Updates on Centennial Projects

The Rotary Club of Manila Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

Latest Update: Manila Rotarians led by President Susing Pineda attended the Special Event of “Meet the Scholars” last January 25, 2019 at the President Ramon Magsaysay Entrepreneur Center (PRMEC) of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila in Intramuros, Manila.

PLM President Dr. Lenny de Jesus delivers her message.

REAP Sponsors Rtn. Warren So, IAS/AT Jason Ong, Rtn. Nando Camus and Rtn. Raymund Alberto

President Susing Pineda delivering his message to the PLM scholars.

PP Benny Laguesma (Member, PLM Board of Regents), IPP Jimmie Policarpio, REAP Chairman Sec.Gen. Romy Nones, President Susing Pineda and PD Beda Fajardo

REAP scholars conveying their heartwarming stories of struggle as they thanked the Rotary Club of Manila for the immense help.

PLM Pres. Dr. Lenny de Jesus handing over the instrumental piano cd to RCM Pres. Susing Pineda.

President Susing Pineda receiving a framed certificate of appreciation for the REAP from PLM President Dr. Lenny de Jesus.

A pose for posterity for Manila Rotarians together with President Susing Pineda holding the framed Certificate of Appreciation.

PLM President Dr. Lenny de Jesus presenting a token of appreciation to President Susing Pineda.

Manila Rotarians with the PLM REAP Scholars

Rtn. Thad Llamzom, PD Beda Fajardo, PP Benny Laguesma and President Susing Pineda in a light moment while exchanging pleasantries with PLM President Dr. Lenny de Jesus.

President Susing Pineda conveys his earnest appeal for more benefactors for the project.

A Legacy of Rotary Service

Centennial Awards

Latest Update: One of the highlights of June 21st celebration is the Centennial Awards which was meant to give a major opportunity for the various Rotary Clubs in the Philippines to showcase their respective service projects which are worthy of praise and commendation. This activity is likewise intended to encourage and inspire more Rotary Clubs and/or Rotarians to initiate, plan, execute or implement service projects which will benefit their communities, especially the most needy in the country.

The 10 Rotary districts through their district governors shall pre-qualify entries from different rotary clubs and submit to RCM 3 outstanding projects. Of the entries to be submitted, ten will be shortlisted and the top three will receive the honor of being Second Runner-Up, First Runner-Up and Champion along with substantial cash prizes.

In order to give more time to prepare and to submit three (3) most outstanding projects from the respective districts as official entries for the "Centennial Awards", the committee has decided to extend the submission from January 30, 2019 to February 16, 2019.

Other Matters on the Event

The Centennial Steering Committee discussed the campaign for the different Rotary clubs across the archipelago to attend “A Legacy of Rotary Service” last January 24, 2019 at the Gallery 1 of the New World Makati Hotel in Makati City. There will be a meeting with the event organizer next week.

Save Manila Bay

Latest Update: Manila Rotarians led by Save Manila Bay Project Chair DE/Dir. Bobby Joseph attended the launching of the Save Manila Bay last January 27, 2019 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

Manila Rotarians having early breakfast at the Cafe Ilang-Ilang of the Manila Hotel before proceeding to the launching venue. In photo are Rtn. Marcus Des, Rtn. Juan Montel, PE/Dir. Jackie Rodriguez, IPP Jimmie Policarpio and PD Oscar del Rosario

PD Beda Fajardo and Save Manila Bay Project Chair DE/Dir. Bobby Joseph joined the breakfast.

Rtn. Michael Cutter and Rtn. Rosel Doval Santos also joined.

The Manila Rotarian contingent which now included ES Anna Toledo and AT Ner Lonzaga pose with the Rotary Club of Manila banner at the lobby of the Manila Hotel.

The Manila Rotarians arrive at the Quirino Grandstand.

Manila Rotarians with PNP Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde

Government officials led by members of the Cabinet, the Philippine National Police and the AFP at the launching.

Save Manila Bay Project Chair DE/Dir. Bobby Joseph and PD Beda Fajardo being interviewed.

Manila Rotarians with Miss Eco Tourism

DE/Dir. Bobby Joseph and PE/Dir. Jackie Rodriguez with government officials at the launching.

Manila Rotarians with DG Panding Nisce (District 3790) during the competition

The Pledge of Commitment

The dredging at the Manila Yacht Club

SDG/PP Frank Evaristo, PP Teddy Ocampo, PD Oscar del Rosario and Rotary Ann Nellie Valdez before the competition began.

With DG Panding Nisce (District 3790)

Rotarians in a solidarity pose before the competition.

Rotary Club of Manila Centennial Chorale Competition

Latest Update: ISDG/IS/DE/Dir. Albert Alday, Rtn. Willie Peliño, Rtn. Thad Llamzon, President Susing Pineda and PP Teddy Ocampo doing the screening of entries from the different regions.

Last January 29, 2019, the Chorale Committee made a screening of the entries from the different regions at the Champaca Room of the Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan.

The Rotary Club of Manila delegation which included members of the Chorale Committee left Manila for Dagupan last January 29, 2019 to attend the National Finals of the Rotary Club of Manila Centennial Chorale Competition which took place at the CSI Stadia where the top five and the best musical competition was chosen.

The following were chosen:

OVERALL BEST SONG COMPOSITION: - Region II: Lal-lo National High School

GRAND FINALISTS to the June 21, 2019 Centennial Choral Competition:

- Cluster A: CAR Region, Baguio City National High School

- Cluster B: NCR, Ramon Magsaysay High School

- Cluster C: Region V: Zeferino Arroyo High School

- Cluster D: Region VII: Negros Oriental National High School

- Cluster E: Region XII: General Santos National High School

Before the competition, Former Speaker Rtn. Joe de Venecia, hosted brunch for the Manila Rotarians and the DepEd officials led by DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones at his home.

Judge Domino Marcos, PP Teddy Ocampo, SDG/PO Frank Evaristo, Ms. Cathy Turdanes (EA of President Susing Pineda), Ms. Devann Abayon (Centennial Committee Secretary) and PD Oscar del Rosario before the trip to Dagupan.

The plaque for the Best Song Composition

Former Speaker Rtn. Joe de Venecia and DE/BLA Amading Valdez

Manila Rotarians with DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones

Manila Rotarians and government officials partaking in the brunch.

Exchanging pleasantries with the DepEd Secretary

Exchanging pleasantries with Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez

Hoisting the framed Certificate of Recognition from DepEd

Centennial Gala Night

Latest Update: There will be a contract signing today, January 31, 2019, with OKADA MANILA and food tasting at 5:00 pm.

Centennial Commemorative Stamps

Latest Update: By virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 413, 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, the Rotary Club of Manila, First in Asia, will celebrate this milestone achievement of 100 Years of Rotary Service to the Community, a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, during its Centennial Rotary Year 2018-2019, its centennial birth anniversary being this June 1, 2019.

One of the Centennial Projects of the Rotary Club of Manila is the issuance of a limited edition Centennial Commemorative Stamp in collaboration with the Philippine Postal Corporation. This is a once-in-a-lifetime memorabilia which is guaranteed to last generations such that it becomes collector’s item.

Below is the Rotary Club of Manila Centennial Stamps Package (3 Sets) for your selection, reservation and payment. All payments shall be made through Ms. Devann Abayon, RCM Centennial Committee Project Coordinator, the proceeds of which shall go to the Club’s Centennial Funds:

Dear Fellow RCMers,

As you well know, our Centennial Year is upon us. In the past few years leading up to the present, your club leadership has planned and prepared several projects and events befitting this milestone in the history of our prestigious club.

During the Town Hall Meeting last August 9, 2018, these activities were presented and broadly discussed. The responses of our members afterwards were inspiring. They want to do their share in making our centennial celebrations truly memorable, not only for RCMers but also to all Rotarians of the Philippines and of Asia.

Indeed, in various district functions recently, other Rotarians from all over the country have also expressed their enthusiasm in joining us in the celebration of 100 years of the Rotary movement in this part of the world. They are just waiting, in their own words, for the Rotary Club of Manila to lead them.

It is it time therefore, for us to take the challenge of leading our fellow Rotarians. And for us to do this effectively, the participation of each RCM member is needed. Attached is the list of our centennial committees and their projects. Also provided is the Program of Activities for the Centennial Week.

I urge you to volunteer your participation in any of the activities. Together, we can attain greater achievements for our club! Please indicate the committee(s) / event(s) that you are joining.

Yours in Rotary,

Pres. Susing Pineda