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Balita · Issue No. 4026

Thursday, 26 September 2024

Guest of honor and speaker: Reynato S. Puno, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines

Issue covers the 9th weekly meeting with former Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno on global disorder, an editorial on RCM’s election day, Kuya Mark Soriano’s humanitarian award and a profile of next speaker Delfin N. Lorenzana.

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Guest speaker

Delfin N. Lorenzana

Guest of Honor and Speaker, Major General, AFP (Ret.), Chairman, Bases Conversion and Development Authority

Editorial
Editorial

RCM’s Election Day

An editorial on the Rotary Club of Manila’s return to face-to-face voting for new club leaders and the importance of electing leaders who embody shared values.

Weekly meeting

Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Global Disorder and the Quest for Peace

RCM held its 9th Weekly Membership Meeting on September 19, 2024 at the Manila Polo Club, with former Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno as guest speaker.

Club administration

Membership Committee Meeting

The Membership Committee met with invitee Mr. Peter Rankl on September 12, 2024 at the Chantara Room, Dusit Thani Manila.

Club administration

Rotary Briefing Information Session

A Rotary Briefing Information session was held on September 18, 2024 for Messrs. Ingill Ra and Peter Rankl.

Club administration

Committee on Election Meeting

The Committee on Election met via Zoom on September 24, 2024 to finalize the election day proceedings.

In the news

Ambassador Romualdez Briefs on Philippines-U.S. Strategic Engagement

At a September 11 briefing, Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez gave his perspective on Philippines-U.S. strategic engagement, trade, regional security and the South China Sea.

Service
Service

Medical Mission and Distribution of Wheelchairs

RCM, RCMFI and the Rotary E-Club of Sta. Rosa invite members to a medical mission and distribution of 40 wheelchairs on September 27, 2024 in Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija.

District
District

Mid-Autumn Festival

President Jujut Enriquez invites members to support District Governor Jackie Rodriguez at the Mid-Autumn Festival hosted by RC Chinatown, with twelve slots reserved for RCM.

Club news
Club news

Formal Turnover of Molecular Laboratory Equipment to the Philippine Orthopedic Center

Members are invited to the formal turnover of molecular laboratory equipment donated by PD John Cenica to the Philippine Orthopedic Center on October 7, 2024.

District

Tinig, Kultura, at Pag-ibig: A Fundraising Concert

The RCM WF Chorale joined the Rotary Fellowship of International Voices at the Metropolitan Theatre on September 19, 2024 to support the End Polio Now drive.

Awards

Kuya Mark’s Triumph: A Victory for the Children

Mark Martin Soriano, nominated by the Rotaract Club of Manila, became Grand Winner of THE ONE Philippines Humanitarian Award for his work with the youth of Tondo.

Guest speaker
Guest speaker

Speech Delivered at the Rotary Club of Manila, September 19, 2024

Retired Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno’s speech traces the evolution of the legal regime on warfare and calls for a new world order.

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