Global Partnerships, Local Depth
In the 1990s the Club worked as a strategic civic partner, from earthquake relief in 1990 to helping farmers reclaim lahar-covered fields after Mount Pinatubo. It expanded its eye-care programs and celebrated its Diamond Anniversary in 1994.
- 1989–1990
PresidentRicardo R. dela Cruz
Ricardo “R.R.” R. de la Cruz, a public relations pioneer and former student leader, served as Manila Rotary’s seventieth president. His term delivered five medical missions benefiting approximately 4,570 disadvantaged patients and launched “Operation: Light a Candle,” providing eye care to 1,000 people. He also introduced a community medical fund, supported typhoon relief, and organized Christmas assistance for 550 families in Paco.
- 1990–1991
PresidentArtemio V. Panganiban
Artemio “Art” V. Panganiban, a lawyer who later became the Philippines’ twenty-first Chief Justice, served as Manila Rotary’s seventy-first president. He raised ₱22 million for 182 projects addressing hunger, health, environmental conservation, and literacy. His term mobilized earthquake, typhoon, and Pinatubo relief, established Baguio’s Tent City, and hosted 2,695 district conference delegates, earning the club a Most Outstanding Club citation.
- 1991–1992
PresidentFrancisco S. Roman
Francisco “Frankie” S. Roman, a lawyer, businessman, and international Scouting leader, served as Manila Rotary’s seventy-second president. He launched the Mt. Pinatubo Rehabilitation Project, helping farmers cultivate rice in lahar-covered fields and earning Rotary International recognition. His term also established the RCM Eye Bank Foundation for research and corneal transplants, sponsored the Rotary Club of Tondo and eight Interact clubs, and created a justice committee.
- 1992–1993
PresidentCrispino P. Reyes
Crispino “Babes” P. Reyes, a lawyer, educator, and president of Central Colleges of the Philippines, served as Manila Rotary’s seventy-third president. His term sent relief missions to Bataan and Southern Leyte, facilitated an ambulance donation to the Philippine Heart Center, and secured 38 motorcycles for the Newsboys Project. He also funded scholarships and vocational training, supported Manila beautification, and strengthened fellowship among past presidents.
- 1993–1994
PresidentLeocadio M. de Asis
Leocadio “Edgie” de Asis, a lawyer, businessman, and wartime veteran, served as Manila Rotary’s seventy-fourth president. He marked its diamond anniversary by authoring Crusade of Service: 75 Years of Rotary Club of Manila. His term supported eye clinics serving 3,057 patients, immunization of 34,753 children and mothers, vocational scholarships for thirty youths, teacher leadership training, and tree planting in Mehan Garden.
- 1994–1995
PresidentJuanito N. Ferrer
Juanito “Jannet” N. Ferrer, a civil engineer, military veteran, and former DPWH Secretary, served as Manila Rotary’s seventy-fifth president. His term expanded vision screening, inaugurated an eye operating room in Sampaloc, and launched the RCM Drug Abuse Prevention Foundation. He also supported thirty scholars, facilitated donations of firetrucks and an ambulance, and organized the Rotaract Club of Eastern Telecommunication.
- 1995–1996
PresidentAniceto G. Saludo Jr.
Aniceto “Dong” G. Saludo Jr., a lawyer, corporate executive, and legislator, served as Manila Rotary’s seventy-sixth president. He raised typhoon relief funds, inaugurated an eye operating room at Ospital ng Tondo, and supported cardiac care for disadvantaged patients. His term revived the TOWER Awards, increased membership by thirteen percent, and introduced 84 new Paul Harris Fellows, earning Rotary International recognition.
- 1996–1997
PresidentDomingo S. Guevara Jr.
Domingo “Boy” S. Guevara Jr., a businessman and corporate executive associated with Guevent Investments, served as Manila Rotary’s seventy-seventh president. He initiated the first Urban Peace Forum, supported youth vocational training through “Train Now, Pay Later,” and facilitated firetruck and ambulance donations from Japan. His term also strengthened international sister-club ties, supported Pasig River rehabilitation fundraising, and introduced the RCM Presidential Golf Cup.
- 1997–1998
PresidentNestor M. Sevilla
Nestor “Netoy” M. Sevilla, a lawyer and businessman in customs brokerage, served as Manila Rotary’s seventy-eighth president. He led Philippine centennial celebrations and gathered seven presidential aspirants at a club meeting. His term also supported a four-day medical mission to Camiguin, distributed anti-drug comic books nationwide, updated the club’s Speakers Bureau, and welcomed twenty-nine new Paul Harris Fellows.
- 1998–1999
PresidentPeter H. Wohlrab
Peter H. Wohlrab, a German business executive with an international industrial career, served as Manila Rotary’s seventy-ninth president. His term inaugurated the “Pagkalinga sa Mata” Eye Center and provided free eye care to 1,494 disadvantaged patients. He also hosted the District Family Olympics, supported management training for educators and leadership development for youths, and introduced electronic membership cards for attendance tracking.
Presidents and term notes from the Past presidents roll, drawn from “The Work That Endures” (2026) and the Balita archive.