Balita · Issue No. 4063
Guest of honor and speaker: Atty. Allan G. Panolong, National President, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, and Atty. Solomon M. Hermosura, Government Corporate Counsel
Solicitor General Darlene Marie B. Berberabe at the joint RC Manila–RC Makati meeting, the election of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors, a feature on journalist Tony Lopez, the Club’s oral health outreach in Manila and Marikina, and interclub events.

Editorial
Editor-in-Chief Reginald T. Yu previews the September 11 Triple Treat meeting and congratulates the newly-elected Board of Directors for Rotary Year 2026–2027.

President’s Message
President Raoul C. Creencia reflects on the Club’s oral health care program after joining a kit distribution at the Boys Town Complex in Marikina.

The Nation’s Advocate: Lessons of Service from Solicitor General Berberabe
Solicitor General Darlene Marie B. Berberabe addressed the joint RC Manila–RC Makati weekly meeting at the Manila Polo Club on September 4, 2025.

Membership Committee Meeting
The Membership Committee met on September 4, 2025 at the Sports Cafe of the Manila Polo Club to get to know the proposed new members.

Committee on Election on Election Day
The Committee on Election canvassed ballots for in-person voting and administered e-balloting in the Club’s election.

The Watchman’s Pen: Antonio Somera Lopez and the Unyielding Chronicle of a Nation
A profile of journalist and Rotarian Antonio “Tony” Somera Lopez, founder of BizNewsAsia, and his six decades of chronicling the nation.

RC Manila and Rotaract Manila Carry Out Community Oral Health Outreach Program
Rotaract Manila and PD/DSAA John Cutter distributed oral care kits to the children of Casa Bantu in San Andres Bukid on September 5, 2025.

RC Manila Distributes Oral Health Kits to Over 200 Beneficiaries in Marikina
President Raoul Creencia and Community Oral Health Chair John Cutter distributed oral health care kits at the Boys Town Complex in Marikina on September 10, 2025.

President Creencia and President-Elect Yu Meet with PRA to Discuss 2025 ORE Awards Plans
President Raoul Creencia and President-Elect Reggie Yu met with the Philippine Retailers Association on September 5, 2025 to plan the Outstanding Retailers Awards.

Sports Committee Meeting
The Sports Committee convened via Zoom on September 9, 2025.

RC Manila Supports the Launch of Rotary AI Academy
Secretary Anton Mauricio represented RC Manila at the launch of the RC Makati AI Academy, which trains underprivileged youth in AI and Data Science.

Rotary Club of Manila Pugad Lawin’s 9th Induction Ceremony
President Raoul Creencia attended the 9th Induction Ceremony of the Rotary Club of Manila Pugad Lawin on September 9, 2025.

Rotary Club of Lipa South’s 46th Founding Anniversary
President Raoul Creencia and Director Edwin Hernandez attended the 46th Founding Anniversary of sister club RC Lipa South on September 7, 2025.

Governor’s Visit to the Rotary Club of University District Manila
District Secretary General Hermie Esguerra attended the Governor’s Visit and the 54th Induction of Officers of RC University District Manila on September 8, 2025.

RC Manila Receives Certificate of Appreciation as Co-host of District Interact Assembly
RC Manila was recognized as co-host of the District Interact Assembly held on September 6, 2025 at the Manuel G. Araullo High School.

Governor’s Visit to the Rotary Club of Manila Pugad Lawin
DSG Hermie Esguerra attended the Governor’s Visit and 9th Induction Ceremony of RC Manila Pugad Lawin on September 9, 2025 in Pasig City.

First Friday Mass
Rotary Club of Manila members celebrated the First Friday Virtual Mass on September 5, 2025, presided by Father Larry Tan, SDB.

Aleco Adamson Breakfast Forum
A breakfast meeting with travel agents was held at the Fairmont Hotel on September 8, 2025 to discuss the Osaka Expo.
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