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Balita · Issue No. 4055

Thursday, 3 July 2025

Guest of honor and speaker: Rotary Club of Manila 106th Anniversary and Induction of Officers, RY 2025-2026

Souvenir issue for the 106th Anniversary and Induction of Officers, with greetings from the District Governor and city mayors, profiles of the 2025-2026 officers and directors, the Governor's 15 Point Challenge and the Club Excellence Award goals.

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Club news
Club news

Message from DGE Mary Mei V. Rodrigo

District Governor Mary Mei V. Rodrigo congratulates the Rotary Club of Manila on its 106th year and the incoming Directors and Officers.

Club news

Message from City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso

The Mayor of Manila congratulates the Rotary Club of Manila on its 106th Anniversary and the induction of its new officers.

Club news
Club news

Message from City Mayor Edwin L. Olivares

The Mayor of Parañaque congratulates the Rotary Club of Manila on its 106th Anniversary and the induction of its new officers.

Foundation
Foundation

Message from PGD Alexander “Alex” Cureg

Incoming RCManila Foundation Chairman PGD Alex Cureg announces an initial donation of P500,000 to a dedicated fund for the Club's service projects.

President's message

Message from Immediate Past President Eduardo “Jujut” V. Enriquez III

Marking the club's 106th year, the Immediate Past President reaffirms the Rotary Club of Manila's purpose of service for lasting impact.

In Focus

Eduardo “Jujut” V. Enriquez III

Immediate Past President Jujut Enriquez has 28 years in Corporate, Commercial, and SME Banking and is a certified Tech 2 scuba diver.

In Focus

Ricardo “Ricky” S. Guevara

Vice-President Ricky Guevara steered KONIG Importers N.A. into the U.S. market and is now Chairman, President, and CEO of Guevent Investments Development Corporation.

In Focus

Michael Jaey “Mike” C. Albaña

Director Mike Albaña is Vice President and General Manager of SMX Convention Centers and a seasoned hotelier.

In Focus

Jason M. Bogovich

Director and Sergeant-at-Arms Jason Bogovich leads the Southeast Asia Development Solutions (SEADS) initiative at the Asian Development Bank.

In Focus

Rami Chahwan

Director Rami Chahwan is President and CEO of PICKUP Coffee, with over two decades of leadership in the food and beverage industry.

In Focus

Edwin H. Hernandez

Director Edwin Hernandez is President of Jardine Distribution, Inc. and has spent over three decades in marketing and communications.

In Focus

Albert “Hans” C. Palacios

Director Hans Palacios is Chairman of Holy App Ventures and B&W Onnmedia and Vice President for Operations at East Twenty Ten Ventures.

In Focus

Warren S. So

Director Warren So, an architect, founded ADP Design Group in 1992 and has served as a Commodore in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary since 2007.

In Focus

Antonio “Noni” DC. Mauricio

Club Secretary Noni Mauricio is a former Undersecretary of DTI and General Manager of the National Development Company.

In Focus

Paul Joseph “PJ” M. Garcia

Treasurer P.J. Garcia is CEO of Leechiu Management Inc. and an adjunct professor at the Asian Institute of Management.

In Focus

Carlos “Charlie” G. Serapio

Board Legal Adviser Atty. Charlie Serapio was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1976 and is founding partner of the Magnificat Movement.

In Focus

Francisco “Paco” D. Magsaysay

Assistant Secretary Paco Magsaysay is Chairman of Carmen's Best Dairy Products and was President and CEO of Asian Vision Cable Holdings and RMJ Development Corporation.

In Focus

Karlo Eugene Josef M. Castro

Assistant Treasurer Karlo Castro is Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Palawan Pawnshop and Palawan Express Padala.

In Focus

Arsenio “Nick” Z. Locsin

Internal Auditor Nick Locsin founded Nissan Rent a Car Philippines in 1991 and chaired RCM's International Relations Committee.

In Focus

Michael “Mike” D. Roxas

Assistant Internal Auditor Mike Roxas is Chairman and CEO of MOORE Roxas Tabamo & Co.

Club news
Club news

Our Destiny. Our Legacy. Rotary!

Lyrics of "Our Destiny. Our Legacy. Rotary!", the song written for the Rotary Club of Manila's 2025-2026 theme.

District
District

The Governor's 15 Point Challenge RY 2025-2026

Fifteen goals set for clubs in Rotary Year 2025-2026, from membership growth and TRF contributions to scholarships and convention registrations.

In Focus

PDG Vicente “Vince” J. Carlos

PDG Vince Carlos joined the Rotary Club of Manila in 1975 and was Club President in 1982-1983.

In Focus

Past President Archit Bartolome

PP Archit Bartolome has been a member of the Rotary Club of Manila since 1975 and was Club President for Rotary Year 1988–1989.

In Focus

Rotarian/Dr. Claver P. Ramos

Dr. Claver P. Ramos, a UP College of Medicine graduate of 1962, is Founding Medical Director of the National Kidney Foundation Hospital.

In Focus

Rtn. Brendan William Laurence Egan

Rtn. Brendan Egan was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1987 in recognition of his services to British education.

Club administration
Club administration

Rotary Club Excellence Award Goals and Instructions

Clubs must achieve at least half of their chosen goals by 30 June and keep invoices paid in full to be eligible for the Club Excellence Award.

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