2009–2019
Centennial as Continuum
This decade was shaped by calamity. After Super Typhoon Yolanda, the Club raised ₱27 million for long-term rehabilitation, and it expanded education programs such as REAP and Sari-Saring Aralan. The decade closed with the 2019 Centennial, 100 years after the founding of Asia's first Rotary club.
- 2009–2010
PresidentBenjamin S. Santos
Benjamin “Ben” S. Santos, a former Philippine Insurance Commissioner, served as Manila Rotary’s ninetieth president. His term supported cleft surgeries through Operation Restore Hope, livelihood workshops at Hospicio de San Jose, and medical equipment repairs at Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center. The club also provided wells and water purifiers for resettled families, funded educational initiatives, and supported Typhoon Ondoy relief and Pasig River rehabilitation.
A cleft lip and palate surgical project was reported with Operation Restore Hope At the Club meeting of 23 April 2009, President Romy Batino called for a progress report on the cleft lip and palate project (Matching Grant 65878) with Operation Restore Hope, chaired by PS Ting Angeles with Dr. Tristan de Chalaine as team leader. Balita No. 3317, page 2The Club celebrated its 90th Anniversary President Romy Batino's message of 4 June 2009 recalled that on 29 January 1919 39 charter members signed the Articles of Incorporation, and on 1 June 1919 Charter No. 478 was granted. The Club also presented a 90th Anniversary plate to Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim. Balita No. 3323, page 3The Club raised funds for Typhoon Ondoy victims After Tropical Storm Ondoy struck on 26 September 2009, the Board assessed members ₱1,000 each, planned to advance ₱200,000 through the ABS-CBN Foundation (Kapamilya Fund), and set aside another ₱35,000 for a beneficiary to be chosen. Balita No. 3350, page 198Hospicio de San Jose gave the Club a Charity and Mission Award On 13 March 2010, on its Bicentennial Foundation Anniversary, Hospicio de San Jose gave the Club its "Charity and Mission Award" for meritorious service and generosity. Past PresidentsDistrict 3810 named the Club best in hunger, health and water projects On 28 May 2010 District Governor Ma. Concepcion N. Beltran presented the Club with Community Service Awards for Best Hunger Project, Best Health Project and Best Water Project for RY 2009–2010. Past Presidents - 2010–2011
PresidentGert A. Gust
Dr. Gert A. Gust, an international civil servant and labor specialist with the International Labor Organization, served as Manila Rotary’s ninety-first president. His term supported youth entrepreneurship training, raised ₱315,060 for school sanitation, and relaunched “Pagkalinga sa Mata” for free eye care. The club also supported sheltered workshops at Hospicio de San Jose and mobilized assistance for disaster victims in Pakistan and Japan.
Hospicio de San Jose gave the Club a Charity and Mission Award On 13 March 2010, on its Bicentennial Foundation Anniversary, Hospicio de San Jose gave the Club its "Charity and Mission Award" for meritorious service and generosity. Past PresidentsDistrict 3810 named the Club best in hunger, health and water projects On 28 May 2010 District Governor Ma. Concepcion N. Beltran presented the Club with Community Service Awards for Best Hunger Project, Best Health Project and Best Water Project for RY 2009–2010. Past PresidentsThe Club relaunched Pagkalinga sa Mata and raised funds for school sanitation President Gert A. Gust's 2010–11 term relaunched "Pagkalinga sa Mata" for free eye care and raised ₱315,060 for school sanitation. It also mobilised help for disaster victims in Pakistan and Japan. Past Presidents - 2011–2012
PresidentUrbano S. Caasi Jr.
Urbano “Banit” S. Caasi Jr., a Filipino architect and civic leader, served as Manila Rotary’s ninety-second president. He launched the Scientific Invention or Discovery Awards with DOST and the Intellectual Property Office. His term also supported medical missions treating 378 patients, renewed the Rotary Eye Center partnership, rehabilitated school restrooms, and provided assistance to newborns and Hospicio de San Jose.
The Club relaunched Pagkalinga sa Mata and raised funds for school sanitation President Gert A. Gust's 2010–11 term relaunched "Pagkalinga sa Mata" for free eye care and raised ₱315,060 for school sanitation. It also mobilised help for disaster victims in Pakistan and Japan. Past PresidentsThe Club added the Scientific Invention and Discovery Awards President Urbano "Banit" Caasi's message of 12 January 2012 reported the awards, chaired by President-Elect PD Roberto "Obet" Pagdanganan, as the Club's flagship project for the Rotary Year. The awards were launched with DOST and the Intellectual Property Office. Balita No. 3446, page 4The Club marked its 93rd Anniversary at the Manila Hotel The 93rd Anniversary on 1 June 2012 was held at the Manila Hotel, and the Club hosted fellowship for visiting matched clubs from Seoul, Seoul Muak and Kowloon East. Balita No. 3466, page 16 - 2012–2013
PresidentRoberto M. Pagdanganan
Roberto “Obet” M. Pagdanganan, a former Bulacan governor and Tourism Secretary, served as Manila Rotary’s ninety-third president. His term advanced scientific innovation awards, sponsored literacy education in Masbate, and supported flood relief benefiting 1,250 people in Bulacan. The club also conducted three medical missions, donated medical books, rehabilitated school restrooms, and welcomed thirteen Paul Harris Fellows.
The Club added the Scientific Invention and Discovery Awards President Urbano "Banit" Caasi's message of 12 January 2012 reported the awards, chaired by President-Elect PD Roberto "Obet" Pagdanganan, as the Club's flagship project for the Rotary Year. The awards were launched with DOST and the Intellectual Property Office. Balita No. 3446, page 4The Club marked its 93rd Anniversary at the Manila Hotel The 93rd Anniversary on 1 June 2012 was held at the Manila Hotel, and the Club hosted fellowship for visiting matched clubs from Seoul, Seoul Muak and Kowloon East. Balita No. 3466, page 16Cabinet officials, ambassadors and the military chief spoke at Thursday meetings In the second half of 2013 the Club's guests of honor included Secretary Herminio "Sonny" Coloma of the Presidential Communications Operations Office, Ambassador Ma Keqing of China, Gen. Emmanuel T. Bautista of the Armed Forces, who spoke on the conflict in Zamboanga, and Ambassador Gilles Garachon of France. Balita No. 3524, page 1Rodolfo "Rudy" Bediones began his year as the Club's 94th president Balita No. 3518 of July 4, 2013 printed the Board of Directors and Officers for Rotary Year 2013-2014 under President Rodolfo "Rudy" P. Bediones. The presidents file records that his term raised P27 million for disaster relief. Balita No. 3518, page 2The Club appealed to members for Typhoon Maring flood relief A letter dated August 20, 2013 told Rotarians that large areas of Metro Manila and nearby provinces were inundated, and a Maring Disaster Fund Drive collection list followed. On September 8, 2013 District 3810 held a medical mission in Kawit, Cavite for flood victims, with the Rotary Club of Manila as co-sponsor. Balita No. 3525, page 13The Club opened a fund drive within days of Super Typhoon Yolanda An appeal to Rotarians dated November 12, 2013 asked members to help the relief effort. Members at the weekly meeting raised P180,000 from table collections, and on November 20 Rtn. Hermie Esguerra turned over a personal donation of P1.2M to the Club's Yolanda fund. Balita No. 3535, page 16📰 The Cooperative Dreamer: Faith, Resilience, and the Enduring Light of Roberto Mamangon Pagdanganan📖 Balita 2012–13, Nos. 3445–3468📖 Balita 2012–13, Nos. 2445–3699🏆 26 plaques and trophies📚 Peace through service📚 Search for the outstanding workers of the republic 2013📚 Search for the outstanding workers of the republic 2013📚 Search for the outstanding workers of the republic 2013📚 Search for the outstanding workers of the republic 2013📚 Search for the outstanding workers of the republic 2013 - 2013–2014
PresidentRodolfo P. Bediones
Rodolfo “Rudy” P. Bediones, a civic leader involved in humanitarian and youth development initiatives, served as Manila Rotary’s ninety-fourth president. He rallied the club to raise ₱27 million for disaster relief, providing Ormoc with 100 motorized fishing boats and 1,000 solar lanterns. His term also delivered medical missions, facilitated an orphanage’s school vehicle donation, and welcomed thirty Paul Harris Fellows.
Cabinet officials, ambassadors and the military chief spoke at Thursday meetings In the second half of 2013 the Club's guests of honor included Secretary Herminio "Sonny" Coloma of the Presidential Communications Operations Office, Ambassador Ma Keqing of China, Gen. Emmanuel T. Bautista of the Armed Forces, who spoke on the conflict in Zamboanga, and Ambassador Gilles Garachon of France. Balita No. 3524, page 1Rodolfo "Rudy" Bediones began his year as the Club's 94th president Balita No. 3518 of July 4, 2013 printed the Board of Directors and Officers for Rotary Year 2013-2014 under President Rodolfo "Rudy" P. Bediones. The presidents file records that his term raised P27 million for disaster relief. Balita No. 3518, page 2The Club appealed to members for Typhoon Maring flood relief A letter dated August 20, 2013 told Rotarians that large areas of Metro Manila and nearby provinces were inundated, and a Maring Disaster Fund Drive collection list followed. On September 8, 2013 District 3810 held a medical mission in Kawit, Cavite for flood victims, with the Rotary Club of Manila as co-sponsor. Balita No. 3525, page 13The Club opened a fund drive within days of Super Typhoon Yolanda An appeal to Rotarians dated November 12, 2013 asked members to help the relief effort. Members at the weekly meeting raised P180,000 from table collections, and on November 20 Rtn. Hermie Esguerra turned over a personal donation of P1.2M to the Club's Yolanda fund. Balita No. 3535, page 16District 3810 named Rudy Bediones its most outstanding president A plaque from Rotary District 3810 names Rodolfo Bediones of the Rotary Club of Manila the most outstanding president in the district. He was also given the district's Excellence Award for District Disaster Relief Operations that year. Past presidentsPresident Bediones led members to Panay, Capiz to see Yolanda boat repairs On January 13, 2014 the Club's president and past and incoming officers inspected Barangay Navitas, which Typhoon Yolanda had devastated, and saw fishing boats being repaired at the Panay Civic Center. They met fishermen about forming a cooperative, with RI District 3850 Governor Mark Ortiz and the Rotary Club of Roxas. Balita No. 3541, page 17Rotary Japan handed its Yolanda Rescue Fund to the Rotary Club of Manila At a handover on January 17, 2014 with Ambassador Toshinao Urabe of Japan present, Rotary Japan's Kenji Yoshida said 26 of its 34 districts had given US$522 thousand. The Club had been named to represent Rotary Philippines in discussing recovery programs. Balita No. 3542, page 13Frank Evaristo's officers were inducted at the Manila Hotel on the 95th charter anniversary Newspaper clippings reprinted in the Balita say the new officers were sworn in by Mayor Joseph Estrada at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel. Outgoing president Rudy Bediones welcomed the guests. Balita No. 3564, page 21Vice President Jejomar Binay spoke at the second meeting of the new Rotary year The Honorable Jejomar "Jojo" C. Binay, Vice President of the Philippines, spoke at the second regular meeting of Rotary Year 2014-2015. His presence drew a large attendance and many television and news reporters. Balita No. 3565, page 15📖 Balita 2013–14, Nos. 3493–3517📖 Balita 2013–14, Nos. 3518–3539🏆 24 plaques and trophies📚 District 3810 discon 2014📚 Offical Policy Manual Destrict 3810📚 Search for the outstanding workers of the republic 2013📚 Search for the outstanding workers of the republic 2013📚 Search for the outstanding workers of the republic 2013📚 Search for the outstanding workers of the republic 2013 - 2014–2015
PresidentFranklin A. Evaristo
Franklin “Frank” A. Evaristo, a longtime Alay Lakad Foundation president and former Philippine Jaycees national president, served as Manila Rotary’s ninety-fifth president. His term committed ₱12 million to housing for Yolanda survivors, turning over the first thirty homes with partner organizations. The club also rehabilitated schools, distributed 600 solar lanterns, provided boats for schoolchildren’s transport, and delivered relief to typhoon-affected families.
District 3810 named Rudy Bediones its most outstanding president A plaque from Rotary District 3810 names Rodolfo Bediones of the Rotary Club of Manila the most outstanding president in the district. He was also given the district's Excellence Award for District Disaster Relief Operations that year. Past presidentsPresident Bediones led members to Panay, Capiz to see Yolanda boat repairs On January 13, 2014 the Club's president and past and incoming officers inspected Barangay Navitas, which Typhoon Yolanda had devastated, and saw fishing boats being repaired at the Panay Civic Center. They met fishermen about forming a cooperative, with RI District 3850 Governor Mark Ortiz and the Rotary Club of Roxas. Balita No. 3541, page 17Rotary Japan handed its Yolanda Rescue Fund to the Rotary Club of Manila At a handover on January 17, 2014 with Ambassador Toshinao Urabe of Japan present, Rotary Japan's Kenji Yoshida said 26 of its 34 districts had given US$522 thousand. The Club had been named to represent Rotary Philippines in discussing recovery programs. Balita No. 3542, page 13Frank Evaristo's officers were inducted at the Manila Hotel on the 95th charter anniversary Newspaper clippings reprinted in the Balita say the new officers were sworn in by Mayor Joseph Estrada at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel. Outgoing president Rudy Bediones welcomed the guests. Balita No. 3564, page 21Vice President Jejomar Binay spoke at the second meeting of the new Rotary year The Honorable Jejomar "Jojo" C. Binay, Vice President of the Philippines, spoke at the second regular meeting of Rotary Year 2014-2015. His presence drew a large attendance and many television and news reporters. Balita No. 3565, page 15The Club turned over thirty Yolanda homes in Cadiz with Gawad Kalinga Thirty housing units built by the Rotary Club of Manila in partnership with Gawad Kalinga were turned over to Typhoon Yolanda victims in Cadiz. The presidents file records that the Club committed P12 million to housing for Yolanda survivors during Frank Evaristo's term. Read the storyThe Club and Rotary Japan turned over a rebuilt school library in Tabontabon, Leyte The Rotary Club of Manila and Governor Kai of Rotary Japan turned over a rehabilitated school library building in Tabontabon, Leyte, as part of the Yolanda rehabilitation work. Read the storyThe Club received eighteen awards at the 2015 District Awards Night More than 600 Rotarians from 99 clubs gathered at the Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion on May 23, 2015 for District 3810's Awards and Recognition Night. The Rotary Club of Manila received eighteen awards, including an Outstanding Club plaque. Read the storyThe Club presented its 2015 Journalism Awards at the New World Hotel The honorees of the 2015 Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Awards were presented on June 11, 2015 at the New World Hotel Ballroom. President Frank Evaristo and vice president Teddy Ocampo were photographed with Sen. Grace Poe and the awardees. Balita No. 3604 - 2015–2016
PresidentEusebio V. Tan
Eusebio “Ebot” V. Tan, a corporate lawyer and former ACCRALAW managing partner, served as Manila Rotary’s ninety-sixth president. His term supported thirty homes for Yolanda survivors in Iloilo and a livelihood grocery in Cadiz City. He also funded a school library in Leyte, launched the RC Manila Eye Center, organized a breast cancer medical mission, and raised US$41,617 for The Rotary Foundation.
The Club turned over thirty Yolanda homes in Cadiz with Gawad Kalinga Thirty housing units built by the Rotary Club of Manila in partnership with Gawad Kalinga were turned over to Typhoon Yolanda victims in Cadiz. The presidents file records that the Club committed P12 million to housing for Yolanda survivors during Frank Evaristo's term. Read the storyThe Club and Rotary Japan turned over a rebuilt school library in Tabontabon, Leyte The Rotary Club of Manila and Governor Kai of Rotary Japan turned over a rehabilitated school library building in Tabontabon, Leyte, as part of the Yolanda rehabilitation work. Read the storyThe Club received eighteen awards at the 2015 District Awards Night More than 600 Rotarians from 99 clubs gathered at the Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion on May 23, 2015 for District 3810's Awards and Recognition Night. The Rotary Club of Manila received eighteen awards, including an Outstanding Club plaque. Read the storyThe Club presented its 2015 Journalism Awards at the New World Hotel The honorees of the 2015 Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Awards were presented on June 11, 2015 at the New World Hotel Ballroom. President Frank Evaristo and vice president Teddy Ocampo were photographed with Sen. Grace Poe and the awardees. Balita No. 3604The Club built thirty houses for Yolanda families in Batad, Iloilo The Rotary Club of Manila built thirty houses for Typhoon Yolanda families in Batad, Iloilo. The presidents file credits President Eusebio "Ebot" Tan's term with thirty homes for Yolanda survivors in Iloilo. Read the storyTwo Club members were appointed to ambassadorial posts The Club congratulated Babe Romualdez and past president Frank Evaristo on their appointments to ambassadorial posts. Read the storyThe Club collected its awards at the District 3810 Red Carpet Gala The Rotary Club of Manila received its awards at the District 3810 2016 Awards Red Carpet Gala, hosted by the Rotary Club of Sampaloc on June 17, 2016. Read the story - 2016–2017
PresidentTeodoro J. Ocampo
Teodoro “Teddy” J. Ocampo, an educator and former National University president, served as Manila Rotary’s ninety-seventh president. He raised ₱3.9 million for a 26-house village in Nueva Ecija and supported building repairs and solar panels at Hospicio de San Jose. His term also secured free heart surgeries for two children, provided youth sports equipment, and organized the Rotaract Club of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
The Club built thirty houses for Yolanda families in Batad, Iloilo The Rotary Club of Manila built thirty houses for Typhoon Yolanda families in Batad, Iloilo. The presidents file credits President Eusebio "Ebot" Tan's term with thirty homes for Yolanda survivors in Iloilo. Read the storyTwo Club members were appointed to ambassadorial posts The Club congratulated Babe Romualdez and past president Frank Evaristo on their appointments to ambassadorial posts. Read the storyThe Club collected its awards at the District 3810 Red Carpet Gala The Rotary Club of Manila received its awards at the District 3810 2016 Awards Red Carpet Gala, hosted by the Rotary Club of Sampaloc on June 17, 2016. Read the storyTourism Secretary Wanda Teo unveiled a new TV ad at the 13th Tourism Awards Secretary Wanda Teo of the Department of Tourism unveiled the department's newest TV ad at the Rotary Club of Manila's 13th Tourism Awards. Philippine STAR section editor Joanne Rae Ramirez was honored in the media category. Read the storyMembers visited soldiers wounded in Marawi as the One for Marawi project took shape Manila Rotarians visited soldiers wounded in the Marawi conflict at the Philippine Army General Hospital in Fort Bonifacio on September 17, 2017. Directors-elect Raffy Alunan and Jackie Rodriguez led a nationwide Rotary relief and rebuilding initiative for Marawi. Visit to wounded soldiersThe first Marawi medical missions served more than 2,000 patients The first missions under One Rotary, One Philippines, One for Marawi served Saguiaran, Lanao Sur on October 27 and Baloi, Lanao Norte on October 28, 2017. A message of thanks said over 2,000 patients were served. Balita No. 3719 - 2017–2018
PresidentJose Jaime C. Policarpio Jr.
Jose Jaime “Jimmie” C. Policarpio Jr., a lawyer and former Presidential Legislative Liaison Office secretary, served as Manila Rotary’s ninety-eighth president. He advanced centennial preparations, revitalized the club website, and launched support for soldiers and civilians affected by the Marawi conflict. His term also strengthened youth service, supported children’s healthcare and education, and earned him the district’s Overall Most Outstanding President award.
Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo unveiled a new TV ad at the 13th Tourism Awards Secretary Wanda Teo of the Department of Tourism unveiled the department's newest TV ad at the Rotary Club of Manila's 13th Tourism Awards. Philippine STAR section editor Joanne Rae Ramirez was honored in the media category. Read the storyMembers visited soldiers wounded in Marawi as the One for Marawi project took shape Manila Rotarians visited soldiers wounded in the Marawi conflict at the Philippine Army General Hospital in Fort Bonifacio on September 17, 2017. Directors-elect Raffy Alunan and Jackie Rodriguez led a nationwide Rotary relief and rebuilding initiative for Marawi. Visit to wounded soldiersThe first Marawi medical missions served more than 2,000 patients The first missions under One Rotary, One Philippines, One for Marawi served Saguiaran, Lanao Sur on October 27 and Baloi, Lanao Norte on October 28, 2017. A message of thanks said over 2,000 patients were served. Balita No. 3719President Duterte proclaimed the Club's centennial year President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed Proclamation No. 413 on January 24, 2018, declaring July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 the centennial celebration year of the Rotary Club of Manila and the Rotary movement in the Philippines and in Asia. Read the storyThe Club hosted a dinner for Rotary International President Barry Rassin "An Evening with Rotary International President Barry Rassin and Lady Esther" was held on July 19, 2018 at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila. The program included a performance by PUP's Banda Kawayan. Read the storyA Marawi medical mission treated about 850 displaced people A medical team treated approximately 850 displaced persons in two medical missions in Marawi City and Saguiaran during the August 5-8, 2018 mission of the One Rotary, One Philippines, One for Marawi team. Read the story📖 Balita 2017–18, Nos. 3677–3701📷 RCM Delegation | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting June 28, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Homeside Fellowship | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RI Conference Floor 2nd Day's Event | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Rotary Club of Manila Delegation | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Tower Awards 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Rotary Club of Manila 100 Years with Commemorative Stamp | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Former Presidential Spokesperson Gary Olivar | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 A Tribute to PVP Roy Golez | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Tourism Awards June 7 2018📷 14th Tourism Awards 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 The District Handover and Induction Ceremonies | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 May 30 2018 Induction of PE Susing📷 International Relations | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 PGH Pediatric Cancer Ward | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Awards and Recognition Day 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting May 10, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting May 3, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 April 26 2018📷 RCM's Philippine Government Federalism Debate April 26, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Basic Education and Literacy | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Monty Python's Spamalot | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 April 19, 2018 RCM Luncheon Meeting | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 International Relations: Philippine Visit of Rotary Club of Osaka East (Day 3) | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 April 12, 2018 Joint Luncheon Meeting RC Manila and RC Forbes Park | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 International Relations: Philippine Visit of Rotary Club of Osaka East (Day 2) | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 International Relations: Philippine Visit of Rotary Club of Osaka East (Part One) | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 April 5, 2018 RCM Luncheon Meeting | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 The Turnover Ceremony for the Presidential Proclamation # 413 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 March 22, 2018 RCM Luncheon Meeting | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Message of President Rotary Club of Manila Jimmie C. 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PresidentJesus M. Pineda Jr.
Jesus “Susing” M. Pineda Jr., a banker and civic leader, served as Manila Rotary’s ninety-ninth and Centennial President. He led its hundredth-anniversary celebrations while advancing educational assistance for disadvantaged college students and community learning through “Sari-Saring Aralan.” His term also supported children’s heart care, shelter and livelihood initiatives, and Manila Bay rehabilitation, while commemorating the club’s legacy through stamps, a centennial book, and gala festivities.
President Duterte proclaimed the Club's centennial year President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed Proclamation No. 413 on January 24, 2018, declaring July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 the centennial celebration year of the Rotary Club of Manila and the Rotary movement in the Philippines and in Asia. Read the storyThe Club hosted a dinner for Rotary International President Barry Rassin "An Evening with Rotary International President Barry Rassin and Lady Esther" was held on July 19, 2018 at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila. The program included a performance by PUP's Banda Kawayan. Read the storyA Marawi medical mission treated about 850 displaced people A medical team treated approximately 850 displaced persons in two medical missions in Marawi City and Saguiaran during the August 5-8, 2018 mission of the One Rotary, One Philippines, One for Marawi team. Read the storyThe Club issued limited edition centennial stamps with the Philippine Postal Corporation The Rotary Club of Manila issued limited edition centennial stamps in collaboration with the Philippine Postal Corporation to mark its 100th year. Read the storyThe TOWER Awards held a Centennial Edition and the Club honored its 2019 awardees The 44th weekly meeting of the Centennial year was the TOWER Centennial Awards Presentation. The Balita printed profiles of the 2019 awardees of the TOWER Awards (Centennial Edition), which the Club founded in 1975 to search for outstanding workers. The Week That WasThe Club celebrated its Centennial with a three-day program ending in a gala Under Centennial President Jesus "Susing" M. Pineda Jr., the Club marked 100 years with a Salubong Fiesta on June 20, 2019 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City and a Centennial Gala on June 22 at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila. Manila Rotarians, sister club Rotarians and visiting Rotarians attended. Day One, Salubong FiestaManila Mayor Isko Moreno took the honorary membership oath and signed the T.R.E.E.S. memorandum At a joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Pasay, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko" M. Domagoso took the honorary membership oath and signed the T.R.E.E.S. memorandum. T.R.E.E.S. was the environmental agenda of President Joaquin "Jackie" Rodriguez. The Week That Was📰 Messages for TOWER Awards 2025📖 Balita 2018–19, Nos. 3725–3750📷 RCM - Welcome Salubong 2019 photos of Ian Santos | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Valedictory Meeting Photos | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Welcome Party/Salubong Fiesta - Centennial Celebration | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 JOURNALISM AWARDS 2019 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM LUNCHEON MEETING MAY 30, 2019 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 15th Tourism Awards | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM TOWNHALL MEETING ON THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM LUNCHEON MEETING MAY 9 2019 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Lucheon Meeting May 2 2019📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting Part 2 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM LUNCHEON MEETING MARCH 28, 2019 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting March 21, 2019 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM LUNCHEON MEETING MARCH 14, 2019 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM LUNCHEON MEETING MARCH 7, 2019 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM LUNCHEON MEETING AND GOVERNOR'S VISIT FEB. 21, 2019 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM LUNCHEON MEETING FEB. 14, 2019 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM LUNCHEON MEETING FEB. 7, 2019 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM 3rd Townhall Meeting | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 National Festival of Talents in partnership with Rotary Club of Manila | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Manila Bay Project Launching | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Rotary Education Assistance Program | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Joint Meeting with RC Manila and RC Makati West | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Rotary Club of Manila Christmas Party 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting Dec. 6, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting Nov. 29, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting Nov. 22, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM LUNCHEON MEETING NOV. 15, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting Nov. 8, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon meeting with Special Guests Miss Earth International Delegates 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Halloween Party - October 25, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting October 18 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 October Fest 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Organizational Fellowship DISTRICT 3810 RY 2019-2020 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting October 11, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting September 27, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Alay Lakad 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Opening Ceremony of RCM‘s 100 Years of Art Celebration | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 The 88th Founding Anniversary of Rotary club of Bangkok | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting September 13, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 The RCM WF Music Chorale | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting September 6, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting August 30, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 46th Alay Lakad 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting Aug. 23, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Meeting on Tree Planting Centennial Project at Okada Road | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting August 16, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 3rd Induction Ceremony of RC Manila Premier | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Club Assembly | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 Rotary Club Baguio | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting Aug. 2, 2018 with Guest Speaker June Caridad Pagaduan-Lupez, M.D. Fellow, Philippine Psychiatric Association | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting Aug 2 2018📷 RCM Valedictory and Club Awards | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 An Evening with R.I. President Barry Rassin and Lady Esther | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 The District Handover and Induction Ceremonies | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting July 12, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila📷 RCM Luncheon Meeting July 5, 2018 | The Rotary Club of Manila🏆 36 plaques and trophies
Presidents and term notes from the Past presidents roll, drawn from “The Work That Endures” (2026) and the Balita archive.