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Official Newsletter of Rotary Club of Manila

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GUEST OF HONOR AND SPEAKER

What’s Inside Program 2 Presidential Timeline 3 Guest of Honor and Speaker’s Profile 4-5 The Week That Was 6-10 Election for Centennial Board 16-20 The Centennial Board 2018-2019 21-25 90th Birthday of PD Ralf Gonzales 26 - 29 Interclub Activities/ News Release 30 - 42 Marawi Project 43 - 44 Public Health Nutrition and Child Care 45 Advertisement 46-48

THE ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS and

Executive Officers 2017-2018

JIMMIE POLICARPIO President

TEDDY OCAMPO

Immediate Past President

BABE ROMUALDEZ CHITO ZALDARRIAGA

Vice President

BOBBY JOSEPH ISSAM ELDEBS

LANCE MASTERS CALOY REYES

SUSING PINEDA Directors

ALVIN LACAMBACAL

Secretary

NICKY VILLASEÑOR Treasurer

DAVE REYNOLDS Sergeant-At-Arms

AMADING VALDEZ Board Legal Adviser

RENE POLICARPIO Assistant Secretary

NER LONZAGA

Assistant Treasurer

Secretariat ANNA KUN TOLEDO

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PROGRAM

RCM’s 11th for Rotary Year 2017-2018

September 14, 2017, Thursday, 12Noon, New World Makati Hotel Glass House

OIC/Moderator: Rtn. “Bodo” Goerlich

P R O G R A M TIMETABLE 11:30 AM Registration & Cocktails (WINES courtesy of DE/Dir. “Bobby” Joseph) 12:25 PM Bell to be Rung: Members and Guests are requested Rtn. “Bodo” Goerlich to be seated by OIC/Moderator 12:30 PM Call to Order Pres. Jimmie Policarpio Singing of Republic of the Philippines National Anthem RCM WF Music Chorale

Invocation SAA “Dave” Reynolds RCM Hymn RCM WF Music Chorale

The 4-Way Test Credo All Rotarians led by Rtn. Zdenek Jankovshy 12:35 PM Introduction of - Rtn. “Henning” Karcher Guests, Visiting Rotarians & Personalities at the Head Table Welcome Song RCM WF Music Chorale 12:40 PM Happy Birthday (RCM Birthday Celebrants) Sept. 14…………...PT “Jim” Chua; Sept. 16……………PT “Roger” Cabuñag, Rtn.“Sonny” Dominguez; Sept. 19……………PT “Lito” Sibayan; Sept. 20……………Pres. “Jimmie” Policarpio, Rtn. “Nonoy” Libanan Happy Birthday Song RCM WF Music Chorale 12:45 PM Alaly Lakad 2017 Announcement DE Albert Alday Chairman, Alay Lakad Committee 12:50 PM President’s Time Pres. Jimmie Policarpio 12:55 PM Introduction of the Guest of Honor & Speaker Rtn. “Pepe” Rodriguez Address: Mr. Javier Prieto Calvo Regional Security Adviser of the European Union External Action Service for the Philippines, Malaysia & Taiwan, Delegation of the European Union Public Forum Club fund-raising campaign — cash raffle draw Response, Presentation of bell and gavel to Mr. Javier Prieto Calvo as a token of appreciation Pres. Jimmie Policarpio 2:00 PM Adjournment

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PRESIDENTIAL TIMELINE

September 5, 2017 - Manila Rotarians trooped to Manila Polo Club to celebrate the 90th

birthday of Former Ambassador and fellow Manila Rtn. Rafael “Ralf” Gonzales.

September 7, 2017 - Centennial Coffee Table Book Committee led by PDG Vince Carlos and

the Centennial Coffee Table Book Editorial Board led by PP Boy Ampil held a meeting at the

New World Makati Hotel, Makati City.

- PE/Dir. Susing Pineda is declared the President of the Rotary Club of Manila on its Centennial

Year of existence following the election for RY 2018-2019 Board of Directors at the New World Makati Hotel, Makati City. He will

lead our club during our Centennial Celebration which coincides with the 100 years of the Rotary movement in the Philippines

and in Asia. Congratulations to the Centennial Board of Directors !

- DE/Dir. Bobby Joseph and Rtn. Farid Schoucair led the 27th SKAL Tourism Personality Awards in conjunction with the 36th

SKAL Founding Anniversary where I led many Manila Rotarians in attendance at the said event held at the New World Makati

Hotel in Makati City.

- DGE Rudy Bediones attended the 16th Induction and Handover Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Lubang Island at the Club

Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan where my classmate, Great President Felicidad “Felly” Velandria, was inducted.

September 9, 2017 - DGE Rudy Bediones, DE Raffy Alunan, DE Jackie Rodriguez and Iattended the One Rotary One

Philippines One with Marawi Meeting with DG Emmanuel “Loy” Cosico and PDG Lyne Abanilla among others at the Infinity

Tower Suites in Makati City. I coordinated with them regarding the bringing of entertainers to Marawi to bring cheers to the

soldiers and evacuees while I likewise suggested the assistance of major corporations in the country to ensure its success.

September 11, 2017 - DGE Rudy Bediones and PDG Obet Pagdanganan attended the 8th Induction and Handover

Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Mabini Manila at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City where my classmate, Great

President Lilian Papa, was inducted.

September 12, 2017 - Club Secretary Alvin Lacambacal and I attended the 59th Induction Ceremonies and 58th Charter

Anniversary Celebration of one of our daughter clubs, the Rotary Club of Caloocan, under District 3800, at the Quezon City

Sports Club in Quezon City.

September 14, 2017 - Welcomes Mr. Javier Prieto Calvo, Regional Security Adviser of the European Union External Action

Service for the Philippines, Malaysia and Taiwan, to enlighten us on the topic, “Islamist Terrorism in Europe”.

- First Rotary Club of Manila Fellowship for Rotary Year 2017-2018 in honor of VP Babe Romualdez as the new Ambassador of

the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America and the newly elected Centennial Board of the Rotary Club of

Manila who will serve during the Rotary Year 2018-2019 at the Rouge Bar of the New World Makati Hotel in Makati City.

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GUEST OF HONOR AND SPEAKER’S PROFILE

Mr. Javier Prieto Calvo

Brief CV

Personal issues: Born in 1978 in Asturias, Spain. Married. 4

children.

Current position: Regional Security Adviser of the European

Union External Action Service for the Philippines, Malaysia and

Taiwan.

• Studies / Formation

Higher Military Education (Officers Military University, Zaragoza, Spain 1997 – 2002)

Special Forces Course (2003 – 2004)

Security Management (2009 – 2010)

Bachelor in Political Science (2016)

Several counterterrorism courses.

• Professional Experience

2002 – 2007 Special Forces Unit of Spanish Army (MOE)

2007 – 2017 Ministry of the Presidency (Security issues including counterterrorism and organized

crime)

2017 - European Union External Action Service (Regional Security Adviser for the

Philippines,Taiwan and Malaysia)

During his professional careers has been deployed in Afghanistan, Lebanon and different places of

Africa.

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RCManila Program Committee Schedule of Guest Speakers for the Rotary Year 2017-2018 : 2017 Sept. 21.....Quincentennial Symposium of the discovery of the Philippines and the circumnavigation of the world. Sept. 28.....His Excellency Ambassador Jaideep Mazumdar of India to speak on trade and existing border problems with China. Oct. 5......Mr. Nestor Tan, President/CEO, Banco de Oro. To speak on the Future of the Philippine Banking Industry.

“Mooncake Festival” – Mooncakes for all courtesy of PVP “Manny” Dy. Oct. 12.....Dr. Dante Dator, Urologist/Surgeon, Makati Medical Center to talk on prostate cancer. Oct. 19.....DOTr Sec. Arthur Tugade. Oct. 26.....Gen. Danny Lim of Metro Manila Development Authority.

Nov. 9...... DTI Sec. Ramon Lopez. Nov. 16.....BIR Commissioner Cesar Dulay. Nov. 23.....His Excellency Ambassador Esra Cankokur of Turkey to the Philippines. Nov. 30.....Bonifacio Day — No Luncheon Meeting Dec. 7........Mr. Michael Rauber on Marawi. Dec. 14……RCM Christmas Luncheon Fellowship (Last Thursday Meeting for

2017) 2018 Jan. 4……..Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Nestor Espenilla, Jr. Jan. 11……Master Del Pe on Longevity, Vitality, Quality of Life as we reach the more & more mature ages. Jan. 18……Sec. Ernesto Pernia, National Economic Development Authority Jan. 25……Joe Concepcion By Chairman Rtn. “Jackie” Rodriguez Rotary Year 2017-2018

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THE WEEK THAT WAS

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ELECTION FOR CENTENNIAL BOARD RY 2018 – 2019

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THE CENTENNIAL BOARD 2018 - 2019

Pres. “Jimmie” Policarpio hoists the arms of the winners to the RCM Centennial Board of Directors for the Rotary Year 2018-2019 led by Pres.-elect “Susing” Pineda, Vice Pres.-elect “Lance” Masters, Dir.-elect “Raffy” Alunan, Dir.-elect “Albert” Alday, Dir.-Elect “Issam” Eldebs, Dir.-elect, “Caloy” Reyes, Dir.-elect “Bobby” Joseph represented by Rtn. “Paquito” Tankiang, and Dir.-Elect “Jackie” Rodriguez.

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Living up to its billing, the thrilling elections of September 7, 2017 made history itself. Never before seen in

the ninety-nine (99) years of existence of Asia's First Rotary Club, two Manila Rotarian leaders tied for the

highest post, namely, Dir. Susing Pineda and Dir. Lance Masters, which brought the excitement down the

wire with the drawing of lots as provided in our By-Laws in case of a tie for the presidency. PP Toting del

Rosario, in his capacity as the oldest living Past President, read the winner and the man of the hour whose

fate was sealed was Dir. Susing Pineda. A long time Director of the club, Susing, is the Honorary Consul of

Fiji. He leads a crucial Centennial Board who will lead the club in its centennial celebration. His board is

composed of VPE/Dir. Lance Masters, DE Raffy Alunan, DE/IPD Albert Alday, DE/Dir. Issam Eldebs,

DE/Dir. Caloy Reyes, DE/Dir. Bobby Joseph and DE Jackie Rodriguez. And as it is customary in our club,

PE/Dir. Susing Pineda led the instant celebration right after the luncheon meeting at the Lounge of the New

World Makati Hotel.As early as now, we bid good tidings to the entire centennial board as our club continues

to soar to greater heights in Rotary.

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ELECTION COMMITTEE

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ELECTION COMMITTEE

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CENTENNIAL NEWS

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90TH BIRTHDAY FELLOWSHIP OF PD RALF GONZALES

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RTN. RALF TURNS 90. Manila Rotarians, many of whom are members of the World Famous Music Chorale, trooped to the Manila Polo Club in Makati City last September 5, 2017 to celebrate the natal day of one of the gems of the Rotary Club of Manila, Rtn, Rafael "Ralf" Gonzales, a former Ambassador, who has for many years brought pride and honor to our club. Rtn. Fidel V. “Eddie” Ramos, Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Manila; Former President of the Republic of the Philippines, a close friend of birthday celebrant PD Ambassador “Ralf” Gonzales, delivers his birthday message.

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INTERCLUB ACTIVITES

President Jimmie Policarpio and Club Secretary Alvin Lacambacal attended the 59th Induction Ceremonies and 58th Charter Anniversary Celebration of one of our daughter clubs, the Rotary Club of

Caloocan, under District 3800, last September 12, 2017 at the Quezon City Sports Club in Quezon City.

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INTERCLUB ACTIVITIES

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27TH SKAL TOURISM PERSONALITY AWARDS

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Best Class President former Chairman talks on Alay Lakad Wlak for a Cause on September 24, 2017 at Handover & Induction in BCP Chairmanship. Induction and Handover of BCP Past President 2014-2015 was held at Rothman Hotel last September 9, 2017. From L-R: PDG Edmond Aguilar, ougoing Chairman Ricky Bajen and Incoming Chairman Marino Torres, with Past Chairman BCP Frank Evaristo.

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MARAWI PROJECT

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PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION AND CHILD CARE

FLOOD-BORNE DISEASES

Elias D. Adamos, M.D.

From the earliest moments in my boyhood, I can safely say, without second thoughts, that typhoons have always caused floods in our country. The only difference that I can safely aver is that nowadays, floods don’t stay longer than a day in most flood-prone areas. Unlike before, stagnant floodwaters don’t drain until about a few days to a week. There must have been some marked improvements in the modern engineering and drainage system in areas that are considered “small islands” after torrential rains. To maintain safety and health of children and family members, the APO Hiking song that says “Hayaan mong

maglaro ang bata sa araw. Kapag umulan nama’y magtatampisaw,” don’t work anymore in all practicality, because of flood-borne diseases. Leptospirosis, dermatitis, ENT infections, cholera, dysentery, etc. The above diseases are just a few of disease conditions that can be contracted from floodwaters. The list may also include tetanus, malaria, infected wounds, schistosomiasis, hepatitis, parasitism (those that get inside the body by penetrating the skin and through contaminated foods and drinks), and (even maybe perhaps) rabies. Respiratory infections, including pneumonia, tuberculosis, and asthma are lung conditions that are prevalent during the rainy season. Safety and health hazards in floodwaters include: electrocution, exposure to hazardous chemicals, injuries and trauma, drowning, and hypothermia. Combating Flood-borne diseases

1. Use clean drinking water. 2. When you have symptoms of diarrhea, use rehydration salts to treat dehydration. 3. Prophylaxis of antibiotics is advisable in places where flooding is very common. 4. Always wash hands with soap and water before eating or handling food. 5. Wash clothes that have been in contact with floodwater. Disinfect children’s toys that have been in contact with

floodwater. 6. Use insect repellent. Use long-sleeved shirt and long pants when going outdoors. Eradicate breeding sites of

mosquitoes. Use screen on open windows. 7. If you can’t avoid but to walk on floodwaters, protect your lower extremities by putting oil or lotion that can repel

contaminated floodwater. Oil repels water and vice versa. 8. Thoroughly wash or bathe yourself with soap and clean water after wading in floodwaters. 9. If you have less important things to do outdoors, just stay at home. Advise children to just stay indoors and never to

play in contaminated floodwaters. 10. Consult your doctor and ask about tetanus prophylaxis and hepatitis vaccine. Mass tetanus vaccination in flood-prone

areas is not recommended. 11. Go to the doctor if you have persistent symptoms of fever, diarrhea, malaise, joint pains, and yellowish discoloration of

skin.

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