The Week That Was

Pres. Susing Pineda, Jr. as presiding officer, calls the 18th meeting of the Rotary Club of Manila, for the Rotary Centennial Year 2018-2019, to order.

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

PP Frank Evaristo delivers an ecumenical prayer.

Rtn John Cutter leads fellow Rotarians, in renewing its commitment to the Rotary movement, by reciting the Rotary Credo: The Four (4) Way Test.

PS Butch Marking introduces the personalities seated at the presidential table. While for the visiting Rotarians and Guests names and titles were flashed over the wide screen for acknowledgement.

RCM Weekly Birthday Celebrant/s

Pres. Susing Pineda, Jr. presents the week’s birthday celebrants: PDG Vince Carlos and Rtn Pepe Rodriguez, 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 Rtn Pepe Rodriguez the Paul Harris Fellow Certificate and Pin, as a new Paul Harris Fellow.

Pres. Susing Pineda, Jr. invites fellow Rotarians to the Sari-Saring Aralan Centennial Project Launching set on Nov. 14, 2018, in Tondo, Manila, a joint undertaking between RCManila and Ayala Foundation, Inc., during his president’s time.

Rtn Bren Egan does the honour, pleasure and privilege of introducing His Excellency Daniel Pruce, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of the Philippines; Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Manila, as guest of honor and speaker.

Ambassador Daniel Pruce presents before Manila Rotarians and Guests, a sneak peek into the present state of British-Philippines Bilateral Relations.

A public forum immediately followed right after the speech of Ambassador Daniel Pruce. Among RCMers’ who participated were Rtn. Hans Palacios, PD Beda Fajardo, Dir. Amading Valdez, Pres. Susing Pineda and Rtn. Pepe Rodriguez.

Pres. Susing Pineda, Jr. presents to Ambassador Daniel Pruce the centennial plate as a plaque of appreciation for being the guest of honor and speaker. Also in photo are: Rtn. Joel Valdes, Rtn. Bren Egan, PP Frank Evaristo and Rtn. Michael Cutter.

The Launch of the Project

Last minute preparations for the launch of “Sari-Saring Aralan”

The launch area of “Sari-saring Aralan” in Barangay 50, Tondo, Manila

Grameen Australia Philippines Country Director Rolly Romasanta, Rtn. Lutz Kunack and President Susing Pineda awaiting the launch of “Sari-Saring Aralan” last November 14, 2018 in Tondo, Manila.

Rtn. Lutz Kunack provided the food and refreshments for the launch of “Sari-Saring Aralan”. Photo shows him with President Susing Pineda awaiting the launch.

The project partners awaiting the start of the launch. Rtn. Romy Nones, Rotary Ann Maritess Pineda, Director Joanna Duarte of Ayala Foundation, Rtn. Lutz Kunnack, President Ruel Maranan of Ayala Foundation and President Susing Pineda.

The launch begins with the Philippine National Anthem.

President Susing Pineda delivers his message on the significance of “Sari-Saring Aralan” to the community.

Ayala Foundation President Ruel Maranan delivers his message on the significance of “Sari-Saring Aralan” to the community.

President Susing Pineda and Ayala Foundation President Ruel Maranan getting ready to unveil the “Sari-Saring Aralan”.

President Susing Pineda and Ayala Foundation President Ruel Maranan unveil the “Sari-Saring Aralan”.

Grameen Australia Philippines Country Director Rolly Romasanta, Rtn. Lutz Kunack, Sec.Gen./Rtn. Romy Nones, President Susing Pineda and the rest of the group pose for posterity after the launch in front of the pilot “Sari-Saring Aralan” project.

Photo opportunity with the beneficiaries of the “Sari-Saring Aralan” project.