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Balita · Issue No. 3871

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Guest of honor and speaker: PDG Lyne A. Abanilla and Prof. Daniel Wong Barrenechea

The issue covers a foundation appreciation day with guest speakers PDG Lyne Abanilla and Prof. Daniel Wong Barrenechea, the President's Corner on Harvard's 20 happiness habits, the weekly meeting with Miguel Yujuico, and a profile of STAR Rtn. John Bautista, Jr.

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Guest speaker
Guest speaker

PDG Lyne A. Abanilla

PDG Lyne A. Abanilla, Chief Operating Officer of Physicians for Peace Philippines, served as District 3810 Governor in RY 2006-2007 after more than 43 years with the Manila Bulletin.

Guest speaker

Daniel Wong Barrenechea

Daniel Wong Barrenechea is a retired Ateneo Graduate School of Business professor, President of DWB Multimedia, Inc. and Chairman of the Board of Emerald Square Builders Corporation.

President's message
President's message

President’s Corner

President Bobby Joseph shares Harvard's 20 happiness habits and urges members to be happy and positive while taking action to help others.

Weekly meeting

The Week That Was

Guest speaker Miguel Yujuico of the PCCI Innovation Center spoke on the PCCI Center for Innovation and Enhanced Entrepreneurship, and two new members were inducted.

Club administration
Club administration

From the Programs Committee

The Programs Committee invites members to Corporate Governance Thursday on June 10, the 43rd Membership Meeting, with PCNC Trustee PDG Lyne Abanilla and Prof. Daniel Wong Barrenechea.

Club administration
Club administration

Know Your Club Constitution, By-Laws and Policies

Two questions on Code of Policies items about secretariat staff attendance at club events and the Club Secretary's management of the Secretariat.

Club administration

Rotary Club of Manila Board of Directors for RY 2020-2021 Holds 24th Special Meeting

The 2020-2021 Board of Directors held its 24th Special Meeting on June 4, 2021 via Zoom.

Club administration

Club Awards Committee Holds Meeting

The Club Awards Committee held a meeting on June 7, 2021.

Club administration

PDG Romy M. Del Rosario Rotary Information Committee Holds Rotary Briefing

The committee held a Rotary Briefing on June 8, 2021 via Zoom for incoming members Jaime Victor “Jet” Ledda and Liang-Ta “Steve” Chien.

Foundation

Historical and Fact Sheet Tracing Meeting Held

The RCManila Foundation, Inc. held a Historical and Fact Sheet Tracing Meeting on June 3, 2021 via Zoom.

Foundation

RCManila Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees for RY 2020-2021 Holds Meeting

The RCManila Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees for RY 2020-2021 held a meeting on June 4, 2021 via Zoom.

Awards
Awards

Journalism Awards 2021

A photo published under Vocational Service with the heading Journalism Awards 2021.

Awards

Journalism Awards Committee Holds Update Meeting

The Journalism Awards Committee held an update meeting on June 9, 2021 via Zoom.

In Focus

STAR Rtn. John I. Bautista, Jr.: Living an Unselfish Life

STAR Rtn. John Bautista, Jr., former JCI Manila president and third-generation family business owner, talks about entrepreneurship, family and living an unselfish life.

Club news

Rtn. Boj Locsin is the New Chief Administrative Officer of Manila Water Co., Inc.

Rtn. Boj Locsin was named Manila Water's new Chief Administrative Officer in a June 4, 2021 stock exchange disclosure.

Club news

Rtn. Raji Mendoza is the New Potentate of Mabuhay Shriners Philippines

Rtn. Raji Mendoza became the new Potentate of the Mabuhay Shriners Philippines on June 7, 2021.

Service

Pagkalinga sa Mata Free Cataract Surgery Mission

The Sight Preservation Committee reprised its “Pagkalinga sa Mata” project from May to June 2021 with a free cataract surgery mission at the University of Santo Tomas Eye Center.

Service
Service

Sinag-Aralan EduAksyon

JCI Makati and the Rotary Club of Manila will undertake a joint project to produce solar-powered bamboo libraries for readers of chosen communities.

Club news
Club news

2021 Virtual Convention

A photo published under International Service with the heading 2021 Virtual Convention.

Club news

Manila Rotarians Attend Meeting of the Rotary Club of Calcutta

ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday and PD Nick Locsin attended the Rotary Club of Calcutta's membership meeting on June 8, 2021 via Zoom.

Club news
Club news

91st Installation Ceremony of Rotary Club of Bangkok

A photo of the 91st Installation Ceremony of the Rotary Club of Bangkok, published under International Service.

Club news
Club news

Awards Night 2021

A photo from Awards Night 2021, published under Interclub Relations in the June 10, 2021 Balita.

In the news

Newspaper Release

Newspaper clippings reproduced in the Balita under the heading Newspaper Release, including coverage of the 29th TOWER Awardees and Manila Water.

Foundation
Foundation

An Invitation to Join the Roster of Paul Harris Fellows

The Rotary Foundation chairman invites members to become Paul Harris Fellows with an initial US$ 500.00 contribution, using points shared by fellow members.

Feature

New Generations Service Exchange

Images on New Generations Service Exchange published under Rotary Information, with the source given as www.rotary.org.

Club news

Rotary Club of Manila Holds First Friday Mass for the Month of June

The Rotary Club of Manila held its First Friday Mass for June on June 4, 2021 via Zoom, officiated by Rev. Fr. Larry Tan, SDB.

Feature
Feature

Quotes on Life

A list of fifteen quotations on kindness, faith, happiness and service, from public figures including Princess Diana, Mother Teresa and Bruce Lee.

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