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Balita · Issue No. 4094

Thursday, 25 June 2026 · Club Awards 2026 & Valedictory Address

The 2026 Club Awards honoring outstanding members for Rotary Year 2025–2026, PDG Alex Cureg's valedictory address as RCManila Foundation chairman, the 35th Weekly Membership Meeting report, and a profile of Dr. Albert Singson Alday.

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Editorial

36th Weekly Membership Meeting Editorial

As Rotary Year 2025–2026 draws to a close, the editorial pays tribute to President Raoul C. Creencia's leadership and the year's club awardees.

President's message

Signing Off, Serving On.

President Raoul C. Creencia reflects on his year leading Asia's First Rotary Club as the Rotary year concludes.

Awards

2026 CLUB AWARDS | Celebrating Excellence, Service, and Commitment: RCM Honors Outstanding Members for Rotary Year 2025–2026

The Rotary Club of Manila honored outstanding members through its annual Club Awards Program as Rotary Year 2025–2026 came to a close.

Weekly meeting

Rotary Club of Manila Concludes Rotary Year with Meaningful 35th Weekly Membership Meeting

The meeting featured the RCManila Foundation year-end report of PDG Alexander P. Cureg and the Classification Talk of Star Rotarian Manuel E. “AJ” Pangilinan.

Foundation

PDG Alex Cureg’s Valedictory Address

PDG Alex Cureg, Chairman of the Rotary Club of Manila Foundation, Inc., reports on the milestones the Foundation's board achieved during the year.

Club administration

Regular Board Meeting

The Regular Board Meeting was held on June 18, 2026 at the Manila Golf Club, hosted by Director Edwin Hernandez.

Club administration

Rotary Club of Manila Meets with RCBC Ermita to Discuss the Club’s New Bank Account

Representatives from the Rotary Club of Manila met with the RCBC Ermita team on June 18, 2026, to discuss the club's new bank account.

Club administration

Balita Committee Gears Up for Next Publication Cycle

The Balita Committee held a virtual meeting to discuss plans and initiatives for the upcoming publication cycle.

Feature

TRUST THE PROCESS | A Life of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Purpose of Dr. Albert Singson Alday

The life story of Dr. Albert Singson Alday, spanning philosophy, medicine, law, education, entrepreneurship, Rotary, and JCI.

District

Philippine Rotary Media Foundation Inc (PRMFI) Presents “Herminio S. Esguerra and Joyce Michelle L. Ambray Journalism Scholarship Grant”

PDG Sue Sta Maria highlighted the journalism scholarship grant in her valedictory address as PRMFI Outgoing Chairperson on June 19, 2026.

District

PRMFI Annual Awards and Turnover Ceremonies

DGND Hermie Esguerra and PDG Joyce Michelle Socorro Ambray joined the ten recipients of the Journalism Grant they donated.

District

Back to School Fellowship of the Past Presidents Council of Rotary International District 3810

The Past Presidents Council of Rotary International District 3810 held its Back to School Fellowship on June 22, 2026 in Pasay City.