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Balita · Issue No. 4111

Thursday, 22 October 2026 · 15th Weekly Membership Meeting

Guest of honor and speaker: Atty. Michael Wesley Poa, Lead Spokesperson and Defense Counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte's Legal Team

This issue covers Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro's address on misinformation at the 14th Weekly Membership Meeting and the signing of a Water Warriors MOU, President Reggie Yu's account of the Rotary Club of Taipei's 78th Charter Anniversary, an editorial from the new Philippine ambassador to Cambodia, a Rotary Information Briefing for prospective members, and reports on district induction ceremonies and a golfing fellowship tour in Taiwan.

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11 stories
Editorial
Editorial · pp. 6–11

Snippets from 1,100 Miles Away

The Rotary Club of Manila's editor-in-chief writes from Phnom Penh about ASEAN unity, Philippine-Cambodian ties, and his new role as the Philippines' ambassador to Cambodia.

Guest speaker · pp. 12–13

The Voice Behind the Podium

Atty. Michael Wesley Poa, guest speaker and legal counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment defense team, shares his legal background and career highlights.

Weekly meeting · pp. 14–35

The Voice Behind the Podium

Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro addressed misinformation and public trust at Rotary Club of Manila's 14th Weekly Membership Meeting at Fairmont Makati on October 15, 2026.

Club administration · pp. 42–53

Rotary Information Briefing for Prospective Members

DGN Hermie Esguerra hosted five prospective members for a briefing on Rotary history, values and membership at the Palms Country Club.

In Focus · pp. 54–57

Rotarian J Alfonso L Katigbak

Inducted on August 17, 2023, with a membership classification in Building Materials/Product – Metal Roofing.

District · pp. 58–61

16th Handover and 17th Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of San Marcelino

President Reggie Yu attended the 16th Handover and 17th Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of San Marcelino at AC by Marriott Manila in Pasig City.

District · pp. 62–63

10th Induction and Handover Ceremony of the Rotary Club of Manila Pugad Lawin

The Rotary Club of Manila Pugad Lawin held its 10th Induction and Handover Ceremony.

Feature · pp. 64–75

Under Taipei's Sky, A Friendship Renewed

President Reginald Yu travels to Taipei for the Rotary Club of Taipei's 78th Charter Anniversary, renewing a sister-club friendship that began in 1982.

Fellowship · pp. 76–77

International Golfing Fellowship Tour in Taiwan

First day of the International Golfing Fellowship Tour in Taiwan, October 18 to 23, 2026

In the news · pp. 80–81

With Due Respect

RCM Past President and former Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban's column in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

In the news
In the news · pp. 82–85

Clark International Airport: Fast becoming a major cargo hub

Expanding UPS and FedEx facilities at Clark are strengthening the airport's role as a major cargo gateway and deepening US-Philippine economic ties.

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