The Week That Was

Pres. Susing Pineda as presiding officer, calls the 21st meeting of the Rotary Club of Manila, for the Rotary Centennial Year 2018-2019, to order.

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

PD Joey Yujuico delivers an ecumenical prayer.

PDSAA Ike Stranathan 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.

Rtn Zdenek Jankovsky does the honor, pleasure and privilege of introducing Mr. John Rubio, Country Director, Facebook Philippines, as guest speaker.

Mr. John Rubio presented before Manila Rotarians and Guests, on the topic of “Digital Disruption in the age of Mobile”, which was followed by a pro-active public forum. Among RCMers’ who participated in the public forum were: Rtn. Hans Palacios, Rtn. Tong Payumo, PD Oscar del Rosario, VP Lance Masters, Rtn. Butch Alcantara and SAA Dave Reynolds.

Pres. Susing Pineda responds and presents to Mr. John Rubio, the Club’s Centennial Plate, as a token of appreciation as guest speaker, and declares the adjournment of the meeting.

RCM Weekly Birthday Celebrant/s

Pres. Susing Pineda, Jr. presents the week’s birthday celebrant: PP Ed Reyes, 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 presents the RCM Paul Harris Fellow to Rtn Gani Macatoman and multiple/3X Paul Harris Fellow PT Chito Tagaysay equivalent to 2 Sapphire.

Announcement by PD Abe Pascual, Pres., Sagip Kabataan Foundation, Inc., on the Sagip Kabataan (Save The Streetchildren) Christmas gift-giving scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, 5:00PM, at the Asilo de San Vicente de Paul, and the presentation of a plaque of appreciation to the Rotary Club of Manila led by Pres. Susing Pineda, for its continuing support; Rtn Zdenek Jankovsky for the activities of children with special needs and the elderly at the Hospicio de San Jose and DSAA/PD Oscar del Rosario for the awarding of Multiple Paul Harris Fellows/Major Donor Certificates, to Rtn Zdeken Jankovsky, PDG Alex Cureg, and PP Frank Evaristo.

DSAA/PD Oscar del Rosario with PP Frank Evaristo, Pres., Alay Lakad Foundation, Inc., for the presentation of plaques of appreciation for invaluable support and cooperation during the recent Alay Lakad Walk-for-a-Cause to Rotary Club of Manila led by Pres. Susing Pineda, D-3810 Gov. Rudy Bediones. Also receiving a plaque of appreciation from PP Frank Evaristo is DSAA/PD Oscar del Rosario.

Pres. Susing Pineda announces the Townhall Luncheon Meeting (Club Assembly) for next Thursday luncheon meeting, on December 6, to tackle on the various Club Centennial Projects and essential funding requirements; among other club matters, during his president’s time.