The Week That Was
Centennial President Susing Pineda called to order the 43rd weekly meeting, the Journalism Centennial Awards Presentation, with BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno as guest of honor and speaker.
Centennial Pres. Susing Pineda calls the 43rd weekly meeting, being the Journalism Centennial Awards Presentation, of the Rotary Club of Manila, to order.
AS Rene Policarpio as Officer-In-Charge/ Program Moderator, directs the program of activities.
AT Ner Lonzaga, Co-Chairman, Journalism Centennial Awards Committee delivers an ecumenical prayer.
PT Jun Follosco as lead reciter of the Four (4) Way Test, renews fellow Rotarians’ commitment to the Rotary Movement.
PS Butch Marking introduces the guests, visiting Rotarians and personalities seated at the presidential table.
Centennial Pres. Susing Pineda during his president’s time drums-up attendance of fellow RCMers’ for the much-awaited RCM Centennial Celebration with two (2) weeks to go before the milestone events on June 20, 21 and 22 respectively.
PP Jimmie Policarpio, Chairman, Journalism Centennial Awards Committee, deliver his message, prior to the awarding proper.
AS Rene Policarpio presents the Journalism Centennial Awardees 2019:
Mr. Antonio S. Lopez, President/Publisher, Biz News Asia Philippines, Inc., Columnist, Manila Standard, Founder/Host, BizNews Television Business Show, Founder/Publisher, Online BizNews Asia.Com, Journalist of the Year.
Ms. Rhona Goc-Ong-Villariasa, Sunstar Davao, Regional Female Reporter of the Year
Mr. Carmelito Q. Francisco, Mindanao Times, Regional Male Reporter of the Year
Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez, Freeman Cebu, Regional Male Opinion Writer of the Year
Freeman Cebu, Regional Newspaper of the Year, represented by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez
Mr. Paolo S. Romero, The Philippine STAR, Newspaper Male Reporter of the Year
Ms. Mary Grace Padin, The Philippine STAR, Newspaper Female Business Reporter of the Year
Mr. Fred M. Lobo, Manila Bulletin, Newspaper Male Opinion Writer of the Year
Mr. Boo Chanco, The Philippine STAR, Newspaper Business Opinion Writer of the Year
Metro Society, Homegrown Luxury Magazine of the Year represented by Pres. Ernesto L. Lopez
Panorama, Manila Bulletin, Lifestyle Magazine of the Year represented by Editor-in-Chief Mr. AA Patawaran
Business Mirror, Business Newspaper of the Year represented by Publisher Mr. T. Anthony C. Cabangon
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Newspaper of the Year represented by Associate Publisher Ms. Juliet Javellana
II. Television Category
Ms. Susan Enriquez, GMA 7 Network, Television Female Broadcaster of the Year
Mr. Cito Beltran, TV 5 Network, Television Male Broadcaster of the Year
Ms. Tina Panganiban Perez, GMA 7 Network, Television Female Reporter of the Year
Mr. George Cariño, ABS-CBN Channel 2, Television Male Reporter of the Year
TV 5 Network, Television Station of the Year represented by Pres./CEO Mr. Vincent “Chot” Reyes
III. Radio Category
Ms. Gem Avancena, TV 5 Davao, Regional Female Broadcaster of the Year
Mr. Junior Ortiz Digamon, Brigada News FM, Regional Male Broadcaster of the Year
Ms. Ali Sotto, DZBB, Radio Female Broadcaster of the Year
Mr. Joel Reyes Zobel, DZBB, Radio Male Broadcaster of the Year
Mr. Raymund Dadpaas, DZRH, Radio Male Reporter of the Year
GMA News Online, News Online of the Year represented by AVP News and Public Affairs Mr. Jaemark Tordesilla
DZRH Damdaming Bayan, Host Cesar B. Chavez, Ph.D., Radio Public Service Program of the Year
DZRH, Radio Station of the Year represented by Mr. Rudolf Jurarbal
PD Bebot Pineda, Club Secretary Alvin Lacambacal and Sec. Gen. Romy Nones conducted the Rotary information briefing on Atty. Jordan Pizarras last June 6, 2019 at the Gallery 2 of the New World Makati Hotel in Makati City.
The World Famous Music Chorale held a choir practice last June 6, 2019 at the Ballroom of the New World Makati Hotel in Makati City.
PP Benny Laguesma does the honor, pleasure and privilege of introducing Hon. BENJAMIN E. DIOKNO, Ph.D., Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Chairman of the Monetary Board and Past Vice President, Rotary Club of Manila, as guest of honor and speaker.
Among RCMers’ who participated in the open forum were: PP Frank Evaristo, Rtn. Celso Abastillas, Rtn. Johnny Chotrani, PD Beda Fajardo, PVP Fausto Preysler and VP Hermie Esguerra.
Governor BENJAMIN E. DIOKNO, Ph.D., presents a comprehensive outlook on the Philippine Economy which was followed by an interactive open forum among fellow Rotarians and Guests.
Centennial Pres. Susing Pineda for his response and meeting adjournment.
