AFP, Rotary International to partner in socio-civic programs

From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 29, 2023): AFP, Rotary International to partner in socio-civic programs (By Priam Nepomuceno)

MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will partner with Rotary International in conducting various socio-civic programs and projects all over the country.

In a statement Thursday, AFP public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Enrico Gil Ileto said the "sharing of common advocacies will contribute to nation-building."

Also joining the AFP and Rotary International's 10 districts in the country for this advocacy is the Philippine National Police (PNP).

"Rotary International will work closely with the security sector through the AFP and PNP in programs anchored in Rotary's seven areas of focus, which include peacebuilding and conflict prevention, disease prevention and treatment, water sanitation and hygiene, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, community livelihood and economic development, and the environment," Ileto said.

In line with this partnership, the AFP public affairs office chief said a national bloodletting activity is set to be conducted next month, followed by the implementation of national environmental projects in September.

Rotary International is a worldwide socio-civic organization aiming to transform communities and fund sustainable projects.

With more than 25,000 current Rotarians from the 10 participating districts, the partnership will help the organizations liaise and cooperate on notable projects and programs and promote common advocacies.

"The AFP is looking forward to this partnership with Rotary International and the fulfillment of the shared mission of safeguarding the peace and security of the country," Ileto said.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1204524