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Balita · Issue No. 4092

Thursday, 11 June 2026 · Pro Patria Journalism Awards 2026

Guest of honor and speaker: Atty. Sharon S. Garin, Secretary of the Department of Energy

The Pro Patria Journalism Awards 2026 issue honors this year's journalism laureates, reports on DOE Secretary Sharon S. Garin's talk at the 33rd Weekly Membership Meeting, and profiles Raymond Nelson Davis.

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Editorial

34th Weekly Membership Meeting Editorial

Editor-in-Chief Reginald T. Yu reflects on why journalism matters and on nearly six decades of the Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Awards.

President's message

Pro Patria and Outstanding Journalism: A Natural Alliance of Truth and Nationhood

President Raoul C. Creencia reflects on the Pro Patria Journalism Awards, celebrated on the eve of the nation's celebration of independence.

Awards

The Pro Patria Journalism Awards: The Rotary Club of Manila's Enduring Tribute to Truth, Press Freedom, and Nation-Building

For decades, the Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Awards have recognized and celebrated outstanding achievements in Philippine journalism. Symbolized by the iconic quill trophy, these awards honor media practitioners whose dedication to truth, integrity, and public service has helped inform the nation, strengthen democratic institutions, and inspire generations through the power of responsible journalism.

Awards
Awards

Roll of Honor: Notable Laureates of the Rotary Club of Manila Pro Patria Journalism Awards

A roll of honor of some of the most distinguished individuals and organizations recognized by the Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Awards through the decades.

Awards

The Pro Patria Journalism Awards Committee, Ex-Officio Members, and Committee Chairmen

The members of the Pro Patria Journalism Awards Committee, its ex-officio members, and the category chairmen and members.

Awards

Journalism in the Service of Country – The 2026 Journalism Pro Patria Honorees

The Rotary Club of Manila pays tribute to the eight 2026 Journalism Pro Patria Honorees, from Vlogger of the Year to Online Individual Journalist of the Year.

Weekly meeting

Energy Under Pressure, Leadership Under Fire: The Rotary Club of Manila’s 33rd Weekly Membership Meeting

Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin briefed Rotarians on the Hormuz Crisis, fuel security, and the road to energy resilience at the 33rd Weekly Membership Meeting.

Club news

A Handshake That Opens a New Chapter for Rotary Club of Manila

President-Elect Reggie Yu and Bernd Schneider of Raffles Makati and Fairmont Makati mark the Club's move to Fairmont Makati beginning July 2026.

Foundation

Global Grant 2652583 Neonatal Care for Philippine General Hospital

A June 10, 2026 meeting discussed Global Grant 2652583, which supports neonatal care at the Philippine General Hospital.

Feature

Fault Lines — The Quiet Nobility of Raymond Nelson Davis: Engineering Trust Across Crisis, Capital, and Continents

FROM postwar Philadelphia to Wall Street, from rural electrification in Ecuador to billion-dollar restructurings across Asia and Latin America, Raymond “Ray” Nelson Davis built a life defined not by spectacle, but by steadiness. Fault Lines traces the remarkable journey of an engineer turned global restructuring banker whose quiet integrity carried him through financial crises, corporate collapses, public service, personal loss, and ultimately a deeper commitment to mentorship, philanthropy, and service. At once sweeping and intimate, this portrait reveals a man who spent a lifetime repairing fragile systems while learning that the most enduring structures are built not from capital alone, but from trust, character, and human dignity.

Fellowship

Aleco Monday Breakfast

Aleco members gathered for their Monday breakfast on June 8, 2026, at Manila Golf Club, hosted by PD Ner Lonzaga.