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The official publication of the Rotary Club of Manila

Balita · Issue No. 3889

Thursday, 14 October 2021

Guest of honor and speaker: Hon. Maria Leonor G. Robredo, Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines

Vice President Leni Robredo is guest of honor and speaker, with the President’s Corner on destiny, a profile of STAR Rtn. Emilio Gonzalez La’O, Foundation appeals and Jackie Rodriguez’s Washington D.C. honor.

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Guest speaker

Hon. Maria Leonor G. Robredo

Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines, Guest of Honor and Speaker at the October 14, 2021 meeting.

President's message

President’s Corner

President Chito Zaldarriaga reflects on destiny and the life of Guest of Honor and Speaker Vice President Leni Robredo.

Weekly meeting

The Week That Was

Zoom weekly meeting report: new member Richard Joseph Li is inducted and Guest Speaker Majella Tumangan-Villaroman delivers her talk.

Club administration

From the Programs Committee

The Programs Committee announces the Vice President’s visit and a panel that will receive attendees’ questions in advance.

Club administration

Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Manila for RY 2021-2022 Holds Fourth Regular Meeting

The Board held its Fourth Regular Meeting last October 12, 2021 via Zoom.

Foundation

Board of Trustees of the RCManila Foundation, Inc. for RY 2021-2022 Holds Special Meeting

The Trustees met last October 11, 2021 via Zoom, with the Audited Financial Statement for RY 2020-2021 on the agenda.

Foundation
Foundation

Appeal for Paul Harris Fellows

A letter to Manila Rotarians on becoming a Paul Harris Fellow with an initial contribution of US$ 500.00 and making the club a 100% Paul Harris Club.

Foundation

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.

Service
Service

Cheers for Pediatric Cancer Patients

A photo feature under the Maternal and Child Health section titled Cheers for Pediatric Cancer Patients.

District
District

Presidents-Elect Rotary Leadership Institute Batch 1

A photo feature under Interclub Relations on the Presidents-Elect Rotary Leadership Institute Batch 1.

District
District

Palo para sa mga Dualtech Scholars

A photo feature under Interclub Relations titled Palo para sa mga Dualtech Scholars.

District
District

Fun-demic D-3810 Masquerade Halloween Night

A photo feature under Interclub Relations on the Fun-demic D-3810 Masquerade Halloween Night.

District
District

Hydroponics Webinar

A photo feature under Interclub Relations on a Hydroponics Webinar.

In Focus

STAR Rtn. Emilio Gonzalez La’O: His Journey from Engineering and Lawyering to Entrepreneurship

An interview with the President and CEO of Cold Front Technologies Asia, Inc. on leaving his career in the US to build a business in the Philippines.

Club news

DE/Dir. Albert Alday Acknowledged by Toastmasters International District 75 for Sponsoring 4-5 Members in the “One Member, One Recruit Membership Campaign”

DE/Dir. Albert Alday was acknowledged by Toastmasters International District 75 on October 7, 2021 for sponsoring members from August to September 2021.

Club news

STAR Rtn. Jop Esquivias, STAR Rtn. L.A. Sevilla and STAR Rtn. John Bautista Jr. are JCI Manila Political Party Founders

Three STAR Rotarians, all past JCI Manila LO Presidents, founded the new JCI Manila political party, “Sinag”.

Club news

STAR Rtn. L.A. Sevilla is 2021 JCI Manila COMELEC Chairman

STAR Rtn. L.A. Sevilla led the October 12, 2021 elections for the 2022 JCI Manila Board of Directors.

Club news

DDCC/PP Jackie Rodriguez is Guest Speaker at the Brainstorming Meeting for the Presidential Conference Manila Fireside Chat on the Seventh Area of Focus of Focus on Supporting the Environment, Entitled, “The Role of Rotarians in Protecting the Environment”

DDCC/PP Jackie Rodriguez spoke at the October 12, 2021 brainstorming meeting for the Rotary Presidential Conference fireside chat on Supporting the Environment.

Club news

DDCC/PP Jackie Rodriguez is Named Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Washington D.C. and is Guest Speaker at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Washington D.C.

DDCC/PP Jackie Rodriguez spoke before the Rotary Club of Washington D.C. on October 13, 2021 via Zoom and was named Honorary Member.

Club news
Club news

Presidential Conference Manila

A photo feature under International Service on the Presidential Conference Manila.

Club news
Club news

The Role of Business and Non-Governmental Organizations in Rebuilding a Post Pandemic Nation

A photo feature under International Service/Community Economic Development on the role of business and non-governmental organizations in rebuilding a post pandemic nation.

Service
Service

Rotary Club of Manila and JCI Makati Response Team for the Flood Victims of Baguio City and the Rest of Benguet

A photo feature under Community Service on the Rotary Club of Manila and JCI Makati response team for flood victims of Baguio City and the rest of Benguet.

Service
Service

Monthly Report of Rotaract Club of Manila

A photo report under New Generations Service of the monthly activities of the Rotaract Club of Manila.

Editorial

Our First Filipina Nobel Laureate

Straight from the Horse’s Mouth: a tribute to Maria Ressa, who became the first Filipino to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

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