Balita · Issue No. 3909
Guest of honor and speaker: Jennifer E. Jones, Rotary International President-Elect
The issue features an inspirational speech by Rotary International President-Elect Jennifer Jones, the new Ambassadors of Goodwill, the Jorge B. Vargas Athlete of the Year Award for Hidilyn Diaz and a classification talk by STAR Rtn. Junjie Vazquez.
Profile: Rotary International President-Elect Jennifer Jones
Jennifer E. Jones of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, will be the first woman to serve as Rotary International President, for RY 2022-23.
Profile: Hidilyn Diaz
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won the Philippines' first Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021 and is the 2022 Jorge B. Vargas Athlete of the Year awardee.
Profile of Classification Talk Speaker: STAR Rtn. Junjie Vazquez
Background, work experience and education of STAR Rtn. Evaristo G. Vazquez Jr., President of J. Vazco, Inc., who gave the classification talk.
President's Corner
President Chito Zaldarriaga reminds members about COVID-19 vigilance, DISCON sign-ups and the Everyone Bring One campaign, and previews the day's meeting.
The Week That Was
Report on the Zoom weekly meeting with Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso “Al” G. Cusi as Guest of Honor and Speaker.
From the Programs Committee
The Programs Committee chairman previews the March 24 meeting: Rotary International President-Elect Jennifer Jones, the new Ambassadors of Goodwill and a classification talk.
The Board of Trustees of the RCManila Foundation, Inc. Holds Meeting
The Board of Trustees met via Zoom on March 21, 2022.
Revival of the Fireside Chat
Manila Rotarians attended the revived Fireside Chat on the effect of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on Filipino lives, with Rtn. Vic Garcia as speaker, on March 8, 2022.
Rotary Club of Manila-Dualtech Scholarship Program Awarding of Scholarships
The RDSP will hold its Awarding of Scholarships on March 27, 2022 at the Dualtech Grounds in Calamba City, Laguna, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Presentation of Rotary Club of Manila Dualtech Scholarship Program to the German Chamber of Commerce
On March 21, 2022, RDSP officers and Dualtech representatives presented the scholarship program to the RCM German Chamber of Commerce.
Rotary Club of Manila Educational Assistance Program (REAP) Committee Holds Meeting
The REAP Committee met via Zoom on March 22, 2022, with Rotaractors from two clubs now included in the committee.
Appeal for Paul Harris Fellows
The Rotary Foundation chairman explains that members can become Paul Harris Fellows with an initial US$ 500.00 contribution through shared donor points.
Calling for Proposals for Global Grants for RY 2021-2022
The Rotary Foundation chairman announces a call for Global Grant Proposals for Rotary Year 2021-2022.
The Journalism Awards Committee of the Rotary Club of Manila Holds Meeting
The committee met via Zoom on March 18, 2022 under Chairman IBLA/Dir. Amading Valdez.
STAR Rtn. Caloy Serapio Participates in the COMELEC-sponsored Pilipinas Debates: The Turning Point for Vice Presidential Candidates
STAR Rtn. Caloy Serapio took part in the debates on March 20, 2022 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City.
STAR Rtn. Rami Chahwan is One of the Fifty Rising Tigers in the Asia Leaders Awards
STAR Rtn. Rami Chahwan was named a Rising Tiger on March 22, 2022 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bonifacio Global City.
Manila Rotarians Join RCManila Foundation, Inc. Chairman and Programs Committee Chairman PE/PVP Hermie Esguerra at Presidents-Elect Training Seminar 2
PE/PVP Hermie Esguerra, PDG Obet Pagdanganan, DGND Jackie Rodriguez and Dir. Albert Alday attended the seminar on March 18-19, 2022 via Zoom.
Manila Rotarians Attend Rotary Concerns Forum 2022
PDG Vince Carlos and PDG Rudy Bediones attended the forum organized by the Philippine College of Rotary Governors at the Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort.
Rotary Club of Manila Holds The Seniors and The Stars Fellowship
A face-to-face fellowship on March 17, 2022 at the Riviera Cafe of The Heritage Hotel Manila drew forty-one attendees.
The Dentist of the Stars
Profile of Dr. Steve Mark Gan, founder of the Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center, in the Straight from the Horse's Mouth column.
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