ISSUE NO. 3852 JANUARY 7, 2021

GUEST OF HONOR AND SPEAKER Hon. BENJAMIN E. DIOKNO, Ph.D. Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Chairman, Monetary Board Chairman, Anti-Money Laundering Council Vice President, Rotary Club of Manila, RY 2010-2011

KABALITA

Let the cash registers ring, ushering in the New Year, as our very own BSP Governor brings with him the fearless financial forecast for 2021 in the midst of a global pandemic. Turning a new leaf www.rcmanila.org has never been this exciting at Asia’s First Rotary Club.

balita TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PROGRAM TIMETABLE 24 COMMUNITY SERVICE Relief Mission for Victims of GUEST OF HONOR & Typhoon Ulysses: 6 SPEAKER'S PROFILE Bangon Bulacan! Kaya Natin 'to! Bangon Isabela! Kaya Natin 'to! BSP Governor PVP Benjamin "Ben" E. Diokno, Ph.D. Bangon Cagayan! Kaya Natin 'to!

PRESIDENT'S CORNER INTERCLUB RELATIONS 7 27 Robert "Bobby" Lim Joseph, Jr. Rotary Club of Manila holds Governor's Visit 9 THE WEEK THAT WAS 28 NEW GENERATIONS SERVICE CLUB ADMINISTRATION 12 From the Programs Committee 29 FELLOWSHIP Attendance List of those who Paid their Annual Dues Know your Rotary Club of Manila 35 ROTARY INFORMATION Constitution, By-Laws and Policies PDG Romy M. Del Rosario Rotary 37 COGS IN THE WHEEL Information Committee Conducts Briefing on Mr. Lawrence "Lance" L. 42 OTHER MATTERS Tan How Old is Old by BLA Amading Valdez ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK 18 NUTS N’ BALLS Rtn. Hansel L. Tillmann by PP Boy Guevara, Jr. QUOTES ON LIFE 21 THE ROTARY FOUNDATION by PP Frank Evaristo

ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA 23 DISEASE PREVENTION 46 AND TREATMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND Rotary Club of Manila Donates Medical EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, Supplies to PGH Pediatric Cancer Ward RY 2020-2021

RCM BALITA EDITORIAL TEAM, RY 2020-2021

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 2 Zoom Weekly Membership Luncheon Meeting Rotary Year 2020-2021 Thursday, January 7, 2021, 12:00 PM

PROGRAM TIMETABLE

11:00 AM Registration, Zoom In and ChikaTalk STAR Rtn. Toby Rast / Program Technical Moderators EA Sol Troniado-Encarnacion

11:55 AM Zoom Meeting House Rules

P A R T I

12:00 PM Message from RCM Programs Committee IPVP Hermie Esguerra Chairman

Program Moderator/Facilitator PP Archit Bartolome

Call to Order Pres. Bobby Joseph

Philippine National Anthem AVP of RCM Members

Invocation PP AP Bartolome Rotary Club of Makati West District 3830

Special Prayers PP Danilo Bienvenida Rotary Club of San Pablo City District 3820

RCM Hymn AVP of RCM WF Music Chorale Philippine Rotary Hymn AVP

The Rotarian Pledge Pres. Atom Mendalla Rotary Club of Baguio District 3790

The Four (4) Way Test PP Arnold Hernandez Rotary Club of Malolos District 3770

Introduction of Participating Rotary Clubs, PP Archit Bartolome Visiting Rotarians and Guests

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 3 Zoom Weekly Membership Luncheon Meeting Rotary Year 2020-2021 Thursday, January 7, 2021, 12:00 PM

PROGRAM TIMETABLE

Welcome Song AVP of RCM WF Music Chorale

RC Manila Birthday Celebrants for the week January 2 STAR Rtn. Jed Dayang January 7 Rtn. David Lim January 5 Rtn. Titong Mendoza January 8 PIA Jimmy Laya

Maligayang Bati AVP of RCM WF Music Chorale Happy Birthday Song AVP of Birthday Celebrant

President's Time Pres. Bobby Joseph

P A R T I I

12:30 PM Induction of New Members and Honorary Members

Introduction of New Members by Proposers PD Nick Locsin Pres. Bobby Joseph

SHIGERU SHIMODA (Japanese) LAWRENCE LI TAN (Taiwanese) President & CEO, Marubeni Philippines Corporation Group Chief Operating Officer, LKY Group of Classification: Machinery/Equipment – International Trading Companies Proposer: PD Nick Locsin Classification: Tourism – Cultural Promotion Proposer: Pres. Bobby Joseph

Introduction of Honorary Members by Proposers PVP Fausto Preysler, Jr. Dir. Celso Abastillas

HIS EXCELLENCY HARALD FRIES HIS EXCELLENCY LWIN OO Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Sweden to the Republic of the Philippines of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Proposer: PVP Fausto Preysler, Jr. to the Republic of the Philippines Proposer: Dir. Celso Abastillas

Charging Rites DGN Joyce Ambray

Oath of Membership Pres. Bobby Joseph

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 4 Zoom Weekly Membership Luncheon Meeting Rotary Year 2020-2021 Thursday, January 7, 2021, 12:00 PM

PROGRAM TIMETABLE

P A R T I I I

1:00 PM Introduction of Guest of Honor and Speaker PIA Jimmy Laya

Address: Hon. BENJAMIN E. DIOKNO, Ph.D. Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Chairman, Monetary Board Chairman, Anti-Money Laundering Council Vice President, Rotary Club of Manila, RY 2010-2011 Guest of Honor and Speaker

Topic: “Financial Forecast for 2021 – In the Midst of the Pandemic”

1:30 PM Open Forum

Presentation of Certificates of Pres. Bobby Joseph Appreciation to the Guest of Honor IPVP Hermie Esguerra and Speaker Programs Committee Chairman

Attested by: Sec. Reggie Yu

2:00 PM Meeting Adjournment Pres. Bobby Joseph

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 5 GUEST OF HONOR & SPEAKER

BENJAMIN DIOKNO, PH.D. Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

Dr. Diokno is the current Governor of the Bangko Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) and Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Prior to his appointment, Chairman of the Local Water Utilities Administration. he served as Budget Secretary from 2016 to 2019. On his third tour of duty at the Department of Some of the major policy reform contributions of Dr. Budget and Management (DBM), he pursued an Diokno include: providing technical assistance to the expansionary fiscal policy to finance investments in 1986 Tax Reform Program to simplify the income tax human capital development and public system and introduce the value-added tax, helping infrastructure. As Governor, he is not only pursuing design the 1991 Local Government Code of the the BSP mandates of price stability, financial Philippines, initiating a What-You-See-Is-What-You- stability, and an efficient payments and settlements Get policy to streamline the release of funds, system; but also endeavors to bring central banking sponsoring the internationally-lauded Government closer to the people. One of is primary thrusts is to Procurement Reform Act to modernize, regulate, and champion digital payments and aims to shift 50% of standardize government procurement activities in retail payment transactions to digital ones by the the Philippines. end of his term. He served as an adviser and consultant to various His policy expertise and research contribution extend multilateral agencies like the World Bank, Asian to various areas of public economics, such as the Development Bank, European Commission, and structure and scope of government, tax policies and USAID for work in the Philippines, China and reforms, public expenditure management analysis, transitioning economies like Vietnam, Cambodia, fiscal decentralization, national budget and public and Mongolia. debt among other topics. He has extensive experience in implementing reforms at the public He has also participated in numerous international sector, having also served as Budget Undersecretary conferences hosted by the IMF, ADB, World Bank, from 1986 to 1991 and Budget Secretary from 1998 to APEC, UN among other international organizations. 2001. Beyond this, he has authored numerous publications and discussion papers regarding his research He is Professor Emeritus of the University of the interests that have been published in academic Philippines-Diliman. Over more than 40 years, he journals and policy reports. taught the following courses: Public Sector Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, He finished his Bachelor’s Degree in Public Development Economics and Special Topics (e.g., Administration from the University of the Philippines Public Enterprises Investment and Pricing Policies; (1968), and earned his Master’s Degree in Public Public Sector Reforms; Local Government Finance, Administration (1970) and Economics (1974) from the etc.). He was also Chairman of the Board of Trustees same university. He also holds a Master of Arts in of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (City Political Economy (1976) from the Johns Hopkins University of Manila). University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and a Ph.D. in Economics (1981) from the Maxwell School of He served as Fiscal Adviser to the Philippine Senate. Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University in He also served as Chairman and CEO of the Syracuse, New York, USA.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 6 PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Dear Colleagues in RCM, country. Many others were also doing their best to bring our fellow countrymen back to the A blessed and happy new year to all. Leaving Philippines. behind a year that has challenged us in ways we could never have imagined, let’s welcome 2021 Despite the closure of many industries, we make full of optimism, love, joy, gratitude and kindness. every effort to search for deserving awardees. We A new year opens the door to new opportunities, thank PP Jesus "Susing" Pineda, Jr. and Prgorams more blessings, and renewed hopes for an Committee Chairman and RCManila Foundation inspired, more meaningful life as well as strong Chairman IPVP Hermie Esguerra and their team business growth and stability. who raised funds to ensure this prestigious event will be carried out sometime in June 2021. What’s in store for RCM in 2021? We continue to brainstorm fresh ideas, strategies and concepts. We will also push through with the Journalism We also encourage members to be more generous Awards between March and May 2021. We are so we can support more charitable initiatives, help doing this initiative to recognize outstanding rebuild more lives and make a difference to contributions of individuals in the media industry. people in great need. For the past sixteen (16) Tourism Awards While the coronavirus is continuing its spread Ceremonies, I was happy to bear the cost. I across the world, one thing’s for sure: a global continue to fully support the expenses for these pandemic cannot stop us from recognizing events. outstanding individuals in the fields of tourism and journalism.

Our 17th Tourism Awards will push through next month. We are searching for remarkable A global pandemic individuals who helped us during the time when the tourism and hospitality industry were at a cannot stop us from standstill – especially, during the time when there recognizing outstanding were no flights and the local agents, airlines, individuals in the fields embassies, as well as the Department of Tourism of tourism and journalism. were working hard to repatriate foreigners and other travelers stranded in various parts of the

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 7 PRESIDENT'S CORNER

We are also supporting an international grant We realized that we are working harder during this project for South Africa. I am pleased to donate pandemic as this has changed the landscape of US$ 2,000 to augment the funds initiated by VP working through Zoom and other virtual meeting Thad Liamzon and PBD AVP Nick Locsin. The platforms. The rising trend of webinars will donations will be turned over to the Rotary Club of continue even beyond the lockdown and Bangkok for the said project. We will continue to pandemic. The platforms and software technology solicit more this week, and we appeal to your will become more sophisticated. As such, kindness and generosity to extend help by secretaries need to gain more skills. E-newsletters donating any amount. are also becoming more popular and businesses use them as basis for their weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Being the first Rotary Club Changes are neverending, and more changes are to be established in Asia, we coming swiftly. should always take the lead This inspired me to organize a meeting tomorrow in helping the less fortunate for another lecture on marketing as the members communities globally. highly appreciated this.

Meanwhile, let’s pray for a better and more We have a campaign to support Rotary productive year ahead of us. International by contributing US$ 500 only. We are appealing to over 60 members who have not yet Maraming Salamat! made their contributions to do so.

Consider the savings you made over the past six Your Servant President, months. Each of us has saved around Php 33,800 for lunch (PHP 1,300 per meal x 26 weeks = PHP33,800). Not to mention the savings from paying parking fees and gasoline. You might want Robert “Bobby” Lim Joseph, Jr. to consider using this amount as your contribution President to The Rotary Foundation, the funding arm of RY 2020-2021 global humanitarian undertakings of Rotary (101st President) International.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 8 THE WEEK THAT WAS

IPD Issam Eldebs, as Program Moderator/ Star Rtn. Toby Rast, assisted by EA Sol Troniado- Facilitator, calls the day’s sequential order Encarnacion, as Program Technical Moderator. of activities.

President Bobby Joseph calls Rtn. Vee David delivers an the meeting to order. invocation and special prayers.

The Rotary Club of Manila The World Famous Music Chorale Audiovisual Audiovisual Presentation of the Presentation of the RCM Hymn and the singing of Philippine National Anthem the Philippine Rotary Hymn

Dir. Johnny Chotrani recites the Rotarian Pledge as a Rtn. Manny Blanco recites the Four (4) Way Test perfect prelude in fostering and strengthening ties for Manila Rotarians to renew their commitment to amongst fellow Rotarians by way of reinforcing their the Rotary movement. resolve in furtherance of Service Above Self.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 9 THE WEEK THAT WAS

The audiovisual presentation of the World Famous IPD Issam Eldebs introduces the Music Chorale singing the Welcome Song guests and Visiting Rotarians.

IPD Issam Eldebs, Program Moderator, acknowledges the week’s birthday celebrants, namely, SDG/PD Alvin Lacambacal, AT/Dir. Jujut Enriquez, Rtn. Manny Blanco, President Bobby Joseph, Sec. Reggie Yu, PDG Alex Cureg and IPD Rene Policarpio, which was followed by an audiovisual presentation of the World Famous Music Chorale singing the happy birthday song.

The World Famous Music Chorale DE John Cutter gives an update singing the happy birthday song on RCM PGH Pediatric Project.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 10 THE WEEK THAT WAS

President Bobby Joseph SDG/PD Alvin Lacambacal DG Leody “Odie” Tarriela delivers his message during introduces DG Leody “Odie” delivers his message. his President’s Time. Tarriela.

An open forum immediately followed right after the talk of Rtn. Tony Lopez. Among those who participated in the open forum were Programs Committee Chairman IPVP Hermie Esguerra, VPE Henning Karcher, PSAA Gunter Matschuck, IPP Jackie Rodriguez, Rtn. Marvin Taylor-Dormond, IPD Issam Eldebs and BLA Amading Valdez.

PT Lito Sibayan introduces Rtn. Antonio Guest Speaker Rtn. Antonio “Tony” Lopez, “Tony” Lopez as Guest Speaker. Founder, President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BizNewsAsia, speaks on “The Economic and Political Outlook in 2021 and 2022”.

President Bobby Joseph delivers his response and thereafter, adjourns the meeting.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 11 CLUB ADMINISTRATION

FROM THE PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

Dear Fellow Manila Rotarians,

As we welcome 2021 with fervent hopes of a brighter economic landscape, let the cash registers make their proverbial ring as our very own BSP Governor and PVP Benjamin “Ben” Diokno brings forth good tidings of a Financial Forecast for 2021 in the midst of the global pandemic.

Let’s rise as one in 2021!

Very truly yours,

IPVP HERMINIO “HERMIE” S. ESGUERRA Programs Committee Chairman RY 2019-2020

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 12 CLUB ADMINISTRATION

ATTENDANCE RCM Members’ Attendance Report, RY 2020-2021

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | pagepage 13 11 CLUB ADMINISTRATION

LIST OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR ANNUAL DUES FOR RY 2020-2021 (as of January 6, 2021, 10:00 AM)

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 14 CLUB ADMINISTRATION

LIST OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR ANNUAL DUES FOR RY 2020-2021 (as of January 6, 2021, 10:00 AM)

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 15 CLUB ADMINISTRATION

KNOW YOUR CLUB CONSTITUTION, BY-LAWS AND POLICIES

Q: Can Rotary Club of Manila General Funds be used for receiving and disbursing funds of Projects ?

A: No. The following item in the Code of Policies is authoritative:

“3.2.1.1 Procedures for Administration of Receipts and Sources of Funds

x x x

RCM club General Funds accounts are not to be used for receiving and disbursing funds of projects.”

Q: Are advances of club funds permitted for projects ?

A: The general rule is no unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors. The following item in the Code of Policies is authoritative:

“3.2.1.1 Procedures for Administration of Receipts and Sources of Funds

x x x

Unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors, no advances of club funds are permitted for projects until such times as donations are received for the specific project.”

Q: Can donations for specific RCM Club Projects be deposited in any bank account ?

A: No, they should only be deposited to the specific RCM Restricted bank account. The following item in the Code of Policies is authoritative:

“3.2.1.1 Procedures for Administration of Receipts and Sources of Funds

x x x

Donations earmarked for specific RCM Club projects are to be given to the RCM Treasury for deposit to the specific RCM Restricted bank account.”

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 16 CLUB ADMINISTRATION

PDG ROMY M. DEL ROSARIO ROTARY INFORMATION COMMITTEE CONDUCTS BRIEFING ON MR. LAWRENCE L. TAN

The PDG Romy M. del Rosario Rotary Information Committee conducted a Rotary briefing on Mr. Lawrence L. Tan, Group Chief Operating Officer of the LKY Group of Companies, Chief Executive Officer/President of The Millenial Factory Concept, Inc. and 2021 LO President of JCI Makati, last December 15, 2020 via Zoom virtual platform. Present were Chairman PDG Alex Cureg, PP Romy Nones, DE/Dir. Farid Schoucair, ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday, Rtn. Manny Blanco, Club Secretary Reggie Yu and ES Anna Toledo.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 17 ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK

RTN. ATTY. HANSEL TILLMANN: ON PRACTICING LAW AND CHANGING LIVES

As a kid, Rtn. Atty. Hansel Tillmann devoured John Grisham’s legal thrillers. Reading about Mitch McDeere, Adam Hall, Nate O'Riley, and Rudy Baylor – all protagonists in Grisham’s novels – he started imagining himself in a suit, arguing a case inside a courtroom.

When he started practicing law, he knew he could make a difference. In his seven years of lawyering with well- known law firms in the Philippines, Atty. Tillman has handled hundreds of cases, several of which stood out as landmark cases. These included the Bandila Shipping Inc. vs. Marcos Abalos (G.R. No. 17710, 2 February 2010) and Roslinda vs. Medline Phils. Inc. and Grecomar Shipping Agency (UDK14164, 10 June 2009).

Atty. Tillman formed the Tillmann and Marquez Law Offices in 2015 and the Tillmann and Munoz Law Offices in 2018 and further pursued his desire to fight the legal battle for people who do not have the means and resources to do it. He knew he would be in a better capacity to change lives.

Get to know Rtn. Atty. Hansel Tillman better as he shares his story, and his favorite part in practicing law.

Rhea Vitto Tabora (RVT): What inspired you to join the Rotary Club of Manila? How did the experience change your outlook in life?

Hansel Tillmann (HT): The men who belong to the Rotary Club of Manila who made significant contributions to the community inspired me to join the club. It is my honor to serve through this channel where I am side by side with the most distinguished of gentlemen who use their influence for the betterment of the community. My outlook in life did not change much after I joined except that I now have a new and better medium to contribute to the community.

It is the altruistic feeling that you can make a difference. So far, my favorite part in practicing law is the awareness that I have the capacity to change lives. Lawyering gives me the realization that I can use my knowledge and network to help those who do not have the means to defend themselves.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 18 ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK

RTN. ATTY. HANSEL TILLMANN: ON PRACTICING LAW AND CHANGING LIVES

RVT: Why did you go into law practice? Have On the lighter side of the profession, I get to travel you always wanted to become a lawyer? often outside the country for client visits. Since I specialize in maritime law and most vessel owners HT: As a child, I used to read John Grisham novels are abroad, I get to mix business and leisure when I where the protagonists are young lawyers who travel. seem to have it all. I have always imagined myself in a suit solving mysteries and being entangled in courtroom dramas.

RVT: Of the many practice areas, why did you choose to specialize in maritime law?

HT: It was not a conscious choice for me to go into maritime law. It was just a coincidence that the firm I worked for after passing the bar specializes in this area of law. I later on established my own law firm and clients referred cases under the same line of specialization. I have never since then went to other fields of practice. Maritime law has already become second nature to me as it has been my field of specialty from inception.

RVT: What is your favorite part in practicing law?

HT: It is the altruistic feeling that you can make a difference. So far, my favorite part in practicing law is the awareness that I have the capacity to change lives. Lawyering gives me the realization that I can use my knowledge and network to help those who do not have the means to defend themselves. As I say this, I am reminded of my old Rtn. Atty. Hansel Tillmann during his client visits in high school teacher who has fallen into hard times. Miami (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Carnival I saw her by chance in one of my hearings when I Cruise Lines). was new in the profession. I took it upon myself to handle her case pro bono against her employer who was able to afford a battalion of lawyers. In the process, I was made aware of how she was treated when she did not have proper representation. This was a realization for me of what lawyering can do. There are people who do not get justice simply because they do not have the means. And it is exactly what we are here for. My professor got a favorable outcome from the Court and the contentment that you were able to secure justice for one of the Davids in this world battling a Goliath is indescribable. Rtn. Atty. Tillmann during his meeting with some Greek vessel owners in Athens.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 19 ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK

RTN. ATTY. HANSEL TILLMANN: ON PRACTICING LAW AND CHANGING LIVES

RVT: As a lawyer, what is your typical day like? RVT: What is your favorite weekend activity?

HT: Like most lawyers my typical day starts with HT: It may sound selfish, but my favorite weekend coffee and checking my emails. But the rest of the activity is no activity at all. It is my me time and our day has changed a lot since the quarantine family time. Also, I go on a weekday diet, so started. Usually my day is spent on the road, weekends are saved for feasts. I indulge myself on rushing from one commitment to another but since weekends after a heavy work week. March most of my meetings are done virtually. I do most of my work in my home office and I just RVT: Name the person who had a great manage our office virtually as well. In the influence in your life. How did this person make afternoons I make it a point to squeeze in some an impact in your life? exercise either by jogging or exercising in my gym at home. I believe that it is essential to keep the HT: It is hard to name just one person who had body healthy to have a healthy mind. influenced me. My take on influence is that it is a continuing process while you live. At different points in one’s life, you meet people who will make minor or significant influences in your persona. In the end, it is a conglomeration of all your dealings with people and your pick of what you allow to influence you in these dealings that will determine your humanity.

RVT: Name one thing you are deeply proud of in your life.

Working life before the pandemic involved face-to- face meetings with his legal counterparts, this one with Steamship Mutual.

RVT: How do you keep a healthy work/life I am proud that I have not changed balance? despite of and in spite of everything. I am proud that I still enjoy the same HT: Before the pandemic, I keep my work/life things I enjoy when I was growing balance by travelling. I make it a point to squeeze in my schedule some travel and relaxation with my up. I am proud that whatever I have family. Travelling clears the mind. It always gives us today is the product of my honest a new perspective. and sincere hard work.

I also keep my balance by indulging in my hobbies. One hobby that I indulge in right now is RVT: What is one thing about you that you would fishkeeping, particularly Koi fish. It is fortunate that like to share with the Balita readers? I can attend to my pond more during this time. For some reason, the graceful movement of the fish HT: I am basically a neophyte in Rotary, and I do and the sound of the water slowly dropping from hope that I can eventually level up to the standards the falls takes my mind away from the stress of my of my senior Rotarians in giving back to the daily routine. community.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 20 THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

AN INVITATION TO JOIN THE ROSTER OF PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS

July 14, 2020

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

An Opportunity has now opened doors for our of Polio worldwide, the initiation of a World club to be a 100% Paul Harris Club. With only Peace Forum, among others. Under the US$ 500.00 as a beginning contribution, you Rotary’s 7 Areas of Service Focus, namely, can now become a Paul Harris Fellow. Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Water and We have members who have risen to donor Sanitation, Maternal and Child Health, Basic levels that have earned them significant point Education and Literacy, Economic and values. Our fellow members led by IPP Jackie Community Development and lastly, Rodriguez, PDG Alex Cureg, IPVP Hermie Supporting the Environment, Rotary Esguerra, PDG Rudy Bediones and PDG Obet International and The Rotary Foundation have Pagdanganan have indicated their willingness made themselves relevant to developing to share the points they have earned to allow communities globally. Rotarians to be enrolled in the Roster of Paul Harris Fellows for only an initial contribution All these services would not have been made of US$ 500.00 instead of the regular US$ possible if not for the generosity of Rotarians, 1,000.00. who voluntarily enlisted themselves to become members of The Rotary Foundation through a Contributions can easily be made by enrolling minimal contribution of US$ 1,000.00. in www.rotary.org using your R.I. Identification Number. Once enrolled, you are We are currently working on a Global Grants allowed to learn Rotary, increase your circle for COVID-19 and other community-related of friendship and contribute conveniently projects. Your contribution will significantly using the website. improve the community living of our target beneficiaries. We, Rotarians, belong to a global family of service-oriented people who believe that our For any assistance, please feel free to congregation is a means to share our contact me. blessings to the less fortunate communities globally. The Rotary Foundation is the funding arm of global humanitarian Yours in the service of Rotary, undertakings of Rotary International. It was formally named in 1917 and the first trustees ROMEO THADDEUS LIAMZON were appointed after Rotary International Vice President President Arch Klumph proposed for the Chairman, The Rotary Foundation establishment of an endowment for the RY 2020-2021 purpose of doing good in the world. The first grant of US$ 500 benefitted the International Noted by: Society for Crippled Children (Easter Seals). History marks the milestone projects of The ROBERT L. JOSEPH, JR. Rotary Foundation such a scholarship for President international graduate study, the elimination RY 2020-2021

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 21 THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

LAUNCHING AND INSTALLATION OF ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA DISTRICT GRANT AQUAPONIC FARM AT PARAISO FARM, SAN JOSE, BATANGAS

Manila Rotarians with Makati Lumina Rotarians at the installation of the Rotary Club of Manila District Grant Aquaponic Farm last December 19, 2020 at the Paraiso Farm in San Jose, Batangas. Present were IPP Jackie Rodriguez, DE/VP Thad Liamzon, Programs Committee Chairman/RCManila Foundation Chairman IPVP Hermie Esguerra, DE/Dir. Johnny Chotrani, BLA Amading Valdez, AT Marcus Dee, PD Oscar del Rosario, PT Lito Sibayan and PDSAA Ferdie Co. Makati Lumina Rotarians present were CP Carla Cabrera and PE Bettina Chiongbian. They were met there by Mr. Tony Meloto.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 22 DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA DONATES MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND NOCHE BUENA PACKAGES TO PGH PEDIATRIC CANCER WARD

The Rotary Club of Manila PGH Children’s Cancer Care Committee provided Noche Buena packages for 130 children confined at the Hematology and Oncology Unit of the Cancer Institute of the Philippine General Hospital in Manila last December 16, 2020. Each child received a package with a plush toy that unzips into a pillow andblanket, toothbrush, toothpaste, 2 coloring books and crayons. The gift package itself is a sturdy plasticized, zippered bag which can be retained by the children's family to be used for transporting clothes, diapers, care items or other sundries. Present at this phase of the distribution were IPP Jackie Rodriguez, Committee Chairman DE John Michael Cutter, Inner Wheel Club of District 378 Member Joi Santos-Cutter and Ms. Louisa Padernilla representing the PGH Hematology and Oncology Unit.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 23 COMMUNITY SERVICE

COMMUNITY SERVICE: BANGON BULACAN! KAYA NATIN 'TO! RELIEF MISSION FOR VICTIMS OF TYPHOON ULYSSES

Rotary Club of Manila Disaster Task Force Committee Chairman Dir. Celso Abastillas and PD Oscar del Rosario distributed gift certificates to 500 families chosen from five barangays affected by one of the worst floods to hit Calumpit brought about by Typhoon Ulysses, in the project entitled, “Bangon Bulacan! Kaya Natin ‘To”, held last December 10, 2020 at the Gymnasium of the Colegio de Calumpit in Calumpit, Bulacan. Assistance was extended by Rotary Club of Calumpit led by President Fernan De Alca, barangay officials and the men and women of Colegio de Calumpit.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 24 COMMUNITY SERVICE

COMMUNITY SERVICE: BANGON ISABELA! KAYA NATIN 'TO! RELIEF MISSION FOR VICTIMS OF TYPHOON ULYSSES

IPP Jackie Rodriguez distributed gift certificates in the project entitled, “Bangon Isabela, Kaya Natin ‘To”, last December 17, 2020 at a gym in San Pablo, Isabela. He likewise met with Isabela government officials where he formally turned over the gift certificates. During the turnover, those in the picture are as follows, namely, Ms. Fatima Lim, Rep. Antonio “Tonypet” Albano, Solar Valley Corporation President Archie Rodriguez, Isabela Governor Rodolfo “Rodito” Albano, III, IPP Jackie Rodriguez, San Pablo, Isabela Mayor Antonio “Jojo” Miro, Jr. and the son and daughter-in-law of Fatima Lim.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 25 COMMUNITY SERVICE

COMMUNITY SERVICE: BANGON CAGAYAN! KAYA NATIN 'TO! RELIEF MISSION FOR VICTIMS OF TYPHOON ULYSSES

IPP Jackie Rodriguez distributed gift certificates to many victims of Typhoon Ulysses in a project entitled, “Bangon Cagayan! Kaya Natin ‘To”, last December 18, 2020 at the Cagayan Coliseum in Tuguegarao, Cagayan. He distributed it together with Cagayan Governor Manuel “Manny” Mamba, M.D.

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 26 INTERCLUB RELATIONS

ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA HOLDS GOVERNOR'S VISIT

The Rotary Club of Manila held its Governor’s Visit last December 10, 2020 via Zoom virtual platform. This was attended by the Rotary Club of Manila Board of Directors and Executive Officers for RY 2020-2021 as well as the EXECOM of Rotary District 3810 led by DG Leody “Odie” Tarriela.

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ROTARACT CLUB OF DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA HOLDS LUMIERE: 22ND INDUCTION AND 21ST HANDOVER CEREMONY

January 3, 2020

Mr. Robert “Bobby” Joseph President Rotary Club of Manila

RE: Formal Invitation for Rotaract Club of DLSU's Handover and Induction Ceremony

Dear Mr. Bobby,

Greetings in St. La Salle!

The Rotaract Club of De La Salle University (RAC DLSU) is a school-based Rotaract club which is the youth arm of Rotary International. As an organization, we aim to address six (6) main areas of focus to help bring peace and international understanding to society.

We cordially invite you to Lumiere: 22nd Induction and 21st Handover Ceremony, 5:00-6:30 PM, on January 24, 2021, via Zoom conference. Annually, Rotary and Rotary Clubs hold their handover and induction ceremony to formally introduce the new set of officers and club members. The event is intended to celebrate our identities as young leaders who proudly uphold the organization’s vision and mission.

May we also request for you to speak on the topic of leadership, specifically, your experience with being a leader in Rotary. The talk is scheduled for 5:30-5:40 PM. With your expertise, we believe your knowledge and experience will educate and drive the participants towards better leadership skills.

We will be honored if you decide to take part in this endeavor. For any concerns prior to confirming, you may contact me, Chloe Say, at [email protected] or thru SMS at 0918 696 8455.

Thank you!

Aila Jenya Arellano President, RAC DLSU

Chloe Say EVP- Externals, RAC DLSU

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FORMER MANILA ROTARIAN PD ED LEE HOSTS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON FOR RCM SECRETARIAT AT YUE LAI RESTAURANT

Former Manila Rotarian PD Ed Lee tendered his yearly Christmas Luncheon Treat for the Rotary Club of Manila Secretariat last December 17, 2020 at his Yue Lai Seafood and Hotpot Restaurant in Ermita, Manila.

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PRESIDENT BOBBY JOSEPH HOSTS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON FOR RCM SECRETARIAT AT WINE MUSEUM

President Bobby Joseph tendered a Christmas Luncheon Treat for the Rotary Club of Manila Secretariat last December 21, 2020 at The Wine Museum Hotel and Restaurant in Pasay City.

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PROGRAMS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN IPVP HERMIE ESGUERRA HOSTS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AT ESGUERRA FARMS IN LIPA CITY, BATANGAS

Programs Committee Chairman and RCManila Foundation Chairman IPVP Hermie Esguerra together with DGN Joyce Ambray hosted a Christmas Luncheon Treat last December 19, 2020 at Esguerra Farms in Lipa City, Batangas for Manila Rotarians and the Rotary Club of Manila Secretariat alike. Manila Rotarians present aside from IPVP Hermie Esguerra were IPP Jackie Rodriguez, DE/VP Thad Liamzon, Dir. Johnny Chotrani, BLA Amading Valdez, AT Marcus Dee, PD Oscar del Rosario, PT Lito Sibayan and PDSAA Ferdie Co. Also present was Rotary Club of Makati Lumina CP Carla Cabrera.

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PD NICK LOCSIN TREATS ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA SECRETARIAT TO CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

PD Nick Locsin treated the Rotary Club of Manila Secretariat to a Christmas Lunch last December 28, 2020 at the Rotary Club of Manila Secretariat Office in Manila.

DE/VP THAD LIAMZON TREATS ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA SECRETARIAT TO NEW YEAR LUNCHEON

DE/VP Thad Liamzon treated the Rotary Club of Manila Secretariat to a New Year Lunch last January 4, 2021 at the Rotary Club of Manila Secretariat Office in Manila.

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PP BOY GUEVARA CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY

PP Boy Guevara, Jr. celebrated his 80th Birthday with Manila Rotarians and friends by way of a Thanksgiving Mass held last December 27, 2020 via Zoom virtual platform.

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RCM SECRETARIAT SENDS GRATITUDE FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS

The Rotary Club of Manila Secretariat wishes to thank the following for the cash and gifts sent to them for Christmas:

1. Pres. Bobby Joseph 2. PVP Manny Dy 3. PP Frank Evaristo 4. Rtn. Jimmy Tang 5. Programs Committee Chairman/RC Manila Foundation IPVP Hermie Esguerra 6. PD Phil Ong 7. Former Manila Rotarian PP Benny Laguesma

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ROTARY HISTORY: WHY ROTARIANS SHOULD ENGAGE WITH PROGRAM ALUMNI

When clubs cultivate relationships with Rotary alumni, both sides benefit

by Paul Engleman | Illustration by Viktor Miller Gausa

It’s always a pleasant surprise for Rotarians to meet someone who notices their Rotary pin and then to learn that the person was once a Rotary Youth Exchange student or Rotary Scholar. These conversations with Rotary alumni are great reminders of how many lives Rotary has had a positive effect on.

Rotary alumni can also have a positive effect on the organization, and many are looking for ways to reengage with Rotary. Chris Offer, a past governor of District 5040 in British Columbia, has seen firsthand what Rotary Peace Centers alumni can bring to the table. He and his wife, Penny, also a past governor of District 5040, were so impressed with the peace centers program that they established an endowment fund to support it; Offer now serves on the Rotary Peace Centers Committee. And peace fellows are only one part of the community of Rotary program alumni. One of them could make a fantastic speaker at your next meeting, bring valuable expertise to your club project, or be a great addition to your membership. Source: www.rotary.org

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ROTARY HISTORY: WHY ROTARIANS SHOULD ENGAGE WITH PROGRAM ALUMNI

1. Why engage with program alumni?

There’s a great opportunity for Rotary clubs to hear firsthand from alumni — whether it’s Rotary Peace Fellows, Youth Exchange students, Rotaractors, or Rotary Scholars — about their challenges and successes. They’ve been there, they’ve done that, they’ve worked in the field. They can relate their experiences personally, not in an abstract way. Some alumni have “Some alumni incredible stories about how the experience changed their lives. have incredible 2. What is the best resource for contacting peace centers alumni for stories about speaking engagements? how the Rotary The Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association launched an online experience database last year. The database is voluntary in terms of who wants to be listed on it, so privacy restrictions aren’t an issue. And remember, peace changed their fellows can be consultants as well as presenters. They aren’t just potential lives.” speakers to a club or at a conference. The database has a brief description of what kind of consulting they can do and where their expertise lies. If you’re doing a water project, you may need an engineer. If you’re dealing with a peace initiative, you should have someone who can help you avoid faux pas that can arise from cultural differences. Peace fellows bring all sorts of skills and can be a valuable resource.

3. What is the procedure for contacting alumni to speak at meetings or events?

There are no do’s and don’ts. Getting hold of most alumni can be more challenging than contacting peace fellows, because we still don’t have those types of databases readily available for other alumni. If you want a recommendation for a good alumni speaker, the district alumni chair would be a smart place to start, or any of our youth program chairs. If you’re interested in hearing about a vocational training team, you could contact a district grants chair. There are district chairs related to various alumni activities who can help connect you. Keep an eye on who is speaking at other clubs by following them on Facebook and Twitter and be sure to check the social media of the alumni groups. That may give you a lead on a potential speaker.

4. Many clubs have shifted to virtual meetings. How has that changed our engagement with alumni?

Alumni are everywhere around the globe, and with Zoom you can have a speaker from anywhere in the world. People are more available, and alumni are very willing in most cases. Our club had a peace fellow speak to us from London. You could have your Rotary Youth Exchange student talking to you live from a foreign country instead of sending a letter. Whenever the “new normal” finally arrives, one of the legacies for Rotary clubs will be having remote speakers.

• This story originally appeared in the January 2021 issue of Rotary magazine. Source: www.rotary.org

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ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA BAGS THE OVERALL MOST OUTSTANDING CLUB AND IPP JACKIE RODRIGUEZ BAGS THE OVERALL MOST OUTSTANDING CLUB PRESIDENT

The Rotary Club of Manila, the First in Asia, bagged the Overall Most Outstanding Club Award and its President for RY 2019-2020, Jackie Rodriguez, bagged the Overall Most Outstanding Club President Award during the Rotary International District 3810 Awards, entitled, "A Champion's Reign" Thanksgiving and Appreciation Banquet last December 16, 2020 at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque City. The club bagged an unprecedented thirty-three (33) awards during the said event.

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ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA BAGS THE OVERALL MOST OUTSTANDING CLUB AND IPP JACKIE RODRIGUEZ BAGS THE OVERALL MOST OUTSTANDING CLUB PRESIDENT

The awards are as follows:

1. Overall Most Outstanding Rotary Club 2. Overall Most Outstanding President 3. Leadership Award 4. Most Outstanding District Officer Award - SDG Albert S. Alday 5. Governor's Distinguished Service Award - SDG Albert S. Alday 6. Governor's Distinguished Service Award - VP Herminio S. Esguerra 7. Governor's Appreciation Award - PDG Vince Carlos 8. Governor's Appreciation Award - PDG Alex Cureg 9. Governor's Appreciation Award - PDG Obet Pagdanganan 10. Governor's Appreciation Award - PDG Rudy Bediones 11. Humanity in Motion Award 12. Top 12 Club in TRF Contribution Absolute 13. Top 12 Club in TRF Contribution Per Capita 14. Rotary International Top 4 Rotary Club Polio Plus Contributor in the District 15. Champion in TRF Contribution Absolute 16. Champion in Club Administration 17. Champion in Club Bulletin 18. Governor's Distinguished Award for District Officer - PP Cesar Ubaldo 19. Rotary Citation Award - Platinum 20. Governor's Distinguished Award in Club Administration 21. Governor's Distinguished Award in Public Image 22. Governor's Distinguished Award in Service Projects 23. Governor's Distinguished Award in Rotary's Area of Focus - Peace Building & Conflict Prevention 24. Governor's Distinguished Award in Rotary's Area of Focus - Disease Prevention & Treatment 25. Governor's Distinguished Award in Rotary's Area of Focus - Water Sanitation & Hygiene 26. Governor's Distinguished Award in Rotary's Area of Focus - Maternal & Child Health 27. Governor's Distinguished Award in Rotary's Area of Focus - Basic Education & Literacy 28. Governor's Distinguished Award in Rotary's Area of Focus - Community Econonic Development 29. Governor's Distinguished Award in Rotary's Area of Focus - Supporting Environment 30. Governor's Distinguished Award in Vocational Service 31. Governor's Distinguished Award in International Service 32. Governor's Distinguished Award in Youth Service 33. Governor's Distinguished Award in District Event Hosting

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ASAG/DE/DIR. ALBERT ALDAY NAMED MOST OUTSTANDING JCI SENATOR IN THE 2020 NATIONAL AWARDS (TEMIONG AWARDS) OF JCI PHILIPPINES

ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday was named Most Outstanding JCI Senator in the 2020 National Awards, more popularly known as the Temiong Awards, of JCI Philippines last December 12, 2020 during the 2020 National Convention (NATCON) of JCI Philippines held at the Takara Hotel and Events Place in San Pedro, Laguna. ASAG/DE/Dir. Alday earlier won the Merit Award for the Most Outstanding JCI Senator in the Golden Titan Awards of the 40th Metro Area Conference of JCI Philippines. He was a member of JCI Makati during his regular jaycee years and is now a member of JCI Senate Makati. He previously served as 2019 Jaycee Senate President. He likewise served JCI Senate Philippines as 2019 National Chairman for The JCI Senator Newsletter, 2020 National Executive Director and was recently elected as 2021 National Director in a hotly contested national board elections. The Temiong Awards is the highest and most prestigious award-giving body in JCI Philippines, each area having their respective awarding events. The name “Temiong” was coined by our very own Club Secretary Reginald Yu, a JCI Senator of JCI Senate Manila and a member of JCI Manila during his regular jaycee years. He named it after Artemio Vergel de Dios who was responsible for bringing the JCI movement to the Philippines.

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CLUB SECRETARY REGINALD YU BESTOWED THE GAWAD SULO AWARD FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP BY THE LAGUNA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Club Secretary Reginald “Reggie” Yu was bestowed the Gawad Sulo Award for Transformational Leadership by the Laguna State Polytechnic University last December 18, 2020 via Zoom virtual platform.

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STAR RTN. MARTIN ROMUALDEZ IS GUEST OF HONOR AND SPEAKER AT THE PRESIDENTIAL BALL OF JCI PHILIPPINES

Star Rtn. Martin Romualdez was the Guest of Honor and Speaker at the Presidential Ball of JCI Philippines held last December 13, 2020 at the Takara Hotel and Events Place in San Pedro, Laguna where the Chief Political Affairs Officer of Tingog Party-List, the party list of his Rotary Ann Rep. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez, JCI Mem. Jude Acidre, 2018 LO President of JCI Candahug Liberation, was inducted as the 2021 National President of JCI Philippines.

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HOW OLD IS OLD ? BY BLA AMADING VALDEZ

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HOW OLD IS OLD ? BY BLA AMADING VALDEZ

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NUTS N’ BALLS by PP Boy Guevara, Jr.

MUCH RESPECT TO WHOEVER WROTE THIS ARTICLE; IT'S WORTH SHARING.

It is a mistake to think time is going. Time is not *If a rose scents better than tomatoes, it doesn't going. Time is here until the world ends. It is you mean the rose can make a better stew. Don't try that is going. You don’t waste time. Time is to compare yourself to others. infinite. You waste yourself. You are finite. It is you that grows old and die. Time doesn’t. So make * *You also have your own strength, look for it better use of yourself before you expire. And one and build on it. of the worst things to do with time is comparing yourself to others. A cow eats grass and gets fat, * *All animals that exist were in Noah's ark. A snail but if dog eats grass, it will die. Never compare is one of those animals. If God could wait long yourself with others. Run your race. What works for enough for snails to enter Noah's ark, His door of one person may be that which will kill you. Focus grace won't close ‘til you reach your expected on the gifts and talents God gave you and don’t position in life. Never look down on yourself, keep be envious of the blessings He gave others.* looking up.

*Both Lion and Shark are professional hunters, BUT * *Remember that broken crayons still color. a Lion cannot hunt in the Ocean and a Shark cannot hunt in the jungle. **Keep on pushing, you never can tell how close you are to your goal! *That a Lion cannot hunt in the ocean doesn't make it useless and that a Shark cannot hunt in WELCOME 2021. GOD IS WITH US ALL THE TIME! the jungle doesn't also make it useless. Both have their own territory where they can do well.

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QUOTES ON LIFE by PP Frank Evaristo

1.) “But through it all, we continue to survive and rise because of our unity, strength and indomitable spirit of the Filipinos” - President 2.) “The main lesson during this pandemic, it’s the same as everyone: let's count our blessings more than regrets. In the workplace, be more flexible and adapt to constant change.” - BDO Unibank Chairperson and SM Investments Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson 3.) “Kind words are short and easy to speak, but their echos are truly endless.” - Mother Teresa 4.) “Politics is not a business. Politics is public service.” - Sen. Manny Pacquiao 5.) “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” - Albert Einstein 6.) “Be the type of person who will make a difference because you can.” 7.) “Always speak how you feel and never be sorry for being real.” 8.) “I don't need perfect people in my life. I just need honest, good hearted ones.” 9.) “Mistakes are painful, but as time goes by, they become a collection of experiences called lessons.” 10.) “Take risks: If you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise.” 11.) “My moral in life is simple, you treat me good and I’ll definitely treat you better.” 12.) “Challenges are what makes life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” 13.) “You learn nothing from life if think you’re right all the time.” 14.) “A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection.” 15.) “Don't let truth offend you. Let it change you.”

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita January 7, 2021 | page 45 B.O.D. & EXECUTIVE OFFICERS | EDITORIAL TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVE OFFICERS EDITORIAL TEAM RY 2020-2021 RY 2020-2021 ROBERT “BOBBY” L. JOSEPH, JR. President PRES. BOBBY L. JOSEPH, JR. JOAQUIN “JACKIE” C. RODRIGUEZ Publisher Immediate Past President ASAG/DE/DIR. ALBERT S. ALDAY ROMEO THADDEUS “THAD” R. LIAMZON Vice President Editor-in-Chief

Directors SEC. REGINALD T. YU Managing Editor ALBERT S. ALDAY JOHNNY N. CHOTRANI CELSO E. ABASTILLAS PP FRANK A. EVARISTO EDUARDO “JUJUT” V. ENRIQUEZ, III Associate Editor ALBERT “HANS” C. PALACIOS FARID ALAIN SCHOUCAIR PP BOY S. GUEVARA, JR. HERMINIO “HERMIE” S. ESGUERRA (Ex-Officio - Chairman, RCManila Foundation, Inc.) PSAA ELOY ADAMOS JESUS “SUSING” M. PINEDA, JR. Contributing Editors (Ex-Officio - President, RCManila Foundation, Inc.) RHEA VITTO TABORA REGINALD “REGGIE” T. YU Editorial Consultant Club Secretary

KARLO EUGENE JOSEF “KARLO” M. CASTRO Club Treasurer RCM SECRETARIAT

AMADO "AMADING" D. VALDEZ ANNA KUN TOLEDO Board Legal Adviser Executive Secretary

PP TEODORO “TEDDY” J. OCAMPO PP JESUS “SUSING” M. PINEDA, JR. REMEDIOS CONSTANCIA S. BIGCAS Board Advisers Executive Assistant

DAVID “DAVE” J. REYNOLDS AMIEL M. HERNANDEZ Sergeant-at-Arms Committee Coordinator HENRY S. GO Assistant Club Secretary GRACE AQUINO Fund Coordinator MARCUS L. DEE EDUARDO “JUJUT” V. ENRIQUEZ, III Assistant Club Treasurers RCM OFFICE JASON M. BOGOVICH Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms 543 Arquiza St. cor. Grey St. Ermita, Manila ANNA KUN TOLEDO Tel. No. 8-527-1886 Executive Secretary Fax No. 8-527-1885 Email: [email protected] REMEDIOS CONSTANCIA S. BIGCAS Executive Assistant

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