A ROTARACTOR’S PRIVILEGE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

the Philippines Diliman’s Department of Journalism. Divinagracia specializes in media and politics, while Arao is a journalism professor and convenor of a Philippine election watchdog, Kontra Daya.

“I got to see the different perspectives of real people in the community,” Rtr. Andrea Monique Hidalgo, an attendee, said in the event evaluation. She also said that the understanding of the partner community is “clear” and “reflected through [their] works of art.” The second phase of the event was designed for the participants to synthesize their inputs from their speakers and also put into praxis what they have learned. After the post-webinar discussion, they were grouped to brainstorm their main key takeaways and craft a slogan to further their fight against false information. “Thank you po sa mga idea at paraan upang malaman kung fake news ba ang pinapakalat sa social media or not,” Imelda Navarro, an attendee from the partner community, discussed in the event’s evaluation. A staggering 93.1% of the participants rated the overall community development project excellent.

In line with the phenomenal year, the RAC UST Central imagines a harmonious society where the vulnerable sectors are protected from the perils of disinformation. For the sustainability of its initiative, it plans to put in motion a sequel of this event later this year, focusing on historical distortion.

A ROTARACTOR’S PRIVILEGE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL

OPPORTUNITIES by Brillian Pelayo, Rotaract Club of Baywalk Manila

Education is among the most valuable assets one may possess. It is essential to open doors and lay the groundwork for future achievements. Gaining an education is the besat way to expand one’s knowledge, sharpen one’s analytical abilities, and broaden one’s social circle.

Providing equal access to education is crucial. Education will be more extensively used and lead to a more educated society if it is made accessible to all people, regardless of their background or where they reside. As Rotaractors and youth leaders, we are in a unique position to advocate for expanded educational opportunities for everyone. We can conduct service projects that provide learning and development opportunities for our peers. Future generations will have a fighting chance to realize their full potential if we invest in education.