The Week That Was
Recap of the 12th Regular Meeting, with Past President Atty. Haydee Gretchen Panganiban as Guest Speaker on a timely topic involving the anti-sexual harassment law.
The singing of the RC Manila Hymn was led by the World Famous Music Chorale.
The 12th Regular Meeting had Rtn. Joel Talampas as Program Moderator/Facilitator. Sounding the bell, Pres. Hermie Esguerra called the meeting to order.
The Philippine National Anthem was made more meaningful and alive by the Rotary Club of Manila Audiovisual Presentation, featuring captivating images of Manila Rotarians.
Humbly calling upon our loving Father God, PAT Marcus Dee led the Invocation and Special Prayer.
Rtn. Joshua Aragon led the recitation of the Four (4) Way Test.
The week’s birthday celebrants were duly acknowledged, namely PT Roger Cabunag, Rtn. Sham Michael Tejumal, Rtn. Carlos Dominguez, STAR Rtn. Nico Souvlakis and PT Lito Sibayan. This was followed by the World Famous Music Chorale singing the happy birthday song.
The World Famous Chorale sang RCM’s signature Welcome Song to the delight of the guests and visitors.
The Moderator acknowledged and introduced the Visiting Guests and Rotarians.
Pres. Hermie Esguerra highlighted the current projects and various Rotary events that took place in the past week during his President’s time.
PAS Henry Go introduced the Guest Speaker Past President Atty. Haydee Gretchen Panganiban, Assistant Governor, R.I. District 3850, Rotary Club of Zamboanga City Central, Lecturer, Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) City Legal Officer of Zamboanga City.
Guest Speaker Past President Atty. Haydee Gretchen Panganiban delivered an interesting and informative talk involving a timely topic on anti-sexual harassment law.
Important points were further discussed and clarified during the open forum participated by Rtn. Senen Mangalile, Dir. Hans Palacios, Sec. Edwin Hernandez, PD Issam Eldebs, IPD Amading Valdez, Pres. Hermie Esguerra, Rtn. Rami Chahwan and PD John Cutter.
President Hermie Esguerra and Programs Committee Chairman IPD Amading Valdez present the Certificate of Appreciation, attested by Club Secretary Edwin Hernandez, to Guest Speaker Past President Atty. Haydee Gretchen Panganiban, Assistant Governor, R.I. District 3850, Rotary Club of Zamboanga City Central, Lecturer, Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) City Legal Officer of Zamboanga City.
Pres. Hermie Esguerra delivered his closing remarks and adjourned the meeting. The Philippine Rotary Hymn was sang after the open forum.
President's Diary
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