17/04/2026
Charter President Jaena Jimenez is a central figure in the creation and ex*****on of Global Grant GG2125555, "Touching Hearts, Saving Lives." As the founder of the Rotary E-Club of Inner Heart, Mandaluyong, she has been instrumental in aligning the club's mission with cardiovascular health.
Her Key Roles in GG2125555
Visionary and Founder: Charter President Jimenez shaped the Rotary E-Club of Inner Heart's core mission specifically around her passion for assisting cardiovascular patients who cannot afford life-saving heart surgeries.
Grant Leadership: She has been the lead driver in the Global Grant application process for GG2125555, overseeing its strategic planning and implementation.
Partnership Building: She spearheaded sister club agreements and international collaborations to secure the necessary funding and support for the grant.
Sustaining Leadership: Beyond her charter term, she has "stepped up" multiple times to ensure the club's survival and the project's continuity, ensuring that the "Touching Hearts" mission remained a priority.
Under her leadership, the club has established a clear succession plan to ensure that GG2125555 and future heart-related projects remain sustainable for years to come.
Partner: The Philippine Heart Center (PHC) is a vital implementing partner for Global Grant GG2125555, "Touching Hearts, Saving Lives." This government-owned specialty hospital serves as the primary medical facility where life-saving procedures are performed for the project's beneficiaries.
Lead Medical Professionals
The medical implementation is driven by highly specialized experts from the PHC:
Dr. Gerardo S. Manzo: Serving as the Deputy Executive Director for Medical Services, Dr. Manzo is a prominent Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon. He has been a key figure in expanding cardiac care accessibility across the Philippines through regional heart centers.
Dr. Juliet J. Balderas: The Department Manager for Pediatric Cardiology at PHC, Dr. Balderas leads the pediatric surgical programs. She is a renowned advocate for children's heart health and has spearheaded numerous outreach missions aimed at treating underprivileged children with congenital heart defects.
Philippine Heart Center
Roles in Project Implementation
Surgical Expertise: The PHC provides the specialized surgical teams and diagnostic facilities required for complex pediatric heart surgeries.
Medical Oversight: Dr. Manzo and Dr. Balderas oversee the clinical selection of indigent patients to ensure that the grant's resources reach those in most urgent need.
Sustainability & Training: Through their leadership, the project also focuses on training medical personnel to maintain high standards of cardiovascular care beyond the grant's immediate scope.
This collaboration between Rotary District 3800 and the Philippine Heart Center combines community funding with top-tier medical expertise to directly reduce child mortality from heart disease in the Philippines.
