Presidential Timeline

February 27, 2018

Rtn. Joe Assad visited the wake of the late Marcelo “Boom” Boncan, son of Rtn. Raul Boncan, at the Santuario de San Antonio, Forbes Park, Makati City. Boom passed away last February 26, 2018.

February 28, 2018

DGE Rudy and Lady Sharon Bediones as well as PDG Obet Pagdanganan attended the Birthday Celebration of World Class Presidents Chair Wilson Gan of the Rotary Club of Bagumbayan Manila at the Quezon City Sports Club in Quezon City.

March 1, 2018

Former National Security Adviser and Former Parañaque Representative PVP Roy Golez was interviewed by host Alex Santos over DWIZ regarding the South China Sea issue.

The Centennial Invitations Subcommittee, led by PP Francis Juico, met with Rotary International Director-Elect Raffy Garcia at the Glasshouse of the New World Makati Hotel in Makati City. Present aside from PP Francis Juico were DGE Rudy Bediones, PDG Obet Pagdanganan, PE/Dir. Susing Pineda, DE/Dir. Caloy Reyes, Club Secretary Alvin Lacambacal, Treasurer Nicky Villaseñor, PT Jim Chua, Rtn. Karl Leung and Rtn. Romy Nones.

AS Rene Policarpio, AT Ner Lonzaga, International Service Chair PD Nick Locsin and President Jimmie Policarpio attended the Regular Meeting of the Rotary Club of Osaka East at the Imperial Hotel Osaka, Osaka, Japan. During this event, I presented and turned over a Commemorative Centennial Bell to the Rotary Club of Osaka East in testimonial of our years of sisterhood while I likewise took the opportunity to invite their club to attend our Centennial Celebration. Renewal of sisterhood likewise took place and a Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the two clubs where the Rotary Club of Osaka East will donate $3,000.00 to the Hospicio de San Jose project. Also present was Rtn. Bernd Schneider who was endorsed by President Jimmie Policarpio to the Rotary Club of Osaka East and who is now based in Osaka, Japan where he is the General Manager of Swissotel Nankai where a mini fellowship was held with Manila Rotarians.

The World Famous Chorale held a rehearsal at the Red Box, Greenbelt 3, Makati City.

DGE Rudy and Lady Sharon Bediones as well as PDG Obet Pagdanganan attended the Dance Practice for the Governor’s Ball of the DISCON 2018 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City.

DGE Rudy and Lady Sharon Bediones as well as PDG Obet Pagdanganan attended the Celebration of PDT Rose Lim of the Rotary Club of Chinatown Manila at the Rothman Hotel in Manila.

March 2, 2018

Former National Security Adviser and Former Parañaque Representative PVP Roy Golez was interviewed by Atty. Bruce Rivera and Atty. Jess Falcis over TV5 Radio TV regarding the statement of President Duterte regarding co-ownership of the West Philippine Sea.

DGE Rudy Bediones and PDG Vince Carlos attended the Philippine Rotary Concerns Forum with the theme, “Membership Growth Towards a Single Philippine Zone” which was organized by the Philippine College of Rotary Governors at The Metropolitan Club in Makati City.

DGE Rudy Bediones attended the Induction of Rotary Club of Quiapo Plaza Miranda PP Harry Angping as President of the Philippine Lioc Kui Foundation, Inc. at the Golden Bay Seafood Restaurant in Pasay City. Also present was PD Phillip Ong.

March 3, 2018

DGE Rudy and Lady Sharon Bediones attended the opening of Bless Las Paellas owned by Rotary Club of Manila South PP Jessica Maloles at Vista Mall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The owner is a classmate of DGE Rudy Bediones and is one of the First Class Presidents. The event likewise served as a fellowship of many Rotarians from District 3810.

March 5, 2018

Former National Security Adviser and Former Parañaque Representative PVP Roy Golez was interviewed by Elizabeth Lee on BizNews over PTV 4 regarding the China and South China Sea situation.

VPE/Dir. Lance Masters turned over a bicycle to Joneil Dasian, our first Little Heart Warrior, at the Bernard’s Bicycle Center in Dumaguete, Negros Occidental.

DGE Rudy and Lady Sharon Bediones, PP Boy Ampil, PP Benny Laguesma, PD Nick Locsin and Rtn. Nilo Aventura attended the birthday celebration of Mrs. Rose Aquino, wife of PD Armie Aquino, who was likewise on hand to welcome the guests, at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City.

March 6, 2018

Former National Security Adviser and Former Parañaque Representative PVP Roy Golez was interviewed by FEU Law Dean Mel Sta. Maria on Radyo Singko over TV5 Radio TV regarding the statement of President Duterte regarding joint exploration of Philippine Seas.

The Board of Directors and Officers for Rotary Year 2017-2018 led by President Jimmie Policarpio paid a courtesy call on Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea who immensely helped us in having Proclamation No. 413 declaring July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 as the Year of the Centennial of the Rotary Club of Manila and that of the Rotary movement in the Philippines and in Asia. This took place at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Malacañan Palace, Manila. During this courtesy call, President Jimmie Policarpio presented a Centennial Commemorative Bell to the Executive Secretary to him as well which he graciously accepted. Further, Proclamation No. 413 was officially handed to the Manila Rotarians present.

The Board of Directors and Officers for Rotary Year 2017-2018 had a lunch fellowship at the Mabuhay Palace of the Manila Hotel in Manila after coming from a courtesy call at Malacañan Palace in Manila.

March 8, 2018

Welcomes Beauty and Wellness Expert Ms. Cory Quirino and 2017 Ms. Intercontinental First Runner-Up who will talk about “How to Stay Young and Attractive to Your Partner” and 2017 Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental Ms. Katarina Rodriguez who share her “Valuable Experiences and Her Beauty Regimen”.

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors for Rotary Year 2017-2018, 2:15 pm, New World Makati Hotel, Makati City.

World Famous Chorale Choir Practice after Weekly Luncheon Meeting, 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Red Box, Greenbelt 3, Makati City.