The Week That Was

Pres. Susing Pineda, Jr. calls RCM’s 3rd for Rotary Centennial Year 2018-2019, “An Evening with Rotary International Barry Rassin”.

PP Benny Laguesma as Officer-In-Charge/Program Moderator, directs the program of activities.

The Central Colleges of the Philippines Cadets for the entry of colors.

Past Asst. Treas. Hermie Esguerra delivers an ecumenical prayer.

PP Romy Nones for the acknowledgement of dignitaries.

Centennial President Susing Pineda for his welcome message.

PP Jimmie Policarpio leads fellow Rotarians in the recitation of the Four (4) Way Test as a pledge to its commitment to the Rotary movement.

RI President Barry Rassin as Inducting Officer administers the oath of membership pledge to the Inspiring Governors followed by the Inspiring Presidents, in the ten (10) Districts in the Philippines.

PDG Obet Pagdanganan, Chair of the Centennial Celebrations Committee, explains the Centennial Initiatives of the Rotary Club of Manila.

PDG Obet Pagdanganan, President Susing Pineda, SDG Frank Evaristo (Chair of the Centennial Commemorative Stamp Committee, the Deputy Postmaster General and Rotary International President Barry Rassin unveil the Centennial Commemorative Stamp of the Rotary Club of Manila.

PDG Obet Pagdanganan, who took the place of Past Auditor Jimmy Laya, the Editor-in-Chief of the book, as he was not feeling well at the time, presents a mock-up of the Rotary Club of Manila 100 Years of Service Presidents Book to Rotary International President Barry Rassin in the presence of Managing Editor PSDG/PDCoS/Dir. Albert Alday, Photo Director IP Carlo Goiio (Rotary Club of Manila South) and Writer IP Eric Florentino (Rotary Club of Pasay Ilustrado).

RCM World-Famous Music Chorale sings live for the first-time the Rotary Club of Manila Centennial Hymn.

Ms. Gerphil Flores, Runner-up, Asia's Got Talent Season 1, German-Filipino Classical Crossover Singer, performs favourite song numbers.

Rotary International Director Raffy Garcia III does the honor, pleasure and privilege of introducing Rotary International President Barry Rassin, as Guest of Honor and Speaker.

Centennial Pres. Susing Pineda, RI Director Raffy Garcia III, RI D-3810 Governor Rudy Bediones, and RCM Centennial Board of Directors/Officers present to RI President Barry Rassin, the Rotary Club of Manila Centennial Bell and Gavel Set, Ceramic Plate; and a special gift to Lady Esther Rassin, as tokens of appreciation.

Dulce, A Musical Prodigy, Asia’s Singing Champion, One of Philippines’ Natural Treasure, performs favourite song numbers.

RI D-3810 Governor Rudy Bediones for his closing remarks.

RI President Barry Rassin and Lady Esther, RCM Centennial Board of Directors/Officers with the Ten (10) Rotary Districts and Rotary Clubs, taking turns for photo opportunities.

Centennial Pres. Susing Pineda for the adjournment of the meeting, marking that start of the Fellowship, with Sabor Latino Band, Philippines Premiere Latin Band, providing live music.