The Week That Was
Pres. Susing Pineda presided over the 29th weekly meeting, where Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia spoke on the Philippine economy.
Ms. Kate Castillo belts out favorite love songs on the occasion of Valentine’s Day.
Pres. Susing Pineda calls the 29th weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Manila, to order. PP Teddy Ocampo as Officer-In-Charge/Program Moderator, directs the program of activities.
Rtn Karl Leung introduces the personalities seated at the presidential table. While for the guests and visiting Rotarians list were acknowledged/flashed over the wide screen in the interest of time.
PD Abe Pascual delivers an ecumenical prayer.
STAR Rtn Ludek Vrana as lead reciter of the Four (4) Way Test, renews fellow Rotarians’ commitment to the Rotary Movement.
Rtn Joel Valdes does the honor, privilege and pleasure of introducing Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia, Department of Socio-Economic Planning, National Economic and Development Authority, as guest speaker.
Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia presents before Manila Rotarians and Guests on the topic of “The Philippine Economy : Recent Performance, Infrastructure and Policy Reforms for Sustained Inclusive Growth.”
Among the participants to the public forum were: PE Jackie Rodriguez, PD Jess Santos, Rtn. Celso Abastillas and Rtn. Tong Payumo.
Pres. Susing Pineda for his response, presentation of the centennial plate to Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia, as a token of appreciation and meeting adjournment.
RCM Weekly Birthday Celebrants
Pres. Susing Pineda presents the week’s birthday celebrants : PSAA Gunter Matschuck and Rtn Klaus Mueller for the traditional blowing of the candle on the birthday cake amidst the singing by the RCM World Famous Chorale of the Happy Birthday song.
Ms. Kate Castillo performs requested songs with BLA Amading Valdez and PD Oscar dell Rosario from the floor on the occasion of Valentine’s Day.
Guest of Honor and Speaker’s Profile: Hon. Jose de Venecia, Jr.