Rotary Club of Metro East Taytay: “We’re This Close to Ending Polio!”

October 24, 2025 - Taytay, Rizal, Philippines

A Powerful 3-in-1 Service Project Ignites Hope, Health, and Humanity

In a powerful celebration of World Polio Day on October 24, the Rotary Club of Metro East Taytay (RCMET) and the Rotaract Club of Metro East Taytay (RACMET) joined the global call to action to End Polio Now — a mission that continues to change the world, one drop and one life at a time.

This year’s observance came alive through an inspiring 3-in-1 Service Project for a Healthier Tomorrow, a heartfelt initiative that brought together vaccination, wellness education, and compassionate service to uplift communities and protect children’s futures.

The Power of One Drop

Under the “Patak Polio — One Drop That Saves a Lifetime” campaign, the laughter of children echoed through Sitio Dayap, Brgy. San Roque, Angono, Rizal, as they received the life-saving Poliomyelitis vaccine — a simple drop symbolizing hope, protection, and a promise of a polio-free tomorrow.

This life-changing effort was made possible through the partnership with the Municipal Health Office of Angono, Rizal, whose medical team joined hands with Rotarians to ensure every eligible child was reached and cared for.

Clean Hands, Healthy Lives

The “I-Wash to Iwas Sakit” program followed with vibrant demonstrations on handwashing and hygiene awareness. Children and parents actively participated, learning that health begins with simple, consistent habits — and that prevention is power.

Rotary Market: Service with Heart

Adding more color to the day was the “Rotary Market: End Polio Now!” — a creative outreach combining public awareness, education, and community service. Through shared stories and acts of kindness, members inspired locals to join the movement to eliminate polio and promote healthy living.

Leading with Passion and Purpose

The meaningful event was led by GP Don Santiago, SAG Marilyn Santos, and Service Director Ariel Espino, whose leadership and passion inspired the active participation of RCMET and RACMET members. Their collective spirit embodied Rotary’s core values — Service Above Self and unwavering compassion.

Special thanks were given to President-Elect Elmer Deloritos and the Municipal Health Office of Angono, Rizal for their steadfast support and partnership in providing the vaccines that made the project possible.

“Every drop, every visit, and every act of service brings us closer to a world where no child suffers from polio again,” shared the team — a statement that echoed the very heart of Rotary’s enduring mission.

Together, We Make History

With hearts united in service and hope, the Rotary Club of Metro East Taytay and the Rotaract Club of Metro East Taytay continue to strengthen Rotary International’s legacy to End Polio Now.

As the global fight nears its finish line, RCMET and RACMET proudly stand among those proving that when communities come together — even the smallest drop can create waves of change.

We are THIS CLOSE  to making history.
Together, we will END POLIO NOW! 

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By: Meme Borja