Balita · Issue No. 4071
Guest of honor and speaker: General Hermogenes Cendaña Esperon Jr., AFP (Ret.), Chairman of the Board, Philtrust Bank
Report on the joint meeting where Senator Bam Aquino spoke on classrooms and the CADENA Act, the editorial and guest profile of Gen. Esperon, the President's messages on the Rotary Quill and Sports Fest, and a feature on hotelier Bernd Schneider.
Editorial
As the Rotary Club gathers for its weekly meeting with Gen. Esperon as guest speaker, the editorial reflects on national awareness and Rotary’s role.

General Hermogenes Cendaña Esperon Jr., AFP (Ret.)
Guest of Honor and Speaker at the joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Agham on November 20, 2025.

Rotary Quill
President Creencia reports the launch of the Rotary Quill, a reading hub for senior high school students of Mariano Marcos Memorial High School.

Stronger Through Sports
President Creencia thanks the members and organizers of the club’s Sports Fest, a day of friendly competition and fellowship.

Transparency, Classrooms, and CADENA: How Senator Bam Aquino Turned RCM’s 12th Weekly Meeting into a Call for National Reform
More than 120 Rotarians and Rotaractors attended the joint 12th Weekly Membership Meeting with Senator Bam Aquino as Guest of Honor and Speaker.

Team Visit in Preparation for the Governor’s Visit
A team visit in preparation for the Governor’s Visit was held on November 13, 2025 at the Milky Way in Pasay Road, Makati City.

Prospective Members Attend Rotary Information Committee Briefing
The Rotary Information Committee briefed prospective members on November 13, 2025 at the Glass Pavilion, Dusit Thani Manila.

RCM Meets with Onstrike Library Solutions Corporation to Discuss Website Updates
A Zoom meeting on November 17, 2025 with Onstrike Library Solutions Corporation discussed updates and proposals regarding the RCM website.

The Rotary Quill
The Rotary Quill is a reading hub at Mariano Marcos Memorial High School (Sta. Ana, Manila), a joint effort of 15 Manila-based Rotary Clubs.

Formal Launch of the Rotary Quill
DGND Hermie Esguerra delivered the Inspirational Message at the formal launch of the Rotary Quill, attended by administrators, teachers, students and Rotarians.

RC Manila and RC Aduana de Manila Conduct a Lecture Session on Katarungang Pambarangay
The Rotary Club of Manila and the Rotary Club of Aduana de Manila held a lecture session featuring Atty. Daniel Pante.

Discussion on Water Treatment and Management Project for RCM and RCMFI
RCM and RCMFI presidents met J.T. Warring on November 18, 2025 to discuss a potential water treatment and management project.

RC Manila Facilitates Donation of a Custom-Made Wheelchair for Grade 9 Scholar Paolo Gabriel Cornel Resurreccion
Past District Governor Lyne Abanilla responded to President Creencia’s appeal with a custom-made wheelchair costing PHP 15,000 for a Grade 9 scholar.

The Heartful Hotelier: Bernd Schneider and Harmony of Leadership
From the kitchens of Bavaria to the corridors of Raffles and Fairmont Makati, German hotelier Bernd Schneider has turned service into symphony and leadership into art. His story reveals a timeless truth — that the finest hotels are built not just on excellence, but on empathy.

Rotary Club of Manila Metro’s 30th Anniversary
President Raoul Creencia joined Rotary Club of Manila Metro President Tim Esquivel on the club’s 30th Anniversary on November 15, 2025.

Governor’s Visit to the Rotary Club of Chinatown Manila
DGND/DSG Hermie Esguerra and SDG Albert S. Alday attended the Governor’s Visit on November 13, 2025 at the Century Seafood Restaurant in Manila.

Rotarian Ramon Alberto Nolido Honored with Professional Degree Award
Rotarian Ramon Alberto Nolido received a Professional Degree Award in Civil Engineering from the U.P. Alumni Engineers on November 16, 2025.

Rotary Club of Manila’s Four-Way Test Banner Proudly Displayed Along EDSA
The club’s Four-Way Test banner is displayed along EDSA, with special thanks to Rotarian Junjie Vazquez for his generosity and support.

RCM Fellowship
RCM Fellowship was held on November 13, 2025 at the office lounge of Rotarian Teddy Tee.
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