The Week That Was

Pres. Susing Pineda as presiding officer, calls the 19th meeting of the Rotary Club of Manila, for the Rotary Centennial Year 2018-2019, to order.

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

Rtn. Jun Alvarez delivers an ecumenical prayer.

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

Rtn. Zdenek Jankovsky introduces the personalities seated at the presidential table, while for the registering visiting Rotarians and Guests were recognized with thanks and appreciation by flashing their names on the wide screen.

Pres. Susing Pineda, Rtn Willie Peliño, Emergency Relief Organizer, present the Certificates of Recognition to the collaborators to the recently-held Typhoon Ompong Relief Operation and Outreach Program, held last October 13, 2018 in San Pascual Elementary School, Tuba, Benguet to: Zalora Group Manila with Rtn Cons Robertz, Managing Director; KTP Philippines-ROHQ with Ms. Criselda Pal, HR Executive and Rotary Club of Baguio led by IP Lani Fabi.

Pres. Susing Pineda presents the Paul Harris Fellow Certificates and Pins to Rtn Tony Lopez, Rtn Cons Robertz and Rtn Zdenek Jankovsky, as new Paul Harris Fellows.

Pres. Susing Pineda presents to Brigadier General Abdul Mannan, RID 3281, a club bannerette, to enhance International Relations.

Pres. Susing Pineda, announces the forthcoming Christmas Fellowship on December 13, 2018, 6:00PM, at the OKADA MANILA, Grand Ballroom 3, Coral Wing Lobby, in Parañaque City, during his president’s time, among other club activities.

Rtn Manny Blanco does the honor, pleasure and privilege of introducing Rtn Antonio “Tony” S. Lopez, President/Publisher, Biz News Asia Philippines, Inc., as guest speaker.

Rtn Antonio “Tony” S. Lopez presented before Manila Rotarians and Guests current events and issues hugging the limelight, which was followed by a pro-active public forum.

Among RCMers’ who participated in the public forum were: PE Jackie Rodriguez, Rtn. Jankovski Zdenek, Dir. Amading Valdez, IPP Jimmie Policarpio, PD Oscar del Rosario and Rtn. Manny Blanco.

Pres. Susing Pineda responds and presents to Rtn Antonio “Tony” S. Lopez the Club’s Centennial Plate, as a token of appreciation, and declares the adjournment of the meeting.

Pres. Susing Pineda, Jr. presents the week’s birthday celebrants: Rtn Jun-Jun Capistrano, the birthday cake for the traditional blowing of candles amidst the singing by the RCM World-Famous Chorale of the Happy Birthday song.