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Balita · Issue No. 4097

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Guest of honor and speaker: Dr. Raymund E. Narag, Guest of Honor and Speaker

Profile of Guest of Honor Dr. Raymund E. Narag, the first weekly meeting report headlined by former Congressman Kiko Barzaga, an editorial on prison reform, District 3810 handover highlights, and Dr. Jose S. Pujalte Jr.'s appointment as DOH Secretary.

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Editorial

Editorial: Just Deserts

On prison food, the four approaches to crime and punishment, and why penal reform matters to the soul of the nation.

Guest speaker

Dr. Raymund E. Narag

From Prison Cell to Prison Reformer

Weekly meeting

“Congress-Meow" Headlines RCM's First Weekly Membership Meeting

Former Congressman Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga addressed the Club's first weekly membership meeting of Rotary Year 2026–2027, which also honored Dr. Jaime "Jimmy" Laya for fifty years of Rotary service.

District

Highlights from District 3810 Handover at Okada Manila on July 11, 2026

Rotary Club of Manila leaders joined the District 3810 Handover and Induction Ceremonies at the Okada Manila Grand Ballroom on July 11, 2026.

District

In Her Own Words

District 3810 Governor Bing Carrion speaks of her dream, her calling, and her promise to Rotarians for the year ahead.

District

24th Handover and 25th Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Quirino Manila Central

President Reggie Yu attended the ceremonies on July 10, 2026 at the Century Seafood Restaurant in Manila.

District

Rotary International District 3810's Public Image Team Meets to Finalize Vibrant Seminar Program for RY 2026-2027

The District Public Image Team met on July 13, 2026 at Manmaru Japanese Restaurant in Makati City to finalize the Vibrant Seminar program.

Club news

Manila Rotarian Dr. Jose S. Pujalte Jr. is New Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH)

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Manila Rotarian Dr. Jose S. Pujalte Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health.