International Relations

The Board of Directors, Executive Officers and the rest of the Manila Rotarians led by President Susing Pineda together with Rotarian dignitaries led by Rotary International Director Raffy Garcia, III and DG Rudy Bediones were on hand to witness the Tree Planting Ceremonies by Rotary International President Barry Rassin and Lady Esther last July 19, 2018 at the Lapu-Lapu Monument, Agrifina Circle, Rizal Park in Manila. This Tree Planting Ceremonies served as the launching of the Rotary Club of Manila Centennial Friendship Trees Project. The Tree Planting Ceremonies was organized by Chair Rtn. Celso Abastillas and Co-Chair BLA Amading Valdez while the project itself was initiated by PDG Obet Pagdanganan. Chair Rtn. Celso Abastillas delivered a message during the ceremonies. The pledging to plant trees was administered by Rotary International President Barry Rassin. DSAA/PD Oscar del Rosario recided the poem, “TREES” by Joyce Kilmer. These were all done under heavy rainfall.