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Balita · Issue No. 4100

Thursday, 6 August 2026 · 5th Weekly Membership Meeting

Guest of honor and speaker: Atty. Jose "Joey" D. Lina Jr., District Governor Nominee (DGN) RID 3830

This issue covers the editorial on the Children's First 1,000 Days Coalition, a profile of guest speaker DGN Joey Lina, a recap of Congressman Chel Diokno's address at the 4th Weekly Membership Meeting, the chartering of RCM's 26th daughter club, the Second Regular Board Meeting, and reports on district events and fellowship activities.

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Editorial · pp. 6–13

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The editor reflects on why every child's first 1,000 days are critical to lifelong health, development, and productivity.

Guest speaker · pp. 14–17

Joey Lina: A Lifetime of Service Above Self

Joey Lina, District Governor Nominee for Rotary International District 3830 and former Senator, is profiled as the club's guest of honor and speaker.

Weekly meeting · pp. 18–33

Hope in Action: Chel Diokno Inspires Rotary Club of Manila to Lead Through Service and Nation-Building

Congressman Chel Diokno spoke to Rotarians about justice reform, transparency, and youth education during the Club's 4th Weekly Membership Meeting.

Club administration · pp. 40–41

Second Regular Board Meeting

The second Regular Board Meeting was held after the Weekly Membership Meeting at the Pasig Room, Makati Shangri-La Manila.

Service · pp. 42–47

RCM Sponsors Its 26th Daughter Club

The Rotary Club of Manila became the first club in District 3810 to charter a new Rotary club in Rotary Year 2026–2027, sponsoring the Rotary Club of Sparkling Manila Harbor.

District · pp. 50–51

PAGSIKLAB: The Vibrant Club Seminar

The Vibrant Club Seminar of Rotary District 3810 takes place on August 22, 2026 at the Philippine Trade Training Center from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

District · pp. 52–53

District Monthly Meeting of Rotary District 3810

President Reggie Yu and DDPIC/Club Secretary Albert Alday attended the District Monthly Meeting of Rotary District 3810.

District · pp. 54–55

46th Handover and 47th Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Bagumbayan-Manila

PDG Vince Carlos, DGN Hermie Esguerra and President Reggie Yu joined the Rotary Club of Bagumbayan-Manila's 46th Handover and 47th Induction Ceremonies at Century Seafood Restaurant in Malate, Manila.

District · pp. 56–59

18th Handover and 19th Induction Ceremonies and 18th Charter Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Pasay Southeast

PDG Vince Carlos and PDG Rudy Bediones attended the event on July 31, 2026 at the Golden Bay Seafood Restaurant in Pasay City.

District · pp. 60–63

Handover and Induction Ceremonies of the Philippine College of Rotary Governors

DGN Hermie Esguerra and PDG Rudy Bediones attended the Handover and Induction Ceremonies of the Philippine College of Rotary Governors at the Maynila Ballroom of the Manila Hotel in Manila.