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Balita · Issue No. 4051

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Guest of honor and speaker: STAR Rtn. Ingill Ra, Regional President, Global Peace Foundation Asia Pacific

The 31st Weekly Membership Meeting's forum of senatorial candidates, the joint meeting with RC Makati and RC Makati Premier District welcoming U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, and the Club's ocular inspection of the Pasig River trash barriers.

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Editorial

Editorial

As the Club gathers for its reading of the post-election results, the editorial calls members to civic introspection and moral accountability.

Weekly meeting

Candles in the Dark: A Chronicle of Leadership, Hope, and Enterprise

The 31st Weekly Membership Meeting on May 8, 2025 featured six senatorial hopefuls and classification talks by STAR Rotarians Dean Y. Cid and Coco Mauricio.

Feature

An Afternoon of Diplomacy, Partnership, and Rotary Purpose: Joint Meeting of RC Manila, RC Makati, and RC Makati Premier District Welcomes U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson

On May 13, 2025, three Rotary clubs met jointly to hear U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson speak on the U.S.-Philippine partnership.

Club administration

Second Planning Meeting of the Incoming Board RY 2025-2026

The incoming Board held its second planning meeting at the Elks Club on May 8, 2025.

Club administration

Stars 2024-2025 Fellowship Planning

The STARS 2024-2025 fellowship planning meeting was held at Valle Verde Country Club on May 7, 2025.

Club administration

Club Awards Committee Meeting

The Club Awards Committee held its second meeting via Zoom on May 7, 2025.

Club administration

Planning Meeting of the Incoming Program Committee

The Incoming Program Committee held a planning meeting at The Peninsula Manila on May 15, 2025.

Club administration

RC Manila World Famous Chorale Rehearsal

The RCManila World Famous Chorale held a choir practice on May 13, 2025.

Club administration

Treasury Meeting

A Treasury meeting was held on May 22, 2025 at the Kapihan Room of Moore, Roxas, Tagle and Co.

Club administration

Journalism and Program Committee Group Meeting

The Journalism and Program Committee held a group meeting via Zoom on May 22, 2025.

Club administration

Rotary Club of Manila Board of Directors for RY 2024-2025 Holds Its Seventh Regular Meeting

The RY 2024-2025 Board of Directors held its seventh regular meeting via Zoom on May 23, 2025.

Club administration

Prospective Partnership Meeting with Apl.d.Ap Foundation

RCM officers met with Apl.d.Ap Foundation and TedX representatives on May 25, 2025 to discuss a prospective partnership.

Club administration

Planning Meeting for the Hospicio Art Exhibit

A meeting was held on May 20, 2025 to prepare for the Hospicio Art Exhibit.

Service

A River Runs Through It: The Rotary Club of Manila’s Ocular Inspection of the Pasig River Trash Barriers

On May 26, 2025, fourteen RCM members inspected the floating trash barriers the Club donated to PRCMO-DENR in 2022.

Foundation

The Rotary Foundation Grant Seminar

RCM officers attended the Rotary Foundation Grant Seminar organized by RID 3810 on May 24, 2025.

Foundation

Fifth Golf Committee Meeting

The RCManila Foundation's Golf Committee held its fifth meeting on May 19, 2025 in BGC, Taguig City.

Service

Rotary Club of Manila and Abbott Host Nutrition Training Program at Hospicio de San Jose

RCM and Abbott held a Nutrition Training Program at Hospicio de San Jose on May 10, 2025.

Club news

VP Joel Valdes Attends Rotary Club of San Bruno Weekly Membership Meeting

On May 22, 2025, VP Joel Valdes attended the Rotary Club of San Bruno's weekly membership meeting.

Club news

RCM Pro Patria Journalism Awards Chair Amading Valdez Presents His New Book to Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo

Amading Valdez presented his soon-to-be-launched book to Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo.

Fellowship

Aleco Monday Breakfast Fellowship

The Aleco Monday Breakfast Fellowship, hosted by Tony Montinola, met on May 19 and May 26, 2025.

In the news

STAR Rotarian Coco Mauricio’s JuanHand and Smart Sign Agreement to Make Access to Load Easier for Filipinos

Smart and JuanHand partnered to let Filipinos load their Smart prepaid phones on credit.

Service

Rotaract Club of Manila Makes History at DISCON and GAN 2025

Awarded Overall Most Outstanding Club and President in District 3810

Club news

A Tribute to Former Member Past Director Armie Aquino

A tribute to former member and Past Director Armie Aquino was held on May 24, 2025 at the Novotel Hotel, Araneta Center.

In the news

TOWER Awards 2025 Featured in Manila Bulletin

The 31st TOWER awardees were honored at the National Labor Day celebration on May 1, 2025 at the SMX MOA Convention Center.