08/02/2026
The Rotary Club of Dumaguete, under the dynamic and inspiring leadership of our ever-energetic and handsome President Rex A. Rastica, successfully conducted a Meals of Love outreach program consisting of the distribution of food packs, school supplies, and slippers. This meaningful activity served the pupils, parents, and teachers of Bindoy, Negros Oriental, particularly Tagaytay Elementary School headed by its principal, Ma’am Maria Isa Villaester, and Atotes Elementary School under the guidance of Teacher-in-Charge Mr. Metchil Razonable. The smiles and gratitude of the beneficiaries truly reflected the heart of Rotary’s service to the community.
Adding depth to the outreach, we were joined by the College of Nursing Community Extension of Foundation University, spearheaded by Ma’am Monique Furbeyre, together with dedicated nursing students and staff, who conducted an educational seminar covering hygiene and proper grooming, disease prevention and treatment awareness, maternal and child health, and s*x education. Likewise, we extended our advocacy through a Drug Abuse Prevention Symposium led by the Provincial Head of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Mr. Elmer Ebuna, and conducted by Ms. Nina Lyn Aloquina. This collaborative effort reflects our shared commitment to nurturing healthier, safer, and more informed communities—especially among the youth.