Balita · Issue No. 3876
Guest of honor and speaker: Hon. Renato U. Solidum Jr., Undersecretary, DOST and OIC, PHIVOLCS
The weekly meeting report on the RCManila Foundation, Inc. presentation and charging of members, the Programs Committee's call to hear DOST Undersecretary Renato Solidum Jr. on Taal volcano, and an interview with STAR Rtn. Rami Chahwan.
Profile of Usec Renato U. Solidum Jr.
Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. is a geologist who is DOST Undersecretary and Officer-in-Charge of PHIVOLCS, where he has worked since 1984.
President’s Corner
President Chito Zaldarriaga welcomes the day's guest on Taal Volcano, reports on the first Board meeting and renews the call for new members, Paul Harris Fellows and Foundation members.
The Week That Was
RCManila Foundation, Inc. officers were presented and members charged, followed by STAR Rtn. Teddy Kalaw's primer on “A Foundation for Our Rotary Club: The Governance Perspective”.
From the Programs Committee
The Programs Committee announces the July 15 meeting welcoming DOST Undersecretary Renato Solidum Jr. of PHILVOLCS on the long-term plans for Taal volcano.
The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Manila for RY 2021-2022 Holds First Regular Meeting
The Board of Directors held its First Regular Meeting on July 13, 2021 via Zoom.
Appeal for Paul Harris Fellows
Rotary Foundation Chairman Thad Liamzon says members can become Paul Harris Fellows with an initial US$500 contribution, as shared points make the club a possible 100% Paul Harris Club.
Calling for Proposals for Global Grants for R.Y. 2021-2022
The Rotary Foundation Committee announces a call for Global Grant Proposals for Rotary Year 2021-2022.
Dir. Thad Liamzon Meets with Global Grant GG2128339 Partner Organization Physicians for Peace
Dir. Thad Liamzon met representatives of Physicians for Peace, partner for the “Vision Care” Global Grant, on July 13, 2021 in Intramuros, Manila.
Manila Rotarians Visit Dualtech for Possible Joint Project of Rotary Club of Manila and Dualtech Adopt a Scholar Program
IPP Bobby Joseph, Dir. Thad Liamzon and STAR Rtn. Anton Mauricio met Dualtech Center management on July 13, 2021 in Canlubang, Calamba City.
Dir. Albert Alday Attends “All for the Youth: A Seminar for Youth Service Chairs and Interact Club Advisers”
Dir. Albert Alday, Director-in-Charge of Community Service B (Youth Concerns), attended the seminar on July 10, 2021 via Zoom.
Ambassador of Goodwill Committee Holds Meeting
The Ambassador of Goodwill Committee met via Zoom on July 13, 2021.
RCM Diplomacy and Fellowship Event
Photo feature from the RCM Diplomacy and Fellowship Event, under International Service/Fellowship.
Manila Rotarians Attend Area Meeting for the Month of July
President Chito Zaldarriaga, DDCC/IPP Bobby Joseph and EA Maricon Bigcas attended the Rotary District 3810 Area Meeting on July 12, 2021.
IPP Bobby Joseph Donates Sixty (60) Sacks of Rice to Pasay Fire Victims
IPP Bobby Joseph donated sixty sacks of rice to sixty fire-victim families at the Juan Sumulong Elementary School evacuation center in Pasay City on July 10, 2021.
STAR Rtn. Rami Chahwan: A Mechanical Engineer Turned Restaurateur Shares His Story
Who would have thought that the man who is now busy expanding the Popeyes brand in the Philippines is a mechanical engineer in love with skeet and trap shooting, racing and Formula 1?
Manila Rotarians Appointed as District Officers
IPP Bobby Joseph and PP Jackie Rodriguez have been appointed to district posts for RY 2021-2022.
IPP Bobby Joseph Receives Leadership Award Plaque from District 3810
IPP Bobby Joseph received the Leadership Award Plaque with the summary of awards from Rotary District 3810 at the Manila Area A Awards and Appreciation Night.
PD Rico Domingo Delivers Opening Remarks at “Answering the Call of the Sea”
PD Rico Domingo delivered the opening remarks at “Answering the Call of the Sea” on July 12, 2021 via Zoom.
STAR Rtn. Sean Rodriguez is US-China Symposium Speaker of the Osgood Center for International Studies
STAR Rtn. Sean Rodriguez spoke on “5G and Me: The Philippines and China” at the Osgood Center's US-China Symposium on July 14, 2021.
Rotary Club of Manila Rewarded for its Service Projects
Newspaper release on the Rotary Club of Manila being rewarded for its service projects.
Angel V. Talampas Jr., Father of STAR Rtn. Joel Talampas, Passes Away
The club extends condolences to the family of Angel “Lito” V. Talampas Jr. (October 22, 1933 - July 7, 2021), father of STAR Rtn. Joel Talampas.
Mildred C. Pallasigue, Mother of STAR Rtn. JB Pallasigue, Passes Away
The club extends condolences to the family of Mildred C. Pallasigue, mother of STAR Rtn. JB Pallasigue, who passed away on July 9, 2021.
Club Turns Masks to Bricks
Rotary Information item sourced from www.rotary.org on a club turning masks to bricks.
Lessons of Life
“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few...” (Mt. 9:32-38)
Ruminations of an (Ex-) Senate President
Club Secretary Reggie Yu recounts a courtesy call on Senator Koko Pimentel a day after he stepped down as Senate President.
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