The Week That Was

Pres. Susing Pineda, Jr. calls the 1st meeting for the Rotary Centennial Year 2018-2019, to order.

Rtn Joe de Venecia, former House Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives, lead fellow Rotarians, in renewing its commitment to the Rotary movement, by reciting the Rotary Credo, The Four (4) Way Test.

Rtn Celso Abastillas introduces the guests, visiting Rotarians and personalities seated at the presidential table.

A special raffle with prizes courtesy of PD Art Lopez, was drawn by Finance Secretary Rtn Carlos G. Dominguez III. The lucky winners were : 1. PP Teddy Ocampo - 2 Nights Stay - 1 Bedroom Deluxe at Ascott Hotel Makati 2. STAR Rtn. Hans Palacios - Lunch or Dinner Buffet for 2 at the Grand Kitchen of Grand Hyatt Manila; and 3. Rtn. Edwin Sena - Overnight Stay in a Tower Deluxe Room with Buffet Breakfast for 2 at The Bellevue Manila.

Pres. Susing Pineda for some announcements during the President's Time.

Secretary Carlos G. “Sonny” Dominguez III presents TRAIN — Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion, a major component of the Duterte’s administration 10-point economic agenda, which aims to reform the country’s tax regime to update it, and make it more efficient, equitable, and progressive.

Pres. Susing Pineda presents to Secretary Carlos G. “Sonny” Dominguez III the club's centennial plate, as a token of appreciation, for being the guest of honor and speaker.

Pres. Susing Pineda administers the oath of membership pledge to Former Ambassador Victor G. Garcia III, as the latest member to be inducted to the RCM Membership.

Pres. Susing Pineda presents the birthday celebrants of the week: Rtn Naoto Tago and Rtn Bobby Bhalla, for the traditional blowing of candles on the birthday cake, amidst the singing by the RCM WF Chorale of the happy birthday song.