Balita · Issue No. 3882
Guest of honor and speaker: Hon. Antonio T. Carpio, Associate Justice (Ret.), Supreme Court of the Philippines
PD/PS Atty. Rico Domingo speaks on the South China Sea arbitral award, with a profile of guest of honor Justice Antonio T. Carpio and the launch of the Foodshare and Livelihood Project.
Justice Antonio T. Carpio (Ret.)
Justice Antonio T. Carpio served in the Supreme Court of the Philippines for 18 years, from 2001 to 2019, and retired with a zero backlog of cases.
President’s Corner
President Chito Zaldarriaga reports on the Dana Asia-Grameen livelihood project, the MMDA-PDA vaccinator effort and the passing of Rtn. Jack Bautista.
The Week That Was
PD/PS Atty. Rico Domingo spoke on “The Rotary’s 4-Way Test and the Imperatives of Implementing the Favorable Arbitral Award on the South China Sea Maritime Dispute.”
From the Programs Committee
Programs Committee Chairman Hermie Esguerra invites members to hear retired Justice Antonio T. Carpio on defending Philippine sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea.
Guidelines for the Election of the Board of Directors for RY 2022-2023
Guidelines on quorum, voting eligibility and the September 9, 2021 election date, with voting through the Election Runner program.
Members of the Election Committee for RY 2021-2022 and Updated List of Nominees for the Board of Directors for RY 2022-2023
The Election Committee for RY 2021-2022 and the updated list of nominees as of August 21, 2021.
The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Manila for RY 2021-2022 Holds Third Special Meeting
The Board held its Third Special Meeting via Zoom on August 19, 2021.
RCManila Foundation, Inc. and ZAGANA Undertake Nutrition and Food Assistance for Hospicio de San Jose
The RCManila Foundation, Inc. and ZAGANA delivered twenty-five boxes of vegetables and seven boxes of chicken to Hospicio de San Jose.
Tripartite Partnership Vaccine for All Coordination Meeting
The RCManila Foundation, Inc. held a coordination meeting with the MMDA, the Philippine Dental Association, the Rotary Club of Manila and the FEDCenter on August 24, 2021 via Zoom.
Appeal for Paul Harris Fellows
Rotary Foundation Chairman Thad Liamzon explains how members can become Paul Harris Fellows with an initial contribution of US$ 500.00.
Calling for Proposals for Global Grants for RY 2021-2022
The Rotary Foundation Committee announces a call for Global Grant Proposals for Rotary Year 2021-2022.
Foodshare and Livelihood Project
The Foodshare and Livelihood Project is a collaboration of Dana Asia, Kabisig ng Kalahi, Inc., Grameen Pilipinas Microfinance Corporation and the Rotary Club of Manila.
Give the Youth a Chance
Give the Youth a Chance, shown under Vocational Service.
Dugo Mo, Buhay Ko
Dugo Mo, Buhay Ko, shown under Interclub Relations.
DROSSCON 25th District Rotaract Solo Singing Contest
The annual District Rotaract Solo Singing Contest returns on a virtual stage for its 25th year, exclusive to District 3810 clubs.
Presidential Conference Manila
Presidential Conference Manila is scheduled on November 26, 27 and 28, 2021, with registration at www.rpc21.ph.
Club Secretary Reginald “Reggie” Yu is Guest of Honor and Speaker at the 58th Commencement Exercises of the Laguna State Polytechnic University
Club Secretary Reggie Yu was Guest of Honor and Speaker at the Laguna State Polytechnic University commencement exercises on August 23, 2021.
STAR Rtn. Joshua Aragon: A Manufacturing Engineer Turned Entrepreneur Making a Name for Himself
It was clear early on that STAR Rtn. Joshua Aragon was destined to be a businessman. He began his entrepreneurial path early, being exposed to running mall and supermarket operations at the family business, Ever Gotesco, at a young age. But his dad would always encourage him to go and flourish on his own before he turns 30 years old. And that’s what he did. At the age of 27, STAR Rtn. Joshua co-founded Pushkart.ph, an online grocery delivery service in 2015. A year later, he left his post as Corporate Secretary of the Gotesco Group of Companies and went full speed with his own ventures. With STAR Rtn. Joshua’s perseverance, Pushkart.ph etched a mark in the e-commerce industry and was awarded Top 10 Startups in Techtonic, Top 10 Startups in YES! Startup Summit, Top 6 Startups in ASEAN50 Slingshot: Startups to the RESQUE. It was also a finalist for the Best Newcomer of the ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards 2017. An ultimate goal-driven entrepreneur, STAR Rtn. Joshua continues with his entrepreneurial and leadership endeavors. He now shines as Chief Executive Officer of Zagana, Inc., an online platform selling fresh fruits and vegetables sourced directly from local farmers. Get to know more about this manufacturing engineer and an EMBA graduate of Asian Institute of Management, and what motivated him to start his own business. He also shares some advice for the young and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Rtn. Jack Bautista Passes Away
The Rotary Club of Manila condoles with the family of Rtn. Jacinto “Jack” S. Bautista, Chairman of the Sight Conservation Committee since 1997, who passed away on August 24, 2021 at the age of 82.
The Philippines’ Media Maven
Club Secretary Reginald T. Yu profiles broadcast journalist Karen Davila.
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