1910s Resilience in a Fragmented World
- 1919April
The Club launched its newsletter, the Rotary Balita
During Leon J. Lambert's term the Club launched the Rotary Balita to record its projects and activities.
- 1919June
The Rotary Club of Manila received Charter No. 478
Founded with 38 charter members under its first president, Leon J. Lambert, the Club received Charter No. 478 on June 1, 1919, as Asia's first Rotary club. It began weekly luncheon meetings at the Manila Hotel.
1920s Foundations and First Convictions
- 1922December
The Club asked the Boy Scouts of America for help to set up a national council
Under President Edwin E. Elser, the Club sought help from the Boy Scouts of America in December 1922 to establish a national Boy Scout council in the Philippines.
- 1923
The Club joined relief efforts after Japan's Great Kanto Earthquake
In 1923 the Club took part in relief efforts for the victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake in Japan.
- 1923October
The Manila Boy Scout Council was founded at the Club's initiative
In October 1923 President Charles Russell Zeininger convened prominent Manila residents to establish the Manila Boy Scout Council. On December 27 the Boy Scouts of America recognized it as Philippine Islands Council No. 545.
- 1929
The Club marked its tenth anniversary with 112 members
At its tenth founding anniversary, under President Eugene A. Perkins, the Club had 112 members: Filipino, American, British, Spanish, Chinese, German and Japanese.
1930s Discipline in an Unsettled World
- 1932November
The Rotary Club of Cebu was organized with the Club's help
The Rotary Club of Cebu was organized in November 1932 during Theodore L. Hall's presidency, extending Rotary's presence in the Philippines. The Iloilo club followed in April 1933.
- 1933
Arsenio N. Luz became the Club's first Filipino president
Arsenio Nicasio K. Luz, a journalist and Manila Carnival director, was the first Filipino to lead the Club. He launched the Manila Beautiful project to improve Luneta and Dewey Boulevard.
- 1933April
The Rotary Club of Iloilo was organized
The Rotary Club of Iloilo was organized in April 1933, a few months after the Cebu club, during Theodore L. Hall's presidency.
- 1935
President Carlos P. Romulo sponsored Boys Week
In 1935 Club president Carlos P. Romulo sponsored Boys Week, helping establish it as a national institution.
- 1935February
Manila hosted the Fifth Pacific Regional Rotary Conference
The conference in February 1935 was attended by Rotary founder Paul Harris and Rotary International president Robert E. Lee Hill. Arthur F. Fischer was Club president.
- 1936
The Club set up its Sunshine Committee
President George C. Dankwerth established the Club Service Sunshine Committee to support members who were bereaved, ill at home or in hospital.
- 1937
The Club won Rotary International's first prize for vocational service
Under President George A. Malcolm the Club broadened its membership to include more Filipinos and other nationalities and balanced its budget for the first time in five years. Its work earned Rotary International's first prize for vocational service.
- 1938
The Club worked to address street begging in Manila
During Victor A. Buencamino's presidency the Club identified people needing assistance and helped return others to their home provinces.
1940s Silence, War, and Survival
- 1940
Gil J. Puyat's first term supported boys, fire victims and children needing eyeglasses
As the Club's youngest president, Gil J. Puyat led work that helped disadvantaged boys, fire victims and children who needed eyeglasses.
- 1941
The Club held its last prewar meeting on Corregidor
President Hugo H. Miller's term was cut short by the war. The Club's final 1941 meeting took place on Corregidor, where General Douglas MacArthur became an honorary member.
- 1942
The Club ceased formal operations under the Japanese occupation
During the occupation the Club stopped all formal activity and its records were deliberately burned.
- 1945
The Club was readmitted to Rotary International with Charter No. 478
Led again by Gil J. Puyat, the Club rejoined Rotary International with 50 charter members and kept its original charter number. With P10,000 from Rotary International and supplies donated by Philadelphia Rotarians, it helped members and their families rebuild.
- 1947
A public courtesy campaign distributed 15,000 posters
Under President Manuel B. Lim the Club ran a public courtesy campaign with 15,000 posters and welcomed an official visit from Rotary International President S. Kendrick Guernsey.
- 1948June
President Elpidio Quirino became an honorary member and addressed the Club
At the year-end banquet on June 24, 1948, in the Pavilion of the Manila Hotel, President Elpidio Quirino spoke by broadcast on the State of the Nation. The Balita reported him as a new honorary member of the Club.
- 1948July
The Rotary Balita reached its 600th issue
The 600th Balita looked back at the newsletter's history, back to its first editor in 1919, and carried Gil J. Puyat on "No Trade with Japan".
- 1948October
The Club decided to build a Rotary Home in Manila for the 81st District
At its closed meeting of October 14, 1948, the Club decided to construct a Rotary Home in Manila for District 81.
- 1948October
Aviation Day: the Club met at the Philippine Airlines air field
The meeting of October 28, 1948 was held as Aviation Day with Philippine Airlines as host. Col. Otis Bryan spoke on the organization and future of aviation, and 86 of the Club's 120 members attended.
- 1949
Membership grew from 138 to 153 and the Club won the district governor's trophy
In Cornelio A. Balmaceda's year the Club donated 102 pairs of eyeglasses and ran disability placement, beautification and scholarship work. Meetings returned to the Manila Hotel and the Club earned the district governor's trophy.
- 1949January
The Club joined sponsors of a National Traffic Commission
On January 15, 1949 the Board of Directors voted unanimously, on the recommendation of the Philippine Safety Council, that the Club be one of the sponsors for the creation of the National Traffic Commission.
- 1949March
The Club hosted the Sixth District Conference at the Manila Hotel
The Sixth Conference of the 81st District of Rotary International met at the Manila Hotel on March 3 and 4, 1949. Its program included the District Governor's report and balloting for the 1949-50 Governor.
1950s From Relief to System
- 1950
The Club equipped a polio ward and helped Filipino troops in Korea
During Benito F. Legarda's year the Club donated equipment for polio patients at San Lazaro Hospital, set up a playground in La Loma and gave aid to Filipino troops in Korea and to bereaved military families.
- 1951
The Club equipped the Boys Town vocational workshop
During Vicente G. Bunuan's year the Club equipped Boys Town's vocational workshop with woodworking machinery and installed eight warning signs along the Manila and Pasay beaches.
- 1951
President Bunuan presented a plate honoring Rotary founder Paul P. Harris
A plate inscribed "Paul P. Harris, Founder of Rotary International" was presented to the Club by President Vince Bunuan in his 1951-1952 year.
- 1951February
A joint evening with the Rotary Anns marked the Club's anniversary
The Balita announced that the anniversary of Rotary International and of the Rotary Club of Manila would be celebrated on February 15, 1951 as a joint evening meeting with the Rotary Anns at the Manila Hotel.
- 1952October
President Elpidio Quirino spoke to the Club as guest of honor
A Balita issue dated October 23, 1952 carried a cover naming His Excellency Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines and Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Manila, as guest of honor and speaker.
- 1953
The Club supported new cottages at Boys Town
In Eduardo Z. Romualdez's year the Club supported new cottages at Boys Town and also backed a cancer education exhibit at Far Eastern University.
- 1953September
The Cancer Project opened an exhibit at Far Eastern University
On September 22 the Club's Cancer Project Committee inaugurated a cancer exhibit at Far Eastern University. Dr. Oscar Jacinto chaired the committee.
- 1954
The Club's year coincided with Rotary's golden anniversary
Under President Eugenio J. Puyat the Club emphasized youth service, international goodwill and the Four-Way Test in the year of Rotary's golden anniversary.
- 1955
The Club opened a new Rotary office at the Manila Hotel
During Conrado F. Benitez's year the Club inaugurated a new Rotary office at the Manila Hotel and received an official visit from Rotary International President A. Z. Baker.
- 1955February
President Ramon Magsaysay accepted the Club's invitation to speak at its anniversary meeting
The Balita reported that a group of Manila Rotarians visited President Magsaysay, who agreed to be guest speaker at the Club's anniversary meeting on February 23.
- 1956
Rotary Circle was built in Remedios, Malate
During Juan J. Carlos's presidency the Club built Rotary Circle in Remedios, Malate. Membership grew by 27, or 15 percent, that year.
- 1956April
A cerebral palsy education and fund drive was launched to build a clinic
The first Cerebral Palsy Educational and Fund Drive, chaired by Rotarian Charlie Palanca, began on April 6 to raise money for a clinic for children with cerebral palsy.
- 1957
The Balita became a weekly publication and the Past Presidents' Gallery was set up
President Francisco C. Delgado made the Balita a weekly publication and established the Past Presidents' Gallery. Membership rose by 25, or 13 percent.
- 1958
The Club built a 320-meter promenade at Luneta
In Joaquin B. Preysler's year the Club built a 320-meter promenade at Luneta, installed ornamental lights near Manila Cathedral and earned recognition as a 100% Rotary Foundation Club.
- 1958July
Vice-President Diosdado Macapagal spoke at the Club's first meeting of the year
At the Independence Day meeting of July 3, 1958, President Jack Preysler introduced Vice-President Diosdado Macapagal as guest of honor and speaker. The Philippine Army Band provided music.
- 1958September
The Club hosted a one-day District Institute on Rotary Information and Extension
Held at the Manila Hotel on September 19, 1958, at the request of District Governor Cornelio Balmaceda, the institute drew 85 Rotarians from 26 clubs. President Jack Preysler was host.
- 1959
The Club raised P20,000 for a Rotary Wing at the Philippine Cancer Society
President Ramon C. Ordoveza secured P20,000 for a two-story Rotary Wing at the Philippine Cancer Society's national headquarters. In the same year the Balita earned its first recorded net profit.
- 1959February
President Carlos P. Garcia opened the District Conference in Baguio
The Rotary District Conference opened in Baguio City with 37 clubs of the district taking part. President Carlos P. Garcia was guest of honor at the opening, and Vice-President Diosdado Macapagal spoke at the next day's luncheon.
- 1959July
President Garcia was scheduled to speak at the opening of the 1959-60 Rotary year
The Balita previewed the inaugural meeting of the Rotary year 1959-60, on July 2, 1959 at the Manila Hotel, with President Carlos P. Garcia as guest of honor and speaker.
1960s Expansion and Confidence
- 1960
Operation Rotary Ark helped 25,000 flood-affected families
In Jose M. Barredo Jr.'s year the Club organized Operation Rotary Ark, a joint effort that benefited 25,000 flood-affected families. It also helped fire victims and supported a working boys' camp.
- 1961May
The Club hosted a luncheon for delegates to the Asian Peoples' Anti-Communist League conference
On May 4, 1961 the Club offered a luncheon in honor of delegates to the VII Conference of the Asian Peoples' Anti-Communist League. The Philippine Anti-Communist Movement, Inc. later gave the Club a testimonial award.
- 1962
The Club funded a Working Boys Camp in Baguio and gave playground equipment
Under President Teodoro T. Evangelista the Club gave P4,500 for a Working Boys Camp in Baguio City, provided playground equipment to six institutions and distributed Christmas gifts to twelve.
- 1963
The Fountain of Fellowship was built at Luneta
In Herbert C. Hendry's year the Club produced Luneta's Fountain of Fellowship, ran a road-safety campaign and inducted 43 new members, bringing membership to 301.
- 1964
Operations Palusong cleared typhoon debris and the Club raised P59,403 for the Roxas Promenade
Under President David C. SyCip the Club organized Operations Palusong to clear typhoon debris, equipped the Philippine Science High School and raised P59,403 for the Roxas Promenade.
- 1965
Operation Damayan sponsored 50 houses for Taal eruption victims
President Francisco V. del Rosario led the Club's sponsorship of 50 houses for victims of the Taal eruption through Operation Damayan. He also launched the baccalaureate scholarship program and the Speakers' Bureau.
- 1966
The Christmas Drive gave food, medicines and ₱350 each to seven charities
During the 1966–67 Rotary year, under President Jose M. Olbes, the Club's Christmas Drive provided food, medicines, clothing materials and ₱350 each to seven charitable institutions.
- 1966
The Club supported "Milk for the Children of India" and the Baguio district conference
Under President Jose M. Olbes, the Club contributed to District 380's "Milk for the Children of India" project. It also secured donated supplies for the district conference held in Baguio.
- 1967
The Club gave 567 eyeglasses to schoolchildren and raised ₱4,000 for the Christmas Drive
During the 1967–68 Rotary year, under President Gil R. Carlos, the Club provided 567 eyeglasses to schoolchildren. It also raised ₱4,000 for the Christmas Drive.
- 1967
The Club supported the Mount Samat memorial shrine and Filipino aid workers in Vietnam
Under President Gil R. Carlos, the Club gave support to the Mount Samat memorial shrine. It also supported Filipino civic assistance personnel serving in South Vietnam.
- 1968
The Club aided victims of the Ruby Tower earthquake
During the 1968–69 Rotary year, under President Luciano E. Salazar, the Club gave aid to victims of the Ruby Tower earthquake.
- 1968June
The Club began its Golden Jubilee major project, the conversion of Remedios Circle
At the start of President Luciano E. Salazar's term, the Club made its "Major Project of the Year" the conversion of Remedios Circle in Malate into a plaza, to be renamed Rotary Circle. It was designed as an elevated Rotary wheel with concrete walks, seats and a landscaped garden.
Balita No. 1382, page 4 · Past Presidents: Luciano E. Salazar
- 1969
The Club published the Golden Book chronicling fifty years of service
Rtn. Frankie Roman chaired the Special Committee on the Golden Book for the Golden Jubilee year. In June 1969 Club President Salazar presented copies to visiting Rotarians at a fellowship dinner.
- 1969January
Rotary Circle in Malate was formally inaugurated
The Rotary Circle, formerly Remedios Circle, was inaugurated on 28 January 1969 with Mayor Antonio J. Villegas and Club President Luciano Salazar present. Mrs. Mariquit J. Lopez, the Vice President's Lady, was guest of honor in place of the First Lady.
- 1969January
President Marcos was guest of honor at the Club's 50th anniversary dinner
The Golden Anniversary Dinner Meeting was held on 29 January 1969 at the Manila Hotel. President Ferdinand E. Marcos was guest of honor and speaker, and Club President Salazar presented him with a special award as Honorary Member.
- 1969February
Juan L. Mercado and the Manila Chronicle received the Club's 1968 Journalism Awards
At the "Press Week" meeting on 27 February 1969, Juan L. Mercado of the Philippine News Service was named Journalist of the Year 1968 and The Manila Chronicle Newspaper of the Year, in the second annual Journalism Awards. The panel of judges was chaired by Supreme Court Associate Justice Fred Ruiz Castro.
1970s Service Under Pressure
- 1970
The Club mobilised typhoon relief and gave ₱5,000 toward a cerebral palsy clinic
During the 1970–71 Rotary year, under President Alfonso M. Ayesa, the Club mobilised typhoon relief and contributed ₱5,000 toward a cerebral palsy rehabilitation clinic. It also published an illustrated manual for public utility drivers.
- 1971
The Club welcomed its first Japanese member since World War II
During the 1971–72 Rotary year, under President Carlos D. Arguelles, the Club welcomed its first Japanese member since the war. The year's work also included artificial limbs for disadvantaged patients and typhoon relief in Leyte.
- 1971November
Three Interact clubs and the Rotaract Club of Philippine Christian College were inducted
At the Club's meeting of 12 November 1971, the Interact clubs of Araullo High School, Philippine Christian College and the U.P. Prep School were inducted, together with the Rotaract Club of Philippine Christian College.
- 1972August
The Club launched Operation Pakikiramay for victims of the Central Luzon floods
After five weeks of torrential rain, the Club met presidents of Rotary clubs around Laguna de Bay in August 1972 and heard first-hand reports of the flooding. Operation Pakikiramay was its relief and aid project for flood victims in Central and Southern Luzon, run with the cooperation of Rotary clubs in the affected areas.
- 1972September
The Rotary Club of Malolos honored the Club for its flood relief help
The Rotary Club of Malolos named the Rotary Club of Manila recipient of its Service Award on Community Service, citing its "prompt and invaluable assistance" to Malolos's Operation Saklolo for flood victims in Bulacan. President Willie Tecson accepted the award on the Club's behalf.
- 1973
The Club provided water and sanitation facilities in Barrio Sucad, Pampanga
During the 1972–73 Rotary year, under President Wilfrido C. Tecson, the Club provided water and sanitation facilities in Barrio Sucad, Pampanga. It also funded Don Bosco scholarships, and membership grew by 54, or 22 percent.
- 1973February
The Rotarian magazine featured the Club's Operation Pakikiramay
The March 1973 issue of The Rotarian reported on the Club's flood relief and rehabilitation project, noting that 392,436 families, nearly 1.7 million people, were affected by the 1972 floods. The Balita reprinted the item in full.
- 1974
The Club hosted the 1974 District Conference with more than 1,000 delegates
During the 1973–74 Rotary year, under President Florentino N. Santos, the Club hosted the District Conference, attended by more than 1,000 delegates. The same year the Club distributed 550 eyeglasses and supported fifteen charitable institutions.
- 1974March
Fr. James B. Reuter, S.J. urged the Club to continue "Operation: Opportunity!"
On 14 March 1974 Fr. James B. Reuter, S.J., project director of "Operation: Opportunity!", asked the Club to continue the career guidance project for at least another year. The Club had produced career guidance booklets for graduating high school students in Greater Manila.
- 1975
The Club introduced cleanliness awards for public buildings
Under President Chester G. Babst in 1974–75, the Club introduced cleanliness awards for public buildings. It also welcomed 43 new members and supported scholarships and flood relief.
- 1976
The Club organized the Rotary Club of Panday Pira and three Interact clubs
During the 1976–77 Rotary year, under President Buenaventura U. V. Angtuaco, the Club organized the Rotary Club of Panday Pira and three Interact clubs. It also added sixteen Paul Harris Fellows.
- 1977
The Club hosted the first conference of District 382
During the 1977–78 Rotary year, under President Fr. Francisco G. Reyes, OFM, the Club hosted District 382's first conference. It also raised ₱241,242 for service projects, described as a record at the time.
- 1977
The Club renovated the Boys Town cottages and gave 403 pairs of eyeglasses to children
Under President Fr. Francisco G. Reyes, OFM, the Club renovated the cottages at Boys Town. It also supported rehabilitation centers and displaced Manobo communities.
- 1978
The Club completed the Tulungan Center in Malate
Under President Alberto G. Romulo, the Club completed the Tulungan Center in Malate. The year's work also included medical missions, market cleanliness and relief for fire victims.
- 1979
Membership passed 400 under President Francisco M. Ortigas III
During the 1979–80 Rotary year, the Club's membership expanded beyond 400. The Club also supported medical and surgical missions across Luzon and the Visayas, including Bohol.
- 1979March
The Club co-hosted the Diamond Joint District Conference for Rotary's 60th year in the Philippines
The Club and the Rotary Club of Mandaluyong co-hosted the Diamond Joint District Conference on 1–3 March 1979 at the Philippine International Convention Center. On 1 March, Rotary International President Clem Renouf spoke at the Club's meeting at the Manila Hilton.
1980s Renewal and Relevance
- 1980
The Club organized the Rotary Club of Intramuros
During the 1980–81 Rotary year, under President Marcelo S. Balatbat, the Club organized the Rotary Club of Intramuros. It also funded lighting around the GOMBURZA monument.
- 1980March
The Bureau of Posts issued stamps for Rotary's 75th anniversary and honored the Club
Officials of the Bureau of Posts met the Club about the distribution and sale of the Rotary 75th Anniversary commemorative stamps. The Bureau presented first day covers and stamps as a souvenir to the Club through President Francisco Ortigas III.
- 1981September
The Club planted 600 mahogany trees along J. Abad Santos Avenue in Tondo
On 5 September 1981 the Club planted 600 mahogany trees along 20 selected areas of J. Abad Santos Avenue in Tondo, to improve the environment and quality of life there.
- 1981September
The Club held the RCM Newsboys Mini-Marathon with more than 400 entries
On 13 September 1981 the Club's Newsboys Mini-Marathon drew more than 400 entries competing for ₱10,000 in cash prizes. It was held to focus attention on the public service newsboys render, as the Club's observance of Rotary's Youth Activities Week.
- 1983
The Club set up a medical supply bank and a blindness-prevention campaign
During the 1983–84 Rotary year, under President Aurelio H. Reyes Jr., the Club established a supply bank for medical missions and launched a blindness-prevention campaign. It also published a history of the TOWER Awards.
- 1986
The Club supported victims of election and People Power violence and Radio Veritas
During 1985–86, under President Romulo M. del Rosario, the Club supported victims of election and People Power violence and helped rehabilitate Radio Veritas's transmitter. It also raised ₱200,000 for the Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Street Children.
- 1987February
The Club launched Sagip-Kabataan, its project for street children and young offenders
The Club's meeting of 5 February 1987, with Canadian Ambassador Russell Davidson as guest of honor, also marked the launching of the Sagip-Kabataan project. The Balita described it as a program to bring about a juvenile justice system and speedier legal and social services for young offenders.
Balita No. 2252, page 40 · Past Presidents: Edgardo P. Reyes
- 1987February
Gen. Fidel V. "Eddie" Ramos addressed the Club at its People Power Anniversary meeting
At the People Power Anniversary meeting on 26 February 1987, the Club presented the Paul Harris Award pin and medal to Rotarian Gen. Fidel V. "Eddie" Ramos, then Chief of Staff of the armed forces, for his role in the 1986 People Power revolution. He was also the guest of honor and speaker.
- 1988
The Club established a youth exchange with Nagasaki and raised ₱650,000 for vocational scholarships
During 1987–88, under President Jose Antonio Santos, the Club established a youth exchange with Nagasaki. It also raised ₱650,000 for vocational scholarships and organized medical missions serving 2,156 patients.
- 1989January
The Club celebrated its 70th anniversary with a Black and White Ball and brother-club visits
The Club's 70th anniversary festivities, themed "Mighty at Seventy... Onward to Greater Glory", ran from 26 to 28 January 1989. They included a fellowship night, a Black and White Ball at the Manila Hotel and visits by almost a hundred delegates from ten brother clubs.
- 1989January
The Sagip-Kabataan Center for street children was inaugurated
The Sagip-Kabataan Center was inaugurated on 27 January 1989 at the Hospicio de San Vicente de Paul, with Jaime Cardinal Sin officiating and Social Welfare Secretary Mita Pardo de Tavera as guest of honor.
- 1989January
The Club-sponsored SOS Children's Village for orphans at Ayala Alabang was inaugurated
The Balita listed the inauguration of the SOS Kinderdorf Children's Village for orphans, sponsored by the Club, at Ayala Alabang on Saturday, 28 January 1989, as part of the 70th anniversary program.
- 1989March
The RCM Eye Operating Room opened at the Rotary Center in Paco
The Club inaugurated the RCM Eye Operating Room on 1 March 1989 at the second floor of the Rotary Center in Plaza Dilao, Paco. It offers free surgery for indigent cataract patients, and in the first quarter of 1989 the outreach eye clinic operated on 463 patients.
1990s Global Partnerships, Local Depth
- 1990
The Club sponsored 185 projects and raised a record ₱22 million under President Panganiban
A Balita report on 1990–91, under President Artemio V. Panganiban, says the Club sponsored 185 projects and activities and raised and spent ₱22 million, recorded as a record in the Club's history. The report cites a commitment to serve the poor, the afflicted and the weak.
Balita No. 2439, page 1072 · Past Presidents: Artemio V. Panganiban
- 1990July
The Club set up a Tent City in Baguio after the 16 July earthquake
After the earthquake of 16 July 1990, the Club established a "Tent City" in Burnham Park, Baguio for 250 families and sent medical teams to the devastated areas. It raised ₱8 million for relief and rehabilitation.
- 1991
The Club mobilised relief after the Mt. Pinatubo eruption
During the 1990–91 presidency of Artemio V. Panganiban, the Club mobilised earthquake, typhoon and Pinatubo relief. The term raised ₱22 million for 182 projects on hunger, health, environment and literacy.
- 1991November
FINEX thanked the Club for printing the first Koop Komiks
On 7 November 1991 the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) presented a Plaque of Appreciation to the Club for its support in printing the first edition of the Koop Komiks.
- 1992
District 3810 honoured the Club's Mt. Pinatubo Rehabilitation Project
A Governor's Citation praised the Club, headed by President Francisco "Frankie" S. Roman, for initiating and implementing the Mt. Pinatubo Rehabilitation Project, based on self-help and self-reliance. Roman's term also established the RCM Eye Bank Foundation.
- 1992
Rotary International gave the Club a 1992–93 Presidential Citation
The citation, signed by R.I. President Clifford L. Dochterman, recognised a well-balanced program in all Four Avenues of Rotary Service.
- 1993September
The Club announced plans for its 75th Diamond Anniversary
A Balita update listed a commemorative stamp for the Philippine Postal Corporation, commemorative car plates for 1994, and a history book of the Club then in its final review.
- 1994
President de Asis marked the diamond anniversary with a history book
Leocadio "Edgie" de Asis, the Club's 74th president, authored Crusade of Service: 75 Years of Rotary Club of Manila. His term also supported eye clinics serving 3,057 patients and immunization of 34,753 children and mothers.
- 1994January
The Philippine Postal Corporation issued a 75th anniversary stamp
A souvenir frame with the stamp and first day cover, issued on 19 January 1994, was presented to the Club on 23 February 1994 by Postmaster General Eduardo P. Pilapil.
- 1995
Rotary recognised the Club's membership growth with a Silver Award
The Club received a Silver Award for the second highest membership net gain (absolute number) for Rotary Year 1995–96. President Aniceto Saludo's term raised membership by thirteen percent and introduced 84 new Paul Harris Fellows.
- 1995January
The TOWER Awards for blue-collar workers were set to be revived
A January 1995 Balita report said the TOWER Awards, honoring workers in blue-collar work, were to be revived under the chairmanship of PS Bien Magnaye. President Aniceto Saludo's 1995–96 term is recorded as reviving the awards.
- 1996
Rotary International gave the Club a 1996–97 Presidential Citation
The citation "to Build the Future" recognised the Club's outstanding leadership within the four avenues of service. President Domingo Guevara's term also initiated the first Urban Peace Forum.
- 1996
The Club's history was recorded in the film "History in Video"
A commemorative piece marking 77 years of service describes the Club as "The First and Largest in Asia" and carries the title "History in Video", a documentary on the Club's history.
- 1997February
The Club organised an Urban Peace Conference for District 3810
On 21 February 1997, at the District Conference at the PICC, the Club and Chairman Miguel Ma. Guerrero were recognised for organising a special Urban Peace Conference, supporting R.I. President Luis Vicente Giay's theme "Building the Future by Working for Urban Peace."
- 1998
The Club led in the Philippine Centennial year and won district awards
For Rotary Year 1997–98 Rotary International District 3810 named the Club best for its Philippine Centennial Celebration program, community service, vocational service, and alleviation of poverty and hunger. President Nestor Sevilla's term led the centennial celebrations and gathered seven presidential aspirants at a Club meeting.
- 1998February
The Club won tug-of-war and sack race titles at Palarotary '98
At Palarotary '98 at Rizal Memorial Stadium on 22 February 1998, the Club took the tug-of-war adult division and the sack race for ages 21–30.
- 1999February
The Club received the Peace Ambassador Award as first international Rotary Peace City
On 25 February 1999 the First International Peace City Conference conferred the Peace Ambassador Award on the Club, in recognition of Manila as the first international Rotary Peace City, in celebration of Makati's declaration.
- 1999August
The Clean River Zone project took shape under Rtn. Howard Belton
An August 1999 Balita pictured Rtn. Howard Belton as project chairman of the Club's Clean River Zone. The project was launched in President Fortunato "Tito" Gupit Jr.'s term with a US$40,000 Unilever grant.
- 1999September
Visiting Rotary leaders toured the Pagkalinga sa Mata Center
On 16 September 1999 Rotary International Director Bill Boyd and District Governor Rudy Zamora of District 3770 visited the Club's Pagkalinga sa Mata Center at the Hospital of the Infant Jesus, where Rtn. Jack Bautista explained the eye equipment.
2000s Scale, Technology and Transition
- 2000June
The Club swept district awards for Rotary Year 1999–2000
On 27 June 2000 District 3810 presented the Club with more than a dozen awards in its "Quest for Rotary's Best", including most outstanding club in youth service and in vocational service.
- 2000July
The Club honoured Frankie Roman as first Governor of the new District 3810
At the July 2000 turnover meeting, President Tito Gupit presented a plaque of merit to Past District Governor Frankie Roman as the first District Governor of the new R.I. District 3810.
- 2001February
The Rotaract Club of Manila was chartered with the Club as sponsor
The Rotaract Club of Manila, in R.I. District 3810, was chartered on 6 February 2001 and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Manila.
- 2001June
District 3810 named the Club overall most outstanding for 2000–01
On 30 June 2001 the district gave the Club its award as overall most outstanding Rotary club for Rotary Year 2000–2001, and also as overall most outstanding in community service.
- 2002April
The Club launched its 2002 Journalism Awards, including Gawad Agham
A Balita of 2 May 2002 described the Journalism Awards as recognising works on Philippine culture and science (Gawad Kalinangan and Gawad Agham), alongside the TOWER Awards. The Gawad Agham was introduced in President Edgardo Tumangan's term.
- 2002May
The Club scheduled its Job Fair 2002 at the Isetann Cinerama Complex
The calendar in Balita No. 2979 listed Job Fair 2002 for 10 May at the Isetann Cinerama Complex, Recto, Manila. The 2001–02 term supported a job fair that secured 121 immediate hires.
- 2003June
The Club gave a Membership Award to PRIP M.A.T. Caparas at its 84th Anniversary
At the Club's 84th Anniversary at The Manila Hotel on 19 June 2003, a Membership Award went to M.A.T. Caparas, Past Rotary International President, for 43 years in the Club.
- 2003July
A Save-A-Heart mission operated on 23 patients in Bohol
From 21 to 26 July 2003 at the Gov. Gallares Memorial Hospital in Tagbilaran City, a mission supported by the Rotary Foundation Gift of Life matching grant of the Club gave heart surgery to 23 Boholanos.
- 2004
President Alejandro "Alex" Yap Jr. was named Most Outstanding Club President
District 3810 gave the Most Outstanding Rotary Club President Overall award to Centennial President Alejandro "Alex" L. Yap, Jr.
- 2004
The Club joined Rotary's centennial year as a Centennial Twin Club
The Club was recognised as a Centennial Community Project Participating Club and Centennial Twin Club for 2004–05. President Alejandro Yap's term committed ₱1 million toward a 100-unit Rotary Village in Taguig.
- 2005
The Club launched its annual Tourism Awards
President Alejandro Yap's 2004–05 term launched the Tourism Awards. By May 2006 Balita reported the 2nd RCM/NAITAS Tourism Awards, conceived by PD Bobby Joseph in cooperation with the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies.
- 2005
Club Rotarians travelled to the convention marking Rotary's centennial
An April 2006 Balita recalled the Centennial of Rotary International, celebrated in 2005 with a number of Club Rotarians flying to the RI Convention. Under President Cesar Ubaldo (2005–06) the Club also launched the Commitment to Justice Awards.
- 2006February
Ground was broken for the Rotary Village in Taguig
On 15 February 2006 Club members led by PP Toting del Rosario, project chairman, held groundbreaking ceremonies for the Habitat for Humanity–RCM Rotary Village in Taguig City, with Mayor Sigfrido R. Tinga present.
- 2006June
The Club signed a sister-club agreement with Rotary Club of Tokyo Tama
At the 87th Anniversary Dinner Fellowship, President Cesar Ubaldo received from the Rotary Club of Tokyo Tama (D-2750) the signed sisterhood agreement between the two clubs.
- 2006December
Portraits of the Club's past presidents were presented to the Club
The Balita of 14 December 2006 listed the "Presentation of RCM Presidents' Portraits". The 2006–07 term of President Francis Juico completed the Presidents Portraits Gallery.
- 2007
The Club completed training for 54 medical equipment technicians
President Francis Juico's term delivered medical missions to Rizal, Bulacan and Palawan, supported livelihoods in Aurora, and completed the training of 54 medical equipment technicians.
- 2007June
The Club honoured the late PP Edgie De Asis with a posthumous award
At its luncheon meeting of 28 June 2007 at the Tower Club in Makati, the Club gave a Posthumous Award to the late Past President Leocadio "Edgie" De Asis for his dedication to Rotary and his contribution to the Club.
- 2008June
Rotaryville townhomes in Taguig were turned over to 96 families
On 16 June 2008, with Vice President Noli de Castro as guest of honor, the Club formally inaugurated and turned over the Taguig Rotaryville Family Townhomes, built with Habitat for Humanity Philippines and the Taguig city government. Of 100 units built, four became schoolrooms.
- 2008July
The Club gave President Laguesma its Leon J. Lambert Memorial Award
On 3 July 2008 the Club bestowed the Leon J. Lambert Memorial Award for Executive Leadership on Immediate Past President Bienvenido E. Laguesma for his stewardship in RY 2007–2008.
- 2009April
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.
- 2009June
The 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.
- 2009October
The 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.
2010s Centennial as Continuum
- 2010March
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.
- 2010May
District 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.
- 2011
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.
- 2012January
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.
- 2012June
The 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.
- 2013
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 1 · Balita No. 3529, page 1 · Balita No. 3530, page 3 · Balita No. 3538, page 1
- 2013July
Rodolfo "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.
- 2013August
The 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.
- 2013November
The 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 · Balita No. 3535, page 38 · Balita No. 3535, page 62
- 2014
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.
- 2014January
President 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.
- 2014January
Rotary 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.
- 2014July
Frank 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.
- 2014July
Vice 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.
- 2015
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.
- 2015
The 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.
- 2015May
The 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.
- 2015June
The 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.
- 2016
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.
- 2016
Two Club members were appointed to ambassadorial posts
The Club congratulated Babe Romualdez and past president Frank Evaristo on their appointments to ambassadorial posts.
- 2016June
The 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.
- 2017
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.
- 2017September
Members 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.
- 2017October
The 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.
- 2018January
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.
- 2018July
The 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.
- 2018August
A 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.
- 2019
The 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.
- 2019June
The 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.
- 2019June
The 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.
- 2019July
Manila 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.
2020s Resilience in a Fragmented World
- 2020January
The Club carried out a relief mission for the Taal Volcano eruption in Bauan, Batangas
The Rotary Club of Manila conducted a Taal relief mission in Bauan, Batangas on January 18, 2020.
- 2020February
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles spoke at the Thursday luncheon at the Manila Polo Club
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Alexei B. Nograles addressed the Rotary Club of Manila at its Thursday luncheon meeting at the Manila Polo Club on February 13, 2020.
- 2020September
Save Manila Bay moved forward by Zoom and with a District MOU with the DENR
On August 31, 2020 the Club met The Ocean Cleanup via Zoom about the Save Manila Bay project. On September 19, 2020 District 3810 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu at the Manila Yacht Club.
- 2020November
The Club set aside funds for Typhoon Ulysses victims in Bulacan and Cagayan
The Club allocated Php 40,000 from its Community Fund for victims of Typhoon Ulysses in Bulacan and Cagayan and asked members for donations.
- 2021
The Club and the Carlos P. Romulo Foundation honored Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries
The Rotary Club of Manila and the Carlos P. Romulo Foundation for Peace and Development gave the Ambassador Carlos P. Romulo Award for Excellence in Diplomatic Relations to Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries.
- 2021February
The Club donated COVID-19 test kits to Parañaque, Pasay and Taytay
Medicare Plus, the Rotary Club of Manila and Technecology donated COVID-19 test kits to Pasay, Parañaque and Taytay on February 9 and 10, 2021.
- 2021March
The TOWER Awards search went on during the pandemic, with committees meeting by Zoom
The Rotary Club of Manila, the RCManila Foundation, PMAP and DOLE sought nominations for the 2021 TOWER Awards, with a March 26, 2021 deadline. The TOWER Awards Committee met with PMAP officers by Zoom through the early months of 2021.
- 2021December
The Club signed an agreement with Dualtech and awarded ten scholarships
On December 12, 2021 ten scholars were awarded and a memorandum of agreement was signed among Dualtech, the Rotary Club of Manila and the RCManila Foundation, Inc. The presidents file notes the scholarship initiatives with the Dualtech Training Center Foundation.
- 2022
The Club gave shelter kits to 113 families hit by Typhoon Paeng
The Rotary Club of Manila's Disaster Relief Committee provided shelter kits to 113 families affected by Typhoon Paeng in Noveleta, Sipalay and Cotabato City.
- 2022
The Club honored eight journalists at the 2022 Pro Patria Journalism Awards
The 2022 Pro Patria Journalism awardees were Alex Magno, Iris Gonzales, Quinito Henson, Sandra Aguinaldo, Deo Macalma, Roby Alampay, Clarissa Ward and Emil Jurado. The Balita also printed a history of the awards, which began in Rotary Year 1966-1967.
- 2022March
The Dualtech scholarship program reached forty-five scholars
New scholars were presented at the Dualtech Training Center on March 27, 2022, bringing the Rotary Club of Manila-Dualtech program to forty-five scholars against a 2022 target of one hundred.
- 2022July
Members toured the Pasig River, planted trees and turned over cleaning equipment
Manila Rotarians joined DENR/PRCMO and District 3810 on July 18, 2022 for a Pasig River cruise, a tree planting at Pasong Tamo Creek and a turnover of cleaning equipment.
- 2023
DENR-NCR recognized the Club for its work on rehabilitating the Pasig River
The DENR-NCR awarded the Rotary Club of Manila for its contributions to the rehabilitation of the Pasig River. The presidents file records that the Club's 2022-2023 year delivered 395 floating trash barriers for the river.
- 2023
Four-Way Test markers went up in fifteen Manila schools
Four-Way Test markers and Rotary Vision Care markers were installed in 15 schools in the City of Manila.
- 2023
The Club and the Romulo Foundation honored Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo
The Rotary Club of Manila and the Carlos P. Romulo Foundation for Peace and Development bestowed the Most Outstanding Ambassador Award on Secretary Enrique A. Manalo of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
- 2023September
The Club and RC Calumpit distributed relief packs after Typhoon Egay
On September 23, 2023 the Rotary Club of Manila and the Rotary Club of Calumpit distributed approximately 400 packs of relief goods across five barangays in Calumpit, Bulacan.
- 2024February
Members inspected the Club's floating trash barriers at 18 Pasig River estuaries
On February 17, 2024 Club members inspected the floating trash barriers the Club had donated, installed at the portal of each of 18 estuaries along the Pasig River.
- 2024May
The 2024 TOWER Awards were conferred at Malacañan Palace
The 2024 TOWER Awards were conferred at Malacañan Palace on May 1, 2024. Each individual and team awardee received a trophy and a cash award of Php 120,000.
- 2024June
The Club held its 105th anniversary dinner on June 1, 2024
The Rotary Club of Manila celebrated its 105th anniversary dinner, also its 40th Weekly Membership Meeting, with messages from past governors, guests and President Rafael "Raffy" Alunan III. Delegates from RC Kowloon East arrived in Manila for the occasion.
- 2024October
The Club and Abbott Laboratories signed the "Beat Malnutrition" MOU
The Rotary Club of Manila and Abbott Laboratories signed the "Beat Malnutrition" memorandum of understanding in Taguig City on October 24, 2024.
- 2025
The Rotary Foundation approved a global grant for cleft lip and palate surgeries
The Rotary Foundation approved and paid Global Grant 2572214 for corrective cleft lip and palate surgeries for 96 to 100 children, the second year of the Rotary Club of Manila's Cleft Lip Project.
- 2025May
U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson spoke at a joint meeting of three Rotary clubs
On May 13, 2025 the Rotary Club of Manila, the Rotary Club of Makati and the Rotary Club of Makati Premier District met jointly to hear U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson speak on the U.S.-Philippine partnership.
- 2025May
The Club held the 31st TOWER Awards on Labor Day
The Rotary Club of Manila, with DOLE and PMAP, honored the 2025 Outstanding Workers of the Republic at the 31st TOWER Awards on Labor Day. Messages came from the President of the Philippines and the Labor Secretary.
- 2025July
The Club signed an MOU with RC Gangjintamjin for a Philippine General Hospital grant
Club officers and the Rotary Club of Gangjintamjin (RI District 3610) signed a memorandum of understanding on July 12, 2025 for a Global Grant project with the Philippine General Hospital.
- 2026
The Club sponsored its 26th daughter club, the Rotary Club of Sparkling Manila Harbor
The Rotary Club of Manila became the first club in District 3810 to charter a new Rotary club in Rotary Year 2026-2027, sponsoring the Rotary Club of Sparkling Manila Harbor.
- 2026
The Club paid tribute to eight 2026 Pro Patria Journalism honorees
The Rotary Club of Manila honored eight 2026 Journalism Pro Patria honorees, from Vlogger of the Year to Online Individual Journalist of the Year.
- 2026
The Club honored the 2026 TOWER Awards honorees
The 2026 honorees came from manufacturing and engineering and were recognized for innovations in productivity, sustainability, ergonomics and efficiency. The Balita also traced the awards back to 1976, when ten outstanding Filipino workers were recognized.
Meet the honorees · In praise of the nation's quiet builders
- 2026
Neonatal care equipment was formally turned over to the Philippine General Hospital
The equipment came through the partnership of the Rotary Club of Manila and the Rotary Club of Kangjin-Tamjin, South Korea, funded by a Rotary Foundation Global Grant.
Drawn from the Balita archive, the Club’s presidential profiles and the trophy room. Corrections are welcome: rotaryclubofmanila@gmail.com.