Balita · Issue No. 4110
Guest of honor and speaker: Atty. Clarissa "Claire" A. Castro, PCO Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer
The issue covers the Rotary Club of Manila's Oktoberfest 2026 fellowship, an editorial on the history of presidential press secretaries tied to guest speaker Atty. Clarissa Castro, the RCManila Foundation's second board meeting of 2026, and reports on district induction ceremonies and fellowship events.
The Voice at the Podium
A look at the men and women who have spoken for presidents, prime ministers and now a Philippine president, and what separates the merely competent from the memorable.
Atty. Clarissa "Claire" A. Castro, PCO Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer
She currently serves as the Palace Press Officer and Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office.
Rotary Club of Manila Celebrates Oktoberfest 2026
On October 8, 2026, more than eighty Rotary Club of Manila members and spouses came to Solaire Ballroom in Parañaque for an authentic Bavarian evening with German Club Manila.
RCManila Foundation Inc. Holds Second Board Meeting of 2026
The RCManila Foundation Inc. Board of Trustees convened for its second Board meeting on October 9, 2026 at the Manila Elks Club and via Zoom.
LEAP Recognition Program Season 2 Launches at Century Park Hotel Manila to Open OADR Week 2026
The Leaders Excelling in ADR & Peacemaking (LEAP) Recognition Program Season 2 was formally launched at the Century Park Hotel Manila on Monday, October 12, 2026, marking the start of OADR Week 2026.
25th Handover and 26th Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Hiyas ng Bacoor
DGN Hermie Esguerra attended the 25th Handover and 26th Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Hiyas ng Bacoor last October 9, 2026 at The Studio, Revilla Business Park, Bacoor, Cavite.
68th Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Caloocan, Daughter Club of the Rotary Club of Manila
President Reggie Yu attended the 68th Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Caloocan, daughter club of the Rotary Club of Manila, where President Bill Beltran was inducted.
41st Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Manila South
Rotary Club of Manila President Reggie Yu attended the induction of Impact Creating President Jaypee Nañagas at The Aristocrat Restaurant, Malate, Manila.
2nd Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Pasay Eco City
President Reggie Yu attended the 2nd Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Pasay Eco City at the Century Seafood Restaurant in Manila.
Aleco Breakfast
An ALECO breakfast on October 12, 2026 was hosted by Past Director Dave Reynolds, who gave an update on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Economic cooperation and the road to peace
The author reflects on discussions at Harvard Kennedy School about how economic cooperation between the United States and China could help preserve peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
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