Balita · Issue No. 3805
Guest of honor and speaker: Justo “Tito” Ortiz, Jr., Chairman, UnionBank of the Philippines
The first Club Assembly and Second Fellowship of RY 2019-2020 lead the issue, with the President's Corner, a remembrance of Gina Lopez, Rafael Alunan's essay on China relations, and the Shanghai centennial invitation.
President’s Corner
President Jackie Rodriguez thanks the organizers of the fireside chat, previews the September 5 talk by Dr. Bernie Villegas, and appeals for new members.
RCM President Presides Over First Club Assembly for RY 2019-2020; Club Holds Successful Second Fellowship
The Rotary Club of Manila held its first Club Assembly for Rotary Year 2019-2020 together with its Second Fellowship on August 22, 2019 at the Manila Elks Club.
Balita and Website Ads Now Being Accepted
The Balita and website committees announce advertising packages of Php 5,000, Php 3,000 and Php 2,000 per issue.
Appeal for Payment of Centennial Assessment
The Board of Directors makes a last minute appeal for payment of the Php 20,000 Centennial Assessment approved by the RY 2016-2017 Board.
T.R.E.E.S. Committee Meeting
The T.R.E.E.S. Committee met on August 27, 2019 at the Manila Elks Club to determine suitable trees for urban and rural areas.
From the Treasurer
Members may request a hard copy of the Centennial Fund accounting report presented at the Club Assembly and Second Fellowship on August 22, 2019.
Preview of Next Week’s Guest Speaker
Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas, Filipino writer and economist, speaks on September 5, 2019 at the New World Makati Hotel.
The Week That Was
President Jackie Rodriguez presides over the General Assembly cum Fellowship meeting at the Elks Club, with reports on club activities and the T.R.E.E.S. Project.
Heroism Beckons
Rafael M. Alunan, III argues that after three years the Philippines needs to reset relations with China, citing a pattern of coercion and abuse.
Manila Rotarians Connect to Rotary Club of Bangkok
Rtn. Steve “Momo” Mommaerts and PD Nick Locsin joined members of the Rotary Club of Bangkok at a dinner in Bangkok on August 25, 2019.
International Relations
Rotary Club of Shanghai President Terri Lau invites the Rotary Club of Manila to its centennial celebration from October 18 to 20.
Interclub Relations
RCM members attended the Rotary Club of Lipa West anniversary, the Valenzuela East induction and a District 3810 workshop in late August 2019.
Alay Lakad Scholarship Grant at PUP
Alay Lakad Foundation sponsored eighteen Polytechnic University of the Philippines students with a P370,000 scholarship grant financial assistance program.
Remembering Gina
Rtn. Tony Lopez recalls his interviews with Regina “Gina” Lopez, who died on August 19, 2019.
Osteoporosis Revisited
Dr. Adamos describes osteoporosis, its symptoms and risk factors, and ways to avoid or delay it.
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