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The official publication of the Rotary Club of Manila

Balita · Issue No. 4096

Thursday, 9 July 2026

Guest of honor and speaker: Francisco "Kiko" A. Barzaga, Former Representative, 4th District of Cavite

The club's 107th induction with a dawn oath-taking at the Rizal Monument, the inaugural address of President Reginald T. Yu, the 4th RCM Golf Tournament, and an MOU with PAFJO-TMJ.

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Editorial

Editorial: Disruption, Anyone?

The editorial examines disruption as a business strategy and its use by political challengers, proposing a Four-Way Test for disruptors.

Feature

When History Calls: How the Rotary Club of Manila Reimagined a 107-Year Legacy

The club's 107th induction on July 2, 2026 began with a dawn oath-taking at the Rizal Monument and ended with a celebration at The Manila Hotel.

In Focus

Invocation

The invocation delivered at the Rotary Club of Manila's oath-taking ceremony.

In Focus
In Focus

Welcome Remarks

Welcome remarks at the 107th Induction Ceremony of the Rotary Club of Manila, held for the first time before the Rizal Monument.

Guest speaker

Keynote Address

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso's keynote address at the Rotary Club of Manila's oath-taking at kilometer zero.

In Focus

Closing Remarks

Closing remarks at the Rotary Club of Manila's morning oath-taking ceremony for the 2026-2027 leadership.

In Focus

Invocation

The evening invocation at the Rotary Club of Manila's 107th Induction and Handover Ceremonies.

President's message

Inaugural Address

President Reginald T. Yu's inaugural address as the Rotary Club of Manila's 107th President, anchored on Rotary T.U.R.N. – Toward a Unified Rotary Nation.

Guest speaker

Keynote Address

Cardinal David reflected on Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, the power of words, and compassion as action at the 107th induction.

Guest speaker

Inspirational Message

RI Director Nominee Edna R. Sutter shared her vision of a younger, greener and stronger Rotary at the club's 107th induction.

Guest speaker

Inspirational Message

District Governor Bing Carrion spoke of her family's ties to the club, her theme Pagsinta, and projects that create lasting impact.

Service

Rotary Club of Manila and PAFJO-TMJ Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The club and PAFJO-TMJ signed an MOU on July 5, 2026 for the Handog Makeover para sa Maayos na Kabuhayan dental rehabilitation program.

Club news

Swinging for Service: The 4th Rotary Club of Manila Golf Tournament

A Day of Fellowship, Excellence, and Giving Back — June 22, 2026, Sta. Elena Golf Club, Sta. Rosa, Laguna

Service

Pagsibol: The Genesis of an Impact Creating President’s Rotary Story

President Reginald T. Yu recounts moments from a wheelchair distribution, dialysis visit, vaccination drive and blood donation during a medical mission.

District

District Events

DGN Hermie Esguerra, President Reggie Yu and Club Secretary Albert S. Alday joined District 3810 gatherings in June and July 2026.

In the news

Induction of the New Board of Directors and Officers of the Rotary Club of Manila Featured in BusinessMirror

BusinessMirror featured the induction of the club's new Board of Directors and Officers.

In the news

RCM Past President/Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban’s Column in Philippine Daily Inquirer

A column by RCM Past President and former Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.