03/08/2026
「 NEWS 」 Rotaract and Red Cross Mobilize Multi-service Outreach to Irisan
BAGUIO CITY, Benguet — The Rotaract Club of Baguio Saint Louis University - School of Medicine (RACB SLU - SOM), in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Baguio and the Philippine Red Cross Baguio City Chapter, successfully conducted another Irisan Bayanihan program on August 1, 2026.
Anchored on this year’s Rotaract theme, “Create Lasting Impact,” the community outreach catered to residents of Barangay Irisan through a free medical mission, a blood donation drive, and an interactive hygiene workshop on proper handwashing and toothbrushing for children. This also marks as the club’s kick-off event for the Rotary year 2026-2027.
Medical consultations were made possible through the dedicated service of Rotarian doctors: Dr. Alfredo Laygo, Dr. Cornelio Naguit Jr., Dr. Benito Sunga, and Dr. Dionisio Claridad. The overall initiative was supervised by Rotary Club of Baguio headed by President Reymund Barrios.
When asked about the preparation and ex*****on of the event, Club President Chiara Gatmaitan honestly shared the difficulty in the process especially in its approval. “Luckily, RACB SLU-SOM have dedicated officers who were willing to work for it and a very supportive mother club through the Rotary Club of Baguio”, Gatmaitan added. In terms of ex*****on, she emphasized how the event had opened an angle to best improve moving forward with more projects in mind.