Club of Makati Club of Makati YEARS 501966 ~ 2016 Club of Makati YEARS Setting Sail for501966 ~ 2016 YEARS 501966 ~ 2016 YEARS 1966 ~ 2016 50 Horizons New for Sail Setting New Horizons Setting Sail for New Horizons The Rotarian spirit was once again in full display at the old seaport in Ormoc City during the 2016 turnover ceremony for the Gift of Boats project. YEARS YEARS 501966 ~ 2016 YEARS 1966 ~ 2016 501966 ~ 2016 50 Club of Makati Setting Sail for New Horizons YEARS 501966 ~ 2016 Club of Makati YEARS 501966 ~ 2016 Setting Sail for New Horizons Rotary Club of Makati: SETTING SAIL FOR NEW HORIZONS Published by Makati Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. © 2016 Coffee-Table Book Committee Chairman: Carlos Miguel D. Rufino Vice Chairman: Freddie Borromeo Member: Felix Amparo Club President: Eddie Yap RCM Secretariat/Project Coordinator: Sandie Sacris Executive Editor: Alfred A. Yuson Associate Editor: Tess C. Dumana Book Designer: Orland S. Punzalan Photographer: Peter Manlangit † Cover Photography: Ronnel Dotaro ISBN: 978-971-93289-1-9 e-book: 978-971-93289-2-6 Printed by: House Printers, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the prior written permission of the publisher. Contents THE LAST TEN YEARS 133 2006-2016 2006-2007 134 Conrado “Conrad” G. Marty 2007-2008 136 Jose AR “Pepito” Bengzon 2008-2009 140 Larry “Larry” A. Boyer 2009-2010 142 Felix “Felix” B. Amparo Preface 06 THE FIRST FORTY YEARS 51 2010-2011 144 1966-2006 Filadelfo “Jun” Rojas, Jr. † Introduction 07 1976-1977 72 1986-1987 92 1996-1997 112 1966-1967 52 Roberto “Bert” J. Montinola † Carlos “Charlie” S. Rufino Ricardo “Ric” G. Librea 2011-2012 146 Messages 08 Armando “Mando” Picciotto † Renato “Rene” M. Limjoco 1977-1978 74 1987-1988 94 1997-1998 114 The 50th Anniversary 24 1967-1968 54 President: Edgar “Hadji” Kalaw † Renato “Rene” L. Paras † and Isidro “Sid” G. Garcia 2012-2013 150 Celebration Jose Luis “Louie” P. Faustino Alfredo “Fred” B. Parungao Reuben “Reuben” M. Valerio 1978-1979 76 1998-1999 116 Charter Anniversary 36 1968-1969 56 William “Bill” Beck 1988-1989 96 J. Antonio “Tony” M. Quila 2013-2014 154 Keynote Address Roger “Roger” K. Davis Jesus “Gigi” M. Zulueta, Jr. Carlos Miguel “Carlo” D. Rufino 1979-1980 78 1999-2000 118 Milestone Projects 38 1969-1970 58 Efren “Efren” Sales † 1989-1990 98 Cristino “Tito” Panlilio 2014-2015 158 (NACS & AQMS) Farid “Fred” S. K. Nassr Reynaldo “Rey” A. Adriano Reginald Alberto “Reggie” B. 1980-1981 80 2000-2001 120 Nolido The Rotarian Spirit 42 1970-1971 60 Froilan “Froily” T. Aragon † 1990-1991 100 Roland “Roland” U. Young (Boats Donation to Leyte Ford “Ford” M. Tussing † Teodoro “Ted” C. Borlongan † 2015-2016 162 victims of Haiyan) 1981-1982 82 2001-2002 122 Eduardo “Eddie” H. Yap 1971-1972 62 Ronald “Ronnie” L. Velayo 1991-1992 102 Juan “Jonny” J. Carlos, Jr. Historical Background 46 Luis Ma. “Louie” Guerrero † Fidel “Fidel” M. Alfonso Serving Beyond Club Level 170 1982-1983 84 2002-2003 124 1972-1973 64 Nicolas “Nick” O. Katigbak † 1992-1993 104 Robert “Robert” F. Kuan Rotary Anns 176 Rafael “Paing” Hechanova Armand “Jun” F. Braun, Jr. 1983-1984 86 2003-2004 126 Makati Rotary Club 178 1973-1974 66 Giorgio “George” A. Bongulielmi † 1993-1994 106 Rene “Rene” B. Benitez & Foundation, Inc. (MRCFI) Juan “Puno” N. R. Peña Jose “Joe” S. Alejandro Wellington “Willie” Soong 1984-1985 88 Fellowship 180 1974-1975 68 Cesar “Cesar” V. Campos 1994-1995 108 2004-2005 128 Silvestre “Beteng” M. Punzalan † Juan Carlos “Carlos” del Rosario Federico “Freddie” Borromeo Advocacies 182 1985-1986 90 1975-1976 70 Leocadio “Cady” J. Dominguez † 1995-1996 110 2005-2006 130 TRF Giving 190 Arthur “Art” G. Misner Jr. Evergisto “Ever” Macatulad † Jesus “Sonny” Tambunting Towards the Future 191 Rotary Club Makati Setting Sail for New Horizons YEARS 501966 ~ 2016 he idea for this 50th Anniversary To ensure that it becomes a his publication is the product of many of his expertise as writer and coffee table book came up during the tangible keepsake and collect- minds, hearts, and hands coming editor and his familiarity with first meeting of the 50th anniversary ible, the scope of the book was together for one purpose: to produce a Club history and the people Tplanning committee that was held in President expanded to include the culmi- Tbook that tells the story of the Rotary Club of responsible for it. Eddie Yap’s house on July 10, 2015. nating celebration of the 50th Makati from its birth in 1966 to its 50th year. Tess Dumana, writer and The Coffee Table Book committee was Anniversary event, as well as the The story tellers are the presidents, past and long-time editor of the Club, formed, with PP Carlo Rufino designated to two milestone projects that were present, who have held the reins of the Club was conscripted as Associate lead as chairman. PP Freddie Borromeo was the Air Quality Monitoring Sys- one year at a time and who have contributed Editor, while Orland Punzalan, appointed vice-chairman as he was involved in tem and the National Awards for to the building of a strong and dynamic club, prizewinning book and magazine the previous 40th anniversary book. PP Felix Community Service. brick by solid brick, to catapult it to the place of designer, working from his Amparo was also tapped to provide input and This book thus aims to ac- prestige it currently occupies. base in Singapore, kept the guidance. knowledge the contributions of The meat of the story was supplied by the internet lines busy with digital The goal was to come up with a distinctive the past presidents who have story tellers in interviews, face-to-face and submissions. Thanks to the publication that would serve as a comprehen- made the Club what it is today, as online, and by thick volumes of the newsletter power of the internet, there was sive historical work highlighting the 50 years well as highlight the significant Kaunlaran, faithful journal of Club goings-on, no need for physical meetings. of Rotary Club of Makati history, with a special contributions to the country that as well as annual reports and sundry other This book also owes much to focus on the last ten years that had not been the Club as a whole has made sources. Sandie Sacris and Ron Dotaro of covered in the previous book. through the years. The by-year accounts were sent to the the Club Secretariat. It will also guide future gener- concerned presidents for their once-over, with Lastly, the inputs, suggestions ations on properly reflecting on a number offering suggestions or sending and guidance provided by what the Rotary Club of Makati pictures. Dusty photographs were unearthed, President Eddie Yap, PP Carlo stands for: the core values of sorted out and captioned. The back-and-forth Rufino, PP Freddie Borromeo “Service Above Self” through its among those in the work loop was animated. and PP Felix Amparo can only various projects that identify and Tapped to put everything together in a be recognized and appreciated as characterize the Club, apart from special coffee-table book was Alfred “Krip” having been invaluable. serving as its avenues for mani- Yuson, veteran book author, editor, and Palanca festing these values. Awards Hall of Famer, who had edited another such book on the Club’s 40th year in 2004. His designation as Executive Editor was on account 6 7 Rotary Club Makati Setting Sail for New Horizons Messages 8 9 Rotary Club Makati Setting Sail for New Horizons YEARS 501966 ~ 2016 Benigno S. Aquino III Jejomar C. Binay President of the Philippines Vice-President of the Philippines y warmest greetings to the Rotary Club would like to extend my warmest regards of Makati as you celebrate your 50th and congratulations to the Rotary Club Anniversary. of Makati, Inc. R.I. District 3830, on MA democracy thrives best when ordinary Iholding this year’s 50th Charter Anniversary citizens are engaged in the tasks crucial to a nation’s Celebration. development. Non-profit, community-based Truly, we have much to be proud of as we organizations are among those at the frontlines of mark our golden year. Since its inception, the this endeavour, and we count ourselves fortunate Rotary Club of Makati has drawn in many men to have such active partners in the Rotary Club of eager to serve others selflessly, and discover and Makati. develop their leadership potential. Within the For 50 years, your collective has given hope to those who are in the margins of your city, folds of Rotary, we have found greater meaning working with both private and public sector to and relevance in life through pursuits that alleviate hunger, poverty, and illiteracy in many enabled us to make a difference in the lives of of its areas. Let this milestone remind you of your others. accomplishments and the thousands of lives you It is worthy of note that our endeavors have have touched; may it inspire you to continue the touched countless lives, especially the less work you have done and help more people as you fortunate. As we mark this auspicious year, I look onward to a century of service. trust that the quality of service we provide our As we write a new chapter in our history, I fellow Filipinos will further improve, even as trust that the Rotary Club of Makati will remain we seek to widen the scope and impact of our a steady yet vigilant ally of our people in keeping programs and projects.