Past President Archit Bartolome

Past President Archit Bartolome, a revered member of the Rotary Club of Manila since 1975, was sponsored by his business partner, Ramon “Ray” Ilusorio. His leadership began as Club Treasurer (1978–1980), then Director in 1979, and ultimately as Club President for Rotary Year 1988–1989. His career extended beyond Rotary, encompassing leadership in both public and private sectors. He served as President of key institutions such as the Management Association of the Philippines, Financial Executives Institute, Development Bankers Association, and the Asian Bankers Association. In government, he was the first Chairman and President of the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), transforming former military sites into economic zones. He also led the Philippine National Bank as President and CEO, and chaired Century Bank in Los Angeles. His executive roles spanned prominent financial institutions like CITIBANK, Bancom, Multinational Investment Bancorporation, RCBC, and Urban Bank. For his achievements, he received numerous honors including the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award in Development Banking (1980), Outstanding Citizen of Manila, Outstanding Club President of District 3810, and Outstanding Manila Rotarian. A proud Fellow of the Upsilon Sigma Phi and a devoted member of the Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon community, PP Archit exemplifies a life of service, faith, and excellence. He is married to Nenne Reyes, with whom he shares four children and twelve grandchildren — his enduring legacy and inspiration.