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Balita · Issue No. 4039

Thursday, 6 February 2025

Guest of honor and speaker: George Erwin M. Garcia, Chairman, Commission on Elections

Covers the 20th Weekly Membership Meeting with RCBC President and CEO Eugene S. Acevedo, a profile of COMELEC Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia, the wheelchair turnover through the Philippine National Red Cross, and RCMFI's PCNC audit.

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Editorial

Editorial

As the May 12 elections near, the editorial says COMELEC Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia must deliver an election that is free, fair, and credible.

Guest speaker

COMELEC under Transformative Progress

Atty. George Erwin Mojica Garcia, Chairman, Commission on Elections

Weekly meeting

An Afternoon of Banking on Vision and Leadership

RCBC President and CEO Eugene S. Acevedo spoke at the club’s 20th Weekly Membership Meeting at the Manila Polo Club on January 23, 2025.

Feature
Feature

Democracy & Elections

PE Raoul Creencia previews this week’s meeting with COMELEC Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia and raises questions on electoral reform.

Club administration

Fifth Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors held its Fifth Regular Board Meeting on January 23, 2025 at the Turf Room of the Manila Polo Club.

Club news

Inauguration of JDV Museum and Building of Former House Speaker/Rtn. Joe de Venecia

Former Speaker of the House/Rtn. Joe de Venecia’s JDV Museum and Building was inaugurated on January 28, 2025.

Service

Mobility for Dignity: Official Turnover of Wheelchairs

Official Turnover of Wheelchairs through Philippine National Red Cross

Foundation

RCManila Foundation Undergoes PCNC Audit at RCM Headquarters

The Philippine Council for NGO Certification is auditing RCMFI at the RCM Headquarters, with a full force of RCMFI Trustees in attendance.

Foundation

Third Golf Tournament Meeting

The third Golf Tournament Meeting was held on January 30, 2025 at Chair Nico Valencia’s house.

Foundation

Global Grant # 2572214 Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery Project Meeting

The Rotary Club of Manila and the Rotary Club of San Bruno, California, met on January 29, 2025 on the cleft lip and palate surgery project.

Feature

Kadogawa Town: A Journey of Nature, Culture, and Gourmet Wonders

An invitation from Rtn. Vee David

Fellowship

RCM Golf Fellowship

RCM members held a golf fellowship at Splendido Golf, Tagaytay on January 24, 2025.

Fellowship

ELAIA by CYMA of Rtn. Robby Goco

A fellowship at ELAIA by CYMA of Rtn. Robby Goco in Silang, Cavite.