Rockstar Manila Mayor Takes RCM by Storm; Inducted as Honorary RCM Member

Manila mayor Isko Moreno Demogoso spoke before a gathering of Rotarians hosted by Rotary Club of Manila during its regular club meeting held at the New World Makati Hotel in Makati, July 18, 2019. This was his first speaking engagement before Rotarians since he became Mayor.

In his speech the newly elected mayor reiterated his campaign promise to restore Manila’s beauty and bring back its old glory. He pledged to rid the city of graft and corruption which has plagued Manila’s government during previous administrations.

Mayor Isko, as he is fondly referred to, promises to return to Manileños their sidewalks and by ways occupied by illegitimate vendors in busy commercial area such as Divisoria, Quiapo and Lawton.

According to the Mayor, corruption within The City Hall of Manila accounts to the tune of Fourteen (14) Billion Pesos annually. He has been actively combating them and has succeeded in terminating most of them, but, warned that whoever is left in the corruption ring will be pursued and criminally charged.

He claims his resolve to do good for the people of Manila is born from his being a permanent dweller of the city living in Tondo since his childhood days. His heart, mind and soul will give him strength to overcome such grandiose undertaking. He has asked Rotarians present at the event to help him develop the city into a vibrant, clean, environmentally sensitive and friendly city.

Mayor Isko humbly accepted an Honorary Membership to Rotary Club of Manila.

The Ambassador of Rotary Club of Manila appointed by Pres Jackie Rodriguez is Director Raffy Alunan, former Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, who was named the new T.R.E.E.S. Chairman. Meanwhile, Manila Rotary Club is looking forward to being an active partner in making Manila once again shine as the Premier City in the Philippines as both entities signed a Memorandum of Agreement on the T.R.E.E.S. project.