Presidential Timeline

March 15, 2018 - The Tourism Awards Committee of the Rotary Club of Manila held a meeting at the Ballroom of the New World Makati Hotel in Makati City. Headed by DE/Dir. Bobby Joseph, those present were PDG Obet Pagdanganan, President Jimmie Policarpio, VP Chito Zaldarriaga, Dir. Art Lopez, DE Jackie Rodriguez, Club Secretary Alvin Lacambacal and Rtn. Farid Schoucair.

DGE Rudy and Lady Sharon Bediones as well as PDG Obet Pagdanganan attended the final dance practice for the Governor’s Ball at the Harbor Tent of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City.

SDG/IPSDG/PAG/PP Frank Evaristo attended the Awarding Ceremonies of the 2017 TOYM at the Meralco Lighthouse in Pasig City.

DGE Rudy Bediones and DGN Liza Elorde hosted a dinner fellowship for Korean Rotarians from District 3661 who would be attending the DISCON 2018 at the Legend Seafood Restaurant in Pasay City.

Our fellow Manila Rotarian, Former President Fidel V. Ramos, celebrated his birthday with his wife, Former First Lady Ming. His actual birthday was last March 17, 2018.

March 16, 2018 - PDG Obet Pagdanganan and PD Oscar del Rosario attended the DISCON 2018 Holy Mass officiated by Msgr. Claro Matt Garcia held at the Romblon and Mindoro Rooms of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City.

PDG Obet Pagdanganan and PD Oscar del Rosario attended the DISCON 2018 Opening of Trade Fair and Humanity in Motion along the perimeter of the Harbor Tent of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City.

DGE Rudy Bediones, PDG Vince Carlos, PDG Alex Cureg and PDG Obet Pagdanganan attended the District 3810 Council of Governors’ Luncheon with RIPR Eun Soo Moon and Lady Hyun Joo Yang hosted by DG Loy and Lady Karen Cosico at the Davao Room of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City.

Manila Rotarians attended the Opening Ceremonies of the DISCON 2018 at the Harbor Tent of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City.

Manila Rotarians attended the Filipiniana Fashion Show of the DISCON 2018 at the Harbor Tent of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City. PP Benny Laguesma was Segment Chair.

March 17, 2018 - The Great Presidents and the Inspiring Presidents had a breakfast with RIPR Eun Soo Moon together with their respective District Governors, DG Loy Cosico and DGE Rudy Bediones, at the Boracay and Davao Rooms of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City.

The nine (9) electors of the Rotary Club of Manila attended the Business Meeting at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City where the financial report of RY 2016-2017 was reported as well as courtesy resolutions were passed.

Manila Rotarians had a luncheon fellowship at the lobby lounge area of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City.

Manila Rotarians attended the Second Plenary Session and Closing Ceremonies of the DISCON 2018 at the Harbor Tent of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City. During this session, the Rotary Club of Manila was cited for its participation in the Humanity in Motion and for having the most number of registrants for DISCON 2018. Our club was likewise cited for our contributions to The Rotary Foundation where DE Jackie Rodriguez and PDG Alex Cureg were called on stage for their Major Donor contributions. That same afternoon, PP Benny Laguesma introduced DGE Rudy Bediones who delivered his address to the district in his capacity as Incoming Governor where he dwelled on the 100 years of the Rotary movement in the Philippines and in Asia with the Rotary Club of Manila as the lead club by extolling famous Manila Rotarians and laying down the plans. Further, he called his Executive Committee on stage as well as his Inspiring Presidents who both danced to the tune of “Walking on Sunshine” with PE/Dir. Susing Pineda leading his classmates with his never before seen dance steps. Manila Rotarians likewise visited our booth in the Trade Fair. Sen. Loren Legarda also delivered a talk.

IPSDG/IPDCoS/DE/IPD Albert Alday, IAT Jason Ong, Treasurer Nicky Villaseñor and DE/DIr. Caloy Reyes unwinding during the DISCON 2018 at the Snaps Sports Bar of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City.

Manila Rotarians attended the DISCON 2018 Governor’s Ball at the Harbor Tent of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City. DGE Rudy Bediones and PDG Obet Pagdanganan took part in the dance which was a fitting culmination to a successful DISCON 2018. Great Presidents likewise presented their dance numbers.

March 19, 2018 - VPE/Dir. Lance Masters, Chair of Rotary’s Heart for Little Angels Project, met with PDG Obet Pagdanganan, Rtn. Johnny Chotrani and Rtn. Zdenek Jankovsky at the Dohtunburi Japanese Restaurant in Greenhills, San Juan.

DE/Dir. Issam Eldebs celebrated his natal day with fellow Manila Rotarians and their spouses at the Sala Bistro in Makati City. Present were DGE Rudy Bediones, PE/Dir. Susing Pineda, PD Nick Locsin, BLA/PD Amading Valdez, Rtn. Farid Schoucair and I.

March 20, 2018 - PE/Dir. Susing Pineda, DE/Dir. Issam Eldebs, ICS/Club Secretary Alvin Lacambal, IT/Treasurer Nicky Villaseñor and IAS/AS Rene Policarpio attended the Pre Planning Meeting for RY 2018-2019 with respect to clusters and committees of our club at the Last Chukker, Manila Polo Club, Makati City.

March 21, 2018 - DE Raffy Alunan was a reactor to Senator Gringo Honasan’s talk on Counter-terrorism at the 11th Philippine Army Senior Leaders Conference, entitled, “Defeating Terrorism Responding to a Global Challenge” held at the Philippine Army Officers’ Club, Philippine Army Headquarters, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

DE Raffy Alunan interviewed National Security Adviser Sec. Hermogenes Esperon on his show, “Thinking Out Loud with Raffy Alunan” over DZRH in Pasay City. During the interview, they discussed the National ID Card, Counter-terrorism Policies, Counter Insurgency Strategy, West Philippine Sea and the National Security Policy. The show will likewise air on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

March 22, 2018 - Welcomes Rep. Reynaldo Umali of the Second District of Oriental Mindoro, who will talk on his plans and programs. Rev. Fr. Dennis Paez will also conduct a “Lenten Recollection”.

RCManila Foundation Management Meeting, 11:30 am, Ballroom, New World Makati Hotel, Makati City

Planning Session Meeting of the Board of Directors and Officers for Rotary Year 2018-2019, 2:15 pm, Press Room, New World Makati Hotel, Makati City