The Week That Was

IS Edwin Hernandez, as Program Moderator/ Facilitator, calls the day’s sequential order of activities.

RCManila Foundation, Inc. Chairman and Programs Committee Chairman PE/PVP Hermie Esguerra delivers his opening remarks.

President Chito Zaldarriaga calls the meeting to order.

IAT/AT PJ Garcia delivers an Invocation and Special Prayer.

The World Famous Music Chorale Audiovisual Presentation of the RC Manila Hymn and the singing of the Philippine Rotary Hymn

The Rotary Club of Manila Audiovisual Presentation of the Philippine National Anthem

Rtn. Jordan Pizarras recites the Rotarian Pledge as a perfect prelude in fostering and strengthening ties amongst fellow Rotarians by way of reinforcing their resolve in furtherance of Service Above Self.

IT/IPT Karlo Castro leads the recitation of the Four (4) Way Test for Manila Rotarians to renew their commitment to the Rotary movement.

IS Edwin Hernandez, Program Moderator/ Facilitator, acknowledges visiting Rotarians and guests.

The World Famous Music Chorale singing the Welcome Song

IS Edwin Hernandez, Program Moderator/Facilitator, acknowledges the week’s birthday celebrants, namely, PSAA Gunter Matschuck, Rtn. Dicky Yujuico, Rtn. Raji Mendoza and PVP Fausto Preysler Jr., which was followed by a live presentation of the World Famous Music Chorale in a hybrid format singing the happy birthday song.

Sports Analyst Mr. Quinito Henson explains the criteria for judging of the Rotary Club of Manila Jorge B. Vargas Athlete of the Year Award.

DGND Jackie Rodriguez announces the results of canvassing for the Rotary Club of Manila Jorge B. Vargas Athlete of the Year Award as he likewise acknowledges the participation of Rtn. Tobi Rast in the electronic canvassing of the results.

President Chito Zaldarriaga delivers his message during his President’s Time.

DGND Jackie Rodriguez introduces Guest Speaker Dr. Burkhard Kiehne, Bamboo Expert, Botanist, Microbiologist, Automation Expert and Ecologist; Founder, Bambu Tropicana (2005); Founder, Asia Green; Founder, Probio Farms (2020-present).

Guest Speaker Dr. Burkhard Kiehne, Bamboo Expert, Botanist, Microbiologist, Automation Expert and Ecologist; Founder, Bambu Tropicana (2005); Founder, Asia Green; Founder, Probio Farms (2020-present), delivers his speech.

A short open forum immediately followed right after the speech of Guest Speaker Dr. Burkhard Kiehne, Bamboo Expert, Botanist, Microbiologist, Automation Expert and Ecologist; Founder, Bambu Tropicana (2005); Founder, Asia Green; Founder, Probio Farms (2020-present). Among those who participated were PSAA Gunter Matschuck, President Chito Zaldarriaga, IPD Celso Abastillas and IBLA/Dir. Amading Valdez.

Pres. Chito Zaldarriaga and Programs Committee Chairman PE/PVP Hermie Esguerra present the Certificate of Appreciation, attested by VPE/Club Secretary Reggie Yu, to Dr. Burkhard Kiehne, Bamboo Expert, Botanist, Microbiologist, Automation Expert and Ecologist; Founder, Bambu Tropicana (2005); Founder, Asia Green; Founder, Probio Farms (2020-present).

Manila Rotarians pose for a posterity photo after the luncheon meeting.

President Chito Zaldarriaga delivers his closing remarks and thereafter, adjourns the meeting.