The City Government of Iriga, under the leadership of Mayor Rex C. Oliva and Vice Mayor Edsel S. Dimaiwat, formally received a โฑ16-million worth of humanitarian donation consisting of medical equipment, supplies, and educational materials from Rotary World Help (RWH) Canada. The donation was made possible through the dedicated efforts of Director Elena Agala and Ms. Peachy B. Magistrado, a proud native of Iriga City now based in Canada.
Rotary World Help (RWH) is a Canadian-registered non-profit charity supported by a network of Rotary Clubs in British Columbia. Its mission is to collect, sort, ship, and distribute donated medical, educational, and humanitarian supplies to countries in need around the world.
The City Government of Iriga, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Iriga led by President Mr. Jing A. Resoco, officially received a 40-foot container of donations during a turnover ceremony. The event was attended by local officials, including Board Member Bruno Oliva, Hon. Butchokoy Oliva, Councilors Jor-El O. Caayao, Dandreb N. Abonite, Melnan R. Murallo-Asanza, JM A. Grimaldo, and Bishop Roseller Y. Orolfo, as well as members of both the Rotary Club of Iriga and the Rotary Club of Aguada de Manila.
Among the donated items were patient monitors, orthopedic supplies, hospital beds with headboards and footboards, mattresses, canes, baby bottles, pediatric supplies, hot water bottles, labor and delivery drapes, enteral pump delivery sets, feeding pump sets, blood pressure monitors, and safety spikes.
To formally express its gratitude, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iriga, through Resolution No. 2025-100, conveyed its sincere appreciation to Rotary World Help Canada and all its directors, particularly Director Elena Agala and Ms. Peachy B. Magistrado, for their generosity and unwavering humanitarian commitment. The resolution was jointly moved by Councilors Grimaldo and Abonite, and was unanimously approved by all members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
In his message, Mayor Rex expressed his profound gratitude to the Rotary World Help Canada and Richmond Sunrise Rotary Club for their generosity, acknowledging the invaluable support extended by Director Elena Agala and Ms. Peachy B. Magistrado. He emphasized that the donation is a significant boost to the cityโs healthcare services and will greatly benefit Irigueรฑos who seek medical assistance.
The partnership between the City Government of Iriga and Rotary World Help Canada stands as a shining example of international cooperation and compassion, bridging nations in the shared goal of service above self.
Source: Lungsod Ng Iriga