Here are the raw materials for the solid waste management project, sponsored by RC Mabalacat.
Local residents sort through the garbage for items to recycle.
Here is the old manual way of composting, which needs agitating every week.
Before going into the bioreactor, materials are shredded.
PP Gloria Nethercutt and PDG Doug Vincent.
In 24 hours clean compost is expelled. Doug with Rtn Tess, technical advisor from Air Force.
The first installation in this part of the Philippines, likely to be replicated in other Air Force locations.
PP Ron Nethercutt is more concerned with his diet results!
Welcome to a great street children project by RC Clark Centennial.
The playground area for children.
Developed as a Rotary Centennial project.
A special Filipino greeting reserved for only the most respected elders. Children raise your hand to their forehead as a sign of respect. That is closest to the top of the head, which is only to be touched by the hand of God. Usually done only with parents or grandparents. Rarely does this happen to gringos.
The teaching staff at the school.
Over 100 students are taught at this facility.
It is obvious the students enjoy their school activites.
Many of them are from the streets and therefore housed in the residence.
They seem really happy.
Each child is given responsibility for specific chores like dish washing.
This little guy was washing the floor in the cafeteria.
The local school bus.
Doesn't she warm your heart?
Yes, a water well was included in the project.
This is the gathering area where students first go upon arrival from the streets. They are given mats to sleep on. Their conduct is assessed for a few days prior to integraion with other students.
A very nice baseball statium has recently been built, complete with sponsor boards on the fence line.
A meeting with the RC President and facility staff.
A feeding program is sponsored through a Missouri RC and friend Todd Lindley.
All the children seem happy and it makes you feel compelled to help them.
Next stop is site seeing at Nayong Pilipino, a cultural village.
The site educates visitors on early life of Filipinos.
One of the villages replicated to show early conditions and customs.
Some of the buildings to depict the history and culture.
Handcrafters in period costume are part of the attraction.
Handcrafters selling their wares.
Many children visit here on school trips.
Looks like they're getting ready for a celebration.
The natural curiosity of children. OK, I went an looked too!
Decorations from recent celebrations.
A museum is included, with opportunity for children to learn their heritage.
With the Air Force nearby, we see parachuters on training.
The replica of an old church and fountain in the village square.
Artistic renderings of Christ.
More happy students keen to have their picture taken.
I think I'm falling in love!
Educational programs are part of the process.
Welcome to a Rotary meeting to discuss United Nations and Health issues.
Doug explaining his concept of Rotary leadership . . Rotary members are at the top!
After the presentation is an open forum discussion.
Presentation of appreciation certificate.
Another appreciation and banner presentation.
The inscirbed replica plane was donated by a local craftsman in appreciation to Doug for his presentation.
Arrival at the Angeles Hospital where Rotarians sponsor help for poor patients.
On the way to visit and check on sponsored patients.
They have nothing, but maintain a positive spirit.
A new born baby.
This couple have a baby suffering from meningitis.
Presenting a 'Tina doll' to an 8 year old malnourished girl, with PP May Bergman.
Nothing but skin and bones, yet a beautiful smile and positive spirit, typical of a Filipina.
