Centennial News

Presidential Proclamation No. 413 is a proclamation signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte “declaring 01 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 as the ‘Year for the Celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Manila and the Rotary Movement in the Philippines and in Asia”. This was obtained through the help of IPP Jimmie Policarpio and his Board of Directors and Executive Officers.

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT - The project has already been implemented and was well-supported by Manila Rotarians.

Centennial Watch - The project has already been implemented. Several watches have already been sold.

Hospicio de San Jose-Norzagaray Project - PD Phillip Ong is coordinating with Sister Corrie on a possible Rotary grant.

Presidential Proclamation No. 413 - The proclamation was signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte last January 24, 2018 and has already been issued.

Philippine Booth of the Rotary Club of Manila at the Rotary International Convention in Toronto, Canada - The project has been implemented and was a huge success in terms of promotion of the centennial. The booth was designed by Rotaractors from the Rotaract Club of Manila, one of our sponsored clubs.

Sari-Saring Aralan - The project is a work in progress.

The Rotary Club of Manila Educational Assistance Program (REAP) - The following are the updates of donors:

One Rotary One Philippines One for Marawi - Medical and Dental Missions were held last August 6-7, 2018 in Marawi.

Centennial Commemorative Stamp - The downpayment has already been settled. The new design is being reviewed by Philpost.

Rotary’s Heart for Little Angels - The guidelines will be drafted.

Seeds of Change by Rotary Club of Manila - BLA Amading Valdez, Chair Celso Abastillas, A letter to Aseana Chairman Ding Wenceslao for the treeplanting on Seaside Drive has been sent by the committee last August 20, 2018. Chair Rtn. Celso Abastillas and BLA Amading Valdez agreed that September 18, 2018 would be the tree planting date. Hopefully, an earlier date for the treeplanting at La Mesa Dam can be made. Impact treeplanting shall be made at SLEX and TPLEX and thereafter, the longterm nursery project/tree planting with districts nationwide will be undertaken. AG Naomi Lachica together with Ms. Teresa Quiogue and Mr. Boy Mojica, both from Office of Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez, met last August 17, 2018 at the OKADA MANILA area in Parañaque City for the tree planting under Seeds of Change by Rotary Club of Manila to be undertaken along Okada Road in Parañaque City.

Centennial Hymn - The hymn composed by Louie Ocampo has been completed in so far as the Rotary Club of Manila version is concerned. PP Teddy Ocampo is in the process of revising the lyrics to embrace the Rotary movement in the Philippines and in Asia.

Rotary Club of Manila Coffee Table Book - According to author, PDG Chit Lijauco, the book is in progress. It will revisit RCM’s 100 years as well as take a look at the next 100 years. The book will have 200 pages in full color except for pages of the past which will be in black and white.

Rotary Activities with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines - According to PDG Obet Pagdanganan, during the Rotary Club of Manila Centennial, there are activities lined up including the forthcoming Asia Pacific Scout Executive Jamboree in October, 2018, where banners will be displayed highlighting Rotary Club of Manila’s role in the founding of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines.

TOWER Awards - PP Benny Laguesma has been meeting with his committee members and Petron will sponsor the awards. The awards will be in coordination with PMAP.

JOURNALISM Awards - The composition of the committee is a work in progress in the light of the centennial edition.

TOURISM Awards - This is still in the planning stages with Dir. Bobby Joseph in the lead.

Rotary Club of Manila Art Exhibit - The venue chosen is the lobby of Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, Makati City. The mechanics and the date are being ironed out.

Jose Mari Chan Concert - President Susing Pineda has been meeting with Jose Mari Chan regarding this concert.

Rotary National Centennial Golf Tournament - The committee has been drawing up the mechanics and has been coordinating with our daughter clubs across different districts regarding the staging of the different legs.

Centennial Week - Activities are being drawn up by the Steering Committee at the brainstorming stage.

A Legacy of Rotary Service - Date has been fixed and will be staged on June 21, 2019. However, finalization of the venue and activities are in the works. Rotary International President-Elect Mark Maloney and Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte have confirmed their attendance.

Centennial Gala Night - An initial meeting has been called by Chair PAT Hermie Esguerra and he is keen on tapping the services of the Steering Committee for this. The date has been fixed and celebration shall take place on June 22, 2019. This will be a pure social event. The venue and the program are being finalized.