29th Regular Meeting: A Recap

Star Rtn. Arik Carranceja led the recitation of the Four (4) Way Test.

The 29th Regular Meeting, which was held virtually, had Treas. Karlo Castro as Program Moderator/Facilitator.

Sounding the bell, Pres. Hermie Esguerra called the meeting to order.

The singing of the Philippine National Anthem was made more meaningful and alive by the Rotary Club of Manila Audiovisual Presentation, featuring captivating images of Manila Rotarians.

Rtn. Alvin Ampil led the Invocation and Special Prayer.

The singing of the Philippine Rotary Hymn more meaningfully animated the meeting.

The World Famous Chorale led the singing of RCM’s signature Welcome Song to the delight of the guests and visitors.

The week’s birthday celebrants were duly acknowledged, namely Rtn. Jun Aventura, Rtn. Dante Gierran, STAR Rtn. Tony Echavez, PSAA Gunter Matschuck, PBLA Raji Mendoza and PVP Fausto Preysler. This was followed by the singing of the Club’s unique and jolly birthday song, led by the World Famous Music Chorale.

The Moderator acknowledged and introduced the Visiting Guests and Rotarians.

PD Beda Fajardo introduced the Guest Speaker, PDG Roberto M. “Obet” Pagdanganan.

Guest Speaker PDG Obet Pagdanganan gave a timely, informative and interesting presentation about combatting poverty and ensuring food security through cooperativism.

The Guest Speaker elaborated and discussed important matters during the open forum participated by PD Amading Valdez, IPP Chito Zaldarriaga, Rtn. Joel Valdes, PD Oscar del Rosario, Rtn. Jed Dayang and AT Paul Joseph Garcia.

The World Famous Music Chorale led the members in singing the RC Manila Hymn.

Pres. Hermie Esguerra delivered his closing remarks and adjourned the meeting.

President Hermie Esguerra and Programs Committee Chairman IPD Amading Valdez presented the Certificate of Appreciation, attested by Club Secretary Edwin Hernandez, to Guest Speaker PDG Roberto M. “Obet” Pagdanganan.