Knowing RCM Honorary Member Rtn. Kenjie Mori of Kuzuha Rotary Club, Rotary International District 2660, Japan

Rtn. Kenjie Mori, an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Manila, is an active member of the Kuzuha Rotary Club, Rotary International District 2660, which is located in the northern part of Osaka, north of Yamamoto River.

Rtn. Kenjie Mori, through Past District Governor Rodolfo “Rudy” P. Bediones, donated a first edition of Noli Me Tangere, printed in the 1800s, which was estimated to be valued at Php 6M or more. The book was turned over to the National Library along with some 60 other volumes of Filipiniana.

Present to witness the official turnover were Past District Governor Roberto “Obet” M. Pagdanganan, Past Pres. Teodoro “Teddy” J. Ocampo, Past Dir. Oscar “Oca” M. del Rosario, Sr., Rtn Terry Amano (Consul General / Minister of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines), then incumbent District Governor Edmond Aguilar, and RCM Pres. Frank Evaristo, with key officers of the National Library at the time of the turnover.

The philanthropic journey was just starting. After the turnover of the first edition of the Noli Me Tangere book, Rtn. Kenjie supported the following:

Underwrote a pyro-musical fireworks display worth over P5 million in Bataan, at the site of the Mount Samat National Shrine which commemorates the gallantry of Filipino and American soldiers who fought against the Japanese in World War II. The fireworks display was witnessed by RC Manila members and diplomats from the US and Japanese embassies.

Donated musical drum and lyre instruments, TV sets, audio equipment, and various school supplies to different government elementary and secondary schools, sponsored painting contests, and cash prizes for a total of Php 500,000.

Donated to the City of Paranaque Street Dance Kids Challenge through the office of Mayor Edwin Olivarez during the 22nd Cityhood Anniversary of Paranaque City held on February 9, 2020.

Donated school books, equipment, and supplies to Marawi to promote peace between Muslims and Christians.

Donated 90,000 pieces of face masks to the City of Pasay through Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano during the presidency of the late Robert "Bobby" L. Joseph, Jr., in partnership with JCI Makati through then-Pres./Rtn Lawrence Li-Tan. Also present during the turnover was Vice Pres. Thaddeus "Thad" Liamzon, City of Pasay Chairman of Health Committee Joey Calixto Isidro.

Provided a financial donation to the TREES Project of the Rotary Club of Manila.