed mostly of […]
Posted on December 1, 2022
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By Christabel Lanit
BEEP! BEEP! Rotaractors alighted the jeepney of Inter-RAC Wave 2 that happened last July 30, 2022 with a lot of […]
Posted on December 1, 2022
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By Vincent Naval
The flagship project of the Rotaract Club of Muntinlupa Central entitled “Super Pinoy Kid Promotes Oral Health: Ngiting Puting Ngipin” […]
Posted on December 1, 2022
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By Hira Angelica Hermoso
August 6 marked the beginning of ASEAN Youth Week, the second of the annual series of celebrating the ASEAN community […]
Posted on December 1, 2022
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By Jewell Nathan Zosimo
Last July 24, 2022, the Rotaract clubs of District 3800 had its District Training Assembly (DISTAS) at Boso-boso Resort —Rizal. […]
Posted on July 27, 2022
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By Aldi Kyle Lacastesantos
Like an unsurrendering sail that persists to resist strong winds, the persistence of Rotary and Rotaract clubs to resist the […]
Posted on July 26, 2022
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By Gianina Maria Ciriaco
im·ag·ine /iˈmajən/ form a mental image or concept of. Growing up, we’ve often been asked how we’d imagine our future. […]
Posted on July 3, 2022
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By JN. Vianney Dagandan
Jessie Harman holds a master’s degree in business administration and a doctorate in social entrepreneurship. She enjoyed two decades in […]
Posted on June 30, 2022
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By Justine Mae Garcia
VICTORY – a word of significant length was achieved by the Rotaract Club of Bulacan State University (RAC-BulSU) and its […]
Posted on June 30, 2022
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By PRM Team
The Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation, Inc (PRMFI) made sure that this Rotaract Year ended on a high note. Before the […]
Posted on June 30, 2022
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By Gianina Maria Ciriaco
Many have been a testament to the service and dedication of this month’s RACstar, PRM Managing Editor JN Vianney. He […]
Posted on June 30, 2022
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By PRM Team
For two years in a row, the annual Rotary International Convention was held online. The Rotarians’ will and desire to […]
Posted on June 28, 2022
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By Wendel Palencia
“Kita Naman”, is a waray-waray phrase commonly used in eastern Visayas, a reminder of the devastating effect and lesson of […]
Posted on June 28, 2022
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By Mark Anthony General
As the Changemaker year comes to an end, a new page of Imagineering year unfolds. DIWANAG or “Diwan nga Masanag”, […]
Posted on June 27, 2022
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By Louie Boy De Real
Seventeen (17) Rotaractors of Rotary International District 3780 underwent the prestigious Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) training through an in-person activity […]
Posted on June 24, 2022
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By Marie Gerardine Tanilon
“Take advantage of being Rotaractors. Look at the opportunities being presented to you. Grab and learn from these. Give back […]
Posted on June 24, 2022
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By Melca Sham Ybañez
Rotaract Club of Iligan Ma. Cristina was revived in Rotary year 2015 to 2016 under the term of Past President Dann […]
Posted on June 24, 2022
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By JN. Vianney Dagandan
Tom Gump is passionate about growing Rotary Membership through forming new and innovative Rotary, Rotaract and satellite clubs. He founded, […]
Posted on June 24, 2022
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By Elyrose Naorbe
The Rotary Year themed: Serve to Change Lives is about to end. But a month prior to the new Rotary […]
Posted on June 15, 2022
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By Alvin Ray Ferrer
As the Life Changing year nears its end, the month of May served as a time for preparation and gearing […]
Posted on June 15, 2022
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By Louie James Jaminal
My experience as a university student is unlike any other. If you asked me three years ago, I would have […]
Posted on June 11, 2022
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By Elyrose Naorbe
Rotaract International District 3870 is composed of the Clubs located in the middle area of the island of Mindanao. They […]
Posted on June 11, 2022
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By Nicoule Anne Tenorio
The 54th World Rotaract Week was held this year, from March 7 to March 13, 2022. Rotaract Club of Batangas […]
Posted on June 9, 2022
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By Reycent Danielle Valdez
The GEAR Awards is an annual national event that recognizes the exemplary performance of Rotaracts Clubs and Districts in the […]
Posted on May 20, 2022
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By Aaron Blanco
Rotaract Club of Malate, sponsored by Rotary Club of Bagumbayan – Manila under District 3810, was chartered on August 13, […]
Posted on May 20, 2022
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By Adrian Sto. Domingo
Having been to Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, and Lanao del Sur was my second time to visit the Land […]
Posted on May 6, 2022
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By Karla Patricia Ravida
In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, […]
Posted on May 6, 2022
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By Don Carlo Bravo Cuya
“Rotary members are passionate about providing sustainable solutions to inadequate access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene; poverty; and inadequate […]
Posted on May 3, 2022
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By JN. Vianney Dagandan
Virpi Honkala worked as head of surgery at Raahe Hospital until her retirement in 2014 and was the hospital’s medical […]
Posted on May 3, 2022
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By Gerard Cariño
Due to the alarming increase in fire incidents around the country during this time, the month of March was designated as […]
Posted on April 26, 2022
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By Reycent Danielle Valdez
For the first time ever, the Pilipinas Rotaract Convention or PROCON—which is one of the most anticipated annual events in […]
Posted on April 25, 2022
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By Aldi Kyle Lacastesantos
Pandemic has brought havoc and chaos to the lives of the filipino people; many have lost their loved ones and […]
Posted on April 24, 2022
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By Nashrene Franczelle DG. Gacutan & Dianne Nicole L. Ramos
Every tree starts with a seed. Once it grows, it can grow fruits that can be shared with everyone. Just […]
Posted on April 23, 2022
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By Greg Kenedy Calamohoy
Local jails are required to keep their sanitary facilities and individuals clean to prevent the spread of deadly and dangerous […]
Posted on April 22, 2022
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By Eric Marasigan
Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic posed unexpected challenges to the health, livelihood, and well-being of communities around the globe. Working, […]
Posted on April 21, 2022
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By Olivia Yip
Originally, Rotary Clubs of RI District 3450 planned to organize a market, which would have let Rotarians and Rotarctors to […]
Posted on April 21, 2022
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By Kristine Navarro Betonio
In their capacity to promote Disease Prevention and Treatment, the Rotaract Club of Balingasa, together with its 7 partner organizations, […]
Posted on April 20, 2022
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By Nygell Buenafe Benito, Keith Lopez, Jade Billena
Conquering the Philippines’ tallest peak has been one of our most unforgettable climbing experiences to date. Mt. Apo, with its […]
Posted on April 20, 2022
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By Maria Reototar
Ferocious acts wrought against women and children have been magnanimously rampant in the society. This worldwide barbarity has been silenced […]
Posted on April 19, 2022
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By Aldi Kyle Lacastesantos and PE Angel Raheema Edding
Volunteering can seem like a thankless job, but for these millennials, it’s a priceless experience. Community service has been established […]
Posted on April 19, 2022
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By Jewell Nathan Zosimo
The Rotaract Club of Malabon Central, with the goal to further enrich human knowledge through its commitment to providing accessible […]
Posted on April 19, 2022
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By Marielle Cirilo & Remijean Milan
“Crypto is all about the tech and the people.” – Crypto Queen The Rotaract Club of Midtown QC, […]
Posted on April 18, 2022
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By Reycent Danielle Valdez
Last 2021, the Rotaract Club of San Pedro All Star (RACSPA) celebrated its first national win through their project proposal, […]
Posted on April 18, 2022
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By Clyde Santes
As we observed the World Rotaract Week last March 7-13, 2022, the Rotaract Club of Granada joined in the celebration […]
Posted on April 14, 2022
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By Louie James Jaminal
Super Typhoon Odette was the 15th to hit the country this year. Last December 16, 2021, it wreaked havoc on […]
Posted on April 14, 2022
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By Louie James Jaminal
In 1968, the first Rotaract club was formed at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA. 54 years later, […]
Posted on April 14, 2022
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By Yvonne Aguilar
Twenty children aging 4-10 of Bayawan City experienced the first-ever Rota-Summer Art Class 2022 organized by the Rotaract Club of […]
Posted on March 30, 2022
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By Jedidiah Ann Tupaz
With the COVID-19 pandemic nearly shattering the Philippines’ economy, the less fortunate undeniably have suffered. While they tried to survive […]
Posted on March 30, 2022
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By Augustus Nicko Bas, Christine Jane Tecson
Food is an essential part of life. Everyone should have enough food in whatever situation they find themselves in. Recently, […]
Posted on March 27, 2022
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By Audrey Mariel Candor
Motherhood is a fascinating, challenging, and frequently euphoric period in the life of a woman, as it showcases the lady’s […]
Posted on March 22, 2022
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By M. Angeles, K. Almoneda, M. Juntereal & A. Busog
Last September 2021, the Rotaract Club of Adamson University launched a campaign aiming to give awareness about the registration process […]
Posted on March 22, 2022
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By Anton Mazo
As a developing country, many schools were still experiencing lack of access to internet connection. This becomes a huge problem […]
Posted on March 22, 2022
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By Aleczandra Alnet Morante
Last January 22, 2022, the Rotaract Club of Laguna Bel-Air, along with its sponsoring club, the Rotary Club of Laguna […]
Posted on March 22, 2022
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By Patrick John Austine Sun
“Self-love is the greatest form of love.” I strongly believe in that phrase. Self-love covers a wide range of factors […]
Posted on March 22, 2022
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By Hira Angelica Hermoso
Let’s be honest. You probably aren’t going to read this whole article. But what if it was read to you […]
Posted on March 16, 2022
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By Randell Balasan
Every child has the right to grow up in a clean and safe environment. Children who have access to clean […]
Posted on March 16, 2022
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By Vincent Panopio
There is no better companion than a good book. In a world where entertainment is right in our hands, you […]
Posted on March 15, 2022
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By Marilyn Francisco
The Rotaract Club of Valenzuela is a community-based club chartered on January 08, 1997. After leaving the limelight for 16 […]
Posted on March 15, 2022
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By Chelin Mae Antiporda, Camille George Olarte & Francis Anne Belano
The Philippines, being the highest in prevalence of breast cancer in Asia and ranked 9th highest in the world as […]
Posted on March 15, 2022
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By JN. Vianney Dagandan
PDG Virgilio Farcon Jr. proudly calls himself a “Rotary baby” because his parents were both active Rotarians. He spent more […]
Posted on March 11, 2022
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By Elen Shane Miolata
The most anticipated second semester of Pilipinas Rotaract Branding Academy finally commenced! On the 29th of January 2022, Pilipinas Rotaract […]
Posted on March 8, 2022
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By Vera France Vidal, Jerome Manatad and Jolou Dote
ENGLISH Islandspiration is a five-year-old inspiring community project spearheaded by the Rotaract Club of Tagbilaran Community Based. For years, the […]
Posted on March 8, 2022
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By Elyrose Naorbe
Rotaract District 3850 is a diverse district divided into three islands – Panay, Negros Occidental, and Western Mindanao. That’s why […]
Posted on March 8, 2022
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By Elyrose S. Naorbe
For most of us, we consider February as the Month of Love. A celebration of genuine love and to our […]
Posted on February 28, 2022
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By Wendell Garcia
Rotaractors are innovators. Rotaractors are imbued with creativity and possibility in every problem we thrive and the necessity leads us […]
Posted on February 28, 2022
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By Chivas Ayroso
As living beings, one of many things we first learn is survival. We all, know that the ability to exist […]
Posted on February 28, 2022
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By Kristia Faith Pagayon, Jewel Rose Jimenez, and Joena Faith Seares
The Rotaract Club of West Visayas State University (RAC-WVSU) holds with great value the six areas of focus; one of […]
Posted on February 23, 2022
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By JN. Vianney Dagandan
Sherry Ann “SheAn” Madla Murillo was born on the 30th of March 1990 from a family of Rotarians, Rotary International […]
Posted on February 16, 2022
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By Reycent Danielle Valdez
“Eh ano nga ba ang love? Love is nothing but a series of chemical chain reactions inside the brain.” Zoe […]
Posted on February 16, 2022
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By Gianina Maria Ciriaco
2022, yet another year in pandemic, didn’t start off quite well. A new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, made its presence. The […]
Posted on February 15, 2022
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By Jewell Nathan Zosimo
The world became bigger on the day that I decided to take up AB Foreign Service Major in Diplomacy at […]
Posted on February 9, 2022
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By Adrian Sto. Domingo
Covering seven provinces in the Luzon mainland and four islands in Southern Tagalog and Bicol regions, the Rotary International District […]
Posted on February 7, 2022
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By Reina Grace Panganiban
In response to the difficulties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rotaract Club of Batangas Metro Pioneers launched the “RAC […]
Posted on February 7, 2022
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By Ruth Naomi Mariae Rosales
The Rotaract Club of Cebu Fuente-Community Based organized an emergency relief operation in partnership with the Institute of Integrated Electrical […]
Posted on February 7, 2022
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By John Louis Benito and Carmen Antoinette Jingco
Economic and social regressions were experienced by different sectors of our society especially in urban and industrialized areas during the […]
Posted on February 7, 2022
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By Jedidiah Ann Tupaz
2021 has truly been a year like no other. Before 2021 ended, the Rotaract Club of Balintawak continued to serve […]
Posted on February 7, 2022
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By Eric Marasigan
To support the students’ needs through providing learning tools in the new normal, the Rotaract Club of Tanauan, District 3820, […]
Posted on February 7, 2022
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By Jewell Nathan M. Zosimo
The “mumu ” used to strike fear in every Filipino child whenever their Family wanted them to do something. It […]
Posted on February 4, 2022
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By Marianick Villegas
Once we get out of school and into the real world, we think the journey of life with a mentor […]
Posted on February 4, 2022
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By Elyrose S. Naorbe
The Rotary International District 3820 is one of the active and vibrant districts in the Philippines. Aside from dynamic Rotary […]
Posted on February 3, 2022
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By Harriet Sophia Torbeso
Organizations are established to bring people of the same values and goals together. One with its mission of standing for […]
Posted on February 3, 2022
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By Patrick Sun
December marks the mid-year of the current Rotary year. This is the best time to show the statistics of Rotaractors […]
Posted on February 1, 2022
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By John Louis B. Benito
Rotaract clubs across the Philippines poured financial contributions through different activities for Rotary International’s (RI) Annual Fund and End-Polio Fund. […]
Posted on February 1, 2022
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By Reycent Danielle Valdez
“Imagine a world that deserves our best, where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference. […]