Balita · Issue No. 3645
Guest of honor and speaker: Hon. Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr., Senator, Republic of the Philippines
Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is guest of honor, with a report on Atty. Estelito Mendoza’s South China Sea talk, DISTAS 2016 hosting, Rotary Foundation recognition points and the Pope’s Jubilee Audience with Rotarians.
President’s Corner
President’s weekly message on the South China Sea talk, DISTAS 2016 hosting, a despedida for PD Armie Aquino and the guest of honor, Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Guest of Honor and Speaker’s Profile
Profile of Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., guest of honor and speaker at the May 5, 2016 meeting, covering his career in government.

The Week That Was
RCM Past Director Atty. Estelito “Titong” Mendoza spoke on the South China Sea conflict between China and the Philippines at the club’s luncheon meeting.

Fellowship
A despedida dinner for PD Armie Aquino was hosted by Sec. George and Cherryl Salazar on May 2 at their Bel Air II, Makati residence.

Understanding Rotary Foundation Recognition Points
An explanation of how Foundation recognition points are earned, transferred and used toward Paul Harris Fellow and Major Donor recognition.

Rotary Members Attend Jubilee Audience at the Vatican
Pope Francis thanks Rotary for its efforts to end polio and urged members to continue to vaccinate against the paralyzing disease
Special Children Project
The Hospicio Special Children outing has been postponed at the request of the Hospicio Administration, with a tentative new date of June 8.

Manila Rotarians Host DISTAS 2016
The Rotary Club of Manila hosts the District Training Assembly 2016 on May 7, 2016 at the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City.

In the Mailbox
Past President Steve Dekrey of RC Kowloon bids farewell to the Rotary Club of Manila as he returns to Hong Kong.

We’re Ready to Vote for Our Leaders
Drawing on “The Leadership Challenge,” the author outlines five practices of exemplary leadership to guide voters in the May 9 elections.
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