The Week that Was

Pres. Susing Pineda, Jr. as presiding officer, calls the 16th meeting of the Rotary Club of Manila, for the Rotary Centennial Year 2018-2019, to order.

Rtn Jing Lapus as Officer-In-Charge/ Program Moderator, directs the program of activities.

Rtn Emyl Eugenio delivers an ecumenical prayer.

DE/Treas. Nicky Villaseñor leads fellow Rotarians, in renewing its commitment to the Rotary movement, by reciting the Rotary Credo: The Four (4) Way Test.

DE/Dir. Caloy Reyes introduces the guests, and visiting Rotarians.

Department of Education Agreement with Rotary Club of Manila Nationwide Chorale Group Competition and Song Writing Contest. Department of Education Secretary Leonor Briones (Center) for the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Rotary Club of Manila and the Department of Education for the joint Nationwide Chorale Group Competition and Song Writing Contest, in cooperation with all the Rotary Clubs in the Philippines. Photo shows, seated: District 3810 Governor Rudy Bediones, President Susing Pineda, leading the signing ceremony, with District Governor Jose Boy Garcia, District Governor Frank Manga, District Youth Service Chair Past President Erwyn Alcomendras, Past District Governor Jaime Cura and Past District Governor Rafael Tantuco. Standing among RCM Members: Past President Frank Evaristo (rightmost), Rotarian Emyl Eugenio, Rotarian Willie Peliño, Director-elect/Board Legal Adviser Amading Valdez, Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms/Past Director Oscar del Rosario, Past Director Beda Fajardo.

Rtn Willie Peliño does the honor, pleasure and privilege of introducing Secretary Leonor M. Briones, Department of Education, as guest of honor and speaker.

Secretary Leonor M. Briones presented before Manila Rotarians and Guests, the state of the Philippine Education, among other related topics, and current issues hugging the limelight.

A public forum immediately followed right after the speech of Secretary Leonor M. Briones. Among the participants were: Rtn. Tong Payumo, PP Ed Reyes, PE Jackie Rodriguez, PD Beda Fajardo.

RCM Weekly Birthday Celebrant/s

Pres. Susing Pineda, Jr. presents the week’s birthday celebrant PD Nick Locsin, the birthday cake for the traditional blowing of candles amidst the singing by the RCM World-Famous Chorale of the Happy Birthday song.

Pres. Susing Pineda, Jr. presents to Secretary Leonor M. Briones the Club’s Centennial Plate, as a token of appreciation.

The Board of Directors for RY 2018-2019 held its monthly meeting last October 18, 2018 at the Gallery 1 of the New World Makati Hotel in Makati City.