The Inaugural Program

Welcome salvo for a joyous and fulfilling service year by Lala Dinglasan and the Movement Entertainment Production Inc.

Co-hosts Chiqui Roa-Puno (former Representative of the 1st District of Antipolo) and Rtn. Jop Esquivias (RC Manila member, Past President of JCI Manila, and multiple business owner)

Past Vice President Reggie Yu called the Inaugural and Handover Meeting to order.

Rtn. Gani Macatoman delivered an ecumenical invocation.

The Rotary Club of Manila's “World Famous” Chorale led the membership and guests in the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the club hymn.

Ms. Zyrene Valencia performed “Ang Bagong Pilipino”.

Rtn. Raul Gocco led the recitation of the Four-Way Test.

Induction of RCManila Foundation, Inc.’s Board of Trustees and Officers

RCMFI Past Chairman Pepo Nunez initiated the induction with the charging, which was followed by the oath-taking of the Board of Trustees and Officers by RCManila Foundation by Immediate Past President Willie Pelino as inducting officer.

Standing, from left: Chairman Reggie Yu, Pres.Mike Albaña, Trustee/Sec. Romy Nones, Trustee Hermie Esguerra, Trustee Anton Mauricio, Trustee Chito Zaldarriaga, Trustee / Treas. Karlo Castro, Trustee Warren So, Trustee Paco Magsaysay, Trustee Noy Benedicto, and Trustee Lito Sibayan. (not in photo is Trustee Micray Gonzalez)

Harpist Madeline Jane Banta captivated and entertained the members and guests with her performance.

Pres. Jujut Enriquez received a check donation of one hundred thousand pesos (Php 100,000.00) through the Rotary Club of Manila for the RCManila Foundation, Inc.

PVP Manny Dy was also presented with the Loyalty Award for Rotary Year 2023-2024 through Past Vice President Reggie Yu.

A check of one hundred fifty thousand pesos was turned over for the Pasig River Project by Chairman and Past President, Herminio “Hermie” S. Esguerra, as the 2nd Runner-Up for The Most Outstanding Environmental Project sponsored by the Philippine Rotary Media Foundation, Inc. The representative check was presented to President Jujut Enriquez and Treasurer Mike Roxas.

Induction of Rotary Club of Manila Board of Directors and Officers

Immediate Past District Governor Jay Tambunting, as Charging Officer, presented to the Board of Directors and Officers the commitment to the oath of Service Above Self as caretaker of the affairs of the Rotary Club of Manila.

District Governor Jackie Rodriguez of Rotary International District 3810, as Inducting Officer, formally inducted the Board of Directors and Officers.

Present to witness the induction of President Jujut Enriquez were Spouse Lia Enriqeuz and their son. Standing behind them, from left: Asst. Treasurer Joshua Reuben Aragon, Treas. Mike D. Roxas, Dir. Rod Valencia, Vice Pres. Joel Valdes, Dir. Mike Albaña, Dir. Teddy Kalaw, Dir. Henry Go, Dir. Albert Alday, Board Legal Adviser Hansel Tillmann, Club Secretary Aries Balanay, and Chair of Innovation and Sustainable Projects Anton Mauricio.

Past Vice President Fausto Preysler introduced Pres. Jujut Enriquez before the delivery of the Inaugural Message.

Past President Archit Bartolome invited the members of the Council of Past Presidents to join him on stage. Together, they led the membership in a heartfelt Mabuhay Toast for Pres. Jujut Enriquez, the Board of Directors and Officers, and the membership.

The RCM “World Famous” Choral serenaded Pres. Jujut and Spouse Lia Enriquez with their favorite songs, “ Ngayon at Kailanman” and “The Way You Look Tonight”.

Pres. Jujut and Spouse Lia Enriquez gracefully danced to the enchanting melody of "The Way You Look Tonight," performed by the RCM WF Chorale.

Pres. Jujut and Lia Enriquez with the RCM WF Chorale