The Week That Was

PSAA “Fred” Lim, does the honor, pleasure and privilege of introducing Hon. Vicente C. Sotto III, Senator, Republic of the Philippines, as guest speaker.

Pres. “Jimmie” Policarpio calls the 37th meeting, of the Rotary Club of Manila, to order.

DE/Dir. “Issam” Eldebs, as OIC/Moderator, calls the program of activities.

Rtn. “Celso” Abastillas, delivers an ecumenical prayer.

Rtn. “Jason” Ong, leads in renewing Rotarians’ commitment to the Rotary Movement, via the recitation of the four (4) way test.

STAR Rtn. “Karlo” Castro introduces the guests and visiting Rotarians.

Pres. “Jimmie” Policarpio administers the oath of honorary membership pledge, to His Excellency Rodrigo do Amaral Souza, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, of Brazil to the Philippines.

Hon. Vicente “Tito” Sotto, III, Senator of the Republic of the Philippines and Senate Majority Floor Leader, gave Manila Rotarians, Visiting Rotarians and guests, a glimpse into his advocacies, more importantly, on the technical controversies surrounding the PICOS machines in the 2016 National and Local Elections.

A pro-active public forum immediately followed right after the speech of Senator Vicente C. Sotto III. Among Rotarians who participated were: DGE Rudy Bediones, Rtn. Tong Payumo, Rtn. Ricky Trinidad, Star Rtn. Hans Palacios, Rtn. Jackie Rodriguez, PP Archit Bartolome, Rtn. Hermie Esguerra and PD Beda Fajardo.

Pres. “Jimmie” Policarpio presents the RCM Centennial Bell, to Senator Vicente C. Sotto III, as a token of appreciation, for being the guest of honor and speaker, and meeting adjournment.

Pres. “Jimmie” Policarpio, Sec. “Alvin” Lacambacal, presents to Dir.-elect “Jackie” Rodriguez, the Paul Harris Fellow Crystal and Pins, as a Major Donor — New Paul Harris Fellow.

Pres. “Jimmie” Policarpio presents the week's birthday celebrants, in attendance : DE “Jackie” Rodriguez, Rtn. “Celso” Abastillas, and STAR Rtn. “Hans” Palacios, for the traditional blowing of candle on the birthday cake, amidst the singing by the RCM New World Famous Chorale of the happy birthday song.