Rotary District 3830 Holds Oktoberfest Fund-Raiser on World Polio Day

On October 24, 2025, the world commemorates World Polio Day, a time when Rotary members, public health advocates, and global citizens unite to reflect on the progress toward a polio-free world and renew their commitment to ending polio for good.

In solidarity with Rotarians around the globe, Rotary International District 3830, under the leadership of District Governor Regie B. Nolido, will host a special awareness and fund-raising event — D3830 Oktoberfest — at the Rotary Club of Makati Building in Guadalupe, Makati. The venue holds deep historical significance: it is where the first drop of the polio vaccine in the Philippines was administered in 1979, marking the beginning of Rotary’s monumental polio eradication campaign in the country.

Chevron and Partners Lead Coastal Cleanup in Batangas with 250 Volunteers

The annual Coastal Cleanup hosted by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants, brought together 250 volunteers in San Pascual, Batangas. By joining forces, employees, contractors, and community partners were able to collect 232 sacks of trash from the shoreline near the Chevron Batangas terminal, a coastal stretch that also serves as a nesting ground for Olive-Ridley sea turtles.

The initiative, held in line with the International Coastal Cleanup, was made possible through the collaboration of multiple organizations, including SRDC, CJI General Services Inc., 5G Security Inc. (5GS), the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA), Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), and Barangay Danglayan.

FSSI supports Filipina social entrepreneurs in redefining rural development

Rural poverty in the Philippines affects 25.7% of the population, including many farmers and fisherfolk.

Women-led social enterprises such as Caviteño Isabelino Multipurpose Cooperative and Lourdes Multipurpose Cooperative are creating sustainable livelihoods and driving values-based innovations in agriculture and cooperatives.

Guided by the triple bottom line (3BL) framework of people, planet, and profit, the Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI), a social investment nonprofit, supports women-led enterprises in expanding services, scaling operations, and improving communities. 

Strengthening Food Security Through Local Wisdom

La Ode visited Rimba Gupung and learned more about the local food wisdom

Across many parts of Asia, flavor is not just a matter of taste; it is a legacy, an identity, and a reflection of the human connection to nature. In Southeast Asia, the rich spices and traditional cooking techniques passed down through generations thrive due to the abundance of local food sources, including forests, fields, rice paddies, and rivers. However, climate change and the exploitation of natural resources are now threatening the continued availability of these local food sources.

In the Philippines, 2025 food security efforts increasingly focus on empowering communities and reviving indigenous farming. The Department of Agriculture (DA) has set ambitious goals, including raising rice output  to 20.46 million metric tons and cutting post-harvest losses. Still, grassroots initiatives best reflect the nation’s wisdom. In Mindanao and the Cordillera, farmers cultivate traditional rice varieties like Tinawon and Unoy through ancestral practices that value biodiversity, seed saving, and communal labor. These methods have shown resilience to climate shocks and market shifts.

G Productions Turns 3, and the Spotlight Shines on Advocacy

Matteo and Sarah Put Education, Cancer Care, and Sustainability at the Heart of the Celebration

G Productions, founded by celebrity couple Matteo Guidicelli and Sarah Geronimo-Guidicelli, is celebrating its third anniversary this October with a renewed commitment to purpose. Now three years strong, the company is proving that its stage goes beyond entertainment, shining a spotlight on causes that matter: literacy, cancer care, and sustainability.

For Matteo and Sarah, G Productions has always been more than a creative venture. “From the beginning, we wanted our work to inspire. This year, we also want it to make a tangible impact,” Sarah shares.