35th Regular Meeting: A Recap

Rtn. Jordan Pizarras led the recitation of the Rotarian Pledge.

The 35th Regular Meeting, which Manila Rotarians held at Conrad Hotel, had BLA Raoul Creencia as Program Moderator/Facilitator. Sounding the bell, Pres. Hermie Esguerra called the meeting to order. The singing of the Philippine National Anthem was led by the World Famous Music Chorale. At the background was the Rotary Club of Manila Audiovisual Presentation featuring captivating images of Manila Rotarians.

Humbly calling upon our loving Father God, Rtn. Caloy Serapio led the Invocation and Special Prayer.

The joint singing of the Philippine Rotary Hymn had everybody's Rotarian spirit positively steered anew.

Rtn. Citos Manalaysay acknowledged and introduced the Visiting Guests and Rotarians.

The World Famous Music Chorale led the singing of the Philippine Rotary Hymn, as well as the RC Manila Hymn.

Rtn. Teddy Kalaw IV gave the background of the Four Way Test, which was followed by the video presentation showcasing the same.

With much gusto, the World Famous Chorale sang RCM's signature Welcome Song to the delight of the guests and visitors.

The week's birthday celebrants were duly acknowledged, namely Rtn. Joshua Aragon, STAR Rtn. Michael Roxas, Rtn. Caloy Buendia, STAR Rtn. Teddy Garcia, PD Pepo Nunez, Rtn. Brix Pujalte, STAR Rtn. Daniel Obrado and PD Rico Domingo. This was followed by the singing of the Club's unique and jolly birthday song, led by the World Famous Music Chorale.

PD/PS Rico V. Domingo introduced the Guest of Honor and Speaker, Hon. Alexander G. Gesmundo, Chief Justice Supreme Court of the Philippines.

Guest of Honor and Speaker Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo delivered his speech, showcasing his vision and plans of action for strategic innovations and reforms in the judiciary.

Pres. Hermie Esguerra addressed the Rotarians and Guests during the President's time.

Important and interesting matters were further discussed and clarified during the open forum participated by Guest Atty. Vic Ceballos, Ms. Anna Cureg (Spouse of PDG Alex Cureg), PD Amading Valdez and Mr. Gabriel Esguerra.

Pres. Hermie Esguerra and Programs Committee Chairman PD Amading Valdez presented the Certificate of Appreciation, attested by Club Secretary Edwin Hernandez, to Guest of Honor and Speaker, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Alexander G. Gesmundo.

Manila Rotarians in a posterity photo with Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo.

Pres. Hermie Esguerra delivered his closing remarks and, with a thunderous and apt comment: "The Chief Justice has spoken," adjourned the meeting.