7th Weekly Membership Meeting: A Recap

Rotarian Joel Talampas invited President Raffy Alunan and President Dax Carlos to call the joint meeting of the Rotary Club of Manila and Rotary Club of Makati West to order. Sounding the bell, President Raffy Alunan and President Dax Carlos signaled the commencement of the joint meeting.

PP Arsenio "Archit" Bartolome III, RCManila Foundation Pres. Wilfredo "Willie" M. Peliño, and Past Director Abraham "Abe" Pascual took part in singing the "God Alone" charismatic hymn before the invocation was led by RC Makati West Past President Roque S. Tordesillas. The members and guests altogether prayed in silence, giving thanks and honor to God for the opportunity of holding a joint meeting between two kindred Rotary Clubs.

Makati West and Manila Rotarians, together with the guests, sang the Philippine National Anthem.

STAR Rtn. Jerry Zheng invited Rotarians present to recite the Four Way Test.

Birthday celebrants of the week from Rotary Club of Makati West, as well as Rotary Anns who were represented by their spouses were serenaded by the RCM World Famous Chorale to mark a joyous celebration of another trip around the sun. The RCM World Famous Chorale led Manila Rotarians in the singing of the RC Manila Hymn. With equal passion and fervor, the RC Makati West members sang their club hymn in acapella. Guests were serenaded by the RCM Music Chorale with a Welcome Song.

Fining Session

RC Manila Rtn. Ben Ibuyan and RC Makati West Rtn./Congressman Paul Daza conducted a joint fining session. During the session, Congressman Daza held a question-and-answer quiz. Those who gave incorrect answers were fined Php1,000, while those who provided correct answers were given a gift as a token of appreciation. It was a fun and ingenious way of exacting payments from Rotarians.

President's Time

Pres. Raffy Alunan and Pres. Dax Carlos informed the members of the Rotary Club of Manila and Rotary Club of Makari West of the activities of their respective clubs. Past RI Director Guiller Tumangan introduced Hon. Jaime “Jimmy” Bautista, Secretary of the Department of Transportation, the joint meeting’s guest of honor and speaker.

Hon. Jaime J. Bautista, Secretary of the Department of Transportation, presented the plans, ongoing and forthcoming projects, as well as the achievements to date of the government’s effort to modernize the transport sector.

Open Forum

Sec. Bautista gladly responded to the recommendations, queries and comments during the open forum participated by Rtn. Mike Ozaeta, IA Nick Locsin, PD Amading Valdez, PD Issam Eldebs, PD Oscar del Rosario, Balita Vice Chair Billy Andal, and Dir. Hans Palacios.

Rotary Club of Manila Pres. Raffy Alunan and Program Chairman/District Governor Elect Jackie Rodriguez together with PDG Alex Cureg presented to Sec. Jaime Bautista, the club’s token of appreciation. Witnessing the presentation is PRID Guiller Tumangan and Rotary Club of Makati West Pres. Dax Carlos.

Rotary Club of Makati West Pres. Dax Carlos together with PRID Guiller Tumangan presented the Rotary Club of Makati West’s token of appreciation to Sec. Jaime Bautista. Witnessing the presentation were Rotary Club of Manila Pres. Raffy Alunan, Program Chairman/District Governor Elect Jackie Rodriguez and Rtn. Joel Talampas, program moderator.

Charging of New Member

Past District Governor Alex Cureg, as Charging Officer, aptly reminded the inductee of the commitment to the ethical standards and service mantra of Rotary, as well as the specific responsibilities of being a Manila Rotarian. Incoming member Miguel “Mico” Mendoza (CEO of Telnovo Communication) was introduced by co-proposer VP Reggie Yu.

Induction of New Member

President Raffy Alunan read the oath of membership during the induction of STAR Rtn. Mico Mendoza, witnessed by co-proposer, VP Reggie Yu, members, and guests.

Induction of Board of Director

Pres. Raffy Alunan led the induction of Antonio “Tony” S. Lopez as Club Director for RY 2023-2024, with a special commitment to serve to Create Hope in the World.