DISTAS 2016
Rotary District 2016 Training Assembly (DISTAS) Hosted by Rotary Club of Manila, May 7, 2016, Philippine Trade Training Center

I. DISTAS Opening Plenary Session
DISTAS 2016, at the VIP Lounge of the Philippine Trade Training Center, seated from left-right: PDG Sonny Ventura, IPDG Edmond Aguilar, PDG Karen Tamayo, Dato’ Dr. Siva Ananthan, D-3330, PE/VP Teddy Ocampo, and DGE Ernest Yuyek. Standing from left-rignt: Dir. Oscar del Rosario, AG/IPP/ISDG Frank Evaristo, CoS/PP/DGE Rudy Bediones, ICoS/PP Cesar Ubaldo and Rtn. Brick Onglingkuan.

ICoS/PP Cesar Ubaldo & IDDC Mari Yuda serve as Co-Master of Ceremonies.
DG Obet Pagdanganan calls the DISTAS 2016 to order.

AG/IPP/ISDG Frank Evaristo delivers an ecumenical prayer.
VP/PE/ASP Teddy Ocampo delivers welcome remarks.

IDDS Nelia Seril introduces the dignitaries.
IDcOS/ISDG Albert Alday does the honor & pleasure of introducing District 3810 Governor and RCM Past President Roberto M. “Obet” Pagdanganan.

District 3810 Governor and RCM Past President Roberto M. “Obet” Pagdanganan delivers message.
IcoS/PP Cesar Ubaldo does the honor & pleasure of introducing Rotary International Director Guiller Tumangan.

Rotary International Director Guiller Tumangan talks on “Rotary Serving Humanity” for the 1st General Session of DISTAS.
DGE Ernesto Yuyek talks on “Celebrating our Foundation” for the 2nd General Session.

PDG Francisco “Jun” Aniag, D-3770 talks on “Attracting and Holding Quality Members” for the 3rd General Session.
ISDG Nito Siasat talks on “Networking Speedmeet” for the Training Session 1.

ISDG Nito Siasat does the honor & pleasure of introducing Dato’ Siva Ananthan, D-3300 as keynote speaker.
Dato’ Dr. Siva Ananthan, D-3300 talks on “Heros” giving emphasis on Rotary education.

II. DISTAS Training Sessions by Breakout Groups
Club President – PP Mark Eugene Tan and PP Arlen Velez, Co-Program Moderators.

CP Gloriosa Valarao as resource speaker on “Club Extension.”
Ms. Delby Bragais as resource speaker on “Cultivating Your Public Image.”

Club Secretary-Club Treasurer-Admin Chair
ISDG Eric Candidato, PP Jage Estipona present the topic on “Your Role.”

IDCoS/ISDG Albert Alday presents on “Case Studies.”
IPP Catalina Calledo, PP Leah Banta present “Developing Goals.”

Membership Chair – PR Chair
IDDT Elma Lagamson, ISDG Nito Siasat present “Your Role, Developing Goals, Case Studies.”

PP Mon Banta, ISDG George Ng present “Your Role, Developing Goals, Case Studies.”
ISDG Oliver Alvarez, IDCC Joyce Ambray, AREA SDGS present “Your Role, Developing Goals, Case Studies.”

PDG Karen Tamayo presents summation and response.
In a posterity photo from L-R: DE Albert Alday, PP Cesar Ubaldo, RI Director Guiller Tumangan, PE/VP Teddy Ocampo, IPP Frank Evaristo and Dir. Oscar del Rosario.

Presentation of certificates during the DISTAS 2016. From L-R: Dir. Oscar del Rosario, DE Albert Alday, PE/VP Teddy Ocampo, DGE Ernesto Yuyek and PP Cesar Ubaldo.
During the DISTAS 2016 at Phil. Trade Training Center. From L-R: Dir. Oscar del Rosario, Rtn. Art Lopez, PE/VP Teddy Ocampo, IPP/AG Frank Evaristo, DE Albert Alday and Rtn. Hermie Esguerra.

DGE Ernesto Yuyek during the DGE Time.
DDS Nelia Seril for some announcements.

DGE Ernesto Yuyek adjourns the DISTAS 2016.
















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