Balita · Issue No. 4060
Guest of honor and speaker: Asec. Bernardo Rafaelito R. Alejandro IV, Officer-in-Charge, Office of Civil Defense; Rene “Butch” S. Meily, President, Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation
BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr. on prison reform at the August 7 meeting, a profile of Architect Philip Hung Recto, and the sisterhood agreement with RC Jinju Jeil.
Editorial
Ahead of talks by OCD Officer-in-Charge Asec. Bernardo Rafaelito R. Alejandro IV and PDRF President Butch Meily, the editorial makes the case for disaster resiliency.
President’s Message
President Raoul C. Creencia previews the August 14 meeting on disaster resilience and a partnership of seven organizations for a Disaster Resilience EXPO.
Asec. Bernardo Rafaelito R. Alejandro IV, Officer-in-Charge, Office of Civil Defense
Profile of Guest of Honor and Speaker Asec. Bernardo Rafaelito R. Alejandro IV, a naval reservist with more than 25 years at the Office of Civil Defense.
Rene "Butch" S. Meily, President, Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation
Profile of Guest Speaker Rene “Butch” S. Meily, President of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation and head of IdeaSpace and QBO Innovation Hub.
Prisons, Partnerships, and the Path to Progress: BuCor’s 50-Year Problem, a 5-Year Solution
At the 4th Weekly Membership Meeting on August 7, 2025, BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr. laid out his plan to relocate and reform the Bureau.
Nomination for the Board of Directors for Rotary Year 2026-2027
Nominations for the Board of Directors for Rotary Year 2026-2027 were held at the Weekly Membership Meeting on August 7, 2025.
RCM Secretariat Holds Monthly 'CorSec' Meeting with Secretary Anton Mauricio
The RCM staff met with Secretary Anton Mauricio for their monthly 'CorSec' meeting on August 11, 2025.
Membership Committee Meeting
The Membership Committee met on August 7, 2025 at the Manila Polo Club to get to know proposed new member Mr. Hiroyasu Kanda.
A Pillar of Purpose: The Life, Work, and Rotary Journey of Architect Philip Hung Recto
A profile of Architect Philip Hung Recto — designer of Corporate Finance Plaza and One Corporate Centre, Paul Harris Fellow, and Rotary Club of Manila member.
Rotary District 3810 Mobilizes for Typhoon Crising Relief
Rotary International District 3810 repacked relief goods for victims of Typhoon Crising at the Multinational Club House in Parañaque City on July 22 and 23, 2025.
RID 3810 Holds First District Monthly Meeting
DSG Hermie Esguerra, SDG Albert S. Alday and President Raoul Creencia attended the first District Monthly Meeting of RY 2025-2026 on August 6, 2025.
Handover and Induction Ceremonies of the Past Presidents Council of Rotary District 3810
PDG Vince Carlos, PDG Rudy Bediones and DSG Hermie Esguerra attended the ceremonies on August 11, 2025 at the Century Seafood Restaurant in Manila.
Special Award of Recognition Presented to Rotarian Lance Tan at Rotary District 3810 Monthly Meeting
District Governor Mary Mei Rodrigo presented Rtn. Lance Tan a Special Award of Recognition for lending his Lakbay Museo for the District anthem shoot.
Rotarian Lance Tan Launches MindSpark Science Discovery, the Philippines' Largest Interactive Science Museum
Rtn. Lance Tan opened MindSpark Science Discovery at Ayala Malls Manila Bay on August 12, 2025, with DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara cutting the ribbon.
30th Charter Anniversary and 31st Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Manila Bay
DSG Hermie Esguerra and President Raoul Creencia attended RC Manila Bay’s anniversary and induction on August 7, 2025 at Chardonnay by Astoria, Pasig City.
President Raoul Creencia Leads Ocular Inspection for Intended Rotary Club Projects at MMMHS
President Raoul Creencia inspected Mariano Marcos Memorial High School in Sta. Ana, Manila, for projects planned with other Manila-based Rotary clubs.
Signing of Sisterhood Agreement with Rotary Club of Jinju Jeil (RI District 3590)
RC Manila signed a sisterhood agreement with the Rotary Club of Jinju Jeil and discussed a proposed Global Grant partnership.
Aleco Breakfast Fellowship
Members and former members gathered for the Aleco Breakfast Fellowship on August 11, 2025.
Cogs in the Wheel
Dir. Jason Bogovich reports on attending a meeting of the Rotary Club of Kent, Ohio, a fellow centennial club.
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