The Week That Was

Pres. Jackie Rodriguez calls the 20th meeting of the Rotary Club of Manila to order.

Rtn. Caloy Buendia, as Officer-In-Charge/ Program Moderator, calls the sequence of activities.

PD Colin Patterson leads in the recitation of the Four (4) Way Test as a renewal of the Rotary credo for all Rotarians.

PD Ning Lopez introduces the guests, visiting Rotarians and personalities seated at the presidential table.

Rtn. Marcus Dee, Member, Sagip Kabataan Center Committee, announces the forthcoming annual “Christmas Gift-Giving” to the wards of Asilo de San Vicente de Paul.

Pres. Jackie Rodriguez during his response, presentation of the replica of the bell and gavel set to Dr. Willie Ong as a token of appreciation and meeting adjournment.

PP Frank Evaristo, President, Alay Lakad Foundation, Inc. and PD Oscar del Rosario, Chairman, Alay Lakad Committee, present to the Rotary Club of Manila, led by Pres. Jackie Rodriguez, the “Salamat Po Award” for its continuing support and cooperation to the annual “Alay Lakad”.

Pres. Jackie Rodriguez acknowledges with sincere thanks and appreciation the club benefactors of the various service projects and updates fellow Manila Rotarians on the forthcoming activities during his President’s Time.

Pres. Jackie Rodriguez presents a plaque of recognition to BGen. Carlos “Caloy” C. Buendia, AFP Reserve Command, Commander, 2nd Technical & Administrative Services Brigade Northern Luzon Command, Member, Rotary Club of Manila, in recognition of his active and strong interchange of support between civilians and military as he continues to carry out support operations, especially, in nation-building, humanitarian assistance and disaster response.

VP Hermie Esguerra does the honor, pleasure and privilege of introducing Dr. Willie Ong, Consultant, Department of Health (2010-2014), Internist-Cardiologist, 2007 The Outstanding Filipino Physician Awardee of JCI Senate Philippines and Department of Health, Columnist, The Philippine STAR and Pilipino Star Ngayon, as Guest of Honor and Speaker.

Dr. Willie Ong presented before Manila Rotarians and their guests, the topic of “How To Live Longer”, focusing on one’s personality, health and fitness, religious devotion, social/charitable activity, personal family relationship, positive outlook in life, living a less risky lifestyle, financial stability and avoiding bad habits/vices detrimental to one’s general well-being.

A public forum followed suit with PD Issam Eldebs, Dir. Amading Valdez, PD Abe Pascual, PD Beda Fajardo, Rtn. Hans Palacios, DE/Rtn. Johnny Chotrani and Rtn. Colin Patterson raising their respective questions to Dr. Willie Ong.

PD Ner Lonzaga visits Philippine Ambassador to the USA PVP Babe Romualdez at Washington, D.C.