Rotary Club-Boracay Host Peace building Symposium

Boracay Island- Peacebuilding remains the cornerstone of Rotary’s mission to create lasting impact across communities. In celebration of End Polio Week, local community leaders, security personnel, and frontliners gathered on October 23, 2026, at The Tides Hotel in D’Mall, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, for a powerful and timely Peacebuilding Symposium.

​The joint initiative was spearheaded by President JD Gangcuango of the Rotary Club of Boracay Island (District 3850), President Leo Franklin Magno of the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo (District 3850), and President Alexis Zaragoza of the Rotary Club of Forbes Park (District 3830).

The impactful gathering was organized in close partnership with the LGU Malay, Rotaract Club of Boracay, the 2nd Aklan Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), and the Malay Municipal Police Station (MPS).

​A central highlight of the symposium was a vital discussion led by Police Lieutenant Colonel (PLTCOL) Orlando A. Carag Jr., Chief of Police of Malay MPS, who shared essential perspectives on maintaining peace, security, and community collaboration in one of the world’s top tourist destinations.

​The event’s success was made possible through the dedicated participation and support of Boracay’s frontline forces and strategic partners, including the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Red Cross First Aiders, the staff and management of The Tides Hotel Boracay and Red Coconut Beach Resort Boracay, Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPAT), Sangguniang Bayan officials, Barangay Tanods, local lifesavers, security personnel, and media partners.

​By uniting local leaders, peacekeepers, and service industry, the symposium reaffirmed Rotary’s enduring commitment to foster harmony, enhance public safety, and empower local communities.

To learn more about upcoming community projects or to partner with Rotary, please contact the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo via email at rcmetrokalibo@gmail.com.