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Balita · Issue No. 4042

Thursday, 6 March 2025

Guest of honor and speaker: Jose Arnulfo "Wick" Veloso, President and General Manager, GSIS

Profile of guest speaker GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo "Wick" Veloso, a report on Stephen Cu-Unjieng's address at the 23rd weekly meeting, the RCM-RCMFI reading literacy teacher training, and club and foundation news.

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Editorial

Editorial

Under President and General Manager Arnulfo "Wick" Veloso, GSIS has expanded digital services and strengthened its financial stability.

Guest speaker

Jose Arnulfo "Wick" Veloso

President and General Manager, Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)

Weekly meeting

A Moment of Sight and Inspiration from An Esteemed Thought Leader

Investment banker Stephen Cu-Unjieng addressed the club's 23rd Weekly Membership Meeting at the Manila Polo Club on the Philippine economy's long-term trajectory.

Club administration

First Special Board Meeting

The club's first Special Board meeting was held virtually via Zoom on February 27, 2025.

Club administration

Incoming Board and Officers Meet to Discuss Membership Concerns

The incoming board and officers for Rotary Year 2025-2026 met on February 25, 2025 to discuss membership concerns.

Club administration

Incoming Board and Officers Meet to Discuss Treasury Matters

The incoming board and officers met at the Elks Club on February 27, 2025 to discuss treasury matters.

Awards

Journalism Awards 2025 Committee Meeting

The Journalism Awards 2025 Committee met virtually on February 26, 2025.

Awards

TOWER Awards 2025 Committee Meeting

The TOWER Awards Committee held a virtual meeting via Zoom on March 4, 2025.

Foundation

Third RCM Golf Tournament - Ways and Means Committee Meeting

The third RCM Golf Tournament Ways and Means Committee met on February 20, 2025 at the Hexagon Lounge, RCBC Plaza.

Foundation

RCMFI Screening Committee Reviews Global Grant # 2572214 Proposal for Rotary Smile Project

The RCManila Foundation Screening Committee met virtually on February 21, 2025 to review the Rotary Smile Project global grant proposal.

Foundation

RCM Golf Cup Souvenir Program

A virtual meeting on February 28, 2025 discussed the second RCM Golf Cup Souvenir Program.

Foundation

Third RCM Golf Tournament - Second Monthly Meeting

The 3rd RCM Golf Tournament committee held its second monthly meeting on March 3, 2025.

Foundation

RCMFI DualTech Scholarship Program

A meeting for the RCMFI DualTech Scholarship Program was held on March 4, 2025 with DualTech representatives.

Service

RCM - RCMFI Reading Literacy Teacher Training Project

March 1, 2025 · Chaired by Rtn. Nico Hallare · Organized by DepEd, Reading Specialists Inc., Pasay City LGU, Jose Rizal Elementary School

District

District 3810's 35th InterAct Sportsfest

RCM President Jujut Enriquez, MIP Sherill Quentina and Governor Jackie Rodriguez attended the sportsfest at Araullo High School on February 22, 2025.

Service

Empowering Financial Literacy: Rotaract Manila’s Successful Kickstart Event

The Rotaract Club of Manila hosted a financial literacy session at RCBC Plaza - Yuchengco Museum on February 15, attended by 64 Rotaractors.

Awards

Two Manila Rotarians Recognized at the Asia's Influential Leader Awards

Rtn. D. Edgard A. Cabangon and Rtn. Wilhelm “Bollie” Bolton were honored at the Asia's Influential Leader Awards on February 28, 2025.

In the news

Public Image

RCM's 18th to 22nd Weekly Membership Meetings were featured on DWIZ News.