RC Makati Video News: Feeding Program Culmination in Pasig

Six months, 120 school days. That's how long the Rotary Club of Makati has been nourishing 30 children in Bagong Ilog, Pasig, helping them fight malnutrition and regain their strength. On February 7, we came together to celebrate this milestone. We met the children, witnessed their transformation, and shared in their bright futures ahead.

Among those present were: Club President Keith Harrison ,PP Freddy with Jojo Borromeo ,PP Junjun Dairit, Rotarians Chito Cantada, Ambassador Melvin Castellino, Anton Cabrera, Nico Dairit, C.B. Revilla, George with Annika Haxton, Aaron and Diane Mempin.

During the program, heartfelt speeches were delivered by President Keith Harrison and Past President Freddy Borromeo. It's true that Rotary is a worthy community, that we are all united in the hope of a better community and environment. And one of the most beautiful programs of Rotary is the improvement of the health of the next Filipinos, these children, and the parents.

Hello! So today is the graduation. I can see that other than you don't shout so loudly, you look to be quite healthy. Yes? Yes. And with that, I hope the results show that the weight has come on nicely and you're going to grow into a healthy, well-educated, and bright kid who will leave the country in the coming years.

This program, launched in August last year, provided each child with a daily serving of hot milk and nutritious meals for 120 days. Beyond the meals, parents were also trained to prepare affordable yet nutritious food for their families. By the end of the program, every child had returned to a healthy weight. And this Rotary year, we've already enrolled 350 more children. Since its arrival in 2004, this initiative has helped over 6,000 children escape malnutrition.

But the celebration didn't stop there. Through the last Angel Gift-Giving Program, chaired by IPP Bing Matoto, the children received special gifts, along with slippers donated by Tabas Samson. This year, the last Angel Program has broken records in both donations received and the number of children helped.

This is what Rotary does. It's not just about 120 days. It's about a lifetime of impact. The magic we create today will shape a healthier, brighter tomorrow.