02/03/2026
RCMP recently concluded another highly successful programs on AREAS OF FOCUS on WATER AND SANITATION, DISEASE PREVENTION and TREATMENT,CARE FOR ENVIRONMENT in BESAO, Mt. PROVINCE, CAR.
On Feb 24- 26,2026,Pres. Jonathan Calixto together with members, turned over another HANDWASHING and FILTRATED DRINKING FOUNTAIN, in St. James High School in Besao, Mt. Province.The project is necessary to prevent students from contracting water borne diseases, which oftentimes prevent them attending classes. Pres. Jonathan, who graduated in our beneficiary school, mentioned in his message that, he promised himself that he will provide drinking water station, as he was witness to children lacking clean water facility in his high school days. His batchmates CLASS 89, was his coordinators for the construction of the ROTARY WHEEL WATER STATION and school Principal Ma. Deborah Reyes.
On the same venu,RCMP distributed, wheelchairs, walkers, walking canes for the elderly, who were happy to see that Pres.Jonathan, an IGOROT never forgot his promise to support them, as he is their KUDYAM.Most seniors were teary eyed as they were overjoyed to the gifts they received, including mugs and more.
Solar lights were also , donated to the PNP 4th maneuver platoon Mt Province PMFC led by PLt Eugene Papat-ew . The President's fellow policemen,expressed gratitude to RCMP and committed to work more for the prevention of crime, although crime rate is low in many areas, and promote PEACE and order in their assigned communities.
The town mayor,Bryne Bacwaden, thanked RCMP team for the support in the MUNICIPALITY OF BESAO, on a courtesy call to him.
The recently concluded event was made thru the generosity of our President , P.R.O.T.E.C.T.team( Pres Jonathan,Col. Fred Obar and Col, Lambert Suerte,all METROBANK TOPS awardees are members ) ,the St James Alumni class 89, and the people of Besao.
FELLOWSHIP DINNER was hosted by our honorary members, Col. Ledon Monte, DDA of PNP and Provincial Director Lamber Suerte both of Benguet,Camp BADO, Baguio city. Part of the fellowship discussion were future collaborations and continuing support to RCMP's.
The 36 hours of land travel is tedious , exhausting and oftentimes,difficult to achieve, but it was done.Witnessing the smiles, tears and contentment of the beneficiaries, is more than enough to forget the all those difficulties.The sleepless 3 days, gave more meaning and a realization to RCMP's battlecry, WE CARE WE SHARE.For the team who travelled, It was a fulfillment to achieve what rotarians should do best, SERVE PEOPLE ABOVE YOURSELF.Pres.Jonathan who joinesour club four years ago,has passionately executed all the programs RCMP and ROTARY has tasked of him. Col. Fred Obar, a baby rotarian barely three months old.took the challenge ang joined the team to experience more of Rotary's programs. As a rotarian of 28 years, I strongly believe the two gentlemen,are truly immersed and in their minds, remain in rotary, serve the people and do more good for our county and Rotary.
