← Balita · Issue 3932 · 8 September 2022 President's message

President's Diary

President Hermie Esguerra recaps the week's Rotary meetings and events, including the Dualtech trophy, the Governor's Visit to Chinatown-Manila and the District 3810 EXECOM meeting.

Herminio “Hermie” S. Esguerra

From left: RDSP Committee member STAR Rotarian Basti Lacson, RDSP Co-Chair Robi Joseph, PLP Hermie Esguerra, RDSP Committee member STAR Rotarian Richard Jack Everingham, and RDSP Chair Anton Mauricio.

Dear Fellow Manila Rotarians,

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Manila’s President’s Diary! I hope you are all having a fantastic week. It's been another busy one for us. I've attended a lot of meetings and events, but it's all been worthwhile because we've been able to assist so many people with our initiatives and make a difference in our community. I'm extremely proud of what we're accomplishing as a team. Here’s a recap of the meetings and events the past week.

First Friday Mass for the Month of September

Friday, September 2, 2022, 5:30 p.m.

The First Friday Mass held last September 2, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom was celebrated by Rev. Fr Larry Tan, SDB. In attendance were VP Reggie Yu (commentator), Dir. Hans Palacios, Dir. Raffy Alunan, PDG Vince Carlos, PDG Obet Pagdanganan, PP Frank Evaristo, PP Boy Guevara, PD Oscar del Rosario, PD Phillip Ong, PT Chito Tagaysay, PDSAA Tony Lopa, Rtn. Alvin Ampil, Rtn. Marius Angara (led the Prayers of the Faithful), Rtn. Rami Chahwan (led the Novena Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus), Star Rtn. Richard Everingham (led the Intercessory Prayer) Rtn. Ronald Martinez (First Reading and Responsorial Psalm), Rtn. Anton Mauricio, Rtn. Romy Nones and Rtn. Willie Peliño.

RCM Receives appreciation trophy from Dualtech for the RCM- Dualtech Scholarship Program

Saturday, September 3, 2022, 10:00 a.m.

I joined our fellow Rotarians in the Thanksgiving Mass tribute for our dear PP Bobby Joseph hosted by Dualtech Training Center in Calamba City. During the occasion, we were happy to receive an appreciation trophy from Dualtech for the Rotary Club of Manila-Dualtech Scholarship Program (RDSP).

STAR Rotarian Richard Everingham and RDSP Chair Anton Mauricio at the Dualtech lunch, while RDSP Co-Chair Robi Joseph and STAR Rotarian Basti Lacson pose with the Joseph family with the spread featuring the late PP Bobby Joseph's favorite food.

Governor's Visit to the Rotary Club of Chinatown-Manila

Saturday, September 3, 2022, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

I joined DG Governor Joyce Ambray during the Governor’s Visit to the Rotary Club of Chinatown Manila led by PLP Paul Tie. The visit coincides with the club’s Regular Meeting which was held at Golden Bay Seafood Restaurant in Pasay City.

11th Charter Anniversary and 12th Induction & Handover Ceremonies of the Rotaract Club of Chinatown-Manila

Saturday, September 3, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

I was happy to attend the 11th Charter Anniversary and 12th Induction & Handover Ceremonies of the Rotaract Club of Chinatown-Manila held at Golden Bay Seafood Restaurant in Pasay City. Congratulations to the successful induction of PLP Meagan Lock and the new set of officers!