As part of its continuing commitment to youth development through Vocational Service, RC Makati once again conducted its annual Career Guidance Seminar for Grade 10 students of Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School in Barangay Poblacion, Makati City. Held on March 27, the activity brought together 150 Grade 10 students for an inspiring and informative session designed to help them gain a clearer perspective on their future career paths and professional aspirations. Career G

Whenever a project calls for our presence—or when there is an opportunity to witness its progress firsthand—RC Makati makes it a point to be represented so that we can see the impact on the ground. In line with this commitment, the Club sent Dir. Patrick & Mitzi Parungao, incoming Dir. Bom Villatuya, and PE Chris Ferareza, who joined Dir. Philip Soliven, a member of the board of Advancement for Rural Kids (ARK), in the recent Insider Trip held in Sorsogon for Wave 11 of the F

Building on its commitment to accessible healthcare, RC Makati successfully conducted the second leg of its Medical Caravan, reaching communities in Baguio and Dau. The initiative follows the first leg of the medical caravan held last November in Ilocos, where services were delivered in Vigan. However, the mission was unfortunately cut short due to the threat of a super typhoon, preventing the team from proceeding to Narvacan and Baguio. On March 4, Pres. Eddie Galvez, Dir. M

“Glittering.” That was how RC Makati’s charter presentation was described 60 years ago—and six decades later, the same word once again defined its 60th Charter Anniversary held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, with the theme “A Timeless Symphony of Legacy that Shines and a Future that Inspires.” It was an evening of elegance, with nearly 400 guests dressed to the nines. The ballroom was transformed into a grand stage, highlighted by a diamond-inspired design and a massive LED

The Rotary Club of Makati marked a historic milestone with the First Graduation Ceremony of the RC Makati AI Academy (RCMAIA), honoring 70 scholars from BoysTown and GirlsTown as Certified AI Practitioners—pioneers ready to compete in the age of Artificial Intelligence. Pioneers of Possibility In his welcome message, RCM President Eddie Galvez congratulated the graduates for proving they are capable and ready to lead in the digital world. Supported by mentors, families, and p

The Rotary Club of Makati (RCM) took a bold step into the future last February 22, as more than 50 Rotarians, Rotary Anns, and guests from the San Antonio Parish Council gathered at the RCM Clubhouse for a hands-on AI Empowerment Workshop. Led by Director Roger Collantes, Founder-CEO of the Asian Institute of Digital Transformation and Chair of the RCM AI Academy Committee, the session proved that age is no barrier to mastering modern technology. Learning to Lead in the Age o

RC Makati remains firm in its commitment to education, guided by a core principle: programs that have been started must be sustained—especially those that shape the future of young people. Rather than placing initiatives on hold, the Club continues to support deserving students currently enrolled while conducting careful evaluations of the scholarship program at the end of each Rotary year. On 23 January, a delegation from RC Makati, led by Pres. Eddie Galvez, together with D

Rotary service knows no season, and the Rotary Club of Makati proved this once again with its Last Angel Project 2025, the Club’s flagship Christmas gift-giving initiative. This year, the projecttouched the lives of 3,657 children across 42 sites, composed of 11 schools, 19 communities, 4 parishes, and 8 centers and orphanages. Led by IPFA Rachel Harrison as this year’s Chair, continuing the tradition where the immediate past First Anns take the lead, Last Angel 2025 mobilize

Nervous excitement filled the room as students stepped forward, laptops open and prototypes ready, to present solutions they had built themselves in just four weeks. On December 6, 2025, the Rotary Club of Makati hosted its AI Academy Empowerment Pitch Day, where students from Sisters of Mary Boystown and Girlstown demonstrated how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to address real challenges in their schools and communities. Working in teams of three to four, the stude

On 29 November, RC Makati carried out two meaningful initiatives in one venue at San Agustin Parish, Intramuros. In partnership with Caritas Manila, the Club launched the Damayan Supplementary Nutrition Program, introducing its mission to help address child malnutrition in vulnerable communities. At the same time, RC Makati began the annual Last Angel gift-giving, distributing Christmas gifts to children and families. Present during the twin activities were DS/PP Loui

RC Makati successfully concluded its second major art exhibition, “Visions: Art with a Mission,” captivating art enthusiasts and supporters alike.This month-long showcase, held from November 3-30, 2025, at Chef Jessie Restaurant Rockwell Club, doubled as a significant fundraising event in celebration of the club’s 60th Charter Anniversary. The exhibition successfully united the art community with RC Makati’s mission-driven initiatives, generating funds to support their v

RC Makati in partnership with RC Grace Park, successfully conducted the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Mission, the first of its kind for the RY 2025–26. The mission was held at Zapa Health Center in Barangay Maypajo, Caloocan City, providing much-needed health services to the community. A total of 86 women aged 18 and above benefited from this initiative, which provided free breast and cervical cancer screening services. Many of the participants were teachers from near

The RC Makati Disaster Response mobilized its Hope Mission in response to the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Uwan, which brought massive flooding and left thousands of families in Catanduanes struggling to rebuild their lives. As part of the Club’s commitment to rapid disaster response, RC Makati deployed a team to deliver essential aid to the hardest-hit communities. On Sunday, the gutsyteam led by Pre. Eddie Galvez, together with PN/Dir. Chris Ferareza, Disaster Relief

It was another Mission Impossible kind of moment for the Rotary Club of Makati—the mission: to deliver much-needed medical services to families in Ilocos Sur before a looming super typhoon could unleash its force. On November 7, the RC Makati team led by Pres. Eddie Galvez, together with PN/Dir. Chris Ferareza, Community Service B Dir. Michael Hsu, and Anns Mitzi Parungao and Meg Rivilla, flew to Laoag and made their way to Vigan for a medical mission scheduled the following

RC Makati continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Filipino families through its partnership with the International School of Sustainable Tourism, Inc. (ISST) and the Hilot Philippines Development Center (HPDC). This collaboration aims to preserve the country’s traditional healing practices while creating new opportunities for personal growth and livelihood. The Hilot Training Program, consisting of Hilot 101 and Hilot 102, provided practical and theoretical trai

In every service initiative, our guiding principle has always been impact—creating meaningful change in the lives of those we serve. When a project proves its ability to uplift, inspire, and produce lasting results, we commit to sustaining and strengthening it. This is precisely the case with our ongoing support for the Sunday Food N’ Books sa Luneta program in partnership with Bolanday Inc. The results speak for themselves. According to the July progress report, the initiati

In line with Rotary’s commitment to Basic Education and Literacy, Club continues to champion initiatives that create better learning environments for students. This year, the Club extended support to the Sa-Malamig Project of RC Makati San Lorenzo (RCMSL), a program that provides air conditioning units to public school classrooms to help ensure students have a more comfortable and conducive learning space. With the Philippines’ tropical climate, classroom heat often hinders f

More than a week after Typhoon Opong struck Samar and nearby provinces, the devastation remains visible — electricity is still out in many areas, debris from damaged homes and fallen trees line the roads, and countless families continue to struggle to rebuild their lives. On October 4, RC Makati Disaster Relief Chair Nicky Ramos and CoS Ron braved an exhausting 14-hour land journey and a 3-hour ferry ride from Masbate to reach the affected communities. They joined forces with

The Rotary Club of Makati, through its Family Health & Nutrition Committee led by Chairman PP Freddie Borromeo, rolled out another...

Makati City, August 30 — After nearly a year of planning and collaboration, the Rotary Club of Makati (RC Makati) officially launched its...