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Balita · Issue No. 4003

Thursday, 4 April 2024

Guest of honor and speaker: Gen. Benjamin R. Madrigal Jr., AFP (Ret.), Deputy Director General and Chief of Staff, National Security Council

Profile of guest speaker Gen. Benjamin R. Madrigal Jr., a recap of the 33rd weekly meeting with Rev. Fr. Jerry M. Orbos, the editor's note on choosing wisely, and Vee David's short story On My Last Walk by the Sea.

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Guest speaker

Gen. Benjamin R. Madrigal Jr., AFP (Ret.)

Deputy Director General and Chief of Staff, NSC; Former Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines; Former Administrator, Philippine Coconut Authority

Editorial

Editor’s Note: On Choosing Wisely

The editor-in-chief urges Manila Rotarians to vet District Governor candidates on their qualifications, character and adherence to the 4-Way Test.

Weekly meeting

33rd Weekly Membership Meeting: A Recap

Rev. Fr. Jerry M. Orbos delivered the message at the March 21, 2024 meeting, held before the Holy Week break.

Club administration

Eight Special Board Meeting

The 8th Special Board Meeting of the Club's Board took place on March 26, 2024.

Club administration

Planning Meeting of the Incoming Board for RY 2024-2025

The incoming Board met on March 23, 2024 at The Palms Country Club, Alabang, where District AG Eman Avengoza presented the Governor's Magical Challenge.

Feature

On My Last Walk by the Sea

A short story told in the first person of a condemned man's final walk from Fort Santiago to Bagumbayan on the morning of December 30, 1896.

Club news

STAR Rtn. Al Katigbak Attends the RC Lipa and RC Balete Premier’s Four-Way Test Marker Blessing and Sponsors the Rotary Open Golf Tournament of RC Davao and RC East Davao

Interclub Activity: Rtn. Al Katigbak's attendance at the March 21, 2024 marker blessing and sponsorship of the March 23, 2024 golf tournament serve as a make-up attendance.