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Balita · Issue No. 3914

Thursday, 5 May 2022

Guest of honor and speaker: James Arthur B. Jimenez, Director IV, Education and Information Department and Spokesman, Commission on Elections

Honorary Member Ambassador Antonio Jose Maria De Souza e Silva of Brazil and COMELEC Spokesman James Arthur B. Jimenez are featured, with the report on PDG Andre Suharto's talk on Rotary Public Image.

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Club news

His Excellency Antonio Jose Maria De Souza e Silva

A career diplomat since 1976, Ambassador Souza e Silva has served in Myanmar, Mozambique and Timor-Leste, among other postings.

Guest speaker

James Arthur B. Jimenez

James Jimenez has been COMELEC Spokesman since 2007 and is the founder of Feed/Read/Lead.

President's message

President's Corner

President Chito Zaldarriaga reports on the club's remaining signature projects and welcomes COMELEC's James Jimenez ahead of the May 9 elections.

Weekly meeting

The Week That Was

PDG Andre Suharto was guest speaker and was presented a Certificate of Appreciation at the Rotary Club of Manila's weekly meeting.

Club administration

From the Programs Committee

The Programs Committee invites members to the May 5 meeting with COMELEC's James Arthur B. Jimenez and the induction of Brazil's ambassador.

Club administration

The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Manila for RY 2022-2023 Holds Planning Meeting

The incoming board held its planning meeting on April 28, 2022 via Zoom.

Club administration

The Membership Committee of the Rotary Club of Manila Holds Meeting

The committee met on April 29, 2022 via Zoom, with two aspiring members in attendance.

Foundation
Foundation

Appeal for Paul Harris Fellows

Members can become Paul Harris Fellows with an initial contribution of US$ 500.00 instead of the regular US$ 1,000.00, through shared points.

Foundation
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.

Club news

Reggie Yu Is President of Philippine Hong Tei Cultural Association, Inc.

Reggie Yu was inducted as president of the association on May 1, 2022 at Gloria Maris Shark's Fin Restaurant in Greenhills, San Juan City.

Feature
Feature

Harmonizing Hometown Hopes

Reggie Yu writes of the Philippine Hong Tei Cultural Association, its history, and his oath as its 90th President.

District

RCManila Foundation, Inc. Chairman and Programs Committee Chairman PE/PVP Hermie Esguerra Attends District 3810 Handover 2022 Meeting

Hermie Esguerra, co-chairman, attended the District 3810 Handover 2022 Meeting at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Pasay City on April 30.

Fellowship

Manila Rotarians in a Mini-Fellowship at Kabab & Curry

Four Manila Rotarians held a mini-fellowship at Kabab & Curry in Makati City on May 4, 2022.

In Focus
In Focus

Straight from the Horse's Mouth

Profile of Wilson Lee Flores, a multi-awarded writer, author and real-estate entrepreneur who owns the country's oldest artisanal bakery.

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