Mending Faces One Child at a Time

Baby Xavier - Palate (August 2017)

Baby Romelyn - Palate (September 2017). She also had cleft surgery last summer)

Mary Collin - Palate only (October 2017)

With PP Ricky Molo of the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo

Rotary Operation Taghoy outreach mission is a continues monthly operation "Mending Faces One Child at a Time" from 6years old and below. It's mission is funded by philantropic Rotarian individuals and friends around the world. 

Major partner sponsor is our sisterclub in Korea - Rotary  Club of Chungju Jungwan Korea - D3740 led by Pres. Choi. 

Our associate partner is the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo who helps collaborate with the local doctors and assist in the hospital errand before, during and after the surgery. 

Our inspiration of doing the mission is the Uplift Internationale based in Denver, Colorado, USA, a non-profit organization who does mission in the Philippines annually and also provided some of the equipment, additional training and other need for our local doctors. 

GOVERNOR'S VISIT 2017

Newly inducted members Luis (Insurance) and Maxine (Sales) last Octobe 24, 2017 during the visit of D3850 Governor Jundad Legislador.  Sponsors were PP Butch and Rtn. Ike. 

The Governor gave the club a significant "Gloriously Passed" grade during his visit for the 1st quarter of club administration and project implementation. 

Thank you Gov Jundad and AG Dang for the visit. Please come again. Safe travels. 

World Polio Day 2017

Sapian, Capiz. In the campaign and celebration of the World Polio Day (2017), D3850 Gov. Jundad Legislador and Rotary Club of Roxas, in partnership with the Rural Health and Municipality of Sapian, Capiz, continue the campaign on public awareness of Rotary's significant contribution in the eradication of polio worldwide.

Thru the World Health Organization, ROTARY is instrumental to make the vaccines/drops available and free to the community. They donate their resources (time and money) to help end polio. Bill-Melinda Gates Foundation matched their contribution and the countdown to history begins.

An additional of 9 kids benefited at Sapian RHU last October 24, 2017, after they have served a significant of 25 kids earlier in the morning of the same date in Brgy. Mongpong, Roxas City, Capiz. 

In Mongpong, the Roxas City Health officer, Midwives, Brgy Health Workers and Nurses facilitated the event with Brgy. Captain Ricardo Donato. 

Also, after the end polio drops, the group had the chance to visit Sapian National High School where more or less 100 teachers were informed about the World Polio Day celebration and its importance to the community, not to mention that Rotary plays a big significant role to making the vaccine/drops available and free for all. Everyone was surprised about the information. 

It was a very meaningful day for all. Thank you Rotary for #endpolio day. Let's continue to Make A Difference. 

GOVERNOR'S VISIT

ENIGARDO “Jundad” Legislador was born in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. He was born to Enigardo Legislador, Sr. and Estelita Buenavista. He finished the ff: Doctor of Medicine at the Southwestern University, Cebu; General Surgery, Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Reg’l. Hospital.

Gov. Jundad was introduced into the world of Rotary in 1992 when he became one of the members of D3850’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) Team to D3070, India. He joined the Rotary Club of Kabankalan in 2000.

I met Gov Jundad first time when he was president of RC Kabankalan during Rotary’s Centennial year, where I was appointed as D3850 Fellowship Chair by PDG Nanette Garcia, of which we call our team the Centennial Team. He was one of the most admired Rotary gentlemen in our team because he is charming and amiable. He can talk upfront but with grace and respect.

Most of  his notable accomplishment are the ff: Zone 7B Coordinator for Public Image Resource Group in RY 05-06 and Team Leader of the last batch of GSE to D5110 Oregon, USA—RY 2012-13.

He is a passionate and committed Surgeon. He continue to influence other Rotarians with his inspiring  stories about his medical, surgical and dental mission.

He said that the only aspiration he can leave as a Governor is the legacy of continuity by working with governors who will succeed him and thru his initiative in cooperative continuity, he will surely succeed.

Gov. Jundad is a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a member of the Paul Harris Society.  Welcome to RC Roxas, Gov!/ MSL

WELCOME GOV JUNDAD LEGISLADOR

WE WILL SING A TUNEFUL WELCOME

TO THE GOVERNOR TODAY

THAT’S THE WAY WE HAVE AT ROTARY

TO BRING VISITORS DELIGHT

GOVERNOR WE’RE GLAD TO SEE YOU

AND WE HOPE WE PLEASE YOU TOO

TELL US ALL YOU KNOW OF ROTARY

AND THE THINGS THAT WE SHOULD DO

WE ARE ALWAYS GLAD TO LISTEN

TO A GOVERNOR LIKE YOU

YOUR GREAT FAME HAS GONE BEFORE YOU

AND WE KNOW  YOU’LL SAY WHAT’S TRUE

HERE’S A HAND, FOR YOU IN FRIENDSHIP

ALL OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU TOO

WE ALL HOPE YOU WON’T FORGET US

WHEN YOUR VISIT HERE IS THROUGH

RC ROXAS ENGAGING COMMUNITY TO END-POLIO

ROTARY CLUB OF ROXAS, ROXAS CITY, CAPIZ will mark historic progress toward a polio-free world, while urging community support to end the paralyzing disease 

Event among thousands to be held by Rotary across the globe on World Polio Day – 24 Oct.

ROXAS CITY.– Rotary members in Roxas City are among millions reaching out on World Polio Day to raise awareness, funds and support to end polio – a vaccine preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today.   

WHAT: END POLIO DROPS

WHO:  CHILDREN 6 weeks to 6 years old

WHEN: OCTOBER 24, 2017

WHERE: BRGY. MONGPONG AND SAPIAN RHU, CAPIZ

Since Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative nearly 30 years ago, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year to just 37 cases in 2016. To sustain this progress, and protect all children from polio, Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million per year over the next three years in support of global polio eradication efforts. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match Rotary’s commitment 2:1. Without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return to previously polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk.  

 

“We are one in helping and implementing eradicating polio in the world. We make a difference by participating and engaging our community in the fight against polio,” – Pres Megs Lunn.

Rotary has contributed more than US$1.7 billion to ending polio since 1985, including $1,745 contributed by our group club in Zone 4 from the last Rotary year. We are working on our goal this year and make others respond to the need of the world.

We are privileged to have D3850 Gov. Jundad Legislador and Zone 4 AG Dang Romero with us on this event. We are looking forward to a successful #endpolio activity. 

About Rotary

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. Visit endpolio.org for more about Rotary and its efforts to eradicate polio. 

'GREAT THINGS START FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS'

Rotary Club of Roxas hosts 41st National Milo Marathon (Leg 10)

By Niño Manaog
Special for The Capiz Times

Roxas City—It was another pioneering effort of the local Rotarians in health and sports development.

The Rotary Club of Roxas, led by its president Ms. Melrose Lunn, recently hosted the 41st National Milo Marathon Leg 10 (Roxas) on Oct. 1, 2017 in Pueblo de Panay, a local township in Bgy. Lawaan here.

The national event drew some 3,790 runners and participants from around Roxas City, the province of Capiz and other parts of Panay.

Of this number, 595 runners joined the 3K Kiddie Run; while 2,816 students and 233 adults joined the 5K. In the higher categories, 88 runners went for 10K while 58 runners joined the coveted 21K, the Qualifying Race.

For the 3K Kiddie Run, the following are the top finishers. For Boys’ Division, the top ten runners were, as follows: Jewel Llorito, who clocked 11:03, followed by Noel Joseph Degracia, Dino Ryan Divinagracia, Daniel Turtogo, Landel Jay Aregora, John Neto Corte, Marte Gyan Antonio, Adrian Samson, Julius Cezar Caraercle and Justin Bernada.

For Girls, the top ten runners were, as follows: Mary Gold Cortel, who clocked 12:16, followed by Jazen Faith Martinez, Jhoannah Marreh Balasa, Riese Diaz, Kezhia May Martinez, Shaina Nicole Orbe, Precious Nicole Rosales, Cyra Monique Dumaguit, Precious Friah Antonia Bernabe and Mariel Diaz.

For 5K, the following are the top finishers. For Men’s Division, the top ten were Pernille Siason Jr., who finished at 17:41, followed by Joemarie Delgado, Leonito Cortel, Geonell Despi, Nuebie Pinalba, Geovann Ivan Despi, Jonel Alva, Eden Kleith Castor, Joshua Ceo Contreras and Joshua Rey Beramo.

For Women’s Division, the top ten were Mary Grace Cortel, who finished at 19:47, followed by Emelyn Legarda, Rica Debigay, Nica Joy Bernada, Camille Jean Cortel, Jovyrose Girao, Katherine Teshima, Rafaella Arbolado, Diana Labrador and Shainne Lou Rosas.

For 10K, the following are the top finishers. For Men’s Division, the top ten runners were Ramonito Cuabar, who clocked 35:59, followed by Arthur Diamante, Victoriano Belot Jr., Rogie Onato, Nenito Cortel Jr., Danny Onato Jr., Eddemar Cuangco, Regor Evaristo, Ron Schwebel and Matthew Orbe.

For the Women’s Division, the top ten runners were Rodelyn Onato, who clocked 45:59, followed by Abigail Odelmoo, Janice Aballe, Joevy Valenzuela, Ellaine Joy Arboleda, Jehrlyn Bornales, Ivy Marie Bargas, Divine Grace Ausan, Anna Mae Ocbena and Mary Kris Sulpico.

And for 21K, the Qualifying Race, the following are the top finishers. For Men’s Division, the top runners were Joel Alcorin, who finished at 1:16:27, followed by Rowell Hulleza (1:18:39), Rene Desuyo (1:19:47), Joseph Arnel (1:20:32), Roger Molinos (1:22:24), Jose Baguio (1:24:05), Leodinir Nemis (1:27:39), Arnell John Mercado (1:29:34), Joseph Heyres (1:30:15) and Eugene Alvarez (1:32:09).

For Women’s Division, top runners were Christen Cortel who clocked 1:41:44, followed by Lorena Blanco (1:44:16), Cerila Cortel (1:54:56), Anita Balaga (1:56:22), Eunelyn Lopez (2:05:10), Jenelyn Progio (2:13:48), Riezyl Baqueriza (2:26:22), Charisse Ariane Pedroso (2:28:35), and Jackilene Donato (2:29:57).

Prizes were awarded to the winners, as follows:

For the 3K Kiddie Run, the top runner were given, as follows: champion, P1,500 and trophy; runner-up, P1,000 and trophy; third place, P500 and trophy; 4th place, P500 and medal; and 5th place to 10th place, P150 and a medal each.

Meanwhile, for the 5K Fun Run, divided into men's and women's divisions, sets of prizes were given, as follows: champion, P2,500 and trophy; runner-up, P1,500 and trophy; 3rd place, P1,000 and trophy; 4th place, P500 and medal; and 5th place to 10th place, P500 and a medal each.

For the 10K Run, winners in both Men's and Women's Divisions were awarded, as follows: champion: P5,000 and trophy; runner-up, P3,000 and trophy; 3rd place, P2,000 and trophy; 4th place, P1,000 and medal; and 5th Place to 10th Place, P500 and a medal each.

For the 21K Run or the Qualifying Races, winners in both Men's and Women's Divisions were awarded, as follows: champion, P10,000 and trophy; runner-up, P6,000 and trophy; 3rd place, P4,000 and trophy; 4th place, P2,000 and medal; and 5th place, P1,000 and medal.

This sports promotion was made possible through the concerted efforts of the Rotarians in full coordination with the Pueblo De Panay township, the Roxas City Police Station, the Capiz Provincial Police Office and the Ivisan Police Station.

The Rotarians also attribute the success of the marathon to the full cooperation of the local governments including other agencies, namely: the Roxas City Government (City Health Office, Traffic Management Unit and Emergency Response Team); the Capiz Provincial Government (Villareal Stadium management unit, Capiz Emergency Response Team and Integrated Provincial Health Office); the local government units of Ivisan and Sapian; the K9 units of the local Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy; and the 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army in Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz.

Rotarians also want to thank the supervisors and superintendents of the Department of Education Roxas City Division and Capiz Division; Philippine National Red Cross- Capiz Chapter; Boy Scouts of the Philippines Capiz Council; Rotaract Club of Roxas-Hercor College Chapter; Hercor College (Office of Student Affairs and the Criminology and Computer Science departments); and Kabalikat Civicom.

Rotarians also want to thank Arce Marketing and Stages Pre-School; Fritz Dorado & Co., Robinson's Bank; Philtrust Bank; Capiz Bankers Association; Love Radio 105.7 FM; B-Y & Sons Trading; AnCor Development Corp.; AVSE Group of the Roxas City Airport Police Station; the Capiz Doctors' Hospital family; the Robinsons Place Roxas management; Jollibee Robinsons; Aqua Klean; Water Factory; Doctors Junjun & Jean Oquendo; Ms Rosemary Thursday Ortiz -Honrado; the JCI Makawiwili; Capa Dance Academy;
and Kenny Celestial (for free aerial video coverage).

Per their Facebook post: "Many more may also deserve our gratitude but we may have failed to mention; please know that the omission was mostly unintentional."

Same post read further: "From the bottom of our hearts, MADAMU-DAMO GID NGA SALAMAT

!"

Note: Article reposted from The Capiz Times and photos at random from RC Roxas Rotarian members photographer/documentor.

"GRATITUDE IS IN THE HEART"

For the outstanding hosting of the Roxas Leg of the 41st National Milo Marathon, the Rotary Club of Roxas wishes to thank:


Pueblo de Panay
Roxas City Police Station and Capiz Provincial Police Office and Ivisan Police Station
Bureau of Fire Protection

K9 units of the Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy
Roxas City Government including the Traffic Management Unit, Roxas City 

Emergency Response Team and City Health Office
Capiz Provincial Government including the Villarreal Stadium management unit, Capiz Emergency Response Team, Integrated Provincial Health Office

Ivisan Municipal Government
Sapian Municipal Government
All schools Supervisors and Superintendents in the DepEd families of City Division and Capiz Division

Fritz Dorado & Co.
Kabalikat Civicom
Philippine National Red Cross-Capiz Chapter
Boy Scouts of the Philippines Capiz Council

Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division, Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz
Rotaract Club of Roxas-Hercor College
Hercor College, including the Office of Student Affairs and the Criminology and Computer Science Department

Arce Marketing and Stages Pre-School
Robinsons Bank
Philtrust Bank
Capiz Bankers Association
Love Radio 105.7FM
B-Y & Sons Trading

AnCor Development Corp.
AVSEGroup of the Roxas City Airport Police Station
Capiz Doctors Hospital family
Robinson's Mall

Aqua Klean
Water Factory
Dr. & Dra. Jun-jun & Jean Oquendo
Ms. Rose Mary Thursday Honrado and JCI Makawiwili
Capa Dance Academy
Jollibee-Robinsons
Kenny Celestial’s (free) aerial video coverage

(Many more may also deserve our gratitude but we may have failed to mention here; please know that the omission was most unintentional!)

From the bottom of our hearts, MADAMU-DAMO GID NGA SALAMAT!

- PDG Mark Anthony Ortiz
MILO Event Chairperson

HERO SPONSORED 1ST AID SYMPOSIUM

Over 53 participants from Culasi National High School attended and participated during the symposium of Philippine Red Cross Capiz Chapter and the Rotaract Club of HERCOR of the Rotary Club of Roxas, D3850, led by their great Rotaract president Rhea Mae Lantoria. (Photos and details from Rotaractor Patrick Almabis)