Rotary Club of Manila Graces Rotary Club of Cebu 85th Charter Celebration

Rotary Club of Manila led by President Jimmie Policarpio, AS Rene Policarpio and AT Ner Lonzaga attended the 85th Charter Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Cebu, one of the daughter clubs of the Rotary Club of Manila last November 17-18, 2017. The first day of the celebration consisted of a mountain flower tour, a heritage tour, golf and Welcome Dinner at the Mandani Bay Pavillion in Mandaue City. The second day consisted of a showcase of Cebu's best, a Cebuano shopping and lunch, a Club Presidents' Forum to discuss global grants and culminated with the 85th Charter Anniversary Dinner at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City.

Delegates of Rotary clubs, both foreign and domestic, including Distinguished Rotary District Governors and Club Presidents were on hand to witness the milestone event. Cebu Provincial Governor Hilario Davide, III graced the occasion while Rotary International Director-Elect Raffy Garcia, the highest ranking Filipino Rotarian, was Principal Speaker of the dinner celebration.

President Jimmie Policarpio, during the anniversary dinner, made a pitch for our centennial celebration as he invited our daughter club, the Rotary Club of Cebu, and other Rotary clubs present, to be one with us on this historic event as he likewise presented a commemorative bell and gavel set as a token.