RC Makati Supports RC Vigan’s Eye Ayaten Ka Project

Fresh from their successful reef buds deployment in Narvacan on the morning of May 7, the RC Makati delegation—led by Pres. Keith Harrison with First Ann Rachel, PP Jun Jun Dayrit, incoming Director Michael Hsu, and CoS Ron—joined their brother club at the RC Vigan clubhouse for an evening of fellowship and formal partnership for the Eye Ayaten Ka Project.

A dinner of delightful Ilokano specialties set the tone for the evening, which was officially called to order by RC Vigan Pres. Jun Tagorda. Then a presentation was made by IPP Glenda Rabino, the project proponent, on a comprehensive overview of the Eye Ayaten Ka Project. The initiative seeks to provide early vision screening using an auto refractor for non-reader pupils in public schools, refer those with visual impairments for further evaluation and treatment, and educate teachers and parents about the crucial link between vision health and learning outcomes.

A tripartite MoA was then signed between RC Makati, RC Vigan, and Metro Vigan Hospital. Signing on behalf of their respective organizations were Pres. Keith for RC Makati, PE Benjie Buen for RC Vigan, and PDG Digna Ragasa, CEO of Metro Vigan Hospital. The hospital committed to ensuring proper equipment storage, regular maintenance, assignment of trained personnel, and accurate usage documentation.

RC Makati’s P300K support was then formally turned over—specifically, funding for the purchase of the auto refraction machine that will serve as the cornerstone of the project’s implementation. This initiative was first approved in principle during the term of IPP Bing Matoto, with funding allocated for execution under the current term.

The evening underscored not only the spirit of service but also the power of collaboration in addressing fundamental health barriers that impact education and community development.