ISSUE NO. 3856 FEBRUARY 4, 2021

CLASSIFICATION TALKS

Star Rtn. EDWIN H. HERNANDEZ Rtn. RAMON ALBERTO "RAMBY" B. NOLIDO President President Jardine Distribution, Inc. R.A. Nolido Construction Corporation

KABALITA

With the Philippine government’s thrust of Build Build Build, let our Classification Talks bring our club to a construction boom as our very own Rotarian Builders show Asia’s First Rotary Club the way to progress in the midst of the global pandemic. www.rcmanila.org TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PROGRAM TIMETABLE 30 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Circle of Centennial Rotary Clubs Holds Meeting 5 PROFILE OF CLASSIFICATION TALK SPEAKERS NEW GENERATIONS SERVICE 32 Star Rtn. Edwin Hernandez Rotaract Club of Manila Holds 20th Charter Rtn. Ramby Nolido Anniversary Entitled "Roaring at 20" RYLA 2021 PRESIDENT'S CORNER 10 Robert "Bobby" Lim Joseph, Jr. 34 INTERCLUB RELATIONS

12 THE WEEK THAT WAS 36 ROTARY INFORMATION

NEWSPAPER RELEASE 15 CLUB ADMINISTRATION 39 From the Programs Committee Not So Hidden Agenda Attendance List of those who Paid their Annual Dues FELLOWSHIP Know your Rotary Club of Manila 40 President Bobby Joseph Hosts Fellowship Constitution, By-Laws and Policies for Japanese Manila Rotarians Rotary Club of Manila Board of Directors President Bobby Joseph Hosts Fellowship for RY 2020-2021 Holds Special and gives Presidential Haribon Awards Meeting Membership Committee Holds Meeting Second Quarter Presidential Haribon OTHER MATTERS 49 Awards Held QUOTES ON LIFE by PP Frank Evaristo VOCATIONAL SERVICE 25 Tower Awards Committee Holds ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA 50 Meetings BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, THE ROTARY FOUNDATION RY 2020-2021 26 Appeal for Paul Harris Fellows RCM BALITA EDITORIAL TEAM, RY 2020-2021 27 ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK Rtn. Nico Valencia

Rotary Club of Manila newsletter balita February 4, 2021 02 Zoom Weekly Membership Luncheon Meeting Rotary Year 2020-2021 Thursday, February 4, 2021, 12:00 PM

PROGRAM TIMETABLE

11:00 AM Registration and Zoom In

1. Program Technical Moderators STAR Rtn. Tobi Rast / EA Sol Troniado-Encarnacion 2. Program Moderator/Facilitator/ChikaTalk Rtn. Mike Ozaeta

11:55 AM Zoom Meeting House Rules

12:00 PM Call to Order Pres. Bobby Joseph

Invocation and Special prayers Rtn. Art de la Cruz for the healing and speedy recovery of PP Cesar Ubaldo, Rtn. Butch Tamayo, PVP Mike Guerrero and PVP Ben Diokno

Philippine National Anthem AVP of RCM Members

RCM Hymn AVP of RCM WF Music Chorale Philippine Rotary Hymn AVP The Rotarian Pledge Rtn. Ric Ramos

The Four (4) Way Test Rtn. Bernd Schneider

Introduction of Visiting Rotarians and Guests Rtn. Mike Ozaeta

Welcome Song AVP of RCM WF Music Chorale

RC Manila Birthday Celebrants for the week

February 3 DE/VP Thad Liamzon February 6 PAS Eloy Adamos February 4 Rtn. Ric Ramos PP Ebot Tan February 7 Rtn. Dennis Montecillo

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

President's Time Pres. Bobby Joseph

balita February 4, 2021 03 Zoom Weekly Membership Luncheon Meeting Rotary Year 2020-2021 Thursday, February 4, 2021, 12:00 PM

PROGRAM TIMETABLE

12:30 PM Classification Talks STAR Rtn. Edwin H. Hernandez President Jardine Distribution, Inc. Classification: Building Materials/Products - Construction Materials Distributing

Rtn. Ramon Alberto “Ramby” B. Nolido President R.A. Nolido Construction Corporation Classification: Construction - General Contracting

Open Forum

Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation Pres. Bobby Joseph IPVP Hermie Esguerra Programs Committee Chairman

Attested by: Sec. Reggie Yu

2:00 PM Meeting Adjournment Pres. Bobby Joseph

balita February 4, 2021 04 PROFILE OF STAR RTN EDWIN HERNANDEZ

EDWIN H. HERNANDEZ, AB, MBA President Jardine Distribution, Inc.

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts from the University of Santo Tomas (1987) Masters degree in Business Administration, Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business (2007)

Professional Background Held several positions and currently President of Jardine Distribution, Inc., (JDI) (www.jardinedistribution.com) a member company of the Jardine Matheson (www.jardines.com) group and formerly Jardine Davies, Inc. (May 2000 to date) JDI is the exclusive marketing arm for various agricultural, construction and consumer products. Part time faculty at the Mapua Business School specializing in Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations subjects (2010 – 2012) Formerly Senior Product Manager for Asia Brewery, Inc handling both alcoholic and non- alcoholic brands such as Beer na Beer, Colt 45, Carlsberg, Absolute and Summit water, among others. (1997 – 2000) President and General Manager, Total Recall Advertising and Public Relations Services, Inc., an advertising and PR company servicing a variety of clients in the automotive, banking and beverage industries (1996 – 1997) Communications and Marketing Manager of Sime Darby Pilipinas Inc., a member company of the Malaysian conglomerate and a well-known tire manufacturer in the Philippines (1990 – 1996) Staffwriter for the Manila Chronicle, wrote sports and feature stories (1989 – 1990) Public Relations Officer, Great Wall Advertising, Inc., mainly responsible for the PR campaigns of companies like Philip Morris, Rhone Poulenc Pharma, Goldilocks etc. (1988 – 1989) Public Relations Assistant, VAL Public Relations, handling a variety of accounts ranging from dining establishments, home care products to special events, etc. (1987 – 1988)

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EDWIN H. HERNANDEZ, AB, MBA President Jardine Distribution, Inc.

Professional Affiliations

Director, Jardine Distribution Inc Director, Jardine Engineering Corporation Philippines Member, Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) Member, Makati Business Club (MBC) Member, British Chamber of Commerce

Awards and Citations

Outstanding Alumni, University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Arts and Letters Winner of the 2008 Pride in Performance Award for Marketing from Jardine Matheson Won 3 Catholic Mass Media Awards for both Sime Darby and Philip Morris Won for Sime Darby the 1994 Gawad CCP Para sa Telebisyon Won the 1994 Advertisement of the Year Award for Television for Sime Darby Runner Up, USTETIKA competition for short story in 1987

balita February 4, 2021 06 PROFILE OF RTN. RAMBY NOLIDO

RAMON ALBERTO B. NOLIDO President R.A. Nolido Construction Corporation

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION PRESENT AFFILIATES Civil Engineer PRC # 005646 President R.A. Nolido Construction Corporation Director Pinnacle Design Professionals Director Honeycomb Builders Inc. Design Consultancy and Project Management Phinma Education Network 2003 - Present - - Cabnatuan city - – - College- Cagayan De Oro City - – City & Urdanteta City - South Western University – Ateneo De Manila University Chairman, Facilities and Physical Plant Committee - In-charge of all major projects for planning and construction Commission on Human Rights 2017 – Present - Consultant for Planning, Design and Construction Human Rights Violations Victims Memorial Commission (HRVVMC) 2019 - Present - Consultant for Planning, Design and Construction Milfold Enterpise, Inc Arch. Florencio Sebastian 2005 - Present Arkinetika Inc. 2010 - Present Arch. Lemuel Goltiao Honeycomb Builders Inc. 2015 - 2018 - Const. Management of condominium buildings located in Manila PROS Architects and Planners, Inc. 2016 - Present - Colegio De San Agustin - Biñan, Laguna - Cavite Laguna Expressway (CALAX) BIG BOSS CEMENT 2016 - Structural of entire plant with more than 10 industrial Structure PETRA CEMENT 2017 - Structural of entire plant with more than 10 industrial Structure and Engineering of Roads and Drainage Network Habitat for Humanity Philippines, Foundation, Inc. 2017 – Present - Design for Site Development of Bignay Housing Projects

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Notable Projects handled under R.A. Nolido Resource Speaker Construction Corporation over 300 Projects Construction Management Series Northpoint Townhomes CONSTRUCTION MANPOWER DEV’T FOUNDATION Land Development and Construction of over 300 He is consulted for his expertise on the following: Townhouse Units, over a combined land area of 2.5 * Construction Management hectares located in Seminary Road, Quezon City, owned * Cost Estimating by JC Resources Development, Inc. * Construction Project Controls The Banilad Place, Phase I & II * Value Engineering 6 Luxury Mediterranean Units Single Detached * Total Quality Management Townhomes with Site Dev’t. and Water Tank - A.S. Fortuna * Contract Management Ave., Banilad, Mandaue, Cebu City – Mrs. Fe Qua * Construction Planning Villa Del Monte Condominium * Project Scheduling Construction of Three (3) Condominium Buildings with 32 * Information Management Residential Units per bldg. - Seminary Road, Quezon City, * Resource Allocation and Purchasing JC Resources Development, Inc. * Work Methods Pugad Lawin Villas Condominium His seminars have been conducted nationwide since Construction of 300 Residential Condominium Units in 1997 up to present in Laoag, Baguio, Pampanga, Quezon City- Quezon City Government Puerto Princesa, Lucena, Masbate, Naga, Legaspi, Crown Plaza Galleria – Robinsons Land Bacolod, Aklan, Cebu, Samar, Tacloban, Butuan, Iligan, 24 Storey Construction works including interior works with Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Sulu and in Metro Manila at various highly-detailed finishing BCDA, ACCEED, PTTC, and CMDF Amelie Hotel Construction of Ten (10) Storey Hotel in Manila- Ruygroup Hotel Corporation Forty Realty Corporation Condominium Buildings Resource Speaker cum Consultant Villa Alicia II Pasay City, Villa Alicia III Quezon City, National Engineering Center (NEC) Villa Celedonia Makati City Margaret Grand Residences Resource Speaker Construction of Residential/Commercial Building Continuing Providers of Education, Inc. - Pasig City Specialist on Construction Management New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Resettlement Housing Project and Construction Supervision Construction of One Hundred Fifty Four (154) One-Storey (Rowhouse Type) Housing Units Southvile 3, NBP Resettlement Housing, Muntinlupa City - National Housing Authority Residencia de Tirol Boracay Beach Resort Boracay Island, Aklan - J.B. Tirol Boracay Properties Corp. Negrense Suites Hotel (formerely Negrense Inn)- Bacolod City ROA Condominium Dormitory Building with Roofdeck- Makati City Development Academy of the Philippines Physical Repair, Rehabilitation and Restoration of the DAP-Facilities at Pasig and Tagaytay City: First Priority Tranche Marikina Valley Medical Center Construction of 7-Storey Building With Doctor’s Offices - Sumulong Highway, Marikina City

balita February 4, 2021 08 PROFILE OF RTN. RAMBY NOLIDO

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION Ateneo Alumni Association, President - 2013-2014; Vice-President 2008, 2012; Secretary 2007; Treasurer 2009 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS UP ALUMNI Engineers - Trustee, Strategic Communications 1987 – 1988 University Student Council UP Diliman Committee Head 2020-2022 Vice Chairman 1987 – 1988 UP Association of Civil Engineering UP ACES Alumni Association Students (ACES), President - Director 2000-2007 1986 – 1987 UP In Christ Thrust for University Students - President 2007-20015 (ICTUS), Chairman - Chairman 2019 - present 1985 – 1986 UP ICTUS, Community Service Committee Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers Chairman Philippine Constructors Association, National - Member 1985 – 1986 College of Engineering Representative - Director - 2004 Philippine Constructors Association, Metro Chapter - Member EDUCATION Rotary Club Manila – Member 2001 Masters in Business Administration EMPLOYMENT CHRONOLOGY University of the Philippines, Diliman Graduated with 1.56 GPA 2007 - 2009 Vice President Win Communities Realty and Marketing Corporation Masters in Structural Engineering University of the Philippines, Diliman 1997 - 2002 Chief Executive Officer (units completed) with 1.75 GPA RACA Construction and Development Corporation Construction Management Course 1989 - 1991 Project Manager 1995 Asian Institute of Managements J.C. Resources Development Incorporated BS Civil Engineering 1988 1989 - 1991 Consultant University of the Philippines, Diliman Q.C. Consultative Council, Office of the Mayor Most Outstanding All-Around Graduating Consultant for the planning and implementation of low cost Student Dominador I. Ilio Award Included in list housing for 1,041 squatter families and government employees. of Outstanding Graduates of UP Diliman

Faculty Member and Assistant Professor Scholarship Grantee College of Architecture, UP Diliman UP Engg. Research & Dev't Foundation (1984- He handles the Structural Design Series (ARCH 26-72) where 88) he teaches structural design of timber, steel and reinforced concrete. Graduated Honorable Mention, High School Ateneo de Manila University Adviser 1983 Task Force Arki , U.P. College of Architecture Consistent Honor Student, Grade School A civic-oriented student organization focusing on low-cost Ateneo de Manila University and mass housing 1979

1988 - 1989 Mathematics Instructor, Class Advisor Social Awareness Club Moderator Ateneo de Manila High School

Student Assistant in Engineering Sciences College of Engineering, University of the Philippines

balita February 4, 2021 09 PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Dear Colleagues in RCM, the Special Committee on Reforestation chaired As we work in harmony and partnership, let us all all by Rep. Elias Bulut, Jr., entitled, "HB02183: AN ACT share the burden, divide the tasks and work PROVIDING FOR URBAN AND COUNTRYSIDE together as we promote our club, the Rotary Club GREENING IN THE PHILIPPINES THROUGH of Manila. This collaborative work emanates from MANDATORY TREE PLANTING AND ADOPTION OF A the Board of Directors, Advisers, Officials of FOREST SANCTUARY BY PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNDER Committees, and our Members. We faced some THE DEPED" and another version in the Senate challenges and difficulties that galvanized us with a bill initiated by Senate President Tito Sotto, through friendship and respect for one another to entitled, "SB1292: AN ACT PROMOTING succeed and become stronger. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN ORDER TO INCREASE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AMONG THE YOUTH, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES". This project is an RCM project INITIATED by IPP Jackie Rodriguez in RY 2019- With prayer and commitment, 2020. House Majority Floor Leader Martin RCM will continue reaching Romualdez will try to reconcile the two versions in the Bicameral Conference Committee for approval greater heights while inculcating by June 2021. We thank, in advance, Star Rtn. the Four (4) Way Test. Martin Romualdez for taking the cudgels for RCM to make this turn into a law. Saturday was another blessing as those present promised to increase Our weekly meetings are getting interesting and membership and secure more donations for educational as we are encouraging new members outreach projects. to share their business expertise and serve as coach/mentor. As an update, Balita is shared to all PDG Vince Carlos and PDG Rudy Bediones districts in the country and, especially, to our volunteered to help convince nearly seventy (70) District 3810 where we are among the 116 Rotary members to donate US $ 1,000 each for Rotary Clubs. International to become a Paul Harris Fellow until June of this year. This donation is a responsibility of Last Saturday, January 30, 2021, we had around each and every member of the club. This can be twenty-three (23) members present during our paid in installments of US $ 100 per month for ten cocktail, dinner and awards night. Our Star Rtn. (10) months. This program will redound to us for Martin Romualdez, Businessman and Past Deputy other projects that we have when we get grants Speaker of the House of Representatives and from Rotary International. Sometimes, our US $ presently, Majority Floor Leader of the House of 1,000 dollars is returned to us in three-folds or Representatives, volunteered to support the bill more. Thank you so much PDG Vince and PDG filed by Rep. Loren Legarda which is pending with Rudy for your initiatives.

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PD Nick Locsin invited three Japanese RCM members for a meeting at Ralph’s Pasay Road last February 1, 2021 to see how they can influence some members of the Japanese community to join RCM.

We urge our members to be more active and solicit new members. We plan to have two social events this February - one will be hosted by IPP Jackie Rodriguez at Manila Elks Club and the second one, I will be hosting at The Heritage Hotel Manila in the third week of February. We will finalize as soon as possible!

If you have noticed our weekly meetings, members, and guests are rising in attendance. We thank the team of Programs Committee Chairman IPVP Hermie Esguerra and the Star Rotarians who shared their classification talks. This new style is impressive. Members are appreciative and networking among the members are encouraging. Thanks to ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday and his team for the weekly interview feature among the members of the club in the Balita. I believe we could be the best weekly print media of Rotary in the country.

Maraming Salamat!

Your Servant President,

Robert "Bobby" Lim Joseph, Jr. President RY 2020-2021 (101st President)

balita February 4, 2021 11 THE WEEK THAT WAS

Star Rtn Tobi Rast, assisted by EA Sol Troniado- Rtn. Dong Benedicto, as Program Moderator/ Encarnacion, as Program Technical Moderator. Facilitator, calls the day’s sequential order of activities.

President Bobby Joseph calls PD Rod Valencia delivers the meeting to order. an Invocation and Special Prayer.

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

Star Rtn. Robi Joseph recites the Rotarian Pledge as a PD Pepo Nuñez leads the recitation of the perfect prelude in fostering and strengthening ties Four (4) Way Test for Manila Rotarians to amongst fellow Rotarians by way of reinforcing their renew their commitment to the Rotary resolve in furtherance of Service Above Self. movement.

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Program Moderator/Facilitator Rtn. Dong The World Famous Music Chorale Benedicto introduces guests and Visiting Rotarians. singing the Welcome Song

Rtn. Dong Benedicto, Program Moderator/Facilitator, acknowledges the week’s birthday celebrants, namely, Rtn. Danny Go, PP Babes Reyes, Rtn. Colin Patterson, Rtn. Sha Tamano and PD Oscar del Rosario, which was followed by an audiovisual presentation of the World Famous Music Chorale singing the happy birthday song.

The World Famous Music Chorale singing the happy birthday song

President Bobby Joseph delivers his Rtn. Martin Henkelmann message during his President’s Time. delivers his Classification Talk.

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Guest Speaker Ms. Anna Meloto-Wilk, Co-Founder and President of Human Nature and President of Gandang Kalikasan, Inc., speaks on “Surviving the Pandemic: A Filipino Social An open forum immediately followed right after the Enterprise Case Study”. Classification Talk of Rtn. Martin Henkelmann. Among those who participated in the open forum were Pres. Bobby Joseph, BLA Amading Valdez, PE/PVP Chito Zaldarriaga, Programs Committee Chairman IPVP Hermie Esguerra, Dir. Celso Abastillas, and Star Rtn. Jed Dayang.

An open forum immediately followed right after the talk of Ms. Anna Meloto-Wilk. Among those who participated in the open forum were Programs Committee Chairman IPVP Hermie Esguerra, IPP Jackie Rodriguez, PE/PVP Chito Zaldarriaga, BLA Amading Valdez, Rtn. Martin Henkelmann, VPE Henning Karcher, Star Rtn. Jed Dayang, Rtn. Marvin Taylor-Dormond and Mr. Tony Meloto.

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

balita February 4, 2021 14 CLUB ADMINISTRATION

From the Programs Committee

Dear Fellow Manila Rotarians,

Let our Classification Talks build your interests as Construction completes our Weekly Membership Meeting with STAR Rtn. EDWIN HERNANDEZ and Rtn. RAMON ALBERTO “RAMBY” NOLIDO giving a whole new perspective in progress through infrastructure despite the global pandemic. Laying the foundation begins, today, February 4, 2021, 12:00 pm. The time to BUILD, BUILD, BUILD is now!

Very truly yours,

IPVP HERMINIO “HERMIE” S. ESGUERRA Programs Committee Chairman RY 2020-2021

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Attendance RCM Members’ Attendance Report, RY 2020-2021

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List of Members Who Have Paid Their Annual Dues for RY 2020-2021 (as of February 3, 2021, 11:00 AM)

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List of Members Who Have Paid Their Annual Dues for RY 2020-2021 (as of February 3, 2021, 11:00 AM)

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Know Your Club Constitution, By-laws and Policies

Q: What is the function of the Speakers’ Bureau?

A: The following item in the Code of Policies is authoritative:

“4.2.1.9 RI and District Events Committee

x x x

Speakers’ Bureau Maintain a ready pool of prospective SPEAKERS in the Club to be tapped by various Rotary clubs requesting for event speaker at short notice.”

Q: What is the function of the Interclub Fora and Projects Sub-Committee?

A: The following item in the Code of Policies is authoritative:

“4.2.1.9 RI and District Events Committee

Interclub Fora and Projects Conduct and encourage joint service projects such as fellowship activity with other Rotary clubs to include Interclub visits and Sports competitions; and supervise the arrangements for an informal intercity, inter district fora with speakers and/or resource persons on Rotary and other timely topics of general interest.”

Q: What is the function of the District Conference (DISCON)/ District Assembly (DISTAS) Sub-Committee?

A: The following item in the Code of Policies is authoritative:

“4.2.1.9 RI and District Events Committee

x x x

District Conference (DISCON) / District Assembly (DISTAS) Promote participation among Members in the annual congregation of Rotarians and Guests in the District 3810 Conference / Assembly.”

balita February 4, 2021 19 CLUB ADMINISTRATION

Rotary Club of Manila Board of Directors for RY 2020-2021 Holds Special Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Manila for RY 2020-2021 held a Special Meeting last January 29, 2021 via Zoom virtual platform. Present were President Bobby Joseph, IPP Jackie Rodriguez, DE/VP Thad Liamzon, ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday, DE/Dir. Farid Schoucair, Dir. Hans Palacios, Club Secretary Reggie Yu, AT Marcus Dee and ES Anna Kun Toledo.

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Rotary Club of Manila Membership Committee Holds Meeting

The Membership Committee held a meeting last February 3, 2021 via Zoom virtual platform. Present during the meeting were Membership Committee Chairman PVP Fausto Preysler, Jr., Co- Chairman PT Lito Sibayan, PDG Vince Carlos, AT/Dir. Jujut Enriquez (Director-in-Charge for Membership) and ES Anna Kun Toledo.

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Second Quarter Presidential Haribon Awards Held

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Second Quarter Presidential Haribon Awards Held

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Second Quarter Presidential Haribon Awards Held

balita February 4, 2021 24 VOCATIONAL SERVICE

Tower Awards Committee Holds Meetings

The TOWER Awards Committee held a meeting last January 28, 2021 via Zoom virtual platform. Present were Chairman PP Susing Pineda, Co-Chairman IPVP Hermie Esguerra, PP Teddy Ocampo, ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday, Club Secretary Reggie Yu, Rtn. John Emyl Eugenio, Star Rtn. Lance Tan and ES Anna Kun Toledo. The preliminary budget for the event was discussed where some adjustments were made.

The TOWER Awards Committee held a meeting last February 2, 2021 via Zoom virtual platform. Present were Chairman PP Susing Pineda, Co-Chairman IPVP Hermie Esguerra, ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday, DE/Dir. Farid Schoucair, BLA Amading Valdez, PP Teddy Ocampo, Rtn. John Emyl Eugenio, Star Rtn. Lance Tan and ES Anna Kun Toledo. The Heritage Hotel Manila, through its General Manager, DE/Dir. Farid Schoucair, has graciously approved to host the accommodation of the ten (10) Tower Awardees for a double occupancy room. Star Rtn. Lance Tan will sponsor the physical arrangement of the ballroom. Co-Chairman IPVP Hermie Esguerra will donate two (2) Kurobuta hogs for the dinner fellowship with the TOWER Awardees and their spouses, PMAP officials, benefactors and club members. ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday and Rtn. John Emyl Eugenio will be Chairman and Co-Chairman of the event souvenir program. Rtn. John Emyl Eugenio has graciously offered to sponsor the printing and layout cost of the event souvenir program.

balita February 4, 2021 25 THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

An Invitation to Join the Roster of Paul Harries 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

balita February 4, 2021 26 ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK

Rtn. John Nico P. Valencia: A Born Leader with a Generous Heart

by Rhea Vitto Tabora

Rtn. John Nico P. Valencia’s stint as Chief of Staff of his father, then Congressman Rodolfo G. Valencia, for over a decade and his rich experience in various companies engaged in real estate development and marketing within the RGV Group, helped him prepare for where he is now—serving as President of Westchester Realty Corporation and CEO of Valencia Estates Holdings Development, Inc.

Despite his success, he keeps his feet on the ground. A kindhearted probinsyano since his younger days, he continues to help his less fortunate kababayans in Oriental Mindoro, particularly the Mangyans who are all close to his heart.

Get to know more about Rtn. Nico Valencia, one of the youngest members of Rotary Club of Manila, as he shares his thoughts on being a Rotarian, his passion and hobbies, as well as a glimpse of his childhood in Oriental Mindoro.

Rhea Vitto Tabora (RVT): Can you describe your younger self and how your parents helped shape you? How did they influence you?

John Nico P. Valencia (NPV): I was raised by loving and God-fearing parents and grew up possessing strong values in life which have become instrumental in paving the road to my success. My parents, although they can provide all my needs, never forgot to teach me the importance of faith in God, love, respect, discipline, integrity, and determination. I was able to discover my potentials while walking on the path of goodness.

RVT: What motivates you to do what you do now? What are you most excited or passionate about?

NPV: I was blessed with the woman who captured my heart 10 years ago, my wife Zyrene. She motivates me to continue carving a good future not just for our humble family but for the Filipino families whom I can serve as a real estate developer.

My passion is to build high-quality, inexpensive, and secured homes that most Filipino families can afford. I believe that this passion could help others carve their beautiful and brighter future too in a place where they could assemble their dreams from—their own home.

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Rtn. John Nico P. Valencia: A Born Leader with a Generous Heart

RVT: If you weren't in real estate development, RVT: What accomplishments are you most proud what would you be doing instead? of?

NPV: I see myself as a loving husband to Zyrene, NPV: Without regrets, knowing that God had put me free-spirited, dedicated, motivated, disciplined, in a career where I truly belong—in the real estate focused, and faithful in anything that I want to do. industry where I can serve millions of my countrymen— These attributes are something that my parents I am proud of what I had become and my taught me. Have I not become a real estate accomplishments in my chosen career path. developer, I believe I would be in fields which are in need of such attributes, such as being a pilot, and In particular, I am proud because our company, maybe a professional scuba diver because of my Westchester, was awarded the top 8 developer of love for God’s creation and my being a travel Pag-IBIG for only a period of six months operation enthusiast. from June to December 2020.

RVT: How do you keep a healthy work/life balance? What do you do when you are not working?

NPV: To keep a healthy work/life balance, I do healthy activities that will benefit my mind and body. I work out regularly, eat healthy foods, and do some hobbies like hiking, scuba diving, biking, swimming, and playing badminton and golf.

I also love to spend time with my wife Zyrene and just stay home, especially during this pandemic. We read I was born in Oriental Mindoro where I became the bible together, reflect every morning, and watch fond of hiking and diving. I am proud of nature’s online movies for some relaxation and bonding. gifts in my home province, and I even encourage my friends to visit places like Puerto Galera, Mt. Halcon, Naujan Lake, as well as the rice fields and agricultural farms.

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Rtn. John Nico P. Valencia: A Born Leader with a Generous Heart

RVT: For you, what is it like to be a Rotarian? How has Rotary changed your outlook in life?

NPV: Being a Rotarian allows me to build relationship with different people from different walks of life and have the chance to exude generosity by helping people in need. My generosity led me to serve more people by working for the government for more than a decade. I discovered different ways of helping less fortunate Filipino families like the Mangyan tribes in Mindoro. My wife and I provide them with homes, education, and health services.

I look forward to continuing what I’ve started and help as many people as possible. With my faith in God, loving and supportive wife who never stops guiding me, I will continue to endeavor for further success while minding the people with whom I can share my blessings with.

balita February 4, 2021 29 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

Circle of Centennial Rotary Clubs Holds Meeting

The Circle of Centennial Rotary Clubs (CCRC) held a meeting last January 28, 2021 via Zoom virtual platform. Participating Rotary clubs in the meeting were Rotary Club of Manila, Rotary Club of Calcutta, Rotary Club of Shanghai and the Rotary Club of Madrid. Rotary Club of Manila was represented by President Bobby Joseph, IPP Jackie Rodriguez, PD Nick Locsin and Rtn. Juan Montel. Rotary Club of Madrid was represented by President Pedro Soto.

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The Circle of Centennial Rotary Clubs

by IPP Jackie Rodriguez

About two years ago, the Rotary Club of Manila, your club, founded and led the establishment of the Circle of Centennial Rotary Clubs (CCRC). The Ambassador of Goodwill Committee, a unique committee of our club that seeks to extend a hand of friendship to Rotary clubs worldwide, took the lead in the establishment of CCRC. With the great efforts of PD Nick Locsin, PDG Vince Carlos and the undersigned, together with the Rotary Club of Shanghai and the Rotary Club of Calcutta, the worldwide organization was completed with the Rotary Club of Manila taking the leadership as Chair of the Circle of Centennial Rotary Clubs. This organization has now blossomed through managed growth with the entry of the Rotary Club of Washington DC handled by Rtn. Marvin and my son Rtn. Sean Rodriguez and the Rotary Club of Seattle, our mother club, as well as the applications of many more Rotary clubs worldwide such as the Rotary Club of Madrid handled by Rtn. Juan Montel, the Rotary Club of London handled by PD Nick Locsin and Rtn. Saumen Ray of the Rotary Club of Calcutta, the Rotary Club of Minneapolis handled by DE John Michael Cutter, the Rotary Club of Dublin handled by Rtn. Saumen Ray and the Rotary Club of Tokyo handled by PD Nick Locsin.

With a great leadership of the Ambassador of Goodwill Committee led by PDG Vince Carlos and PD Nick Locsin, I expect CCRC to have roughly about seventy (70) members within two (2) years and be a major factor of the Rotary Club of Manila’s continued growth and recognition as the world leader in the Rotary movement. Our ambassadors work very hard in pursuing relationships with other clubs and bringing our club to the heights it deserves as the first club in Asia as it continues its unique leadership and dynamic strength in fostering connectivity with the Rotary world.

The Rotary Club of Manila Ambassador of Goodwill Committee needs more RCM members to participate and help in its objectives. I urge all of you to find yourself a club you can connect to and thereby join the circle.

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Rotaract Club of Manila Holds 20th Charter Anniversary Entitled "Roaring at 20"

President Bobby Joseph delivered a brief talk during the Anniversary Toasts portion of the 20th Charter Anniversary of the Rotaract Club of Manila entitled, “Roaring at Twenty”, held last January 30, 2021 via Zoom virtual platform.

ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday attended the 20th Charter Anniversary of the Rotaract Club of Manila entitled, “Roaring at Twenty”, held last January 30, 2021 via Zoom virtual platform.

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RYLA 2021

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ASAG/DE/DIR. Albert Alday Attends Borderless Opportunities in 2021

ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday attended Borderless Opportunities in 2021: Global Market Outlook & Philippine Business Prospects last January 28, 2021 via Zoom virtual platform where the Rotary Club of Manila was one of the co-host clubs.

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Valentine's Evening with Rotary International President-Elect Shekhar Mehta

Mid-Year Review 2021

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The District Governors-Elect of the Ten Philippine Districts

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Incoming Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta urged members to become more involved in service projects, saying that caring for and serving others is the best way to live because it changes not only other people’s lives, but also our own.

Mehta, a member of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, revealed the 2021-22 presidential theme, Serve to Change Lives, to incoming district governors on 1 February during the Rotary International Assembly. The assembly, a yearly training event for district governors-elect, was originally set to take place in Orlando, Florida, USA, but was held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mehta spoke about how participating in service projects through Rotary changed him as a person and made him empathize more with the needs of others. Soon after joining his club, he helped carry out projects that benefited rural communities in India.

Source: www.rotary.org

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RI President-Elect Announces 2021-22 Presidential Theme

Source: www.rotary.org

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Not So Hidden Agenda

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President Bobby Joseph Hosts Fellowship for Japanese Manila Rotarians

President Bobby Joseph hosted a fellowship for Japanese members of the Rotary Club of Manila last February 2, 2021 at the Ralph’s Wines and Spirits in Makati City. Present were Star Rtn. Shigeru Shimoda, Star Rtn. Kentaro Shigei, Star Rtn. Hiroyuki Okajima, Rtn. Mike Ozaeta, IPP Jackie Rodriguez, PD Nick Locsin, IPD Issam Eldebs and President Bobby Joseph.

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President Bobby Joseph Hosts Fellowship and Gives Presidential Haribon Awards

President Bobby Joseph hosted a fellowship and gave the Second Quarter Presidential Haribon Awards to deserving Rotarians last January 30, 2021 at the Riviera Cafe of The Heritage Hotel Manila in Pasay City.

The Arrival of Manila Rotarians at the Fellowship

The early birds at the venue, namely, IPP Jackie Rodriguez, DG Odie Tarriela, PDG Rudy Bediones, ASAG/DE/Dir. PDG Vince Carlos and DE John Michael Albert Alday and President Bobby Joseph Cutter joins the early bird group.

Cocktail Time Arrival Exchange of Pleasantries

Manila Rotarians offering a toast for the success DE John Michael Cutter and DE/Dir. Farid Schoucair of the fellowship as cocktails begin.

DE/Dir. Johnny Chotrani and PD Nick Locsin ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday and DE/VP Thad Liamzon

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President Bobby Joseph Hosts Fellowship and Gives Presidential Haribon Awards

ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday, Dir. Celso Abastillas, PD Nick Locsin, IPP Jackie Rodriguez, Dir. Celso President Bobby Joseph, DE/Dir. Johnny Chotrani Abastillas and SAA Dave Reynolds and BLA Amading Valdez

The Second Quarter Presidential Haribon Awards

ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday as emcee of the Second Quarter Presidential Haribon Awards President Bobby Joseph delivers remarks.

DG Odie Tarriela receives his award. IPP Jackie Rodriguez receives his award.

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President Bobby Joseph Hosts Fellowship and Gives Presidential Haribon Awards

DE/VP Thad Liamzon receives his award. Dir. Celso Abastillas receives his award.

DE/Dir. Johnny Chotrani receives his award. DE/Dir. Farid Schoucair receives his award.

AT Marcus Dee receives his award. DE John Michael Cutter receives his award.

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President Bobby Joseph Hosts Fellowship and Gives Presidential Haribon Awards

PD Nick Locsin receives his award. ES Anna Kun Toledo receives her award.

Dinner Time

DE/VP Thad Liamzon, Star Rtn. Martin Romualdez DG Odie Tarriela, PDG Vince Carlos and Star Rtn. Edwin Hernandez and PDG Rudy Bediones

DE John Michael Cutter, ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday DE/Dir. Johnny Chotrani, Dir. Celso Abastillas, and prospective member Luis Angelo “LA” Sevilla DE/Dir. Farid Schoucair and President Bobby Joseph

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President Bobby Joseph Hosts Fellowship and Gives Presidential Haribon Awards

Getting to Know Each Other Better

President Bobby Joseph DG Odie Tarriela

PDG Vince Carlos DE/Dir. Farid Schoucair

Dir. Celso Abastillas DE/Dir. Johnny Chotrani

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President Bobby Joseph Hosts Fellowship and Gives Presidential Haribon Awards

BLA Amading Valdez PD Nick Locsin

SAA Dave Reynolds and Rtn. Hiroyuki Okajima Star Rtn. Edwin Hernandez

Star Rtn. Martin Romualdez DE/VP Thad Liamzon

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President Bobby Joseph Hosts Fellowship and Gives Presidential Haribon Awards

Prospective member Luis Angelo “LA” Sevilla ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday

DE John Michael Cutter PDG Rudy Bediones

Briefing on the T.R.E.E.S. Bills

Star Rtn. Martin Romualdez briefing Manila Rotarians on the status of the environmental bill being pushed by the Rotary Club of Manila

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President Bobby Joseph Hosts Fellowship and Gives Presidential Haribon Awards

Group Photo Session

Seated (L-R): DE/Dir. Farid Schoucair, BLA Amading Valdez, Star Rtn. Martin Romualdez, President Bobby Joseph, IPP Jackie Rodriguez, PDG Rudy Bediones and DE/VP Thad Liamzon.

Standing (L-R): Luis Angelo “LA” Sevilla, ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday, Rtn. Hiroyuki Okajima, Dir. Celso Abastillas, DE John Michael Cutter, PD Nick Locsin, SAA Dave Reynolds, Star Rtn. Edwin Hernandez, AT Marcus Dee and DE/Dir. Johnny Chotrani.

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QUOTES ON LIFE by PP Frank Evaristo

1.) “If I am going to learn, I must do it by listening. I never learned anything while I was talking. The first rule of my speaking is to listen.” - Larry King, TV Host Legend 2.) “Let’s begin to listen to one another again, hear one another, see one another. Politics doesn’t have to be a raging fire destroying everything in its path.” - Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., 46th President of the United States of America 3.) “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country.” - John F Kennedy, 35th President of the United States of America 4.) “Do not assume that if you are poor, you cannot be a leader. Just show sincerity, do your work well and your peers will see it and elect you as a leader.” - Sen. Manuel B. Villar 5.) “The world is changed by your example not by your opinion.” - Paulo Coelho 6.) “It’s because being American is more than a pride we inherit, it’s the past we step into and how we repair it. We’ve seen a force that would shatter our nation rather than share it, would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy. And this effort very nearly succeeded. But while democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated.” - Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb 7.) “Education is not a name of any degree or certificate that can be shown to others as a proof. Education is the name of our attitude, actions, language and behavior with others in real life - Barack Hussein Obama, II, 44th President of the United States of America 8.) “Be grateful for the ones who love you at your worst.” 9.) “Life is a mystery, we’ll never know where it’s going to take us.” 10.) “The only thing that is constant in this world is change. When change comes, make sure it is for the better.” 11.) “Patience is when you’re supposed to be mad but you choose to understand.” 12.) “I may forego politics, but never the opportunity to serve.” - Sen. Manny Pacquiao 13.) “We were all born for a purpose and our life is dependent on our own decisions and actions and anchored through God’s plan and purpose.” - Rep. Vilma Santos, 6th District, Batangas 14.) “Before you judge anyone, make sure you’re perfect.” 15.) “I am a Rotarian and I will make a difference in service to humanity.” - Rafael M. Garcia, III, Rotary International Director

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS EDITORIAL TEAM & EXECUTIVE OFFICERS RY 2020-2021 RY 2020-2021

ROBERT “BOBBY” L. JOSEPH, JR. President PRES. BOBBY L. JOSEPH, JR. Publisher JOAQUIN “JACKIE” C. RODRIGUEZ Immediate Past President ASAG/DE/DIR. ALBERT S. ALDAY Editor-in-Chief ROMEO THADDEUS “THAD” R. LIAMZON Vice President SEC. REGINALD T. YU Directors Managing Editor

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

REGINALD “REGGIE” T. YU Club Secretary

KARLO EUGENE JOSEF “KARLO” M. CASTRO RCM SECRETARIAT Club Treasurer ANNA KUN TOLEDO AMADO "AMADING" D. VALDEZ Executive Secretary Board Legal Adviser

PP TEODORO “TEDDY” J. OCAMPO REMEDIOS CONSTANCIA S. BIGCAS PP JESUS “SUSING” M. PINEDA, JR. Executive Assistant Board Advisers AMIEL M. HERNANDEZ DAVID “DAVE” J. REYNOLDS Committee Coordinator Sergeant-at-Arms

HENRY S. GO GRACE AQUINO Assistant Club Secretary 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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