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Balita · Issue No. 4020

Thursday, 15 August 2024

Guest of honor and speaker: Rafael M. Garcia III, high technology entrepreneur and Rotary International Director, RY 2018-2020

Features the editorial on Rotary International's withdrawal of the 2028 Convention from Manila, the report on Justice Antonio Carpio's talk on the West Philippine Sea, and a tribute to Past President Ben Santos.

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Guest speaker

Rafael M. Garcia III

High technology entrepreneur and Rotary International Director for RY 2018-2020, guest of honor and speaker at the fourth weekly membership meeting of Rotary Year 2024-2025.

Editorial
Editorial

Editorial

The editor examines Rotary International's withdrawal of Manila's hosting rights for the 2028 Rotary International Convention and calls for an independent investigation.

Weekly meeting

Redefining Boundaries: Justice Carpio's Insight on Philippine Sovereignty and the West Philippine Sea

At the third weekly membership meeting on August 8, 2024, at the Manila Polo Club, retired Justice Antonio T. Carpio spoke on Philippine territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea.

In the news

Rotary Club Talks Sovereignty

Press coverage of retired Justice Antonio Carpio's presentation on early Philippine maps and treaties at the Rotary Club of Manila's 3rd regular meeting.

Editorial
Editorial

Random Conversations and Musings

PBLA Raoul Creencia questions the due process behind Rotary International's withdrawal of Manila's hosting of the 2028 International Convention.

Club administration

Membership Committee Meeting with Mr. Ingill Ra

The Membership Committee met invitee Mr. Ingill Ra on August 8, 2024, at the Sports Cafe of the Manila Polo Club.

Awards

Rotary Club of Manila Receives Achievement Award from RI District 3810 as Top 1 in TRF’s Annual Fund Program for July 2024

Dir. Mike Albaña received the recognition on behalf of the club during the first monthly meeting held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Club news

In Loving Memory of PP Ben Santos

Aleco honored and paid tribute to Past President and former member Ben Santos at a breakfast on August 12, 2024, with eulogies from fellow Rotarians.

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