RC Makati Brings Joy and Safety to Children

As Rotary Year 2025–2026 commenced with the global call to “Unite for Good,” RC Makati joined hands with the RC Parañaque St. Andrew to host the Annual Children’s Day Celebration at Rotary Homes Parañaque on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Held in Brgy. La Huerta, Parañaque City, the celebration brought joy, learning, and support to over 200 children aged 5 to 10 years old. With the vital coordination and backing of RCC Par 1 and RCC Par 3, the day unfolded as a resounding success for both young participants and organizers. Representing RCM were Pres. Eddie Galvez, PP Bimbo Mills, Dir. Patrick and Mitzi Parungao, Rtn. Iñigo and Angela Garcia, and Rtn. Boy Arteche, with the enthusiastic presence of District Governor Reggie Nolido, who engaged warmly with the children throughout the event.

The morning began with heartfelt welcome messages from Pres. Eddie Galvez and Pres. Michelle De Leon of RC Parañaque St. Andrew, both emphasizing Rotary’s deep commitment to community-building and child-focused service. One of the event’s key moments was a live storytelling session of Beware the Snakes, a children’s book on child protection and awareness authored by Ann Angela Garcia, spouse of Rtn. Iñigo Garcia, who also led the session with the support of the Rotaract Club of Parañaque St. Andrew. A magic show followed, adding laughter and amazement to the day’s activities, and children received school supplies from RCM, while RC Parañaque St. Andrew ensured each child enjoyed McDonald’s meals and snacks. To further equip the young audience with practical knowledge, the Don Galo Fire Fighters conducted a Disaster Preparedness Seminar, capped by a hands-on fire extinguishing demo from Gov. Reggie himself. Just days earlier, on July 1, RCM also co-hosted Christmas in July at the Cuneta Astrodome with RC Makati Gems and other District 3830 clubs, reaching over 1,000 children and parents with educational and entertaining programs. Attended by Pres. Eddie Galvez, PDG Pepz Bengzon, PP Doris Ensomo, PP Peter Manzano, and Gov. Reggie with First Lady Sue Ann Nolido and their children, the event amplified the Rotary spirit of giving and joy. Together, these back-to-back programs exemplified Rotary’s mission to uplift the lives of children and families through partnership, service, and joy bringing the new Rotary year to life with a renewed sense of purpose and unity.