Balita · Issue No. 3927
In this issue: President’s Diary, Editor’s Note and “Wang” Step Forward.
President’s Diary
President Hermie Esguerra recounts the week’s ceremonies, committee meetings, the DOJ Secretary’s talk, the Four-Way Test Marker unveiling and the Estero de Paco inspection.
Editor’s Note
The editor shares his own recollections of former President Fidel V. Ramos and pays tribute to him as a leader and a fellow Manila Rotarian.
“Wang” Step Forward
A column on the return of “wang-wang” sirens and blinkers among government officials, and on the rules that already prohibit them.
The Week That Was
At the 4th Weekly Meeting, DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla was Guest of Honor and Speaker, and the Sisterhood Agreement between RC Singapore and RC Manila was renewed.
Sports Committee Holds Meeting at New World Makati Hotel
The Sports Committee met on July 30, 2022 at New World Makati Hotel, hosted by STAR Rtn. Nantha Narayanamoorthy.
Committee on Election Prepares for RY 2023-2024 Board of Directors Election
The Committee on Election met by Zoom on August 2, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to prepare for the RY 2023-2024 Board of Directors election.
FVR Lied to Win 1986 EDSA People Power I
Tony Lopez recounts the death of Fidel V. Ramos at 94 and how, in his telling, a lie by the then general helped win the 1986 EDSA revolt.
FVR: Soldier, Warrior, Diplomat, Strategist, Peacemaker, Nation Builder, Statesman
Tony Lopez reviews the 51-year public service of Fidel V. Ramos and the eight things for which, he writes, history appreciates him.
Joey Salceda on FVR: Mentor, Model, “Untiring Hands Find Their Rest”
House Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda calls former President Fidel V. Ramos a mentor and a model for his life in public service.
Remembering FVR: Photographs & Memories
A photo gallery of Fidel V. Ramos with Manila Rotarians, including his 2017 talk at a weekly membership meeting at the Manila Polo Club.
Remembering FVR: Tribute from Manila Rotarians
Manila Rotarians PD Celso Abastillas, PSAA Gunter Matschuck, STAR Rtn. Caloy Serapio, Dir. Raffy Alunan and Rtn. Dong Benedicto share their memories of Fidel V. Ramos.
RCManila Foundation Inc. Meets with Philippine Band of Mercy
The RCManila Foundation Inc. met the Philippine Band of Mercy by Zoom on July 29, 2022 to discuss a proposed partnership with the Rotary Club of San Francisco Foundation.
WASH Committee Chairman Junjie Vazquez and Dir. Hans Palacios Meet with DENR ASec Jay Lagunda
The Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Committee chairman and Dir. Hans Palacios met DENR ASec Jay Lagunda on August 2, 2022.
STAR Rtn. Sebastian Lacson: Prime Metro BMD's Man of Steel
A Manila Rotarian in Focus interview with STAR Rtn. Sebastian “Basti” Lacson, President and CEO of Prime Metro BMD Corporation, on his career, family and mission.
Rtn. Gani Macatoman Hosts GNN's Coverage of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s First State of the Nation Address
Rtn. Gani Macatoman, Undersecretary of the Commission on Filipino Overseas, hosted Global News Network’s coverage of the first State of the Nation Address of President Marcos Jr.
DICT x Starlink
DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy said the department intends to deploy digital connectivity faster, with Starlink planning to serve remote areas by the fourth quarter of 2022.
Dr. John Cenica is Guest Speaker at the 2022 Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute Foundation
Dr. John Cenica spoke on “Syringe Liposuction, My Personal Experience” at the foundation’s July 31, 2022 convention, attended by around 400 cosmetic surgeons.
SDG/SAG/Dir. Albert Alday is Member of Management Committee of the Philippine Rotary Magazine
Dir. Albert Alday joined the Philippine Rotary Magazine’s Management Committee for RY 2022-2023, effective July 1, 2022.
AS Michael Jaey Albaña is Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker at the University of the Philippines – Asian Institute of Tourism Commencement Ceremony
AS Michael Jaey Albaña urged graduates to discover their purpose, ignite their passion and find their niche in the tourism value chain at the July 28, 2022 ceremony.
Manila Rotarians Attend Consular Corps of the Philippines Meeting
Manila Rotarians attended the July 27, 2022 Consular Corps meeting at the Conrad Manila, where DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma, a Past President of the Club, was guest of honor.
Rtn. Inov Talusan Visits His Excellency Songkane Luangmuninthone, Ambassador of Lao PDR to the Philippines
Rtn. Inov Talusan paid a visit to Ambassador Songkane Luangmuninthone, an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Manila.
Rotary Club of Manila Ranks Third in Membership Gain in Rotary District 3810
The Club ranked third in absolute membership gain for July, as revealed at the Executive Committee Meeting of Rotary International District 3810.
SDG/SAG/Dir. Albert Alday Attends DGR-PRM Orientation and Training Seminar
Dir. Albert Alday represented Rotary District 3810 at the DGR-PRM Orientation Seminar held by Zoom on July 28, 2022.
SDG/SAG/Dir. Albert Alday Attends Executive Committee Meeting of Rotary District 3810
Dir. Albert Alday attended the Rotary International District 3810 Executive Committee Meeting by Zoom on August 2, 2022.
Manila Rotarians Hold First Friday Mass for the Month of August
Photographs of the Manila Rotarians’ First Friday Mass for August, featured in the August 4, 2022 Balita.
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