Duterte Signs Proclamation Declaring Centennial of Rotary Club of Manila and Rotary Movement in the Philippines and in Asia

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed Proclamation No. 413 last January 24, 2018 declaring July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 as the “Year for the Celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Manila and the Rotary Movement in the Philippines and in Asia”.

The proclamation is a fitting testimonial to the role of the Rotary Club of Manila, the First Rotary Club in Asia, the Rotary movement in the Philippines and the Rotary movement in Asia in uplifting the lives of the people in the various communities where the Rotary clubs are located.

The Rotary Club of Manila was established on June 1, 1919 and its birth signalled the beginning of the entire Rotary movement in the Philippines and in Asia. Through its pioneering efforts, the Rotary Club of Manila, has left an indelible mark in the history of the Philippines with many of its projects becoming milestones in nurturing communities.

As the club approaches its Centennial celebration, its initiatives on having this proclamation signed is truly a laudable feat as it speaks well of government’s recognition of its vital role in building a better future for Filipinos.