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Balita · Issue No. 4102

Thursday, 20 August 2026

Guest of honor and speaker: Atty. Amando Virgil D. Ligutan, Private Prosecutor, House Prosecution Panel, Impeachment Trial of VP Sara Duterte

An editorial on the lawyer's oath, a profile of guest speaker Atty. Amando Virgil D. Ligutan, the 6th Weekly Membership Meeting with UP Fine Arts Dean Toym Imao, and TeethCloud's oral health outreach in Silang, Cavite.

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Editorial

The Weight of a Promise

What the Revised Lawyer's Oath demands, where it came from, and why it still matters.

Guest speaker

Atty. Amando Virgil D. Ligutan

Managing Partner, SALiGAL Law

Weekly meeting

Art, Imagination and the Soul of a Nation

UP College of Fine Arts Dean Abdulmari "Toym" Imao Jr. spoke on art, culture, creativity and education at RCM's 6th Weekly Membership Meeting.

Club administration

RC Manila’s Third Regular Board Meeting and Second Planning Meeting

The Board held its third Regular Board Meeting and second Planning Meeting on August 14, 2026, hosted by Vice President Karlo Castro.

Foundation

RCMFI’s First Board Meeting

The RCManila Foundation Inc. Board of Trustees for RY 2026-2027 held its first Board meeting on August 13, 2026, led by Chairman Raoul Creencia.

Service

TeethCloud and Rotary Club of Manila Unite to Bring Oral Health Care to Students in Silang, Cavite

A TeethCloud team led by PD John M. Cutter held an oral health outreach for students of the Sisters of Mary Banneux in Silang, Cavite.

In Focus

Past Director Beda G. Fajardo

Past Director Beda G. Fajardo, inducted in 1996, shares his interests, the best advice he received, and his favorite part of Rotary.

District

Core Group Planning Meeting of Rotary District 3810 under DGE Jun Pasion for RY 2027-2028

DDPIC/Club Secretary Albert S. Alday attended the District 3810 core group planning meeting on August 14, 2026.

District

31st Charter Anniversary and 32nd Induction of the Rotary Club of Manila Bay

President Reggie Yu and DGN Hermie Esguerra attended the Rotary Club of Manila Bay's charter anniversary and induction on August 13, 2026.

District

42nd Handover and 43rd Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Pasay MIA

President Reggie Yu and DGN Hermie Esguerra attended the Rotary Club of Pasay MIA's handover and induction on August 18, 2026.

Awards

RCM President Reginald Yu: UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awardee in Community Empowerment

President Reginald Yu received the 2026 UP Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award in Community Empowerment at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman.

Fellowship

Aleco Breakfast

At the August 10, 2026 Aleco breakfast, ATM pioneer Eric Severino presented digital payments technology.

In the news

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

Balita reproduces a Philippine Daily Inquirer column by RCM Past President and former Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban.