Guest speakers
Leaders from government, business, the professions and Rotary who have addressed the Club at its weekly meetings since 2015, as reported in the Balita. 504 talks so far.
- 1 October 2026Rear Admiral Jay TarrielaPhilippine Coast Guard Spokesperson on the West Philippine Sea“Upholding Sovereignty and Food Security: Our Shared Responsibility in the West Philippine Sea”Sign up to attend
Rotary year 2026–27 12
- 24 September 2026Atty. Maria Rowena Amelia V. GuanzonFormer Commissioner, Commission on ElectionsBalita No. 4107Read about the talk
- 17 September 2026Atty. Roseller "Boots" RodriguezMayor, Municipality of Capas, Tarlac“Find the Courage to Say No”Balita No. 4106Read about the talk
- 10 September 2026Ms. Kristin Karen DavilaAward-winning Journalist • News Anchor & Host • Digital Content Creator“A Brave New World”Balita No. 4105Read about the talk
- 3 September 2026Atty. Angelo "Jijil" Azura Jimenez22nd President, University of the Philippines“Braving the Storm, Building Financial Futures”Balita No. 4104Read about the talk
- 27 August 2026Senator Ana Theresia "Risa" N. HontiverosSenator of the Republic of the Philippines“When Power Meets Accountability”Balita No. 4103Read about the talk
- 20 August 2026Atty. Amando Virgil D. LigutanPrivate Prosecutor, House Prosecution Panel, Impeachment Trial of VP Sara Duterte“Art, Imagination, and the Soul of a Nation”Balita No. 4102Read about the talk
- 13 August 2026Abdulmari "Toym" L. Imao Jr.Visual Artist and Educator, Dean, UP College of Fine ArtsBalita No. 4101Read about the talk
- 6 August 2026Atty. Jose "Joey" D. Lina, Jr.District Governor Nominee (DGN) RID 3830; Former Senator of the Republic of the Philippines (1987-1995); Former Governor of the Province of Laguna (1995-2001); Former Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (2001-2004); Former Chairman, Dangerous Drugs Board (2002-2004)Balita No. 4100Read about the talk
- 30 July 2026THE HONORABLE JOSE MANUEL TADEO "CHEL" I. DIOKNOPartylist Representative, AKBAYANBalita No. 4099Read about the talk
- 23 July 2026Atty. Melvin A. MatibagDirector, National Bureau of Investigation“Criminal Justice Reform”Balita No. 4098Read about the talk
- 16 July 2026Dr. Raymund E. NaragAssociate Professor & Graduate Program Director, School of Justice and Public Safety, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA; Head Consultant, Prisoners' Enhancement and Support Organization (PRESO)“From Prison Cell to Prison Reformer”Balita No. 4097Read about the talk
- 9 July 2026Hon. Francisco "Kiko" A. BarzagaFormer Representative, Fourth District of CaviteBalita No. 4096Read about the talk
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- 18 June 2026STAR Rtn. Manuel "AJ" E. PangilinanChief Executive Officer, Finasiatech Corp.“Classification Talk - Business Services: Call Center”Balita No. 4093Read about the talk
- 11 June 2026Atty. Sharon S. GarinSecretary of the Department of EnergyBalita No. 4092
- 21 May 2026Mr. Emmanuel Sto. Domingo "Manny" LopezLead Convenor, People's Constitutional Reform Initiative (PCRI)“The 2026 People's Constitution: A Hybrid Federal Unicameral Presidential System of Government (Proposed by PCRI)”Balita No. 4089Read about the talk
- 14 May 2026Dr. Günter Gerhard Klotz MatschuckPE, engineer, industrialist, renewable energy advocate, institution builder, and civic leader“FORGED BY FIRE | The Life, Survival, and Reinventions of Dr. Günter Gerhard Klotz Matschuck”Balita No. 4088Read about the talk
- 14 May 2026Dr. Glenn BanaguasUN Laureate; Chairman and President, ASEAN Science Diplomats; Chairman, US-ASEAN Science and Technology FellowsBalita No. 4088Read about the talk
- 7 May 2026Wilhelm "Bollie" Vorster Bolton“A Builder of Places, A Shaper of People | The Journey of Wilhelm "Bollie" Vorster Bolton Across Continents, Careers, and Callings”Balita No. 4087Read about the talk
- 7 May 2026Hon. Voltaire Dela Cruz MauricioFormer Consul General of the Philippines in Osaka, Japan; Former Minister and Consul at the Philippine Embassy in LondonBalita No. 4087Read about the talk
- 30 April 2026Erika Fille T. LegaraManaging Director and Chief AI and Data Officer, Philippine Center for AI Research; Associate Professor and Aboitiz Chair in Data Science, Asian Institute of ManagementBalita No. 4086Read about the talk
- 16 April 2026Brandon "Gelo" WongCo-founder and Chief Growth Officer, BYC VenturesBalita No. 4085Read about the talk
- 16 April 2026H.E. Jing QuanAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of the Philippines“Philippines-China relations and diplomacy”Balita No. 4085Read about the talk
- 19 March 2026Dr. Donald Patrick LimChairman and Co-Founder, Global AI Council Philippines“The State of the Nation in AI”Balita No. 4084Read about the talk
- 19 March 2026Atty. Mark S. GorricetaCorporate Secretary and Co-Founder, Global AI Council Philippines“The State of the Nation in AI”Balita No. 4084Read about the talk
- 19 March 2026Hon. Jing QuanAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 4084Read about the talk
- 12 March 2026Mark S. GorricetaManaging Partner and Head of the Corporate, Banking and Finance, and Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Groups of Gorriceta Africa Cauton & SaavedraBalita No. 4083Read about the talk
- 12 March 2026Catherine Denise "Catz" GACPh JalandoniPresident of the Global AI Council Philippines and the Institute of Corporate Directors PhilippinesBalita No. 4083Read about the talk
- 12 March 2026Dr. Donald Patrick LimPresident of DITO CME Holdings Corporation and President of the Management Association of the Philippines for 2026Balita No. 4083Read about the talk
- 5 March 2026MR. DAVID NYEFormer Foreign News Editor, The Global Times, Beijing, China“Sticking it to China: Counter-Narratives to China's propaganda in the Philippines”Balita No. 4082Read about the talk
- 26 February 2026Mr. Andrew JeffriesCountry Director for the Philippines of the Asian Development Bank“Asian Development Bank: Overview – Key Priorities and Initiatives”Balita No. 4081
- 19 February 2026Hon. John Patrick C. GregorioChairman of the Philippine Sports Commission“From Grass to Gold: The Address of Chairman John Patrick Gregorio”Balita No. 4080Read about the talk
- 12 February 2026Hon. Charlito Martin R. "Charlie" MendozaCommissioner, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)“FROM TAX AWARENESS TO TRUST: Reimagining Service in Public Institutions - "Mahusay na Serbisyo, Katumbas ng Buwis Mo"”Balita No. 4079Read about the talk
- 5 February 2026His Excellency Andreas Michael PfaffernoschkeAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Philippines“Germany-Philippines relations, the rules-based international order, security in the Indo-Pacific and Europe, trade and investment ties, and people-to-people relations between Germany and the Philippines”Balita No. 4078Read about the talk
- 29 January 2026Mr. Manjit T. Singh ReandiPresident and Chief Executive Officer, John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC)“A City in the Pines, A Vision in Motion”Balita No. 4077Read about the talk
- 29 January 2026Dr. Andreas Michael PfaffernoschkeAmbassador of the German Embassy in ManilaBalita No. 4077Read about the talk
- 22 January 2026Mr. Manjit T. Singh ReandiPresident & CEO, John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC)“Leadership, development, and the enduring craft of management in an age of constant transformation”Balita No. 4076Read about the talk
- 15 January 2026STAR RTN. ROWEL JANSON S. ONGReal Estate Professional Services (Agency)“Classification Talk”Balita No. 4075
- 15 January 2026STAR RTN. JASON ROMEO C. VALDERRAMAEngineering (Project Management)“Classification Talk”Balita No. 4075
- 8 January 2026Eli M. Remolona, Jr., Ph.DChairman of the Monetary Board and Governor, Bangko Sentral ng PilipinasBalita No. 4074Read about the talk
- 11 December 2025Her Excellency MARYKAY L. CARLSONAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the United States of America to the PhilippinesBalita No. 4073Read about the talk
- 2 October 2025PRID Rafael M. “Raffy” Garcia IIIPast Rotary International DirectorBalita No. 4066
- 25 September 2025Rtn. Juanito "John" A. SimonPresident & CEO, Primetech Oil, Inc.“Classification Talk”Balita No. 4065
- 25 September 2025PRID Rafael "Raffy" Garcia IIIRI Director (2018 to 2020)Balita No. 4065
- 18 September 2025Justice Solomon M. HermosuraGovernment Corporate Counsel“Lawyers and Injustice: The Lawyer's Role in Building Integrity”Balita No. 4064
- 11 September 2025Justice Solomon M. HermosuraGovernment Corporate Counsel, Office of the Government Corporate Counsel“What is the Lawyer's Role to Avoid Injustice”Balita No. 4063
- 11 September 2025Atty. Allan G. PanolongNational President, Integrated Bar of the Philippines“What is the Lawyer's Role to Avoid Injustice”Balita No. 4063
- 4 September 2025Hon. Darlene Marie B. BerberabeSolicitor General, Office of the Solicitor GeneralBalita No. 4062Read about the talk
- 28 August 2025Rene "Butch" MeilyPresident, Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation“Disaster Resiliency”Balita No. 4061
- 28 August 2025Emanuel "Eman" PalajadiaOffice of Civil Defense“Disaster Resiliency”Balita No. 4061
- 14 August 2025Mr. Rene "Butch" S. MeilyPresident, Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF)“Disaster preparedness and resilience”Balita No. 4060Read about the talk
- 14 August 2025ASec. Bernardo Rafaelito "Raffy" R. Alejandro IVOfficer-in-Charge, Office of Civil Defense“Disaster preparedness and resilience”Balita No. 4060Read about the talk
- 7 August 2025Gen. Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr., AFP (Ret)Director General, Bureau of CorrectionsBalita No. 4059Read about the talk
- 24 July 2025Hon. Francisco "Isko" Moreno DomagosoMayor of the City of Manila“Action plan and accomplishments for the rehabilitation and progress of Manila”Balita No. 4058
- 17 July 2025Hon. Francisco "Isko" Moreno DomagosoMayor, City of ManilaBalita No. 4057Read about the talk
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- 5 June 2025STAR Rtn. Ingill RaRegional Chairman, Global Peace Foundation“A Korean Dream: Ingill Ra's Testament”Balita No. 4052
- 29 May 2025STAR Rtn. Ingill RaRegional President, Global Peace Foundation Asia Pacific“Classification Talk”Balita No. 4051
- 8 May 2025STAR Rtn. Dean Y. CidChief Operating Officer, Phinma Hospitality, Inc.“Classification Talk”Balita No. 4050
- 8 May 2025STAR Rtn. Francisco Roberto "Coco" D.C. MauricioPresident and CEO, Lightning Finance Company (Finvolution Philippines)“Classification Talk”Balita No. 4050
- 1 May 2025Mr. Devin FidlerCEO, Rethinkery Foresight“A Glimpse into the Future: The AI Revolution with Vision and Verve”Balita No. 4049
- 24 April 2025Mr. Devin FidlerCEO/Principal, Rethinkery Foresight“Software-defined organizations and the impact of AI on institutions”Balita No. 4048Read about the talk
- 10 April 2025Mr. Emiliano RomanoRegional Director (Operation Smile, Inc.); Executive Director (Operation Smile Philippines)“Flying High: A Confluence of Leadership and Vision in PAL / Operation Smile's mission of providing free cleft surgeries”Balita No. 4047Read about the talk
- 3 April 2025Capt. Stanley Kua NgPresident and COO, Philippine Airlines“Innovation in Aviation: Navigating the Future of Air Travel”Balita No. 4046Read about the talk
- 27 March 2025PMGen. Nicolas D. Torre IIIDirector, Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG)“Philippine National Police's Mandate in Enforcing Unity”Balita No. 4045Read about the talk
- 20 March 2025PGen. Rommel Francisco D. MarbilChief, Philippine National PoliceBalita No. 4044Read about the talk
- 13 March 2025Mr. Ajit SharmaSpeaker Coach for TED Talks; Global TEDx Ambassador; Consultant & Producer, ADB“International Storytelling & Communication”Balita No. 4043Read about the talk
- 6 March 2025Mr. Jose Arnulfo "Wick" VelosoPresident and General Manager, Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)Balita No. 4042Read about the talk
- 20 February 2025Mr. Stephen Anthony T. Cu-UnjiengInvestment Banker and Business Strategist“The Challenges of Structural Underperformance”Balita No. 4041Read about the talk
- 13 February 2025Atty. George Erwin M. GarciaChairman, Commission on Elections (COMELEC)“A Glimpse into the Future of Philippine Elections: A Dialogue with Atty. George Erwin M. Garcia”Balita No. 4040
- 6 February 2025Hon. George Erwin M. GarciaChairman, Commission on Elections“Updates on 2025 National & Local Elections and BARMM Parliamentary Election”Balita No. 4039Read about the talk
- 23 January 2025Mr. Eugene S. AcevedoPresident & CEO, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation“Resilient Leadership: Thriving Through Challenges”Balita No. 4038Read about the talk
- 16 January 2025PVP Reginald T. YuChairman, RCManila Foundation, Inc.“RCManila Foundation, Inc.: A Legacy of Service and Impact”Balita No. 4037
- 16 January 2025Dr. Eli M. Remolona, Jr.Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)“Economic Resilience and Financial Innovation”Balita No. 4037
- 9 January 2025Eli M. Remolona, Jr., PhDGovernor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas“Economic forecast for the Philippines”Balita No. 4036Read about the talk
- 12 December 2024Her Excellency MaryKay L. CarlsonAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Philippines“U.S.-Philippine Relations in a VUCA World”Balita No. 4034
- 5 December 2024Her Excellency MaryKay L. CarlsonAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the United States of America to the PhilippinesBalita No. 4033
- 28 November 2024Jose Rodolfo V. Dimaano, Jr., MDNutrition Medical Director for Asia Pacific, Abbott (Area Medical Director, Pacific Asia, Abbott)“Beat Malnutrition through Collective Action”Balita No. 4032
- 28 November 2024Gov. Luis Crisologo "Chavit" SingsonFormer Governor of Ilocos SurBalita No. 4032
- 21 November 2024MR. LUIS CRISOLOGO "Chavit" SINGSONFormer Ilocos Sur GovernorBalita No. 4031
- 7 November 2024Susan Bautista-AfanPresident and CEO, Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation“What the Ramon Magsaysay Award Means to the Philippines and to Asia”Balita No. 4030
- 17 October 2024GEORGE M. DRYSDALEChairman, Republicans Overseas Philippines and Chairman & CEO, Marsman Drysdale Group“Across the Aisle: A Panel Discussion on U.S. 2024 Elections”Balita No. 4029
- 17 October 2024James "Jay" SAVAGEChairman, Democrats Abroad Philippines & General Manager, HMR Solutions, Inc.“Across the Aisle: A Panel Discussion on U.S. 2024 Elections”Balita No. 4029
- 10 October 2024Nestor V. TanPresident and CEO, BDO Unibank, Inc.“Current and Future State of Philippine Banking”Balita No. 4028
- 3 October 2024Dr. Milwida M. GuevaraPresident, Synergeia Foundation; Former Undersecretary, Department of FinanceBalita No. 4027
- 26 September 2024STAR RTN. DELFIN "DEL" N. LORENZANAMajor General, AFP (Ret.); Fmr. Chairman of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA); Fmr. Secretary of National Defense; Fmr. Defense and Armed Forces Attaché in Washington D.C.“Classification Talk: Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Global Disorder and the Quest for Peace”Balita No. 4026
- 19 September 2024Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno (Ret.)Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines“Warfare, Lawfare, and the World of New Disorder”Balita No. 4025
- 12 September 2024MR. WENDELL ADRIAN R. TAMAYOPresident, Founder and CEO, GenWATT Energy Solutions“Democratizing Energy. Empowering People.”Balita No. 4024
- 5 September 2024Engr. Edgar B. SaavedraFounder and Chair, Megawide–Citicore Group“Change the Game with Renewables!”Balita No. 4023
- 29 August 2024Atty. Dermot Doyne Esq.Attorney at Law/Restaurant Owner/Entrepreneur/Property Developer“School of Hardknocks and the Inspiration and Indelible Mark of Service to Disadvantaged Children”Balita No. 4022
- 15 August 2024Rafael "Raffy" M. Garcia IIIHigh Technology Entrepreneur; Past Rotary International Director, RY 2018-2020“The Aborted (?) Philippine Hosting of the 2028 RI Convention and Other Related Concerns”Balita No. 4020
- 8 August 2024Hon. Antonio T. CarpioRetired Senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines“West Philippine Sea issue / maritime sovereignty and disinformation”Balita No. 4019
- 1 August 2024Usec. Margaux Marie V. SalcedoUndersecretary, Department of Budget and Management; Functional Group Head, Advocacy, Capacity Development, Economic Affairs, and Stakeholder Relations (ACES) Group“God Before Country”Balita No. 4018
- 1 August 2024Mr. Arturo "Art" T. ValdezFormer Undersecretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation and Communications; Expedition Leader, Voyage of the Balangay“Our Natural Waters, Maritime History and Tradition as a Seafaring Nation”Balita No. 4018
- 18 July 2024Usec. Margaux Marie V. SalcedoUndersecretary for Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, Department of Budget and ManagementBalita No. 4017
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- 20 June 2024Head Coach Earl Timothy "Tim" ConeHead Coach, Gilas Pilipinas national basketball teamBalita No. 4013
- 13 June 2024MR. EARL TIMOTHY "Tim" CONECoach of National Team Gilas, Head Coach, PBABalita No. 4012
- 6 June 2024Hon. Benjamin "Benjie" B. MagalongMayor, City of BaguioBalita No. 4011
- 23 May 2024H.E. Saleh A. MohammadAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Palestine to the PhilippinesBalita No. 4009
- 16 May 2024H.E. Ilan FlussAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Israel to the PhilippinesBalita No. 4008
- 25 April 2024Atty. Agnes VST DevanaderaPresident and CEO, Clark Development Corporation“CDC programs”Balita No. 4006
- 18 April 2024Atty. Irene D.T. AlogocExecutive Director, Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR), Department of Justice“Programs and continuing reforms being undertaken by her office”Balita No. 4005
- 11 April 2024Atty. Irene D.T. AlogocExecutive Director, Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution of the Philippine GovernmentBalita No. 4004
- 4 April 2024GEN. BENJAMIN R. MADRIGAL JR., AFP (Ret.)Deputy Director General and Chief of Staff, National Security Council; Former Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines; Former Administrator, Philippine Coconut AuthorityBalita No. 4003
- 21 March 2024REV. FR. AGERICO "Jerry" M. ORBOS, SVDChairman of the Board, SVD Mission Philippines, Inc.; columnist, The Philippine Daily InquirerBalita No. 4002
- 21 March 2024Emmanuel "Manny" R. Ledesma Jr.President and CEO, Philhealth“Ongoing pursuits and reforms being initiated by the state health insurance fund”Balita No. 4002
- 14 March 2024Mr. Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr.President and Chief Executive Officer, Philippine Health Insurance CorporationBalita No. 4001
- 7 March 2024Archbishop Charles J. BrownApostolic Nuncio to the PhilippinesBalita No. 4000
- 7 March 2024Mr. Ramon "RJ" JacintoBalita No. 4000
- 1 March 2024Mr. Ramon "RJ" JacintoBusinessman / MusicianBalita No. 3999
- 22 February 2024Rtn. Joshua Rueben AragonChief Executive Officer, Zagana, Inc.“Classification Talk”Balita No. 3998
- 15 February 2024Hon. Hermilando I. MandanasGovernor, Province of BatangasBalita No. 3997
- 8 February 2024Cong. Anthony Rolando T. Golez Jr.Representative for Malasakit@Bayanihan Party-List, House of RepresentativesBalita No. 3996
- 1 February 2024Usec. Antonilo DC. MauricioGeneral Manager, National Development CompanyBalita No. 3995
- 25 January 2024H.E. Tull TraisoratAmbassador of Thailand to the Philippines“Thailand-Philippines relations”Balita No. 3994
- 18 January 2024H.E. Mr. Tull TraisoratAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3993
- 11 January 2024Atty. Agnes VST DevanaderaPresident and CEO, Clark Development Corporation (CDC)Balita No. 3992
- 4 January 2024Dr. Eli M. Remolona Jr.Governor, Bangko Sentral ng PilipinasBalita No. 3991
- 14 December 2023Ms. Karen DavilaBroadcast journalist and news anchorBalita No. 3990
- 7 December 2023Ms. Karen DavilaBroadcast Journalist, Television News Anchor, Radio Presenter and Newspaper ColumnistBalita No. 3989
- 16 November 2023Hon. Artemio V. "Art" PanganibanChief Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines; Past President, Rotary Club of ManilaBalita No. 3987
- 9 November 2023Hon. Richard Elzingre BachmannChairperson, Philippine Sports CommissionBalita No. 3986
- 26 October 2023Delfin N. LorenzanaBCDA Chairman“The mandate and various projects and initiatives of the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA)”Balita No. 3985
- 19 October 2023Delfin N. LorenzanaChairman, Bases Conversion and Development AuthorityBalita No. 3984
- 12 October 2023Hon. Alfredo E. PascualSecretary, Department of Trade and IndustryBalita No. 3983
- 5 October 2023MR. TERESO O. PANGADirector General, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)Balita No. 3982
- 28 September 2023HON. AQUILINO D. "Koko" PIMENTEL IIISenate Minority LeaderBalita No. 3981
- 21 September 2023Atty. Antonio "Tony" OposaEnvironmental Lawyer, Ramon Magsaysay Award AwardeeBalita No. 3980
- 14 September 2023Hon. Ernesto V. PerezDirector General (Secretary), Anti-Red Tape Authority, Office of the PresidentBalita No. 3979
- 7 September 2023Hon. Alberto G. RomuloFormer Senator, Republic of the Philippines; Past President, Rotary Club of ManilaBalita No. 3978
- 31 August 2023Sr. Martha A. Gamolo, DCAdministrator, Hospicio de San Jose; Provincial Counsellor for Health and Social Welfare and Development Ministries of the Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise de Marillac-AsiaBalita No. 3977
- 31 August 2023Hon. Christina Garcia FrascoSecretary of the Department of TourismBalita No. 3977
- 24 August 2023Hon. Jaime J. BautistaSecretary of the Department of Transportation“Plans, ongoing and forthcoming projects, and achievements of the government's effort to modernize the transport sector”Balita No. 3976
- 24 August 2023Mr. Romel C. CañeteVice-Chairman of Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq Nmrk)“Pioneer of Hudson Yard Development: The Largest Urban Development Masterplan in NY History”Balita No. 3976
- 17 August 2023HONORABLE JAIME J. BAUTISTASecretary, Department of Transportation (DOTr)Balita No. 3975
- 10 August 2023STAR RTN DR. DAVID KLEBSEconomic Counsellor, Embassy of Germany to the Philippines“Classification Talk”Balita No. 3974
- 10 August 2023RTN. HERBERT JOEY GARCIAEVP & COO, RaiRaiKen Restaurant Group“Classification Talk”Balita No. 3974
- 3 August 2023DR. BERNARDO M. VILLEGAS, Ph.D.University Professor, University of Asia and the Pacific; Visiting Professor, IESE Business School, Barcelona, Spain; Research Director, Center for Research and Communication“THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY UNDER THE BBM ADMINISTRATION”Balita No. 3973
- 27 July 2023Hon. Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa, MDSecretary of HealthBalita No. 3972
- 20 July 2023Hon. Teodoro J. Herbosa, MDSecretary, Department of HealthBalita No. 3971
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- 8 June 2023Richard J. "Dick" GordonBalita No. 3964
- 1 June 2023STAR RTN. OLIVIER BILTZPresident, FRANPHILIP Trade, Inc.“Classification Talk”Balita No. 3965
- 1 June 2023STAR RTN. DANIEL C. OBRADOChief Executive Officer, KERALTY PHILIPPINES - METRO SANITAS CORPORATION“Classification Talk”Balita No. 3965
- 25 May 2023MR. RAMON S. ANGPres. & CEO, San Miguel Corp.Balita No. 3963
- 25 May 2023Hon. BIENVENIDO E. LAGUESMASecretary, Department of Labor and EmploymentBalita No. 3963
- 25 May 2023Hon. ALEJANDRO H. TENGCOChairman & CEO, Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR)Balita No. 3963
- 4 May 2023Star Rtn. Edgard CabangonChairman, ALC Group of Companies“Classification Talk”Balita No. 3960
- 27 April 2023PDG Francisco "Paco" E. AtaydePast District Governor of RI District 3810, RY 2007-2008, Rotary Club of Pasay MIABalita No. 3959
- 20 April 2023Hon. Alexander G. GesmundoChief Justice of the Supreme Court of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3958
- 30 March 2023Mr. Grant JavierExecutive Director of Project Inclusion Network; Founder and Convenor of the Philippine Business and Disability Network (PBDN)“Disability inclusion”Balita No. 3956
- 23 March 2023Rtn. Rami ChahwanCo-Chairman, RCM Digitalization“Presentation of the RCM Digital Library / Digitalization of RCM Library Project”Balita No. 3955
- 23 March 2023Rtn. Ferdinand TalusanCommittee Chairman, RCM Digitalization“Presentation of the RCM Digital Library / Digitalization of RCM Library Project”Balita No. 3955
- 16 March 2023Mr. Margarito "Gary" B. TevesFormer Secretary of the Department of Finance; Former Member of the House of Representatives“Entrepreneur and Professional Living the Four-Way Test”Balita No. 3954
- 9 March 2023Hon. Enrique A. ManaloSecretary, Department of Foreign AffairsBalita No. 3953
- 2 March 2023PDG Roberto M. "Obet" PagdangananChairman, Medicines Transparency International Philippines; National President, Boy Scouts of the Philippines“Waging War Against Poverty and Food Insecurity”Balita No. 3952
- 16 February 2023PDG Samuel "Sammy" D. Pagdilao Jr.Rotary Club of New Manila East, RI District 3780“Manila Rotary International Convention 2028”Balita No. 3951
- 16 February 2023RTN. Sebastian Arsenio R. "Basti" LacsonCEO, Prime Metro BMD Corporation“Infra for a Better Tomorrow”Balita No. 3951
- 9 February 2023STAR RTN. JOSEPH EMMANUEL DELA CRUZManaging Partner, Sinag Consultancy Group, Inc.“Marrying Technological Disruption with Deep-Seated Insights to Achieve our Purpose”Balita No. 3950
- 2 February 2023Ms. Carmina BayombongCEO and Founder of InvestEd“REAP Study Now Pay Later Program”Balita No. 3949
- 26 January 2023Dr. Catherine TehPresident, ASEAN Lap HPB Alliance; President, Telemedicine Network of the Philippines (TNP)“Improving Cancer Care in the Philippines: What Does it Take?”Balita No. 3948
- 12 January 2023Hon. Felipe M. MedallaGovernor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas“Special Address to the Nation on the State of the Economy”Balita No. 3946
- 1 December 2022Atty. Jose "Joey" LinaFormer Philippine Senator; President, The Manila Hotel; President, MH F&B Ideas“Nutrition Intervention During the Critical First 1000 Days of Life”Balita No. 3944
- 17 November 2022CHRISTOPHER WISEMANPresident, Rotary Club of San Francisco, U.S.A.“Anatomy of a Service Project: Cleft Lip/Palate Medical Mission in Manila”Balita No. 3942
- 17 November 2022RTN. JESSICA HANSENExecutive Director, Alliance for Smiles“Anatomy of a Service Project: Cleft Lip/Palate Medical Mission in Manila”Balita No. 3942
- 17 November 2022PAST PRESIDENT MARY LIURotary Club of San Francisco, U.S.A., Rotary Year 2021-2022“Anatomy of a Service Project: Cleft Lip/Palate Medical Mission in Manila”Balita No. 3942
- 10 November 2022Honorable Mark O. CojuangcoRepresentative, 2nd District of Pangasinan, House of Representatives, 19th Congress, 2022-2025; Chairman, House Committee on Nuclear Energy“Nuclear energy and the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant”Balita No. 3941
- 3 November 2022PGEN. RODOLFO S. AZURIN JR.28th Chief, Philippine National PoliceBalita No. 3940
- 27 October 2022His Excellency Marat Ignatyevich PavlovAmbassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3939
- 13 October 2022STAR RTN. JOSE PAOLO ALMENDRAS MAGPALESenior Vice President, BDO UNIBANK“Classification Talk – Banking – Retail Consumer Banking”Balita No. 3937
- 6 October 2022Hon. Ivan John Enrile UySecretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)Balita No. 3936
- 29 September 2022Hon. Denys MykhailiukCounsellor/Deputy Head Mission of the Embassy of Ukraine in Malaysia“Global Impact of The War in Ukraine”Balita No. 3935
- 22 September 2022PAST PRESIDENT ATTY. HAYDEE GRETCHEN PANGANIBANAssistant Governor, R.I. District 3850; Rotary Club of Zamboanga City Central; Lecturer, Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI); City Legal Officer of Zamboanga City“Republic Act No. 11313, SAFE SPACES ACT (Bawal Bastos Law)”Balita No. 3934
- 15 September 2022His Excellency Agus WidjojoAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of the Philippines, Indonesian Embassy, ManilaBalita No. 3933
- 8 September 2022Rtn. Antonio "Tony" MelotoChairman Emeritus, Gawad Kalinga; Ramon Magsaysay AwardeeBalita No. 3932
- 1 September 2022Hon. Clarita R. Carlos, PhDNational Security Adviser, Director-General, National Security CouncilBalita No. 3931
- 25 August 2022Rtn. Joel C. ValdesPresident, Joel C. Valdes & Associates, Inc.; Former Undersecretary of FinanceBalita No. 3930
- 18 August 2022Rtn. Gordon R. McInallyRotary International President-Elect (Rotary Club of South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland)Balita No. 3929
- 11 August 2022RTN. JOSE "Brix" SICAT PUJALTE, JR., M.D.Medical Center Chief II, Philippine Orthopedic Center, Department of Health“CREAKY JOINTS and BRITTLE BONES”Balita No. 3928
- 11 August 2022ROMEO LLOYD TROVELA ROMERO, M.D.Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Urology, Fellow of the Philippine Urological Association, Medical Specialist II, Casimiro A. Ynares Sr. Memorial Hospital“MEN'S HEALTH SPECIFICALLY ISSUES WITH PROSTATE AND ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION”Balita No. 3928
- 28 July 2022Hon. Jesus Crispin "Boying" RemullaSecretary, Department of JusticeBalita No. 3926
- 21 July 2022His Excellency Songkane LuangmuninthoneAmbassador of the Lao PDR to the Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3925
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- 16 June 2022Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr.Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs“Message from the Department of Foreign Affairs”Balita No. 3920
- 9 June 2022Hon. Benjamin "Ben" E. Diokno, Ph.D.Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; Chairman, Monetary Board; Secretary Designate, Department of Finance, Republic of the Philippines; Professor Emeritus, University of the Philippines Diliman; Vice President, Rotary Club of Manila, RY 2010-2011“Proposed financial strategies and policies as stimuli to economic recovery”Balita No. 3919
- 2 June 2022STAR Rtn. Carlos "Caloy" G. SerapioLawyer and Managing Partner, Serapio & De Castro Law Offices; Classification: Law Practice – Litigation“Classification Talk”Balita No. 3918
- 19 May 2022ISAA Nagi ZeitouniOwner, N&MMO Chefgourmet, Inc.Balita No. 3916
- 19 May 2022STAR Rtn. Ingmar Bertel "Ingy" BertelsenOwner, Acquisitium-Insite Media; Owner, Tecnecology Corporation“Investments in Mahogany Plantations and Mangrove Projects”Balita No. 3916
- 12 May 2022DE Antonio "Tony" S. LopezFounder, President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BizNewsAsia“Post-election scenarios and fearless perspectives as the country moves forward”Balita No. 3915
- 5 May 2022James Arthur B. JimenezPresident, Rotary Club of Manila South RY 2019-2020; Director IV, Education and Information Department, Spokesman, Commission on ElectionsBalita No. 3914
- 28 April 2022PDG Andre SuhartoRotary Regional Public Image Coordinator for Zones 10B and 10C; Rotary International Assembly Training Leader RY 2020-2022; Rotary Regional Leaders Global Institute Facilitator 2022“Rotary Public Image”Balita No. 3913
- 7 April 2022STAR Rtn. Francisco "Paco" D. MagsaysayChairman and President, Carmen's Best Dairy Products, Inc.“Classification Talk: Dairy Products - Ice Cream”Balita No. 3911
- 7 April 2022Rev. Fr. Alexander P. BalatbatDirector, Our Lady of Antipolo Retreat House, Diocese of Antipolo“Ecumenical Lenten Recollection”Balita No. 3911
- 24 March 2022STAR Rtn. Evaristo "Junjie" G. Vazquez Jr.President, J.VAZ.CO. INC.“Classification Talk - Building Materials/Products - Concrete Finishes”Balita No. 3909
- 24 March 2022Jennifer E. JonesPresident, Rotary International RY 2022-2023“Inspirational Speech on Rotary Presidential Initiatives and Theme”Balita No. 3909
- 17 March 2022Sec. Alfonso G. CusiSecretary, Department of Energy, Republic of the Philippines“Government's plan to mitigate the effects of rising fuel prices amid the global crisis”Balita No. 3908
- 10 March 2022His Excellency Jose Manuel "Babe" G. RomualdezAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America; Vice President, Rotary Club of Manila, RY 2016-2017“Ambassador of the Year Award / Response”Balita No. 3907
- 10 March 2022STAR Rtn. Rolando "Roland" B. Hortaleza, M.D.Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hortaleza Group of Companies (Hortaleza Corporation, Prime Global Corporation, Prime Global Finance Corporation, PG Food Express, Inc., HORTZ Hotels and Resorts, HORTZ Farm and Recreations); Vice Chairman, Ang.Hortaleza Foundation, Inc.“Classification Talk - Manufacturing-Condiments”Balita No. 3907
- 3 March 2022Dr. Burkhard KiehneBamboo Expert; Botanist, Microbiologist, Automation Expert and Ecologist; Founder, Bambu Tropicana (2005); Founder, Asia Green; Founder, Probio Farms (2020-present)“Bamboo”Balita No. 3906
- 17 February 2022PDG Vicente "Vince" J. CarlosChairman, ON TO HOUSTON Campaign for the Rotary International Convention 2022, Rotary International District 3810“Introduction/Promotion of ON TO HOUSTON Rotary International Convention 2022”Balita No. 3904
- 17 February 2022DDCC/IPP Robert "Bobby" L. Joseph Jr.Chairman, Dualtech Training Scholarship Committee“Project Brief on Dualtech Scholarship Program”Balita No. 3904
- 17 February 2022STAR Rtn. Antonilo "Anton" D. MauricioCo-Chairman, Dualtech Training Scholarship Committee“Project Brief on Dualtech Scholarship Program”Balita No. 3904
- 10 February 2022Atty. Ma. Rowena Amelia V. Guanzon, MPA (Harvard)Commissioner, Commission on Elections (COMELEC) (Ret.); Commissioner, Commission on Audit (COA) (2013-2015); Professorial Lecturer, University of the Philippines College of Law; Mayor, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental (1986-1992)Balita No. 3903
- 3 February 2022IAS Mike AlbañaChairman, Disaster Relief Task Force“Progress Report on the First and Second Tranches of the Super Typhoon Odette Disaster Relief Operations”Balita No. 3902
- 3 February 2022STAR Rtn. Nicolas "Nico" SouvlakisDirector for Manufacturing – Philippines, Philip Morris International“Classification Talk: Cigar and Tobacco – Cigarette Manufacturing”Balita No. 3902
- 27 January 2022Arthur "Art" M. LopezOwner and Principal Consultant, AML Hotel Consultancy; President, Philippine Hotel Owners Association; Life Member, Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP); Director, Rotary Club of Manila, RY 2016-2017 and RY 2017-2018“Classification Talk”Balita No. 3901
- 27 January 2022Anna Louisa BumagatDistrict Governor, Rotary International District 3860, RY 2021-2022“Super Typhoon Odette Relief Operations On the Ground Situationer”Balita No. 3901
- 20 January 2022Enrique "Eric" A. Tayag, M.D., PHSAE, FPSMID, CESO IIIDirector IV, Knowledge Management and Information Technology Service, Department of Health, Republic of the Philippines; Past President, Rotary Club of Manila 101; Assistant Governor, Rotary District 3810; Chairperson, CoVid-19 Prevention and Awareness Committee, RY 2021-2022“A straight talk on the OMICRON variant, how it differs from the DELTA variant, and how best to cope with it”Balita No. 3900
- 13 January 2022PP Domingo "Boy" S. Guevara Jr.President, Rotary Club of Manila RY 1996-1997; Chairman Emeritus, Radiowealth Finance Corporation“Past President's Time”Balita No. 3899
- 6 January 2022Rev. Fr. ALEXANDER P. BALATBATDirector, Our Lady of Antipolo Retreat House, Diocese of Antipolo; Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Marikina Central“Thanksgiving Mass”Balita No. 3898
- 6 January 2022Hon. BENJAMIN "BEN" E. DIOKNO, Ph.D.Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; Chairman, Monetary Board; Professor Emeritus, University of the Philippines Diliman; Vice President, Rotary Club of Manila, RY 2010-2011“Fearless forecasts for 2022”Balita No. 3898
- 9 December 2021STAR Rtn. Bertel Ingmar "Ingy" BertelsenOwner, Acquisitium-Insite Media“Classification Talk: Printing and Publishing – Magazine Publishing”Balita No. 3897
- 9 December 2021STAR Rtn. Raoul C. CreenciaManaging Partner, The Firm of Creencia Carillo and Velasco“Classification Talk: Law Practice – Commercial Law”Balita No. 3897
- 2 December 2021STAR Rtn. Richard Jack EveringhamDesign Director, Master Planning and Construction Services, Asia Pacific Region, Geyer Coburn and Hutchins (GCH), USA“Classification Talk: Architecture and Design – Landscape Design”Balita No. 3896
- 2 December 2021DG Robert G. KoaDistrict Governor, Rotary International District 3810, RY 2021-2022; Managing Partner, Serapio and De Castro Law Office“Governor's Visit / Message of the District Governor”Balita No. 3896
- 2 December 2021STAR Rtn. Carlos "Caloy" G. SerapioManaging Partner, Serapio and De Castro Law Office“Classification Talk: Law Practice – Litigation”Balita No. 3896
- 25 November 2021KAREN LEE BERTHOLF TAMAYO, OTR, M.D., Ed.D.District Trainer, Rotary International District 3810 (RY 2016-2017, RY 2019-2020, RY 2022-2023); Head, Curriculum and Faculty Development, Rotary Leadership Institute; District Governor, Rotary International District 3810, RY 2013-2014; President, Rotary Club of Hiyas ng Maynila, RY 2005-2006“The Rotary Foundation”Balita No. 3895
- 18 November 2021Hon. Panfilo "Ping" M. LacsonSenator, Republic of the Philippines; Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (2013-2015); Director-General, Philippine National Police (1999-2001); Chief, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force (1998-2001)Balita No. 3894
- 11 November 2021PP Arsenio "Archit" M. Bartolome IIIPresident, Rotary Club of Manila, RY 1988-1989; First Chairman and President, Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA); First Chairman, Clark Development Corporation; Former Chairman and President, North Luzon Railways Corporation (Northrail); Former President and Chief Executive Officer, PhiliBalita No. 3893
- 4 November 2021Hon. Emmanuel "Manny" D. PacquiaoSenator, Republic of the Philippines; Charter President, Rotary Club of Manila Premier; Peacebuilder President, Rotary Club of Manila 101, RY 2012-2013; Arch Klumph Society MemberBalita No. 3892
- 28 October 2021Secretary Leonor Magtolis BrionesSecretary, Department of Education, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3891
- 21 October 2021Martin Camara, DC, ICSCChiropractic Specialist, Director of Clinics and Chief Executive Officer, Intercare Chiropractic Center; Development Group Member for Low Back Pain, World Health Organization (WHO); Member, Department of Health and National Certification Committee on Chiropractic; Member, Board of Trustees, PhilippiBalita No. 3890
- 14 October 2021Hon. Maria Leonor G. RobredoVice President of the Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3889
- 7 October 2021WCP Majella Tumangan-Villaroman, MBAPresident and CEO, my-CORD Corporation; Certified Mental Health, Human Rights and Recovery Trainer, World Health Organization (WHO); Certified Positive Psychology and Life Coach, Yale University; Chairperson, Urban Farming Initiative Program, Rotary International District 3810, RY 2021-2022; Preside“Mental Health/Mental Wellness”Balita No. 3888
- 30 September 2021PDG Vicente "Vince" J. CarlosRotary International District 381 Governor, RY 1990-1991; President, Rotary Club of Manila, RY 1982-1983; Former Secretary, Department of Tourism, Republic of the Philippines; Consul General A.H. and Chevalier, Republique de Cote d'Ivoire; Managing Partner, Carlos Law Offices; Former Dean, Consular “Past President's Time”Balita No. 3887
- 23 September 2021PDG Virgilio "Jun" G. Farcon Jr.Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Zone 10A, RY 2019-2022; Chairman, Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation, Inc., RY 2015-2016; Chairman and CEO, Philippine College of Rotary Governors, RY 2014-2015“Reasons for giving to The Rotary Foundation and how to ace the Global Grant Application”Balita No. 3886
- 16 September 2021STAR Rtn. Ronald I. MartinezOperations and Analytics Vice President, SM Retail Inc., The SM Store“Classification Talk”Balita No. 3885
- 16 September 2021Mr. Edgar "Ed" PicsonSecretary-General and Executive Director, Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP)Balita No. 3885
- 2 September 2021STAR Rtn. Rami ChahwanCOO & General Manager, PLK Philippines (franchisee of Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen)“Classification Talk - Restaurant Chain - Chicken Dishes”Balita No. 3883
- 26 August 2021Hon. Antonio T. Carpio, LL.D. (Honoris Causa)Associate Justice (Ret.), Supreme Court of the Philippines“Defending Philippine Sovereign Rights in the West Philippine Sea”Balita No. 3882
- 19 August 2021Rico V. Domingo, Esq.President, Philippine Bar Association; Co-Convenor, Alliance for Life and the Law of the Sea (CALL OF THE SEA); Professor, Ateneo de Manila University School of Law“The Rotary's Four-Way Test and the Imperatives of Implementing the Favorable Arbitral Award on the South China Sea Maritime Dispute”Balita No. 3881
- 12 August 2021Hon. Benjamin "Benhur" C. Abalos Jr.Chairman, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA); Professor/Lecturer, University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG), Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), Local Government Academy (LGA); Former Mayor, City of Mandaluyong“Overall community development strategies of Metro Manila aligned with Rotary's Seven Areas of Focus”Balita No. 3880
- 5 August 2021His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio S. David, D.D.Bishop of the Diocese of Kalookan; President-Elect, Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)“The Involvement of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in Guiding the Flock of the Catholic Church on How We Can Become Living Modern Day Disciples in Today's Challenges”Balita No. 3879
- 29 July 2021Rtn. Felicito "Tong" C. PayumoChairman, University of Nueva Caceres-Bataan; Former Representative, First District, Bataan; Former Chairman and Administrator, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority; Former Chairman, Bases Conversion Development Authority, Republic of the Philippines“Classification Talk: Government - Economic Zone Development”Balita No. 3878
- 29 July 2021STAR Rtn. Ralph L. JosephFounder and President, Philippine Wine Merchants Food and Beverage, Inc.; Ralph's Liquor Store, Inc.; Food & Beverage Clark, Inc.; Food & Beverage Subic, Inc.; R Joseph Holdings, Inc.; Spanish Gate Restaurant; RJ Farms“Classification Talk: Liquor, Wine & Beverages - Liquor & Wine Trading (Additional)”Balita No. 3878
- 22 July 2021PP Eusebio "Ebot" V. TanOf Counsel, Angara Abello Concepcion Regala and Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALAW)“Classification Talk: Law - Corporate”Balita No. 3877
- 22 July 2021STAR Rtn. Jaime Victor "Jet" B. LeddaAssistant Secretary, Office of European Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines“Classification Talk: Public Relations - Philippines-Europe Relations”Balita No. 3877
- 22 July 2021STAR Rtn. Ferdinand Martin "Martin" G. RomualdezRepresentative, First District, Leyte; Majority Floor Leader, House of Representatives, Republic of the Philippines; President, Astralta Holdings“Classification Talk: Finance and Investments - Family Holding”Balita No. 3877
- 15 July 2021Hon. Renato U. Solidum Jr., M.Sc., Ph.D.Undersecretary for Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change and Adaptation, Department of Science and Technology, Republic of the Philippines; Officer-in-Charge, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology“Current Taal Volcano Situation and PHILVOLCS' Proposed Long Term Plan for the Local and National Government and Appropriate Disaster Response Program of the Institute”Balita No. 3876
- 8 July 2021STAR Rtn. Teodoro Alejandro "Teddy" Y. Kalaw IVLegal Counsel, RCManila Foundation, Inc., RY 2021-2022“A Foundation for Our Rotary Club: The Governance Perspective”Balita No. 3875
- 1 July 2021Atty. Gilberto Eduardo "Gibo" C. Teodoro Jr.Former Secretary, Department of National Defense, Republic of the Philippines“Re-engineering Public Governance in a Rapidly Changing Global Environment”Balita No. 3874
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- 10 June 2021Daniel Wong Barrenechea, MBA, CPM, CMC, Ph.D. (Educational Management)Professor, Ateneo de Manila University Graduate School of Business (Ret.); President, DWB Multimedia, Inc.; Chairman of the Board, Emerald Square Builders Corporation, DWB Multimedia Movers Inc.“An Overview and Importance of Corporate Governance in the Foundation Setting”Balita No. 3871
- 10 June 2021PDG Lyne A. AbanillaMember, Board of Trustees, Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC); Chief Operating Officer, Physicians for Peace Philippines“Philippine Council for NGO Certification's (PCNC) Perspective on Foundations”Balita No. 3871
- 3 June 2021Mr. Miguel YujuicoManaging Director, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Innovation Center“PCCI Center for Enhanced Innovation and Entrepreneurship”Balita No. 3870
- 27 May 2021Secretary Silvestre H. Bello, IIISecretary, Department of Labor and Employment, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3869
- 6 May 2021Jerome H. Kim, M.D.Director General, International Vaccine Institute“CoVid-19 Vaccine”Balita No. 3867
- 29 April 2021JOSE ARNULFO "WICK" A. VELOSOPresident, Bankers Association of the Philippines; President and CEO, Philippine National Bank“Banking Transformation Through Digitalization”Balita No. 3866
- 22 April 2021MR. LUIS BUENAVENTURABook Author and Co-Founder, BloomX“Is Bitcoin the Future of Money?”Balita No. 3865
- 15 April 2021STAR Rtn. Teddy B. Tee, Jr.President, Powersteel Corporation; President, Power Models“Classification Talk”Balita No. 3864
- 8 April 2021Allan A. Landrito, M.D.Community Medicine Specialist, City Health Department of Muntinlupa; Member, Concerned Doctors and Citizens of the Philippines (CDC PH)“CDC PH: Early to Late CoVid-19 Treatment Protocols as Part of a Focused Protection Plan to Lift all Lockdowns”Balita No. 3863
- 8 April 2021Benigno "Iggy" A. Agbayani, Jr., M.D.Orthopedic Surgeon; President, Concerned Doctors and Citizens of the Philippines (CDC PH)“CDC PH: Early to Late CoVid-19 Treatment Protocols as Part of a Focused Protection Plan to Lift all Lockdowns”Balita No. 3863
- 8 April 2021Richard "Randy" Nicolas, M.D.Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon; Member, Concerned Doctors and Citizens of the Philippines (CDC PH)“CDC PH: Early to Late CoVid-19 Treatment Protocols as Part of a Focused Protection Plan to Lift all Lockdowns”Balita No. 3863
- 25 March 2021Mr. Joaquin "Quinito" M. HensonSports Journalist / Sports Broadcaster“The Future of Philippine Sports”Balita No. 3862
- 18 March 2021STAR Rtn. Xavier "Xavy" Y. ZialcitaFirst Vice President, Investment Banking Group, RCBC Capital Corporation“Classification Talk - Finance and Investments - Investment House”Balita No. 3861
- 18 March 2021STAR Rtn. Luis Angelo "L.A." L. SevillaPresident, F.R. Sevilla Industrial and Development Corporation“Classification Talk - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Contracting”Balita No. 3861
- 11 March 2021Rtn. Jordan M. PizarrasPartner and Founder, Pizarras Flores Olandesca & Associates Law Offices“Classification Talk: Law Practice - Appellate Law”Balita No. 3860
- 11 March 2021STAR Rtn. Robert Ian "Robi" M. JosephFounder, VocAlliance; Director, Philippine Wine Merchants“Classification Talk: Business Services - Voice Talent”Balita No. 3860
- 11 March 2021PT Hector "Chito" O. TagaysayFounder/President & CEO, Filway Marketing, Inc.“Classification Talk: Trading - Technical and Reference Books”Balita No. 3860
- 4 March 2021PT Hector "Chito" O. TagaysayFounder/President & CEO, Filway Marketing, Inc.“Classification Talk: Trading - Technical and Reference Books”Balita No. 3859
- 4 March 2021Rtn. Jerry A. AgnesPresident, Crossover Technology Inc.“Classification Talk: Engineering - Solar EPC”Balita No. 3859
- 4 March 2021His Excellency Harald FriesAmbassador of Sweden to the Republic of the Philippines, Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Manila“Sweden and its Relations with the Philippines”Balita No. 3859
- 18 February 2021Rtn. Raymund Arnold S. AlbertoProprietor/Principal Geodetic Engineer, RASA Surveying“Classification Talk: Real Estate Professional Services - Land Surveying”Balita No. 3858
- 18 February 2021STAR Rtn. Tobias RastOwner and CEO, Pegotec Pte., Ltd.“Classification Talk: Information Technology - Consulting”Balita No. 3858
- 11 February 2021Rtn. Karl A. LeungManaging Director, Emerging Asia Capital Partners“Classification Talk - Finance and Investments - International Finance”Balita No. 3857
- 11 February 2021Dir. Celso E. AbastillasChairman and CEO, Tawi Group of Companies“Classification Talk - Manufacturing - Wood Products”Balita No. 3857
- 4 February 2021Rtn. Ramon Alberto "Ramby" B. NolidoPresident, R.A. Nolido Construction Corporation“Classification Talk: Construction - General Contracting”Balita No. 3856
- 4 February 2021STAR Rtn. Edwin H. HernandezPresident, Jardine Distribution, Inc.“Classification Talk: Building Materials/Products - Construction Materials Distributing”Balita No. 3856
- 28 January 2021Rtn. Dr. Martin HenkelmannCEO, German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Philippines)“Classification Talk: Associations - German-Philippine Business”Balita No. 3855
- 28 January 2021Ms. Anna Meloto-WilkCo-Founder and President, Human Nature; President, Gandang Kalikasan, Inc.“Surviving the Pandemic: A Filipino Social Enterprise Case Study”Balita No. 3855
- 21 January 2021PDSAA Ike StranathanFounder and President, StaffVirtual“Classification: Information Technology – Outsourcing”Balita No. 3854
- 21 January 2021His Excellency U Lwin OoAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the Republic of the Philippines“Bilateral Relations Between the Philippines and Myanmar”Balita No. 3854
- 21 January 2021Star Rtn. Shigeru ShimodaPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Marubeni Philippines Corporation“Classification: Machinery/Equipment - International Trading”Balita No. 3854
- 14 January 2021Star Rtn. Lawrence "Lance" L. TanPresident/CEO, The Millennial Concept Factory Inc.“Classification Talk: Tourism - Cultural Promotion”Balita No. 3853
- 14 January 2021Star Rtn. Juan "Jed" E. Dayang, Jr., DDipSCareer Minister, Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Secretary, Intelligence and Security Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines“Classification Talk: Government – Diplomatic Service”Balita No. 3853
- 26 November 2020PDG Rodolfo "Rudy" P. BedionesNational Coordinator, Rotary Inter-Country Committee Philippines; District Governor, Rotary International District 3810, RY 2018-2019“Framework of Rotary Inter-Country Committee – Germany-Philippines”Balita No. 3849
- 26 November 2020Rtn. Colin David PattersonPresident, Momentum Resources; Classification: Mining - Mining Consulting“New Water Technology”Balita No. 3849
- 19 November 2020Amb. Jose Manuel "Babe" G. RomualdezBalita No. 3850
- 12 November 2020His Excellency Jose Manuel "Babe" G. RomualdezAmbassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America; Vice President, Rotary Club of Manila, RY 2016-2017“Forecast on the Relationship Between the Philippines and the USA as a Result of the Recently Held Election”Balita No. 3848
- 5 November 2020Charlotte M. Chiong, M.D., Ph.D.Dean, University of the Philippines College of Medicine“Facts, Fictions and Fears: Learning to Live with Covid 19”Balita No. 3847
- 22 October 2020Rtn. Isidro "Butch" C. Alcantara, Jr.President, Marcventures Holdings, Inc.“Classification Talk: Mining - Nickel Mining”Balita No. 3845
- 22 October 2020Rtn. Nagi ZeitouniVice President of Operations, Middleby Philippines Corporation“Classification Talk: Machinery/Equipment - Food Processing Equipment”Balita No. 3845
- 22 October 2020Rtn. Constantin Franz Josef "Cons" RobertzManaging Director, ZALORA Group“Classification Talk: Business Services - Online Fashion Retailing”Balita No. 3845
- 15 October 2020PDG Rolando "Oyan" V. VillanuevaPast Regional Rotary Coordinator for the Philippines and Indonesia - Zone 7A“Journey Towards Engaged Club Members”Balita No. 3844
- 8 October 2020Rev. Fr. Marciano "Rocky" G. Evangelista, Ph.D., SDBPresident and Founder, Tuloy Foundation, Inc.“Serving the Poor and Abandoned Children”Balita No. 3843
- 10 September 2020Rev. Fr. Alexander P. BalatbatDirector, Our Lady of Antipolo Retreat House, Diocese of Antipolo; Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Marikina Central“Spiritual Conference / Inspirational Message”Balita No. 3839
- 10 September 2020RIPN Jennifer E. JonesRotary International President-Nominee, First Woman President (RY 2022-2023), Rotary International; President and CEO, Media Street Productions Inc.Balita No. 3839
- 3 September 2020Treas. Karlo Eugene Josef "Karlo" M. CastroVice President and Chief Operating Officer, Palawan Pawnshop & Palawan Express“Classification Talk”Balita No. 3838
- 3 September 2020Sec. Roy A. CimatuSecretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources“THE BENEFIT OF SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT (STP) AND ITS FORTHCOMING EFFECT TO THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE METROPOLIS”Balita No. 3838
- 3 September 2020Rtn. Benedicto "Dicky" V. YujuicoPresident, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry“Classification Talk”Balita No. 3838
- 27 August 2020Sec. Roy A. CimatuBalita No. 3837
- 20 August 2020Sister MARIA SOCORRO PILAR "CORRIE" G. EVIDENTE, DCAdministrator, Hospicio de San Jose“Updates on the Club's most valued service projects at Hospicio de San Jose”Balita No. 3836
- 13 August 2020PP Roy Lester LotzofPast President, Rotary Club of Cebu, RY 2011-2012; Ambassador of Goodwill of the Rotary Club of Cebu to the Rotary Club of Manila“The Rotary Four Way Test and Energy Efficiency as a Service”Balita No. 3835
- 6 August 2020PDG Roberto "Obet" M. PagdangananChairman, Council of Governors, Rotary International District 3810; National President, Boy Scouts of the Philippines“Roundtable Discussion on the Philippine Healthcare System Assistance”Balita No. 3834
- 30 July 2020Rtn. Farid Alain SchoucairGeneral Manager, The Heritage Hotel Manila“Classification Talk: The Thrust of the Board of Directors and Executive Officers for RY 2020-2021”Balita No. 3833
- 23 July 2020Gerardo "Gap" D. Legaspi, M.D., FAFN, FPCSDiplomate, Philippine Board of Neurological Surgeons; Fellow, Academy of Filipino Neurosurgeons; Fellow, Philippine College of Surgeons; Director, UP-PGH Medical Center“Current status of the novel coronavirus (CoVid-19) in the Philippines and how the UP-PGH Medical Center is managing the use of its limited resources to address the health concerns in this critical time of the pandemic”Balita No. 3832
- 16 July 2020GERARDO D. LEGASPI, M.D., FAFN, FPCSDirector, UP-PGH Medical Center; Diplomate, Philippine Board of Neurological Surgeons; Fellow, Academy of Filipino Neurosurgeons; Fellow, Philippine College of SurgeonsBalita No. 3831
- 9 July 2020PDG Virgilio "Jun" G. Farcon, Jr.Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Zone 10A, RY 2019-2022; Chairman, Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation, Inc., RY 2015-2016; Chairman and CEO, Philippine College of Rotary Governors, RY 2014-2015“The Rotary Foundation - Grants and Paul Harris Fellow”Balita No. 3830
- 2 July 2020Hon. Panfilo M. LacsonSenator, Republic of the Philippines“Anti-Terrorism”Balita No. 3829
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- 5 March 2020Hon. Bernardo C. Florece, Jr.Undersecretary for Peace and Order, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Republic of the Philippines“Peace and order and public safety situation in the country and the department's capabilities of delivering basic services”Balita No. 3827
- 27 February 2020His Excellency Jose Manuel "Babe" G. RomualdezPhilippine Ambassador“Visiting Forces Agreement and the present state of US-Philippine Bilateral Relations”Balita No. 3826
- 20 February 2020Cabinet Secretary KARLO ALEXEI B. NOGRALESCabinet SecretaryBalita No. 3825
- 20 February 2020His Excellency JOSE MANUEL "BABE" G. ROMUALDEZAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America“US-Philippine Bilateral Relations”Balita No. 3825
- 13 February 2020Hon. Karlo Alexei B. NogralesCabinet Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Republic of the Philippines“Administration's programs on nCoV / COVID-19”Balita No. 3824
- 6 February 2020Hon. Ferdinand Martin RomualdezMajority Floor Leader, House of Representatives“Accomplishments of the 18th Congress”Balita No. 3823
- 6 February 2020Dr. Rabindra R. AbeyasingheWorld Health Organization Country Representative to the Republic of the Philippines“The Novel Corona Virus (2019-nCoV)”Balita No. 3823
- 30 January 2020Hon. Ferdinand Martin G. RomualdezMajority Floor Leader, Representative, First District of Leyte, House of Representatives, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3822
- 23 January 2020Rtn. Carlos "Sonny" G. Dominguez, IIISecretary, Department of Finance, Republic of the Philippines“The Heart of Good Governance”Balita No. 3821
- 23 January 2020Hon. Maria Leonor G. RobredoVice President, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3821
- 16 January 2020Hon. Carlos G. Dominguez IIISecretary, Department of Finance, Republic of the Philippines; Member, Rotary Club of Manila“Positive economic outlook and fiscal policy update”Balita No. 3820
- 9 January 2020Hon. Benjamin E. Diokno, Ph.D.Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP); Chairman, Monetary Board; RCM Vice President, RY 2010-2011“Fearless economic forecast for 2020”Balita No. 3819
- 5 December 2019Hon. Panfilo M. LacsonSenator, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3818
- 28 November 2019Willie Ong, M.D., MPH, FPCP, FPCCInternist-Cardiologist; Consultant, Department of Health (2010-2014); Columnist, The Philippine Star/Pilipino Star Ngayon“Various health issues of the country”Balita No. 3817
- 21 November 2019Hon. Danilo L. Concepcion, BS, LL.B., LL.M.President, University of the Philippines; Professor and Dean of the College of Law“Food Security”Balita No. 3816
- 14 November 2019Hon. William D. Dar, Ph.D.Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3815
- 7 November 2019Mr. Jaime J. BautistaFormer President and COO, Philippine Airlines; Past Director, Rotary Club of Makati WestBalita No. 3814
- 24 October 2019His Excellency Sung Y. KimAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Philippines; Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Manila“Spain Accelerates Internationalism / Send-off Address”Balita No. 3813
- 17 October 2019His Excellency Jorge MoragasAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of the Philippines“Kumilos Kaibigan: The Spirit of the Madeline Delp Advocacy”Balita No. 3812
- 10 October 2019Madeline DelpBalita No. 3811
- 3 October 2019Architect Felino "Jun" A. Palafox, Jr.Fellow, Country Leader, CTBUH; Principal Architect-Urban Planner, Palafox Associates; President, Palafox Architecture Group, Inc.; Member, Rotary Club of Makati“His vision for the urbanization and future of Metro Manila”Balita No. 3810
- 26 September 2019Prof. Pedro "Edru" R. Abraham, Jr.Professorial Lecturer, Department of Art Studies, College of Arts and Letters, University of the Philippines Diliman; Leader, Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (Kontra-GaPi)“Ethnic Music and Dance Ensemble”Balita No. 3809
- 19 September 2019Mr. Michael "Myke" P. CelisInternationally Certified Life Coach and Neuro Linguistic Programming Coach; Best-Selling Author; International TEDx Speaker; Multimedia Personality; Entrepreneur“Inspirational talk on life coaching and self-actualization (#bestmeever)”Balita No. 3808
- 12 September 2019Mr. Harry OwenGemologist, Second Generation Diamond Trader and Jeweler for over 40 yearsBalita No. 3807
- 5 September 2019Bernardo M. Villegas, Ph.D. (Harvard)University Professor, University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P)“Economic prospects of the Philippines for 2019”Balita No. 3806
- 29 August 2019Rtn. Justo "Tito" Ortiz, Jr.Union Bank Digital Office, Makati City“Digital Banking”Balita No. 3805
- 15 August 2019Hon. Roy A. CimatuSecretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)“Environmental conservation and protection programs of the government”Balita No. 3803
- 8 August 2019Atty. Estelito "Titong" P. MendozaFormer Solicitor General; Former Minister of Justice; Past Director, Rotary Club of Manila; E.P. Mendoza Law Office“Sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea”Balita No. 3802
- 1 August 2019Hon. Dante A. GierranDirector, National Bureau of InvestigationBalita No. 3801
- 25 July 2019Commissioner Olga VendivelLead Volunteer, Livelihood and Vocational Training Program, Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi FoundationBalita No. 3800
- 25 July 2019Commissioner Peggy JiangVolunteer Training Program Coordinator; Guide for Youth Volunteers, Tzu Chi Foundation PhilippinesBalita No. 3800
- 25 July 2019Mr. Henry YunezChief Executive Officer, Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi FoundationBalita No. 3800
- 18 July 2019Hon. Francisco "Isko" M. DomagosoMayor, City of ManilaBalita No. 3799
- 11 July 2019Hon. Mar-Len Abigail S. BinayMayor, City of Makati“Skyscrapers Development of the country's Financial District”Balita No. 3798
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- 20 June 2019RAFAEL "RAFFY" M. GARCIA, IIIDirector, Rotary International, RY 2018-2020Balita No. 3795
- 6 June 2019Hon. Benjamin E. Diokno, Ph.D.Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; Chairman, Monetary Board; Past Vice President, Rotary Club of ManilaBalita No. 3793
- 30 May 2019Hon. Cynthia A. VillarSenator, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3792
- 23 May 2019Hon. Cynthia A. VillarPhilippine Senate“Message in behalf of the Awardees, 15th Tourism Awards”Balita No. 3791
- 9 May 2019Mr. David T. LeechiuCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Leechiu Property Consultants, Inc.Balita No. 3789
- 2 May 2019Hon. Samuel R. MartiresOmbudsman, Republic of the Philippines“Integrity, efficiency and high moral standards in public service”Balita No. 3788
- 25 April 2019Mr. Hassan YounesCEO, Training College of Australia, Writer, Entrepreneur, Author of the book 'Complacency Kills'“Inspirational Address”Balita No. 3787
- 11 April 2019Rev. Fr. Dennis Antonio Paez, SDBSalesian Priest and Recollection Master“Lenten Recollection”Balita No. 3786
- 4 April 2019PDG Roberto "Obet" M. PagdangananDistrict Governor, Rotary International District 3810, RY 2015-2016; Former Secretary, Department of Tourism; Former Secretary, Department of Agrarian Reform; Former Governor, Province of Bulacan“Options on improving the quality of lives of the marginalized sectors of society towards equitable national progress; Centennial celebration updates”Balita No. 3785
- 28 March 2019F. Sionil JoseNational Artist of the Philippines, Literature, 2001Balita No. 3784
- 21 March 2019Professor Muhammad YunusNobel Peace Prize Winner, Founder, Grameen Bank; Microcredit/Microfinance Concepts Pioneer, Social Entrepreneur, Banker, Economist, Civil Society LeaderBalita No. 3783
- 14 March 2019Hon. Jose C. CalidaSolicitor General, Republic of the Philippines“Public Forum”Balita No. 3782
- 21 February 2019Hon. Jose "Joe" C. De Venecia, Jr.Special Envoy for Inter-Cultural Dialogue; Founding Chairman of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties; Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Republic of the Philippines; Member, Rotary Club of ManilaBalita No. 3780
- 14 February 2019Secretary ERNESTO M. PERNIASecretary, Department of Socio-Economic Planning; Director-General, National Economic and Development AuthorityBalita No. 3779
- 7 February 2019Mr. William J.P. Lawton, VIIChief Executive Officer, Seagate Global Group of Investment Companies“The financial system as a tool for sustainable economic growth”Balita No. 3778
- 24 January 2019Hon. Diwa C. GuinigundoDeputy Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas“State of the Philippine Economy 2019”Balita No. 3776
- 17 January 2019His Excellency Koji HanedaAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of the Philippines, Honorary Member, RC ManilaBalita No. 3775
- 10 January 2019Mr. Jose Isidro "Lito" N. CamachoVice Chairman, Credit Suisse Asia Pacific; Managing Director, Asia Pacific Division, Credit Suisse; Former Secretary, Department of Energy; Former Secretary, Department of Finance“Predictions on the Global and Philippine economy”Balita No. 3774
- 29 November 2018Mr. John RubioCountry Director, Facebook Philippines“Social media and social networking”Balita No. 3771
- 22 November 2018Her Excellency Esra CankorurAmbassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3770
- 15 November 2018Rtn. Antonio "Tony" S. LopezFounder, Chairman, President and CEO, BizNewsAsia Philippines, Inc.Balita No. 3769
- 8 November 2018His Excellency Daniel PruceAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of the Philippines; Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Manila“Philippine-British bilateral relations”Balita No. 3768
- 18 October 2018Sec. Leonor Magtolis BrionesSecretary, Department of EducationBalita No. 3766
- 11 October 2018Hon. Hilario G. Davide, Jr.(Ret.) Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines; Former Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations; Former Chairman, Commission on Elections; Former Member, Philippine Constitutional Commission“The bane of a Federal form of government”Balita No. 3765
- 4 October 2018Hon. James H. Webb, Jr.Former U.S. Senator (Virginia); Former U.S. Secretary of the Navy; Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs; (Ret.) Captain, United States Marine CorpsBalita No. 3764
- 27 September 2018His Excellency Igor Anatolyevich KhovaevEnvoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary I Class of the Russian Federation to the Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3763
- 13 September 2018Mr. Wilson L. SyChairman, Wealth Securities, Inc.; Director, Manila Stock Exchange Foundation, Philippine Stock Exchange, Philequity Management; Stock Market Veteran; Columnist, Business Section, The Philippine STAR“Stock market playground closer to Asia's First Rotary Club”Balita No. 3761
- 6 September 2018Hon. Bernadette T. Romulo-PuyatSecretary, Department of TourismBalita No. 3760
- 30 August 2018Prof. Victor Andres "Dindo" C. ManhitFounder and Managing Director, Stratbase Group; President, Albert del Rosario Institute for Strategic and International Studies (ADRi)“President Duterte's thought patterns”Balita No. 3759
- 23 August 2018Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno (Ret.)Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines; Chairman, Consultative Committee to revise the 1987 ConstitutionBalita No. 3758
- 16 August 2018Jikyeong Kang, PhDPresident and Dean, MVP Chair in Marketing, Asian Institute of Management“VUCA and Industry 4.0 as well as the opportunities for partnerships between government, business and the academe”Balita No. 3757
- 2 August 2018Dr. June Caridad Pagaduan-LopezProfessor of Psychiatry, University of the Philippines (retired); Executive Director, Balik Kalipay Center for Psychosocial Response; Expert Member, United Nations Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture“Role in the Drafting and Ratification of RA 11036 - The Philippine Mental Health Act”Balita No. 3755
- 26 July 2018Hon. Delfin N. Lorenzana36th Secretary of National Defense, Department of National Defense“National Security and the Military Situation in the Philippines”Balita No. 3754
- 19 July 2018Barry RassinRotary International President 2018-19, Rotary Club of East NassauBalita No. 3753
- 12 July 2018Jose Manuel Romualdez y del GallegoAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States of AmericaBalita No. 3752
- 5 July 2018Secretary Carlos G. DominguezSecretary, Department of Finance, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3751
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- 28 June 2018Gen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr., AFPChief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines“Military modernization / AFP Vision 2028: A World-class Armed Forces, Source of National Pride”Balita No. 3750
- 21 June 2018Rob RaylmanChief Executive Officer, Gift of Life International“Gift of Life bringing hope through sustainable pediatric cardiac surgery programs”Balita No. 3749
- 10 May 2018Hon. Richard Juico "Dick" GordonSenator, Republic of the Philippines; Chairman, Blue Ribbon Committee“His advocacies and updates on the on-going Senate investigation into the smuggling activities of the Bureau of Customs”Balita No. 3742
- 3 May 2018PDG Robert F. KuanFounder, Chowking; Chairman, St. Luke's Medical Center College of Medicine — William H. Quasha Memorial; TRF Endowment/Major Gifts Adviser (EMGA) for Zone 7A, RY 2017-2020; Incoming Chairman, Philippine College of Rotary Governors (PCRG), Association of RI District 3830 Governors in the Philippines,“Rotary Service to Humanity and Entrepreneurship”Balita No. 3741
- 26 April 2018Atty. Jose D. Lina, Jr.Former Senator, Governor-Laguna, DILG Secretary; Current President/Director of Manila Hotel“The Philippine Government Federalism Debate”Balita No. 3740
- 26 April 2018Sec. Raul L. LambinoLead Convenor of the PDU30 Constitutional Reformers (CORE) To Federalism; Administrator, Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA)“The Philippine Government Federalism Debate”Balita No. 3740
- 19 April 2018Hon. Vicente C. Sotto IIISenator, Republic of the Philippines“his advocacies”Balita No. 3739
- 12 April 2018Mr. Arthur N. AguilarMember, Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution; President, Negros Island Biopower Holdings Inc.“Charter Change”Balita No. 3738
- 5 April 2018Mr. Ferdinand P. "Ka Freddie" AguilarMusician, SongwriterBalita No. 3737
- 22 March 2018Rev. Fr. Dennis PaezSalesian Priest and Recollection Master“Lenten Recollection Message”Balita No. 3736
- 22 March 2018Hon. Reynaldo V. "Rey" "RU" UmaliRepresentative, 2nd District, Oriental Mindoro“his plans and programs”Balita No. 3736
- 15 March 2018Major Gen. Danilo Chad D. Isleta AFPChief of Staff, Philippine Army“National Security, the ISIS Problem and the Drug Menace in the country”Balita No. 3735
- 8 March 2018Ms. Socorro Alicia "Cory" R. QuirinoFilipina TV Host, Author, Beauty Pageant Title Holder, Beauty and Wellness Expert“Beauty and Wellness”Balita No. 3734
- 8 March 2018Miss Katarina Rodriguez1st Runner-Up, Miss Intercontinental 2017“Message”Balita No. 3734
- 1 March 2018PELAGIO "JUN" F. BATTUNG, JR., Ph.D.Former Undersecretary, Department of Transportation and Communications; Chairman, B.A. Systems Manufacturing Corporation; Chairman & CEO, COMTECH; Past President, Rotary Club of Pasay Maharlika“Frontiers of Science, Environment, Data Telecom, Future of Commerce and Alternative Energy and Currency”Balita No. 3733
- 22 February 2018Atty. Gloria "Golly" Estenzo RamosCountry Leader/Trainer, Oceana Philippines; Vice President of Oceana Philippines“Protection of Benham Rise; restoration of the health, richness, and abundance of the fisheries, and work for its sustainable management”Balita No. 3732
- 8 February 2018Hon. Jose Ma. A. Concepcion IIIPresidential Consultant for Entrepreneurship; RFM Corporation President and CEO; Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo Founder“Micro-Entrepreneurship, among other current issues”Balita No. 3730
- 1 February 2018Hon. Antonio T. CarpioSenior Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines“Current state of economic, trade and political relations between the Republic of the Philippines and the People's Republic of China”Balita No. 3729
- 25 January 2018Atty. Rafael Ma. C. Vinzon, LL.M.Head, Tax Services, Reyes Tacandong & Co.“Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN)”Balita No. 3728
- 18 January 2018Hon. Imee R. MarcosGovernor, Province of Ilocos Norte“Plans, programs and thrusts of her province”Balita No. 3727
- 11 January 2018Secretary Eduardo D. Del RosarioChairman, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC)“Rebuilding Marawi and His Advocacies”Balita No. 3726
- 4 January 2018Hon. Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr.Governor and Chairman of the Monetary Board, Bangko Sentral ng PilipinasBalita No. 3725
- 7 December 2017(Ret.) Lt.Gen. Cardozo M. Luna, M.A.Undersecretary for National Defense Operations, Department of National Defense, Republic of the Philippines“Update on the rebuilding of Marawi after the conflict”Balita No. 3723
- 23 November 2017Amb. Marciano Paynor, Jr.Director-General for Operations of ASEAN 2017“His advocacies and assessment of the recently concluded 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits”Balita No. 3722
- 16 November 2017Hon. Caesar R. DulayCommissioner, Bureau of Internal Revenue“Thrusts, plans and programs of his office such as the implementation of the Run After Tax Evaders and "Oplan Kandado" programs, as well as comprehensive taxpayer profiling”Balita No. 3721
- 9 November 2017Allan B. Diamond, Esq.Partner, Diamond McCarthy LLP“Cross-border international litigation”Balita No. 3720
- 2 November 2017Mr. Ebb HinchliffeExecutive Director, The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines“History of trade relations between the United States of America and the Republic of the Philippines”Balita No. 3719
- 26 October 2017Chairman Danilo Delapuz LimChairman, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)“Delivery of basic services to Metro Manila”Balita No. 3718
- 19 October 2017Sec. Arthur P. TugadeSecretary, Department of Transportation (DOTr), Republic of the Philippines“Department's thrust of weeding out graft and corruption, instituting a modern and intelligent transport system, and 30-year road map to address traffic congestion and provide a consolidated nationwide transportation system”Balita No. 3717
- 12 October 2017Hon. Jose C. "Joe" de Venecia, Jr.Former Speaker, House of Representatives, Republic of the Philippines; Founding Chairman and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP); President of the Centrist Asia Pacific Democrats Int'l. (CAPDI); Member, Rotary Club of Manila“His advocacies and his opinions on current issues hugging the limelight”Balita No. 3716
- 5 October 2017Mr. Nestor V. TanPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc.“The Future of the Philippine Banking Industry”Balita No. 3715
- 28 September 2017His Excellency Jaideep MazumdarAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to the Philippines“Bilateral relations between India and the Philippines as well as the existing border problems with China”Balita No. 3714
- 21 September 2017Mr. Emmanuel Sto. Domingo LopezCorporate Secretary and Spokesperson, Philippine Quincentenario Center, Inc.“Quincentennial Symposium of the Discovery of the Phils. and the Circumnavigation of the World”Balita No. 3713
- 21 September 2017Mr. Gil R. Ramos, PhDEconomist by education, business analyst and management consultant“Quincentennial Symposium of the Discovery of the Phils. and the Circumnavigation of the World”Balita No. 3713
- 21 September 2017Mr. Andronico Pecho Alvizo, Jr.Proponent of the Filipinas Quincentenario Project“Quincentennial Symposium of the Discovery of the Phils. and the Circumnavigation of the World”Balita No. 3713
- 14 September 2017Mr. Javier Prieto CalvoRegional Security Adviser of the European Union External Action Service for the Philippines, Malaysia & Taiwan, Delegation of the European Union“Islamist Terrorism in Europe”Balita No. 3712
- 7 September 2017Maj. Gen. Ronnie S. Evangelista, AFPCommander, Civil Relations Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines“Update on the war-torn Marawi City and the creation of task force "Bangon Marawi"”Balita No. 3711
- 31 August 2017Rtn. Jose "Brix" S. Pujalte, Jr., M.D., FPOA, FACS, FPCSChief of Clinics, Philippine Orthopedic Center, Department of Health“Elderly Problems, Arthritis, Back Pain and Erectile Dysfunction”Balita No. 3710
- 24 August 2017Hon. Bayani F. FernandoDistrict Representative, Marikina City, 1st District, Congress of the Philippines; Former Secretary, Department of Public Works & Highways; Former Chairman, Metropolitan Manila Dev't. Authority; Former Mayor, Marikina City“His advocacies regarding the flood problems in Marikina City”Balita No. 3709
- 17 August 2017Hon. Bayani F. FernandoDistrict Representative, Marikina City 1st District, Congress of the Philippines; Former Secretary, Department of Public Works & Highways; Former Chairman, Metropolitan Manila Devt. Authority; Former Mayor, Marikina City“His advocacies regarding the flood problems in Marikina City”Balita No. 3708
- 10 August 2017Bro. Armin A. Luistro, FSCPresident, Philippine Business for Social Progress; President, De La Salle University Science Foundation; Former Secretary, Department of Education; Former President, De La Salle University Manila“His advocacies in education, especially the implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program”Balita No. 3707
- 3 August 2017Hon. Leopoldo N. Bataoil, Jr.Representative, 2nd District, Pangasinan, Congress of the Republic of the Philippines“his advocacies”Balita No. 3706
- 27 July 2017Atty. Dante A. Gierran, CPADirector, National Bureau of Investigation“Mission and Vision of the NBI under the Duterte Administration as well as special high profile cases under the watch of his office”Balita No. 3705
- 20 July 2017Mr. Ramon T. Tulfo, Jr.Television Host, Radio Broadcaster and Columnist, Philippine Daily Inquirer; Investigative Columnist of the Year, RCM Journalism Awards 2017“his take on the burning issues of the day”Balita No. 3704
- 13 July 2017Hon. Rafael M. Alunan IIIFormer Secretary, Department of Interior and Local Government; Former Secretary, Department of Tourism; Member, Rotary Club of Manila“Marawi Joint Project”Balita No. 3703
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- 15 June 2017His Excellency Luis Antonio Calvo CastañoAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of the Philippines“Spanish-Philippine bilateral relations”Balita No. 3699
- 1 June 2017His Excellency Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.Former Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America; Former Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; Former President, Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company“present state of relations between the United States of America and the Republic of the Philippines”Balita No. 3696
- 25 May 2017Mr. Michael GoldsmithSenior Adviser and National Master Planner, Office of the President, Republic of Palau“Choreographing Palau's National Master Plan (NMP)”Balita No. 3695
- 18 May 2017Hon. Salvador S. PaneloChief Presidential Legal Counsel, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3694
- 11 May 2017His Excellency Jan Christian Gordon KrickeAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of the Philippines“Federalism and the present state of bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Philippines”Balita No. 3693
- 4 May 2017His Excellency Most Rev. Teodoro C. Bacani, Jr., D.D.Bishop Emeritus of Diocese of Novaliches“The true meaning of the Fifth Commandment of God amid the recent spate of extra-judicial killings”Balita No. 3692
- 20 April 2017Ms. Paulina GallardoExecutive Director, Global Business WorldwideBalita No. 3691
- 30 March 2017Hon. Roilo S. GolezFormer Representative, Second District, Parañaque City; Chairman & Lead Convenor, Movement and Alliance To Resist China's Aggression (MARCHA); Founder, Di Ka Pasisiil Movement; Former National Security Adviser“The country's ownership of Benham Rise and the Scarborough Shoal”Balita No. 3689
- 23 March 2017Mr. Ronald Gian Carlo CardemaHead, Duterte Youth for Change“Address on the perspective of the youth for change and his take on the creation of the Department of Youth Development”Balita No. 3688
- 16 March 2017Hon. Alfonso G. CusiSecretary, Department of Energy, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3687
- 9 March 2017Rtn. Enrico M. "Ricky" TrinidadPresident, MOCYRI Holding Corporation; Former Senior Vice President and Chief Finance Officer, Century Peak Metals Holdings Corporation“The nation's growth, goals and risks”Balita No. 3686
- 23 February 2017Rtn. Fidel "Eddie" V. RamosFormer President, Republic of the Philippines; Chairman, RPDEV; Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Manila“His peace and development advocacies as well as his take on current issues”Balita No. 3684
- 16 February 2017His Excellency Sung Y. KimAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Philippines“Diplomatic relations between the United States of America and the Republic of the Philippines”Balita No. 3683
- 9 February 2017Hon. Charito B. Plaza, MNSA, GSC, DPA, Ph.D.Director-General, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA); Brigadier General, Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve; Former Representative, Butuan City“Special Economic Zones as Umbrella Program for Economic Development”Balita No. 3682
- 2 February 2017IPDG Roberto “Obet” M. PagdangananDistrict Governor (RY 2015-2016), President, Rotary Club of Manila (RY 2012-2013), Chairman, RCM Centennial Project Committee, Former Secretary, Department of Agrarian Reform, Former Secretary, Department of Tourism, Former President, Philippine International Trading Corporation, Former Governor, Pr“Federalism and how the country would fare under a Federal form of government; RCM Centennial Plans and Programs”Balita No. 3681
- 26 January 2017Hon. Issam EldebsConsul General Ad Hominem, Syrian Arab Republic to the Republic of the Philippines; Director, Rotary Club of Manila, RY 2016-2017“The main reason for the war in Syria; Philippines-Syria relations”Balita No. 3680
- 19 January 2017Hon. Amado D. ValdezChairman, Social Security Commission; Board Legal Adviser and Past Director, Rotary Club of ManilaBalita No. 3679
- 12 January 2017Bernardo M. Villegas, Ph.D.Professor, University of Asia and the Pacific; Research Director, Center for Research and Communications; Visiting Professor, IESE Business School, Barcelona, Spain“Fearless forecast of the Duterte Administration economic climate for 2017”Balita No. 3678
- 5 January 2017Hon. Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.Governor and Chairman of the Monetary Board, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas“Fearless forecast of the business climate for 2017”Balita No. 3677
- 1 December 2016Dr. Dilip DeshmukhFounder and Chairman, Rotary Deaf School“How sign language and bilingualism works in educating the deaf”Balita No. 3675
- 24 November 2016Dr. Dilip DeshmukhFounder & Chairman, Rotary Deaf School; Convenor of International RYLA-The Deaf Way“Sign Language and Bilingualism in Deaf Education”Balita No. 3674
- 17 November 2016VPE/VP Jose Manuel "Babe" G. RomualdezSpecial Envoy to the United States of America; Chief Executive Officer, Stargate Media Production“US-Philippine Relations”Balita No. 3673
- 3 November 2016His Excellency Franz JessenAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Head of Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of the Philippines“Philippines-Europe relations”Balita No. 3671
- 27 October 2016Hon. Antonio F. Trillanes IVSenator, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3670
- 20 October 2016Rtn. Antonio "Tony" S. LopezFounder, Chairman, President and CEO, BizNewsAsia“Assessment of the first 100 days of the Duterte Administration”Balita No. 3669
- 13 October 2016His Excellency Ephraim Ben MatityauAmbassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Israel to the Philippines“The wonders of Israel, the Land of Milk and Honey / Promised Land”Balita No. 3668
- 6 October 2016Hon. Perfecto R. Yasay, Jr.Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines“EDCA, South China Sea Ruling and the Plight of Filipino Workers abroad”Balita No. 3667
- 29 September 2016(Ret.) Gen. Dionisio R. SantiagoFormer Chief, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency; Former Director, Bureau of Corrections, Department of Justice; Former Executive Director, Dangerous Drugs Board; Former Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines“The Duterte Administration's war on illegal drugs”Balita No. 3666
- 22 September 2016Hon. Carlos G. "Sonny" Dominguez IIISecretary, Department of Finance, Republic of the Philippines; Member, Rotary Club of Manila“Advocacies and plans of the Department of Finance towards effecting change in the country”Balita No. 3665
- 15 September 2016Hon. Juan Miguel F. ZubiriSenator, Republic of the Philippines“His legislative advocacies and plans”Balita No. 3664
- 8 September 2016Hon. Emmanuel F. DoocCommissioner, Insurance Commission“Future of Insurance in this administration”Balita No. 3663
- 1 September 2016Hon. Leila M. De LimaSenator, Republic of the Philippines“Issues on the drug menace and extrajudicial killings”Balita No. 3662
- 25 August 2016Hon. Issam EldebsDirector, Rotary Club of Manila; Consul General Ad Hominem of the Syrian Arab Republic to the Republic of the Philippines“the Syria Crisis”Balita No. 3661
- 25 August 2016PD John T. Cenica, M.D., F.P.A.A.S., MBACosmetic Surgeon, Director, Jancen Cosmetic Surgery Skin & Varicose Vein Treatment, Past Director, Rotary Club of Manila“Health and Wellness”Balita No. 3661
- 18 August 2016John T. Cenica, M.D., F.P.A.A.S., MBAPast Director, Rotary Club of Manila; Director, Jancen Cosmetic Surgery Skin & Varicose Vein Treatment“Health and Wellness”Balita No. 3660
- 11 August 2016Alfredo S. LimPast Sergeant-At-Arms, Rotary Club of Manila; Former Senator, Republic of the Philippines; Former Mayor, City of Manila“Dealing with the drug problems of the country”Balita No. 3659
- 4 August 2016Dr. Benjamin E. "Ben" Diokno, PhDSecretary, Department of Budget and Management, Republic of the Philippines; Past Vice President, Rotary Club of Manila“A Budget for Real Change”Balita No. 3658
- 28 July 2016PVP Jose Roilo "Roy" S. GolezChairman & Lead Convenor, Movement & Alliance to Resist China's Aggression (MARCHA); Former National Security Adviser; Former Representative, Second District, Parañaque City“China Issue”Balita No. 3657
- 21 July 2016Hon. Silvestre H. Bello IIISecretary, Department of Labor and Employment, Republic of the Philippines“Administration's labor agenda, particularly ending contractualization (ENDO)”Balita No. 3656
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- 23 June 2016Hon. Wanda Corazon Tulfo TeoIncoming Secretary, Department of Tourism“Message of Inspiration (Guest of Honor and Speaker, 2016 RCM Tourism Awards)”Balita No. 3652
- 16 June 2016Hon. Ramon M. LopezIncoming Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)Balita No. 3651
- 9 June 2016Atty. Salvador S. PaneloIncoming Presidential Spokesman, Republic of the Philippines“Preview of how the incoming Duterte Administration will run the national government”Balita No. 3650
- 2 June 2016Hon. Roberto P. Cabrera, IIIChief, Land Transportation Office, Department of Transportation and Communications, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3649
- 26 May 2016Ernesto M. Pernia, Ph.D.Professor Emeritus, School of Economics, University of the Philippines“Plans, programs, and projections with respect to the Philippine economy during the Duterte Administration”Balita No. 3648
- 19 May 2016DSAA/PVP Dr. Lance A. MastersChancellor and Executive Director, A-S Group of Companies; Deputy Sergeant-At-Arms, Rotary Club of Manila“Story of helping a Filipino child obtain a new lease on life through surgery in India”Balita No. 3647
- 12 May 2016VPE Jose Manuel "Babe" RomualdezColumnist, The Philippine STAR“Post-Elections Discussion: What Duterte Presidency Portends (Media Perspective)”Balita No. 3646
- 12 May 2016Rtn. Felicito C. "Tong" PayumoFormer Representative, 1st District, Bataan“Post-Elections Discussion: What Duterte Presidency Portends (Political Perspective)”Balita No. 3646
- 5 May 2016Hon. Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr.Senator, Republic of the Philippines“His platform and advocacies in his bid for the Vice Presidency of the Republic of the Philippines”Balita No. 3645
- 28 April 2016Atty. Estelito "Titong" P. MendozaFormer Solicitor General of the Republic of the Philippines, Former Minister of Justice, Republic of the Philippines, Founding Partner, E.P. Mendoza Law Office, Past Director, Rotary Club of Manila“Build-up of Armed Might in the South China Sea: Portents of War on our Land?”Balita No. 3644
- 21 April 2016Ms. Caroline Marie Q. Lising (Mylene Lising)Cultural Heritage Archaeologist“Archaeology / prehistoric times”Balita No. 3643
- 14 April 2016Hon. Emmanuel L. CaparasActing Secretary, Department of Justice, Republic of the Philippines“His plans for the DOJ and the particular issues and problems it faces”Balita No. 3642
- 7 April 2016Hon. Manuel M. "Lolong" LazaroChairman & CEO, Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA); Founding Partner, Manuel M. Lazaro & Associates; Retired Government Corporate Counsel“Fearless views on the coming elections and the legal and other burning issues of the day”Balita No. 3641
- 17 March 2016Hon. Freddie N. WebbFormer Senator, Republic of the Philippines; Former Representative, Lone District, Parañaque“His insights and views on the political situation in the country, including developments in the campaign leading to the May elections”Balita No. 3639
- 10 March 2016Hon. Rafael M. Alunan IIIFormer Secretary, Department of Interior and Local Government; Former Secretary, Department of Tourism“His advocacies and platform of government in his bid for a Senate seat in the coming May elections”Balita No. 3638
- 3 March 2016Hon. Antonio F. Trillanes IVSenator, Republic of the Philippines“His legislative advocacies and platform of government in his bid for the Vice Presidency”Balita No. 3637
- 18 February 2016Hon. Lilia B. de LimaDirector-General, Philippine Economic Zone Authority“The role of PEZA in the economic development of the country and attracting foreign investors”Balita No. 3636
- 11 February 2016Hon. Sergio R. Osmeña IIISenator, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3635
- 4 February 2016Hon. Amado S. BagatsingRepresentative, Fifth (5th) District, Manila, House of Representatives, Congress of the Philippines“His plans and program of government for the City of Manila as candidate for Mayor of Manila”Balita No. 3634
- 28 January 2016Ms. Cosette V. Canilao, M.Sc.Executive Director, Public-Private Partnership Center of the Philippines“Public-private partnership (PPP) projects planned, rolled out, and/or implemented during the current administration”Balita No. 3633
- 21 January 2016Dr. Mahar Mangahas, Ph.D.President, Social Weather Stations“Political climate and survey results ahead of the 2016 National and Local Elections”Balita No. 3632
- 14 January 2016Hon. Rodrigo R. DuterteMayor, Davao City“His platform of government in his bid for the Presidency”Balita No. 3631
- 7 January 2016Hon. Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.Governor and Chairman of the Monetary Board, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas“Bold and fearless forecast for the Philippine economy in 2016”Balita No. 3630
- 10 December 2015Admiral Samuel Jones Locklear, IIIRetired United States Navy Admiral; Former Pacific Command Commander“Launching of US-Philippine Strategic Initiative Program of Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)”Balita No. 3629
- 10 December 2015Mr. Christopher K. JohnsonFormer Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) China Station Chief; Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)“Launching of US-Philippine Strategic Initiative Program of Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)”Balita No. 3629
- 3 December 2015Dir. Amado D. "Amading" ValdezChairman Emeritus, Philippine Association of Law Schools (PALS); Of Counsel, Valdez Law Office“Residency and citizenship requirements for one who wishes to run as President”Balita No. 3628
- 26 November 2015Dir. Robert Lim "Bobby" Joseph, Jr., Ph.D.Consul General, A.h.; Chairman, Ralph's Wine and Spirits, Philippine Wine Merchants/Food & Beverage, Travel Cooperative of the Philippines, Contrans Cargo“Current trends in the travel industry / tourism industry in the Philippines”Balita No. 3627
- 12 November 2015Atty. Romulo B. MacalintalElection Lawyer, Senior Citizens' Rights Advocate“Mga Karapatan ng Senior Citizens - Alamin at Ipaglaban”Balita No. 3626
- 5 November 2015STAR Rotarian Joaquin C. "Jackie" RodriguezChairman, Lumad Agro Industrial Ventures Corporation“Renewable Energy / managing restaurants and other business interests”Balita No. 3625
- 29 October 2015Hon. Alfredo S. LimFormer Senator, Republic of the Philippines; Former Mayor, City of Manila; Past Sergeant-At-Arms, Rotary Club of Manila“His expected return to Manila's mayoralty post and his programs for the City of Manila”Balita No. 3624
- 22 October 2015Atty. Arthur P. TugadePresident and Chief Executive Officer, Clark Development Corporation (CDC)“Developments in Clark, including its planned conversion into a "green" city, as well as the business climate in that part of Pampanga”Balita No. 3623
- 15 October 2015Hon. Carlos Jericho L. PetillaFormer Secretary, Department of Energy, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3622
- 8 October 2015Hon. Sevillo D. David, Jr., Ph.D.Executive Director, Republic of the Philippines - National Water Resources Board“State of water resources and dealing with the El Niño phenomenon”Balita No. 3621
- 1 October 2015Hon. Antonio T. CarpioSenior Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines“West Philippine Sea controversy”Balita No. 3620
- 24 September 2015Hon. Francis Joseph "Chiz" G. EscuderoSenator, Republic of the Philippines“His various advocacies and the plans and programs he intends to pursue in the event he is elected Vice President in 2016”Balita No. 3619
- 17 September 2015Dr. Onofre R. Pagsanghan, Ph.D.Professor and Screenplay Writer, Ateneo de Manila UniversityBalita No. 3618
- 10 September 2015Hon. Maria Leonor G. RobredoRepresentative, Third (3rd) District, Camarines Sur“Her plans and advocacies”Balita No. 3617
- 3 September 2015Hon. Marvic Mario Victor F. LeonenAssociate Justice, Supreme Court of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3616
- 27 August 2015Atty. Estelito "Titong" P. MendozaFormer Solicitor General of the Republic of the Philippines; Former Minister of Justice, Republic of the Philippines; Founding Partner, Estelito P. Mendoza & Associates; Past Director, Rotary Club of Manila“The Forgotten Prisoners: 'Innocents' in Prison”Balita No. 3615
- 20 August 2015PDG Rafael M. "Raffy" Garcia IIIPast District Governor, Rotary International District 3800; Chairman, Philippine College of Rotary Governors; Endowment and Major Gifts Adviser, Rotary International“Major Donor and PHF Program”Balita No. 3614
- 13 August 2015Arch. Felino A. Palafox, Jr.Principal Architect/Urban Planner & Founder, PALAFOX Associates“Philippines @500 – Development Vision Plan 2021 and Beyond: Global Best Practices”Balita No. 3613
- 6 August 2015Hon. Renato U. Solidum, Jr., Ph.D.Director, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)“The anticipated coming of the "Big One", fault lines in the Philippine archipelago (with special emphasis on the West Valley Fault Line), and disaster preparedness activities of the Institute”Balita No. 3612
- 30 July 2015Hon. Alberto D. Lina, CPACommissioner, Bureau of Customs“Meaningful reforms being undertaken by the Bureau of Customs in curbing graft and corruption”Balita No. 3611
- 23 July 2015Hon. Juan Edgardo M. AngaraSenator, Republic of the Philippines“various advocacies he is involved in”Balita No. 3610
- 16 July 2015Dr. Benjamin E. "Ben" Diokno, PhDProfessor of Economics, University of the Philippines“Preserving Development Gains Amidst Economic Changes”Balita No. 3609
- 9 July 2015Hon. Andres D. BautistaChairman, Commission on Elections, Republic of the Philippines“Preparations for the upcoming 2016 National Election”Balita No. 3608
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- 18 June 2015(Ret.) Maj. Gen. Jose T. AlmonteFormer Director-General, National Security Council; Former National Security Adviser, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3605
- 11 June 2015Hon. Grace T. PoeSenator, Republic of the PhilippinesBalita No. 3604
- 4 June 2015His Excellency PHILIP S. GOLDBERGAmbassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the United States of America in the PhilippinesBalita No. 3603
- 28 May 2015Hon. Roman T. RomuloRepresentative, Lone District, Pasig City, Philippine House of RepresentativesBalita No. 3602
- 21 May 2015Atty. H. Harry L. Roque, Jr.Chairperson, Center for International Law (Centerlaw); Associate Professor, UP College of Law; Director, UP Center Inst. of International Legal Studies“Public Forum on the Territorial Issues of West Philippine Seas”Balita No. 3601
- 21 May 2015Hon. Francisco Ashley L. AcedilloParty List - Magdalo, House of Representatives“Public Forum on the Territorial Issues of West Philippine Seas”Balita No. 3601
- 30 April 2015Jaime J. BautistaPresident & Chief Operating Officer, Philippine AirlinesBalita No. 3598
- 23 April 2015Hon. Loren B. LegardaSenator, Republic of the Philippines“Climate change, air pollution and other environmental issues”Balita No. 3597
- 16 April 2015Mr. Augusto C. LagmanPresident, Logic Management, Inc.; Former COMELEC Commissioner“2016 Presidential and National Elections”Balita No. 3596
- 26 March 2015His Excellency Ali Asghar MohammadiAmbassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Iran to the Republic of the Philippines“Bilateral relations between the Republic of Iran and the Republic of the Philippines among other current international issues”Balita No. 3595
Names, positions and topics as printed in the Balita at the time. Corrections are welcome: rotaryclubofmanila@gmail.com.