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 last September 26, 2026 at Meeting Rooms 7, 8 and 9 of SMX Manila in Pasay City. The said seminar was conducted for both the Governors-Elect and the Governors-Nominee.

He was accompanied by Rotary Zone 10A Endowment Major Gifts Adviser PDG Joyce Michelle Socorro Ambray who, while being one of the learning facilitators, wore a different hat for the Partners Program of the said learning seminar.

The seminar had an array of interesting topics and speakers. RIDE Edna Sutter delivered the icebreaker on "Leading with Purpose. PDG Sonny Coloma spoke on "Building A High Performance Team". PDG Joyce Ambray underscored the novel approach to The Rotary Foundation on her talk, "Don't Chase the Numbers, Build the Culture that Creates the Numbers". PDG Mark Go's daughter, Ms. Charis Christelle Go delved on "Leadership Amplified: How AI Can Make Better Leaders".

In the afternoon, PDG Oyan Villanueva "wowed" everyone with his "Leading the Future of Rotary: Your Journey as District Governor". PDG Jundad Legislador emphasized "Leading Volunteers: Its Pitfalls and Challenges". PDG Oliver Ong hovered over "Rotary Youth Exchange: A Gateway to Peace and Fellowship". PDG Connie Beltran spoke on the Philippine Rotary Magazine, specifically, "Appreciating the PRMFI". PRID Raffy Garcia talked about "Ethics and Accountable Leadership". The final speaker, PRID Guiller Tumangan elucidated on the topic, "From Training to Transformation". PDG Mark Go did the "Wrap Up".

DGN Hermie actively participated in the discussions with each of the facilitators. In the end, he was chosen to deliver his response on behalf of the District Governors-Nominee from the ten (10) Rotary districts. Incoming Senior Deputy Governor for Public Image/DDPIC/Club Secretary Albert S. Alday likewise attended the seminar as an observer.

Certificates of completion were handed out for both governors-elect and governors-nominee and their respective partners. The entire day ended with a brief fellowship thereafter.