The official publication of the Rotary Club of Manila

Balita · Issue No. 4109

Thursday, 8 October 2026 · 13th Weekly Membership Meeting

Guest of honor and speaker: Rear Admiral Jay Tristan Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea

The issue covers Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela's address on the West Philippine Sea, the club's First Quarter Awards, the Beyond Limits art exhibition for Hospicio de San Jose, the Ipo Watershed tree-planting service project, an Oktoberfest-themed editorial on beer history, and various district and fellowship events.

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11 stories

Editorial · pp. 8–15

Cold Beer Across the Centuries

A look at the long history of beer, from ancient Sumer to Filipino drinking traditions and the story of San Miguel.

Guest speaker · pp. 16–31

Understanding the West Philippine Sea

Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela presents the Philippine Coast Guard's Transparency Initiative on the West Philippine Sea at the Rotary Club of Manila's 13th Weekly Membership Meeting.

Club administration · pp. 48–49

PE/Dir. Teddy Kalaw Convenes Board of Directors for RY 2027-2028

President-Elect/Director Teddy Kalaw convened an organizational meeting of the Board of Directors for RY 2027-2028 on October 6, 2026 at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City.

Awards · pp. 50–51

DGN Herminio Esguerra's Esguerra Farms and Stud Inc. Ranks First for Cleanest Slaughterhouse in Batangas

Esguerra Farms and Stud Inc. received a Plaque of Recognition from the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian in Batangas for ranking first among slaughterhouses in the province.

Feature · pp. 54–67

Beyond Limits

The Rotary Club of Manila's fifth annual Angels of Rendu art exhibition opened at the LRI Design Plaza in Makati City, showcasing works by young artists, including artists with special needs, from Hospicio de San Jose.

Service · pp. 68–86

Roots of Service

Tree-planting initiative brings together Rotarians, government personnel, Xavier students and alumni, parish partners, and Indigenous forest stewards

District · pp. 88–89

21st Induction and 20th Handover Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Sampaloc

PDG Rudy Bediones and President Reggie Yu attended the ceremonies at the Tejeros Hall, AFPCOC, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

District · pp. 90–91

Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 of Rotary District 3810

Manila Rotarians attended the Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 hosted by the Rotary Club of Chinatown Manila on October 3, 2026 at the Gloriamaris Shark's Fin Restaurant in Pasay City.