The official publication of the Rotary Club of Manila

Balita · Issue No. 4108

Thursday, 1 October 2026 · 13th Weekly Membership Meeting

Guest of honor and speaker: Rear Admiral Jay Tristan Tarriela, Spokesperson, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on the West Philippine Sea; Commander, PCG West Philippine Sea Transparency Group

This issue covers the club's editorial on maritime sovereignty, a recap of the 12th weekly meeting with guest speaker Atty. Bing Guanzon, a profile of incoming guest speaker Rear Admiral Jay Tristan Tarriela, the election of RC Manila's Board of Directors for RY 2027-2028, a police-performance policy dialogue titled 'Beyond the Arrest Count,' the club's first 'Timeless Duets' fellowship evening, and several District 3810 events.

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13 stories

Editorial · pp. 6–11

Our Waters, Our Responsibility

The Philippines marks Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month by reflecting on its seafaring history and the defense of its maritime rights under UNCLOS.

Guest speaker · pp. 12–15

Rear Admiral Jay Tristan Tarriela

Rear Admiral Jay Tristan Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson on the West Philippine Sea, was the Rotary Club of Manila's guest speaker.

Weekly meeting · pp. 16–35

The Questions Rotarians Carried Home

The question, familiar to Rotarians through the Four-Way Test, took on renewed urgency during the Rotary Club of Manila's 12th Weekly Membership Meeting. Guest speaker Atty. Rowena "Bing" Guanzon raised it in the context of political power, constitutional processes and the treatment of public officials. By the end of the afternoon, it had also prompted reflection on business, workers' welfare and the country's future.

Club administration · pp. 38–49

Election of the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Manila for Rotary Year 2027–2028

The Committee on Election submitted its report on the club's 2027–2028 board elections, held 24 September 2026 at the Fairmont Hotel, Makati City.

In Focus · pp. 56–61

STAR Rotarian Chris Chua Tamesis

A Q&A profile of newly inducted Rotarian Chris Chua Tamesis, touching on his hobbies, values, and hopes for Rotary.

Service · pp. 62–75

Beyond the Arrest Count

A Rotary Club of Manila policy dialogue asked how the Philippine National Police might measure the work that matters most to the public, beyond arrests and crimes cleared.

District · pp. 78–81

Rotary District 3810 Brings Mobility and Hope to Caloocan City Residents

Rotary District 3810 distributed wheelchairs to indigent residents of Barangay 14, Caloocan City through PH CARES on September 28, 2026.

District · pp. 82–83

5th Induction and Handover Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Amazing Manila

President Reggie Yu attended the 5th Induction and Handover Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Amazing Manila last September 21, 2026 at the One Escriva Center, I-Fern Building B, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

District · pp. 84–87

41st Handover and 42nd Induction Ceremony of the Rotary Club of Manila Midtown

District · pp. 88–99

Rotary Zone 10A Membership Strategic Planning Workshop

DGN Hermie Esguerra and Public Image ISDG Albert S. Alday represented Rotary International District 3810 at the Rotary Zone 10A Membership Strategic Planning Workshop in Pasay City.

District · pp. 100–107

Preparatory Governors-Nominee Learning Seminar

DGN Hermie Esguerra attended and completed the Preparatory Governors-Nominee Learning Seminar conducted by the Philippine College of Rotary Governors in Pasay City.