Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Joins Rotary World Help for Major Donation Shipment to Eastern Samar

Consul Andre Peter Estanislao (Center) with the volunteers of the Rotary Club Vancouver (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

COQUITLAM, BC, 27 June 2026 – On 13 June 2026, the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, represented by Consul Andre Peter C. Estanislao, attended the loading and sealing of a 40-foot container shipment filled with donations of medical supplies and equipment bound for the Rotary Club of Borongan and Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) donated by the Rotary World Help - Canada.

[L-R] Mr. Ron Allegretto, Volunteer from Rotary Club of Vancouver, Ms. Elena Agala, Director of Rotary World Help and Rotary Club Richmond Sunrise, Consul Andre Peter Estanislao, and Mr. Jerry Zdril, President and Director of Rotary World Help, inside the Rotary Club warehouse where the donations are kept. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

During the event, Consul Estanislao met with Ms. Elena Agala, Director of Rotary World Help and Director of the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise and Mr. Jerry Zdril, President and Director.

In his brief remarks, Consul Estanislao highlighted that the event's timing coincides with the celebration of Philippine Independence Day. He emphasized that the actual donation and the tireless volunteer work driving the initiative are a true testament and demonstration of Rotary International's Four-Way Test.

Consul Andre Peter Estanislao (Right) inspecting the medical machines that will be shipped to the Philippines with Ms. Elena Agala (Center). (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

This latest container destined for Borongan represents part of an enduring humanitarian legacy, counting toward the more than 140 containers sent by the organization since 1997. Notably, the Philippines has received the highest number of 40-foot container donations from Rotary World Help compared to the other 61 developing countries around the world. This entire operation relies completely on the spirit of service, operating with no paid staff as all participants are dedicated volunteers

Consul Andre Peter Estanislao (Center) together with FIlipino-Canadian Volunteers of the Rotary Club of Vancouver. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

The Philippine Consulate General extends its deepest gratitude to Rotary World Help, the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise, and all the volunteers whose enduring generosity continues to uplift communities across the Philippines. END