💡 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 | ReCASC Brings Hope to Malabon City Jail through Project RENEW Life

Sometimes, the best stories are the ones that were never part of the original plan.

On August 6, 2026, the Rotary E-Club of All Star CAMANAVA (ReCASC) conducted its Project RENEW Life, which supported 148 Persons Deprived of Liberty at the Malabon City Jail Female Dormitory.

The project, which means “Restoring Esteem; Nurturing Every Worthy Life,” began unexpectedly with a casual meeting between then Good President Maria Cristina C. Chua and Jail Senior Inspector and Acting City Jail Warden Nelia Gomez-Macaraeg. Following their meeting, Officer Macaraeg, through JO2 Eddie Louie M. Traqueña, sent a letter to the club requesting a donation of tarpaulins for the facility to protect the dormitory from the harsh effects of the rainy season. ReCASC responded to their request and promised to provide the needed help.

The turnover was supposed to happen following another club project, Project BITUIN, at an adopted daycare center on August 6. Project BITUIN was supposed to be the main event on that day; however, due to the inclement weather, which compromised the safety of the project’s beneficiaries, the club decided to reschedule the project and push through with Project RENEW Life instead.

What started as a side quest became the main event. Led by High Impact President Dominic Benedict Santos-Viola Faustino, the club went to Malabon City Jail Female Dormitory, bringing hygiene kits and food to the beneficiaries, along with the promised tarpaulins. The sandwiches originally intended for the daycare children were distributed to the PDLs, while packed meals and dental kits were also provided through the generosity of sponsors. Among them were the Philippine Dental Association Malabon-Navotas Chapter, led by its Chapter President, Dr. Weeden F. Fofue, and the Philippine Malabon Cultural Institute, Inc.

The outreach was made even more meaningful by the presence of Malabon City Vice Mayor Hon. Edward C. Nolasco, who shared an encouraging message with the PDLs. He reminded them that their present circumstances do not define who they are and that hope is never lost. As they continue to work toward becoming better versions of themselves, he encouraged them to remember that they are seen, valued, and not forgotten.

Project RENEW LIFE was about more than what was handed out. At the venue, the project evolved from a simple outreach activity to a bigger endeavor. The club members felt compelled to return to the facility in the future to address more of the beneficiaries’ needs, especially on matters of legal assistance.

For the Rotary E-Club of All Star CAMANAVA, the heart of Project RENEW Life lies in the commitment to promote peace by building bridges with communities that are often unseen, affirming human dignity, and creating spaces where hope and rehabilitation can take root; that even behind walls, people deserve to be remembered, cared for, and reminded that they still have hope.

Project RENEW Life did not just end with an afternoon of giving. It ended with a promise of continued service to the Malabon City Jail Female Dormitory. Because when there is a need, there is always another way to shine, serve, and create lasting impact.

Together, we shine. Together, we create lasting impact.
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