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What Rotaract Actually Does for Your Community This October
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Rolling Up Our Sleeves
What Rotaract Actually Does for Your Community This October
In the whirlwind of preparations leading up to Kasadya sa USC: A Student Organization Pop-up Fair (KSU), the Rotaract Club […]
The first of July was supposed to be just another volunteering day, serving the kids and helping my co-volunteers run […]
As someone who has always been drawn to purposeful service and community engagement, becoming part of the Rotaract Club of […]
The sun had barely risen on July 26th when I arrived at Bondad Hall, Camp Lapu-Lapu in Lahug, Cebu City. […]
I’ve always been the kind of student who couldn’t resist saying yes to opportunities. From joining our school publication to […]
“In Rotaract, we found more than an organization—we found a family with a shared dream to make a difference.” Strengthening […]
In the time of surging inflation, both individuals and businesses face challenges that test their financial stability and decision-making, the […]
When you visit another country, one of the first concerns you would probably raise is that of language: “What language […]
“What would my Interact story be like?” — this is a question I asked myself as I put down the […]
Last May 26-29, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Rotary International Convention held at the Marina Bay Sands, […]
I used to sing along to Taylor Swift’s “August” so loud before, mainly because of the line “To live for […]
Volunteering will always have a place in my heart. However, the height of that passion was reached on the sunny […]
Alta Cebu Village Garden Resort was abuzz with energy and anticipation as delegates from District 3860 gathered for the 10th […]
Here’s my dilemma: with my college duties in full swing, where every moment seems accounted for and every task competes […]
As a research teacher at Immaculate Conception College of Balayan, Inc., I led a group that tackled the pressing issue […]
I was drawn to Rotaract and became an official member. It was a love-at-first-sight experience with no specific expectations. Sharing […]
A lovely Saturday afternoon of October 21, 2023 awaits me and PP Jemar Malinao for an interesting engagement in store […]
“There is a big problem when charity is a substitute for justice.” Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are a product of collaborative […]
What Does It Mean to Be Part of a Community? What exactly does it feel like to belong to a […]
On the 30th of September, a momentous occasion unfolded as Hope-Creating President Rtr. Jysrielle Faith Paderes, International Service Director Rtr. […]
As a teacher of international tourism and hospitality, gratis travel along with work is one of my fringe benefits. Also, […]
Pagbangon. A combination of scrambled letters that sequels to a Filipino word most of us have known since our childhood. […]
On the 7th of August 2023, the Rotaract Club of Western Mindanao State University participated in the Western Mindanao State […]
Ang Karunungan ay ang abilidad sa paggamit ng kaalaman at karanasan para makapag isip ng tamang aksyon at pagpapasiya sa […]
With only a few days left until the opening of the new school year, the Rotaract Club of Bayombong of […]
“Education is not a privilege but a right that every child deserves.” In a world where education is a stepping […]
I remember during the early onset of the pandemic in 2020, as the world grappled with rising cases of covid-19 […]
Have you taken a moment to reflect on those trying periods in your life? Do you still recall how tough […]
“I hope my future’s bright like how I always dreamed, for it to be filled with love that grows and […]
As the New Rotary Year begins, Rotary and Rotaract clubs throughout the world are preparing to embark on a journey […]
“We have great stories to tell.” Those were the simple, yet compelling words that Atty. Bernardino “Bernz” Amago IV uttered […]
When we were children, we were thought how to dream. We were told how dreams give us hope; how dreams […]
During the Week of Welcome in the University of San Carlos, I was overwhelmed by the amount of organizations I […]
Everyone alive has its own purpose, we grow up with a nature of helping others. Service above self is having […]
It was in the year 2021 when I was recruited and was introduced to the Rotaract Club of Carmen Valley […]
A forlorn silhouette of a child was seen from afar as we slowly, yet excitedly, strolled towards that edifice that […]
It’s December 23, 2022 now, 8:43 in the evening, raining and streets are rushing for last-minute shopping and I am […]
During my freshman year, I recall having the urge to just sign up for every single club in the university. […]
Imagination and Action. These two words may seem to be at the polar opposites of each other, with the former […]
“Serve to Change Lives” and “Imagine Rotary”. Those were the Rotary themes while I was (and am) an active officer […]
“Why do you want to join Rotaract?” I can vividly recall the details of how I laughed while I explained […]
When most people think of the word “commitment,” they usually think of it in terms of a relationship, but commitment […]
I do not know the statistics of the general population developing civic awareness or social responsibility through a cartoon show. […]
As a new Rotaractor and one of the founders of LAPIS Organization, my experience has been nothing short of exhilarating. […]
In the academic year 2021-2022, I joined the Rotaract Club of Cebu Fuente – University of San Carlos as an […]
It all started in Rotary Year 2008-2009, when I was elected as the President of the Rotaract Club of Arellano […]
Everyone has their own goals and aspirations which may be attained by developing one’s self, building relationships and networks with […]
I picture the coming year as a renaissance tale. When we think of individuals in action, we think of rebirth. […]
“There is no best starting point. What matters more is how you navigate and allow yourself to flourish wherever you […]
There was a saying in our Citizenship Advancement Training (C.A.T.) program: “Esprit de Corps”.This can be interpreted in many ways, […]
Year 2020 when I become a part of the club as an aspirant and to be honest I was not […]
On December 16, 2021, the Philippines was struck by Super Typhoon Odette, known internationally as Typhoon Rai. The Visayas islands […]
Ambag, a Filipino term which means contribution. In Rotaract, ambag is given by all Rotaractors in many different forms and […]
Ad Astra: Above and Beyond – this was the theme of the 15th Induction and Handover Ceremonies of the Rotaract Club […]
The pre-pandemic made us feel like we all live in a dark cave with lots of mazes where we have […]
“The best way to discover ourselves is to lose ourselves in the service of others.” These wise words, spoken by […]
“If you envision things, you will have a clear path to how to do things.” When I was an Interactor, […]
Jackie Chan was once asked what advice he would give to the young’uns and he promptly answered: “TRAVEL! Your money […]
I am pleased to say that I have the privilege of being a new Paul Harris Fellow this year. I […]
“I am a new person here, but my face is not necessarily the freshest.” That was the partly tongue-in-cheek (and […]
“Take advantage of being Rotaractors. Look at the opportunities being presented to you. Grab and learn from these. Give back […]
My experience as a university student is unlike any other. If you asked me three years ago, I would have […]
Having been to Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, and Lanao del Sur was my second time to visit the Land […]
For the first time ever, the Pilipinas Rotaract Convention or PROCON—which is one of the most anticipated annual events in […]
Pandemic has brought havoc and chaos to the lives of the filipino people; many have lost their loved ones and […]
Conquering the Philippines’ tallest peak has been one of our most unforgettable climbing experiences to date. Mt. Apo, with its […]
“Self-love is the greatest form of love.” I strongly believe in that phrase. Self-love covers a wide range of factors […]
2022, yet another year in pandemic, didn’t start off quite well. A new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, made its presence. The […]
The world became bigger on the day that I decided to take up AB Foreign Service Major in Diplomacy at […]
A peaceful hot April afternoon made me want to nap that time. I was enjoying the excitement of vacation and […]
Several thousands of lost souls are hustling–either on the run from the cruelty of the universe or to persistently seek […]
Eighteen months. It has been eighteen months, a year and a half, since the COVID pandemic swept through our nation. […]
Working from Home, telecommuting, business continuity plan, retrenchment, no work no pay, adapt and adjust- these are just some of […]
“Carlos, are you here?” “Carlos, can you hear me?” “Please say something.” “Please show us a sign if you are […]
We started the year 2021 with high hopes that things will get better. Goodbye to lockdowns, goodbye to COVID-19, and […]
A whole new world. This was also how my journey was described back when the local newspaper of Meredith, New […]
The author shares how her love for preloved clothes turned into an opportunity to help people in need.
Aspiring Rotaractor Jonnah Rabaya shares her first experience in volunteering for a Rotaract project.
Here are three ways to solve your problems in order to achieve genuine happiness.
Rotaractors aspire to become great leaders and motivators who enthusiastically take little actions to create a ripple of change.
Knowing how innovative and persevering Rotarians and Rotaractors are, the author’s confident of another successful year ahead.
The moment you learned about Rotaract—regardless of learning it through word of mouth, a friend’s invitation, or an advertisement—you might have been faced with the same question.
Despite the physical divide brought about by the pandemic, Rotaractors soared through boundaries and have since been producing innovative efforts to help the community.
There are certain ways we could help ourselves get back on our feet and find a purpose.
The author talks to her past self who decided to join Rotaract five years ago.
New Rotaractor Cent Valdez shares how his first year as a member of Rotaract Club of San Pedro All Star (RACSPA) helped him give back to his community.
On average, Filipinos spend at least 10 hours a day online. But it only takes 3 seconds for a user to swipe away from a post. In this day and age, content is king.
This modern world has embraced Tiktok as a rising movement that has defied distance and has been bringing strangers closer even while at home.