Balita · Issue No. 4068
Guest of honor and speaker: Dr. Benjamin E. Diokno, Monetary Board Member, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
The issue reports the 9th weekly meeting with Japan's Minister Kazuhiro Nomura and the induction of Hiroyasu Kanda, previews Dr. Benjamin E. Diokno's talk, and profiles PDG Vince Carlos in The Quiet Flame.
Editorial
The editorial welcomes former Finance Secretary and BSP Governor Dr. Benjamin E. Diokno, a former club Vice-President, as Guest of Honor and Speaker at the 10th Weekly Membership Meeting.
Benjamin E. Diokno
Monetary Board Member, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
President’s Message
President Raoul C. Creencia marks October as Economic and Community Development Month and World Polio Day on October 24, and recounts Rotary’s campaign to end polio.
A Friendship Woven in Trust: The Rotary Club of Manila’s Meeting with Japan’s Minister Kazuhiro Nomura
At the 9th Weekly Membership Meeting on October 9, 2025, a Japanese Embassy minister spoke on Japan-Philippines ties, and the Club inducted Hiroyasu Kanda as a new member.
Visitor Log of Rotary Club of Manila Office
Rotarian J. Alfonso L. Katigbak visited the RC Manila office on October 11, 2025, holding the Gavel of Friendship.
Rotarian J. Alfonso L. Katigbak is Guest Speaker of the Rotaract Club of Manila General Assembly
Rotarian Katigbak spoke at the Rotaract Club of Manila General Assembly held at the Rotary Club of Manila office on October 11, 2025.
RCM Global Grant and Physicians for Peace Discuss Project Partnership
President Raoul Creencia and Global Grant Chairman Aries Balanay met PDG Lyne Abanilla, CEO of Physicians for Peace, about a project partnership earmarked for Global Grant funding.
Signing of Memorandum of Agreement with Hospicio De San Jose
A Memorandum of Agreement was signed on October 9, 2025 between RC Manila, the RCManila Foundation, Inc. and Hospicio De San Jose at Caruso Ristorante Italiano.
RC Manila - Hospicio De San Jose Art Exhibit Committee Meeting
The committee led by PD/Chair Phil Ong held its final meeting on October 9, 2025 in Makati City to finalize plans for the art exhibit set for November.
RCMFI: Project Evaluation Criteria and Scoring System - Rotary Year 2025-2026
RCMFI’s evaluation system scores projects on six weighted criteria, and a minimum of 85% is required for approval of funding for a service project.
RCMFI: Project Funding Guidelines - Rotary Year 2025-2026
The guidelines cover submission, evaluation, Board or Execom review, beneficiary protection, funding release, monitoring and documentation, with a maximum annual allocation of ₱2,000,000 for RY 2025–2026.
The Quiet Flame: How Vicente Jacinto Carlos Lived with Honor, Led with Grace, and Served with Faith
A profile of PDG Vicente “Vince” Carlos, lawyer, Rotary Club of Manila president, District Governor, Tourism Secretary under President Fidel V. Ramos, and honorary consul of Côte d’Ivoire.
International Relations
IPP Jujut Enriquez is pictured with Rotary International Foundation Chairman Knaack and with RI President Francesco Arezzo in Chicago.
RI District 3810 Receives District Excellence Award for RY 2024-2025
RI President Stephanie Urchick presented the District Excellence Award for RY 2024-2025 to RI District 3810.
Celebrating Excellence: Rtn. Bernd Schneider’s Raffles Makati and Fairmont Makati Achieve MICHELIN Key Recognition
Raffles Makati and Fairmont Makati were each awarded one MICHELIN Key in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection.
Interclub Events
District officers attended the Rotary Club of Manila San Miguel’s 43rd Handover and 42nd Charter Anniversary and the Governor’s Visits to the Rotary Clubs of Manila South and Pasay Prime in October 2025.
Aleco Breakfast Fellowship
A breakfast fellowship hosted by PP Ebot Tan on October 13, 2025 heard J.T. Warring of RC of Los Angeles 5 present a water distribution system, and resolved to endorse the project to RCM.
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