Balita · Issue No. 4067
Guest of honor and speaker: His Excellency Endo Kazuya, Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines
RCMFI Day 2025 under Chairman Alexander P. Cureg, a profile of Ambassador Endo Kazuya, the President’s message on the Visayas earthquake, and a feature on Paco Magsaysay of Carmen’s Best.
Editorial
The editorial welcomes Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya as guest of honor and reflects on the enduring friendship between Japan and the Philippines.
His Excellency Endo Kazuya
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of the Philippines since March 2024, Endo Kazuya has served in Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1990.
President’s Message
President Raoul C. Creencia recounts how the Rotary clubs of Manila, Cebu and Masbate worked together to bring relief to Visayas earthquake victims.
RCMFI Day 2025: Stewardship, Structure, and Service — The Transformative Leadership of Chairman Alexander P. Cureg
RCMFI members and trustees gathered at the Manila Polo Club, where Chairman Alexander P. Cureg reported on governance, finances and service.
RCMFI Chairman Alexander P. Cureg’s Address
Chairman Alexander P. Cureg reported to RCMFI members on DSWD compliance, finances, partner projects and the Legacy Endowment Fund.
RCMFI Accomplishments for RY 2025-2026 (to date)
A to-date list of RCMFI disaster relief operations and the Animal Welfare Outreach Program for Rotary year 2025-2026.
Membership Committee Meeting
The Membership Committee met on October 2, 2025, at the Manila Polo Club to get to know proposed new members.
Meeting to Discuss RC Manila’s Global Grant Projects
Chair Aries Balanay met District officers on October 1, 2025, to discuss RC Manila’s global grant projects.
OPLAN KALINGA: First Medical Outreach Program in Partnership with TopHealth Medical Clinics
RCM and RCManila Foundation, Inc. conducted their first wave of medical outreach in Brgy. 350, Sta. Cruz, Manila, serving 105 beneficiaries.
Leaders Excelling In ADR & Peacemaking (LEAP) Awards Update
The LEAP Awards initiative closed its nomination process with 43 nominees across 5 categories.
Beyond the Scoop: How Francisco Delgado Magsaysay Turned Milk, Faith, and Perseverance into a Filipino Legacy
Francisco “Paco” Delgado Magsaysay turned a surplus of fresh milk into the Carmen’s Best ice cream brand.
District 3810’s Third Monthly Meeting
RCM representatives attended the District 3810 third monthly meeting on October 2, 2025, at Gloria Maris, Mall of Asia.
Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 of Rotary District 3810
The Rotary Club of Manila was a Major Co-Host of the October 2, 2025 festival hosted by the Rotary Club of Chinatown Manila.
Rotary Club of Manila Binondo Prime’s 9th Handover and 10th Induction Ceremonies
President Raoul Creencia attended the Binondo Prime handover and induction ceremonies on October 3, 2025.
Governor’s Visit to the Rotary Club of Pasay Libertad
DSG Hermie Esguerra spoke at the Governor’s Visit to the Rotary Club of Pasay Libertad on October 7, 2025.
Manila Rotarians Attend Membership Meeting of Sister Club, Rotary Club of Osaka East
RCM delegates led by President Raoul Creencia attended the October 2, 2025 membership meeting of sister club Rotary Club of Osaka East.
First Friday Virtual Mass for the Month of October
RCM members celebrated the First Friday Virtual Mass on October 3, 2025, with Father Larry Tan, SDB, as presider.
Korean National Day and Armed Forces Day
Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa and his wife hosted the reception on October 1, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt BGC.
Aleco Breakfast Fellowship
The Aleco breakfast fellowship, hosted by RCM Secretary Anton Mauricio, was held on October 6, 2025.
Rotary Club of Manila’s Animal Welfare Outreach Program in Collaboration with PETA Asia Featured on DWIZ News
The Rotary Club of Manila’s animal welfare outreach with PETA Asia was featured on DWIZ News.
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