february 2012

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Philippine Rotary • February 2012 1

My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary,

his November, I had the opportunity to speak at the Rotary institute in Kolkata, India. The focus of

this institute was on peace and the ways in which we in Rotary could work to build peace. When

I received the invitation, I began to think about what I might say, knowing that with all that Rotarians do in this area, my main challenge would be keeping within the time limit!

But just before I arrived in Kolkata, I spoke at a water conference in Tel Aviv. It was a wonderful event at which Rotarians and non-Rotarians from all over the world came together to discuss the many challenges of keeping an ever-growing population supplied with an increasingly scarce resource. Before I could begin to talk about Rotary’s contribution, however, I had to explain what Rotary is and what we do – because even in that very educated audience of scientists and entrepreneurs and executives, there were many people who had simply never heard of Rotary.

As I left that event, I began to think again about what to say in Kolkata, because so much of what we do in Rotary to build peace depends on public awareness of who we are. Why have we been so successful in our work to eradicate polio? Because Rotary is able to go where no government and few other nongovernmental organizations can – into homes, into schools, and into communities, with the trust and confidence of the people we serve.

When we in Rotary work for peace, we don’t do it by negotiating treaties or demonstrating in the streets. Instead, we build peace by example – by working together, whatever our nationality or background, and putting others’ needs above our own. We build peace by dealing with the problems that disrupt people’s ability to live normal, peaceful lives – whether those problems are a lack of water, or sanitation, or safe, affordable housing; whether they stem from a shortage of education or health care, or a need to build productive and positive connections between communities. In everything we do, we rely on our good name.

This is why all of us have a responsibility to be sure that our good name is indeed known. We need to not just work through Rotary, but talk about Rotary – letting the world know about the work we are doing, the differences we are making, and the benchmarks we are setting. Our Rotary work speaks to our belief that a better, more peaceful world is possible, and we need to be sure that our voices are heard.

KALYAN BANERJEEPresident, Rotary International

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CONTENTS

Philippine Rotary • February 20122

FEBRUARY 2012VOL. 35 NO. 8

1 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE This November, I had the opportunity to

speak at the Rotary institute in Kolkata, India. The focus of this institute was on peace and the ways in which we in Rotary could work to build peace.

5 YOUR EDITOR SHARES As we celebrate the 107th year of Rotary, I

am reminded of the words of our founder, Paul Percy Harris as published in the February 1921 issue of THE ROTARIAN, “The only way anyone can prove his love of his fellowman is through service to his fellowman.”

6 NOTEBOOK International desk, feedback, love quotes,

e-Clubs, obituary

9 FACES Rotarians who make a difference, photo

gallery of district, international and fellowship activities

10 Q&A WITH PRID PAING HECHANOVA It’s Paing with an “i”, not an “e”; but

whichever way you spell the nickname of Past Rotary International Director (RY1996-98) Rafael G. Hechanova, it is always uttered with respect and reverence.

11 GLOBAL OUTLOOK The United Nations convened the World

Commission on Environment and Develop-ment, commonly known as the Brundtland Commission, in 1983 to explore how envi-ronmental concerns influence social and economic development.

15 SPONSORED SECTION – District 3830 Advancing the Object of Rotary through

Effective Clubs

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February is the month of romance, as depicted vividly in this iconic sketch by the late Larry Alcala, a well-known editorial cartoonist and illustrator. (Can you point out his face in this illustration as his works are known to have?). We thank Mrs. Lupe Alcala, Lauro Alcala, Jr. and the family of Larry Alcala on the use of this sketch for this issue.

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OUR COVER


WORLD UNDERSTANDING MONTH

C O M I N G I N M A R C H

1. RI President’s Message

2. Trustee Chair’s message

3. Convention Column

4. Q and A with RIPE Sakuji Tanaka

5. Wellness

6. K-12 basic education curriculum

7. Concentrated Language Encounter (CLE)

Advocacy

33 ANTI-TB CAMPAIGN MAKING A DENT By Spouse Angela Quila Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious

bacterial infection that involves the lungs, but may spread to other organs. RC Makati continues the fight against TB.

34 ROTARY ROMANCE So many couples have met in Rotary, fallen

in love and gotten married. Perhaps because of the organization’s culture of service, these relationships have found strength and purpose in a shared passion.

36 ROTARIANS PURSUE PEACE By PDG Melito S. Salazar, Jr. In a speech on April 22, 2010, President Benigno S.

Aquino said, “the administration will have to pick up the pieces and resume the quest for peace with vigor and clarity of purpose.”

37 MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS By PDG Dave Villanueva The first half of RY 2011-12 being over, it is the

best time to review our accomplishments with respect to our over-all plan, objectives and targets for this year.

38 MESSAGE FROM THE TRF CHAIR/ CONVENTION COUNTDOWN

39 FUNCTIONS Calendar of district and multi-district events,

Rotary International events and global celebrations.

41 FAMILY OF ROTARY Club projects from the different

districts

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EDITORIAL BOARDPDG Melito “Melito” S. Salazar, Jr., D3780

Editor-in-ChiefPP Eduardo “Ed” M. Trinidad, D3780

Managing EditorPDG Consuelo “Chit” L. Lijauco, D3820

Associate Editor

MembersDG Ernesto “Ernie” Y. Choa, D3810

PDG Leandro “Lindy ” P. Garcia, D3820PDG Herminio “Sonny” B. Coloma, D3830

PDG J. Antonio “Tony” M. Quila, D3830PDG Fe “Bing” R. Juarez, D3870

DGE Antonio “Tony” C. Bautista, D3790

MANAGEMENT BOARDPP Eduardo “Ed” M. Trinidad, D3780

Managing EditorPDG Oscar “Oca” A. Inocentes, D3780

Lifetime Subscriptions CoordinatorPDG Felix “Felix” F. Domigpe, D3770

Finance CoordinatorPDG Antonio “Anton” B. Florendo, D3860

Business Development CoordinatorPDG Marquez “Mark” O. Go, D3790

Credit & Collection CoordinatorPDG Romulo “Boy” O. Valle Jr., D3770

PDG Efren “Efren” O. de Guzman, D3800Special Events Coordinators

PDG Ramon “Toto” C. Locsin, D3850Circulation Coordinator

PDG Josefina “Josie” S. Ang, D3810Business Promotions & Advertising Coordinator

Editorial Staff and ContributorsChief of Photographers PP Ron Nethercutt, D3790

Graphic Artist Avic ClementeContributors PDG Dave Villanueva, D3850; DGE Tony Bautista, D3790; PDG Melito Salazar, D3780;

PDG Chit Lijauco, D3820; PP Lilu Aliño, D3860; Spouse Angela Quila, D3830

The Philippine Rotary magazine is the official regional magazine of Rotary Internationalpublished monthly by the Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation, Inc. It is a member of the

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Email : [email protected] • www.philrotary.com

YOUR EDITOR SHARES


As we celebrate the 107th year of Rotary, I am reminded of the words of our founder, Paul Percy Harris as published in the February, 1921 issue of THE ROTARIAN, “The only way anyone can prove his love of his fellowman is through service to his fellowman.”

For the romantic Filipinos, February is Love month with Valentine’s Day being stretched to a weeklong observance of gift giving and sentimental cards accompanied by expressions of love. Larry Alcala’s cartoon, our issue cover depicts this in a humorous way. Rotarians could add deeper significance to this month by realizing that as they live up to the Rotary motto of “Service above Self”, they are in fact manifesting their love for those who benefit from our service in Rotary.

Just as our love for another leads us to better understand that person, so too our service to those who need Rotary’s helping hand makes us appreciate the situation and the behavior born of desperation of the people we serve. It nurtures our abilities to be patient and tolerant. It evokes in us the passion to serve with love. Service like love also changes each one of us for the better.

Our service like love is enhanced as we discover we are not alone. Serving with others multiplies the good we do and builds stronger relationships with those with serve. In Rotary we find many instances of two strangers meeting in service and ending up in a romantic relationship as the feature article in this issue of “Romance in Rotary’ illustrates. For those Rotarians who did not find their life partners in Rotary, we are indebted to our spouses and partners who forgive us for having another love –Rotary. We are grateful to them for allowing us to spend talent, time and treasure which would have been for them for Rotary service. This month as we express our love for them, let us also thank them for helping us to become better Rotarians in service to others.

Throughout our year of service, let us be inspired to do more for the thousands of fellow Filipinos who need our hearts and hands, remembering the title of Past RI Director Rafael “Paing” Hechanova’s book, “Love for Others is What Rotary Is”.

Serve With Love

Melito Salazar, Jr.Editor-in-Chief

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

PRM • January 2012 4

ROTARY PORTRAITS

FACESTHE FUNDRAISER

This indefatigable, persistent and tireless champion for the Rotary Foundation is responsible for the record-

breaking TRF contributions of D3860. For this, Jun Borromeo or “Manong Jun”, a past Assistant Governor and an active member of Rotary Club of Matina Davao , has earned the title “Paul Harris of District 3860”. Despite his age and recent hospitalization, Borromeo has never stopped barnstorming all over the district to convey the mission of TRF, painstakingly guiding each club in making their TRF

contributions, and monitoring the records like a hawk. When asked for information

for this feature, Borromeo shied away. Instead he gave a message

to all Rotarians of D3860 ‒ but all Rotarians ought to heed his words:

“I wish that all of you will help, so we can give more for those who have less.”

FACES: GALLERY


Assembly PointsThey flew from all over the world,

556 District Governors-Elect of Rotary International and their spouses, to learn and to bond in the required training called International Assembly (IA). Held again at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California, and from 15 to 21 January 2012, the IA saw the attendance of Rotary’s luminaries led by President Kalyan Banerjee, President-Elect Sakuji Tanaka, and General Secretary John Hewko. The new theme for the incoming Rotary year “Peace Through Service” was also announced by Tanaka. “On its simplest level, PEACE can be defined by what it is not. It is a state of no war, no violence and no fear. It means that you are not in danger of hunger or persecution or suffering or poverty,” he said. Other highlights included the announcement of an additional US$50 million to the Polio Plus Program from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; the traditional Go Forth to Serve Banquet; and the Service Project Fair.

DGE Tony Bautista, with DGE Tony Janetta of D7430, New South Wales, Penn., showing off his Rotary boxer shorts

PRIP Mat Caparas

DGE Lirio Sandoval of D3800, with PRIP Frank Devlyn

DGE Biboy Jocson of D3850 and DGE Maeng Mercado of D3810

DGE George Hamoy of D3870 with spouse

DGE Perok Rodriguez of D3860 and D3680 DGE Young Kook with spouse Jang.

Distric governors-elect all over the world

answering yes...yes...yes... to questions of TRF Chairman William Boyd

By DGE Tony Bautista, D-3790

FACES Q & A


t’s Paing with an “i”, not an “e”; but whichever way you spell the nickname of Past Rotary

International Director (RY1996-98) Rafael G. Hechanova, it is always uttered with respect and

reverence. Here he answers Rotary questions and proves why he is worthy of such admiration.

Philippine Rotary Magazine: What is it about Rotary that fires up your passion and maintains your dedication to the organization?

Rafael G. Hechanova: Rotary’s basic principles of Friendship and Service above Self are what motivate Rotarians all over the world to join and participate in the movement. I have found out through 45 years that one cannot serve without loving, and one cannot love without serving. Love for others is what Rotary is. That, in fact, is the title of the book that I published a few years ago.

PRM: How did you get into Rotary?RGH: I was invited in 1967 to join by Bert Montinola,

a friend and neighbour who eventually became not just President of our Club but also District Governor in 1982-83. At that time, I decided to join when I was told who the other members were; they were persons I knew of good character and reputation.

PRM: What is your dream for Philippine Rotary? RGH: To host a Rotary International Convention that

will bring more than 15,000 foreign delegates who will discover that it is more fun in the Philippines.

PRM: What is your dream for Rotary in general?RGH: To eventually decentralize into a federal system.

We cannot continue to be centric as we will lose our relevance to the community that we serve. We should try to be the best NGO in the world and to be known as the organization that cares and shares for the community.

PRM: What avenue of service is closest to your heart? Why?

RGH: The Vocational Service Avenue of service – that was my first avenue of service when I joined. I was impressed by the 4 Way Test: the truth, fairness, goodwill and benefit to all.

PRM: From a management point of view, what is the secret to the success of Rotary as an organization?

RGH: The lack of continuity, consistency and credibility has been solved by the RI Strategic plan and so the yearly change of club and district leadership has brought fresh enthusiasm, ideas and energy into the Rotary Clubs and districts every Rotary year. Everyone is a Volunteer and volunteerism is a big factor in Service to others.

Paing HechanovaQ&A with

PRM: From a management point of view, what should Rotary as an organization guard itself against?

RGH: Rotary should realize that this is a changing world and that Rotary must be prepared to change with it – in the words of Paul Harris, our Founder.

PRM: What lessons could Rotary today learn from its past?

RGH: Rotary should continuously encourage the clubs to bring in younger members into the organization. As of now, only 11percent are below 40, 68 percent are above 50 and 21 percent are over 60. The direction is there.

PRM: If you were Rotary International President, what area or concern will be the center of your focus?

RGH: I became a Director in 1996-98 at the age of 70. So, it is too late for that now; but my interest in the Youth has been there for 32 years ever since I became a District Governor in 1979-80. My focus would, therefore, be on the Youth and the women – as they are the future of Rotary – and the use of information technology which is what interests them.

PRM: Any parting words to Philippine Rotarians who look up to you for guidance and inspiration?

RGH: To our Rotary leaders in the Philippines, please do not forget that Recruitment, Rotary Information and education and Involvement are critical to the continuing relevance of Rotary in our communities. As for leadership in clubs and districts, the position seeks the person.

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DISTRICT 3830


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Rotary clubs exist to perform a mission — to advance the Object of Rotary. They carry out activities

and projects along each Avenue of Service. However, Rotary clubs can only accomplish their mission if they are effective.

Effective clubs are those that have the capability to: a. Sustain and increase their

membership base b. Implement successful service

projects in their communities and communities in other countries

c. Support The Rotary Foundation both financially and through program participation

d. Develop leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level

Effective clubs should endeavour to retain current members and bring in new members. To be effective, Rotary clubs need involved and energetic members who volunteer to provide service. More members result in more hands to conduct service, more supporters of The Rotary Foundation, and more potential leaders for Rotary.

The motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self”. In order to be effective, Rotary clubs must put into practice this motto through the conduct of successful service projects in their communities, and, when capable, in other communities worldwide.

Effective clubs support the mission of The Rotary Foundation in building world peace and understanding. By providing financial contributions and participating in its programs. Rotary clubs help The Rotary Foundation accomplish its mission.

Effective clubs continually develop potential Rotarians for future leadership positions at all levels of Rotary. District leaders assist clubs in achieving more service output which they could not do on their own. Strong leadership at the club level ensures that clubs accomplish their short and long range goals.

Let us, therefore, focus our efforts on developing the aforementioned capabilities this Rotary Year and make our Rotary clubs more effective.

Gen. Ismael Z. Villareal (Ret.) District Governor, RY 2011-2012

Effective club management is the key to reaching within and empowering communities

Eighty seven Rotary clubs. One district. A confraternity of more than 2,000 Rotarians with a common goal of helping promote world peace and understanding through fellowship and service.

This is District 3830 and in 2011-2012, the goal of changing and touching lives began within the clubs themselves.

District Governor Billy Villareal has emphasized that the way to accomplish the mission of Rotary is to make their own clubs effective first. There were many firsts in employing a stratagem that involved change and redefining goals.

And the results displayed remarkable impact.

I am pleased that District 3830 has sponsored this issue of the Philippine Rotary Magazine so that we can proudly share with our fellow Rotarians and the world, the good works that we in District 3830 are wholeheartedly and generously doing.

This is the message of the 2011-2012 theme — to reach within one’s self so that there would be a realization of one’s capabilities and strength in order to embrace and serve humanity.

Angelito E. ColonaDistrict Secretary, 2011-2012District Governor, 2014-2015

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During the second plenary session of the International Assembly held on 16 January 2012 in San Diego California USA, RI President Kalyan Banerjee shared his advice for building

stronger clubs. “The best way for incoming district governors to build stronger clubs is to serve as role models and lead as equals,” he said. “We’re here because we love Rotary. We’re here because we love what we can do through Rotary, and we want to do more of it.”

This was the very essence of the inaugural speech of Governor Ismael “Billy” Villareal when he formally assumed the top position in District 3830 in July 2011. Guided by the Rotary theme “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity”, Governor Billy, in delivering his message, was unwavering in his aspiration to build effective clubs. He affirmed his desire

for service projects to originate from and be managed by the clubs and how these can be best achieved through its members. He further stressed that “… our being with Rotary is not just an accident. We have volunteered to be Rotarians to share of our time, talent, expertise and personal resources for a high and noble purpose. In giving of our time, talent, expertise, we must draw these out of our hearts and soul with love, with care, with compassion and passion. As we draw power from the wellsprings of our inner selves, we empower others.”

Through this special issue of the Philippine Rotary Magazine, the GML editorial team is pleased to walk you through some of the projects that the clubs carried out in the last semester (01 July to 31 December 2011) and how these impacted on their target beneficiaries.

A project which was conceived as a Rotary-at-Work Day

undertaking for its club by the Rotary Club of Makati San Lorenzo and adopted by the District 3830, “Liter of Light” is on its way to entering

A SPECIAL REPORT BY THE D-383O GML TEAM ON SELECT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY ROTARY CLUBS FROM THE PERIOD 1 JULY TO 31 DECEMBER 2011 AND HOW THESE IMPACTED ON TARGET BENEFICIARIES

“A Liter of Light, A Ton of Hope”

RCMSL CMP Shelly Lazaro and Illac Diaz

the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest

green lighting program in the world. The project illuminated

11,300 homes in 32 low-income communities in one day, exceeding its goal of 10,000, using improvised solar bulbs.

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At least fourteen (14) Parañaque clubs, led by Past President (Dr) Aimee Ortillo of the Rotary Club of Parañaque North, the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Coordinator of the City of Parañaque, co-hosted the Parañaque Women’s Health Congress last 26 August 2011 at the San Antonio Gym, Sucat, Parañaque City. Attended by 248 participants, mostly women of reproductive age (WRA), pregnant and lactating mothers, this year’s theme was “USAPANG BABAE, KALUSUGAN NI MOMMY AT NI BABY”. The whole day assembly (already on its third year) is part of the Maternal and Child Health Program of the City of Parañaque, aimed at championing women’s rights though proper information on quality health care at different life stages. It is desired that by holding this activity, the Parañaque City shall attain a decrease in maternal and child mortality and eventually achieve the Millennium Development Goals IV and V by year 2015.

Parañaque Women’s Health Congress

Every year, the Rotary Club of Makati Legazpi holds a Governor’s Day to raise funds for the daily subsistence of wards at the Tuloy sa Don Bosco Streetchildren Village in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. This year’s event, held on 25 August 2011 and co-hosted by the Rotary Club of Makati EDSA, was momentous with no less than Rotary International President-Elect Sakuji Tanaka and Spouse Kyoko as special guests of District Governor Billy Villareal and Spouse Elizabeth, Fr. Rocky Evangelista and more than 200 attendees at Tuloy Sa Don Bosco.

Governor’s Day at Tuloy sa Don Bosco

At least 77 clubs of District 3830 participated in the project, in partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), One Meralco Foundation and the local government units. Providing the technology was My Shelter Foundation, led by Illac Diaz.

(The device requires an empty 1.5 liter plastic soda bottle filled with a liter of water and a proportionate amount of bleach. This is then inserted into a hole on the roof so it can source its energy during the day and light a dark room like a 60-watt bulb).

A LITER OF LIGHT...From page 17

DISTRICT 3830


The official launching of the District Conference (DISCON) 2012 was held on 4 October 2011 at the 22nd floor of the Makati City Hall.

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Makati Poblacion (RCMP), this Rotary year’s DISCON’s host club, the launching was attended by over 150 Rotarians.

DISCON 2012’s Chairman, RCMP’s Charter President and Makati City Mayor Junjun Binay welcomed the guests led by District Governor Billy Villareal.

Other prominent district officers present were PDGs Jimmy Cura, Guiller Tumangan and Jun Perez; DGN Robert Kuan and DS Lito Colona.

RCMB visited the Aetas in Bataan to carry out their annual civic action project on 03 September 2011.

The Aetas are a group of indigenous people living in Mt. Malasimbu, a mountain in Dinalupihan, Bataan.

Unschooled and without a stable means of livelihood, they rely on mountain produce such as root crops, bananas, and charcoal making for their daily subsistence.

RC Makati Bonifacio reaches out to Bataan Aetas

RCMP hosts DISCON 2012

launch

RC Makati Central shares blessings and plants bamboos

The Rotary Club of Makati Central ended 2011 with two community-related activities.

On December 17, 2011, Pres. Ver Angelo led a group of Rotarians in a gift-giving activity in Sitio Cogonan, San Miguel, Bulacan. This was kicked off with a Thanksgiving Mass sponsored by Rtn. Ernest Villareal and followed by the blessing of the Day Care Center and multi-purpose hall with RCMC Rotarians acting as sponsors.

The day care center was fully packed with children and parents who joined the Thanksgiving Mass and

gift-giving activity. In return, the residents of Sitio Cogonan prepared a bountiful lunch for everyone.

The RCMC children - Renren Peñasales, Aubrey Borromeo, Kyle Borromeo and Briana Borromeo - also enjoyed the animal farm tour with Rtn. Ernest Villareal as their tour guide.

The RCMC Rotarians and spouses who joined the trip were PE Vashu Dargani, PP Nes Perez, PP Allan Borromeo and spouse Rose Borromeo, Dir. Larry Lopez-Vito, Rtn. Ben Almario, and Rtn. Fenix Peñasales and spouse Leila Peñasales. After lunch, the RCMC

family joined the Sitio Cogonan residents for a bouncy ride on a 6-wheeler truck to the RCMC Bamboo Garden where they planted bamboos and distributed cash gifts to the farmers.

It was a fun-filled day not only for the indigent children of Sitio Cogonan who received Christmas presents and the RCMC children who led the gift-giving, but also memorable for the Rotarians and spouses as well.

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“Living the Rotary Way thru the Four Way Test” symposium

The Vocational Service Month of October in District 3830 wound up with the holding of a District Vocational Symposium at the Forum Hall, PAGCOR, Parañaque City last 29 October 2011.

With the theme, “Living the Rotary Way Thru the Four Way Test”, the conference reiterated the importance of promoting the practice of high ethical standards as part of the commitment of all Rotarians to Vocational Service.

PP Lorna Orbe, DCC for Vocational Service, stresses a point at the symposium.

DS Lito Colona provides an overview of the symposium. PP Evelyn Alvarado (RCM Greenbelt), PP Bobot Ramos (RCP East) and PP Rene Aquino (RCP East) share ideas on the 4-Way Test.

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RCPSA, in partnership with NetSuite, has given free access to this cloud-based online library to all public schools in the NCR. The E-Library contains the soft copies of high school and elementary textbooks from US and the UK including DepEd’s major thrusts for President Noynoy’s administration, the Alternative Learning System (ALS). With the project, these E-books can now be accessed, read and downloaded for free by students and teachers of all 16 NCR school divisions covering more than 8000 PC’s.

Change Maker President Sammuel Lim of the Rotary Club of Parañaque Saint Andrew hands over the certificate of donation to Dr. Ponciano A. Menguito, Schools Division Superintendent for Manila City in the presence Dr. Elena Ruiz (OIC-DepEd NCR). From left: Dir. Beltran Sornillo, Jr., Rtn. Joselito Valenzuela, Rtn. Franco Manuel, GP Rodolfo Bernardo, Ms. Bernadette Cadaing (Channel Manager - NetSuite Philippines), Ms. Adele Jaucian (District 3830 Chairperson for Literacy), VP John Allan Vinta and Dep Ed representatives.

Dep Ed NCR OIC Director Dr. Elena Ruiz with Changemaker Pres. Sam Lim at the recent roll out ceremonies for the RotarE Library. On hand to witness the event were the 16 school divisions superintendents of the Dep Ed, NCR; Ms. Bernadette Cadaing, channel manager - NetSuite Philippines): Ms. Adele Jaucian, District 3830 Chairperson for Literacy and the members and officers of the Rotary Club of Parañaque St. Andrew.

Rotary Club of Parañaque St. Andrew launches “RotarE-Library”

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Changemaker Presidents of District 3830

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Rotary Year 2011-2012

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Rotary Club of Las Piñas Multinational spearheads the Rotary Kids Homeschool Project

RC Las Piñas Central’s “Dagat Kalinga” Artificial Reef Project

The Rotary Club of Las Piñas Central launched 10 artificial reef balls, off the coast of Barangay San Juan, in Mabini, Batangas on 22 October 2011 as part of its community/environmental

CMP Tim Gabriel of RCLPM founded the New Apostolic Children’s Development Center (NACDC) in Biñan, Laguna. He saw the need to provide Early Childhood Education not only in his neighborhood which caters

today to 50 pre-schoolers in Barangay Tubigan but to the many underprivileged children in Southville 5A.

The latter which is situated in Barangay Langkiwa is the relocation site of various squatters from the railways, Tondo, victims of the typhoon Ondoy from Marikina and many other towns which

now count to 7,000 families. The parents can now effectively teach their own children at home using Rotary Kids Home School-Home Media Tutorial System, a proven tutorial program for teaching a child.

project. This project is aimed at replenishing the damaged coral reefs and to enrich the marine life, which in turn will benefit the local community in terms of fish catch and tourism.

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Around 60 Interactors, Rotactors and young leaders from District 3830, ages 15-25 years old, gathered together at the Caliraya Resort in Lumban, Laguna to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Youth Camp from 11-13 November 2011.

RYLA is Rotary’s leadership program for youth and potential leaders that emphasizes on leader-ship, citizenship and personal growth through proven effective training experience.

A Unique ExperienceRYLA 2011:

1910-12 Paul P. Harris (Founder of Rotary) (law), Rotary Club of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Rotary vision: To harness the great power of friendship to help do

the world’s work.“Man has affinity for his fellowman, regardless of race, creed, or politics, and the greater the variety,

the more the zest. All friendliness needs is a sporting chance; it will take care of itself in any company.”

— A Road I Have Travelled,

THE ROTARIAN, February 1934

ROTARY NUGGETSAbout District 3830

Rotary International District 3830 is among the 10 Rotary districts in the Philippines under Zone 7A of the current RI zoning structure. D3830 is composed of 87 clubs with more than 2,000 active members covering the areas of Makati, Las Piñas, Alabang-Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Taguig-Pateros-Rizal and Palawan. District 3830 became a separate administrative territory of Rotary International on July 1, 1999 after being carved out of District 3810 that now covers the cities of Manila and Pasay, and the provinces of Cavite and Mindoro Occidental.

(From District 3830 History by PDG Sonny Coloma)

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Family of Rotary Month was best exemplified this Rotary Year 2011-2012 with Governor Billy Villareal calling for support from the entire District 3830 to help the victims of the recent Typhoon Sendong, which caused widespread destruction and loss of lives in Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Dumaguete cities.

Clubs did not waste time responding to this call for unity by raising funds for the district, which as of presstime showed a hefty amount of

PhP1,120,067.50.On a separate

incident in the same month, a

four-seater airplane crashed in a depressed

area in Better Living Subdivision, Barangay Don Bosco, Parañaque City on Saturday, 10

December 2011. Fourteen

perished, around 20 shanties were damaged, and more than 100 families lost their homes and were

evacuated. The adjacent F. Serrano Elementary School was also completely damaged. The Rotary Club of Parañaque South West mobilized the entire District 3830 in the

emergency relief operations for the victims

Amid adversity and challenges, clubs in District 3830 display true essence of family solidarity

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The Rotary Club of Makati North (RCMN) held its annual Christmas party on 21 December 2011 at the Audio Visual Room of the Francisco Benitez Elementary School (FBES Main) in observance of the Family of Rotary Month. Present were RCMN President Archie Reaño, PP Vic Austria and Choi Reaño (wife of PP Joe Reaño and mother of Archie), also from the Inner Wheel Club of Makati North. They were joined by Principals Cecilia Payumo and Jonard Pablo of FBES Main and FBES III, respectively, the Rotary Community Corps (RCC), Rotaract (RAC) and Interact (IACT) clubs of both Barangays (Bgy) Singkamas and Sta. Cruz, the club’s adopted communities.

For this Rotary year, RCC and RAC of Bgy. Sta. Cruz were in charge of this Family of Rotary event. RCC (with active participation of Mrs. Vilma Bermillo, Mrs. Ma. Luisa M. Sibayan and Mrs. Ida Rafols) handled the dinner preparations and RAC, headed by President Melissa Rafols, managed the program. Master of Ceremonies was Jennifer Paranas, RAC secretary.

On 10 December 2011, RC San Nicolas Makati led by CMP Christine Estepa, together with its adopted school, the San Jose Elementary School in Guadalupe Nuevo, welcomed the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila on their Christmas Feast dedicated to the club’s beneficiaries of the every Saturday programs “Learn & Dine with Me" and “Bridging Cultures — Loving our Muslim Brothers.”

Consul Monika Kazdova conducted an audio-visual cultural presentation about the Czech Republic that promoted interest in the children. They learned much during the Q&A portion and those who gave correct answers received prizes. Mr. David, the consul’s husband and a consular attache, presented 2 kiddie films that brought silence, astonishment and laughter to the crowd.

Thereafter, the couple distributed toys, candies and chocolates as Christmas gifts.

Gifts donated by AG Cesar Singson and Lady Mel (who were present), Helen Siy of the Lucio Tan Group of Companies, Lebanese Consul’s wife Vicky Assad, CMP Victoria Singson of RCM Edsa, RCSNM officers Luis Ruiz, Zita Paloma, Cecil Bacit and Pres. Christine were distributed.

The Rotary Club of Parañaque Saint Andrew (RCPSA) celebrated the Family of Rotary Month of December in the holiday’s true spirit of sharing and goodwill.

First in the series of giving was the annual Christmas party for the children of San Juan de Coastal on 10 December 2011.

This is the 3rd year that RCPSA had been hosting a fun-filled party for about 160 children from the community of San Juan de Coastal. The children aged 3 to 12 were treated to a fun show, party meals, games and were given Christmas gifts and giveaways.

As always it was the Rotarians from RSPSA (Rotarandreans) who went home fulfilled and happy after seeing the joy that a little sharing could bring to these young children.

On 20 December 2011, RCPSA, through member George Lim, partnered with Jotun, Philippines to bring joy to the young pupils of Tambo Elementary School for a special Christmas Party. Tambo Elementary School is RCPSA’s adopted community for its feeding program launched in November 2011.

Amidst all these fun, RCPSA did not forget the unfortunate victims in the flooding of CDO and Iloilo. CMP Sam Lim led the club’s fundraising as part of the District’s Donation Drive.

MORE FAMILY OF ROTARY ACTIVITIES BY ROTARY CLUBS IN DISTRICT 3830

Rotary Club of Makati North

RCPSA celebrates Family of Rotary Month

Czech Republic Embassy officials join RCSNM Christmas treat for San Jose Elementary School

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PP Angelito “Lito” Colona, current district secretary and a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Makati Legazpi, was declared governor of District 3830 for RY 2014-2015 on 18 November 2011. This was announced by PDG Herman Gamboa, chairman of the Balloting Committee that conducted the validation and tally of club votes at the Makati Golf Club.

It was the first time for the district to use a direct ballot-by-mail scheme, which replaced the nominating committee system.

A Rotarian since 1981, DGND Lito is a highly-successful businessman and is currently chairman and CEO of the Eagle Express Group, a holding company for various international cargo forwarding, logistics, customs brokerage, shipping, information technology, cargo consolidation,

and spa and resort operations. He sits in the board of these various corporations either as chairman, chief executive officer or president. He also held key positions in various professional groups such

as the Port Users Confederation, Inc., Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI), Ateneo-CCE-FEDFAP Institute of Logistics & Transportation Management, Metro Manila Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MMCCI), and Federation of Freight Forwarders Association in the Philippines (FEDFAP), Air Cargo Forwarders of the Philippines, Inc. (AFPI), and Philippine

International Seafreight Forwarders Association. (PISFA) and Federation of Asia-Pacific Air

Cargo Associations. He is Chairman Emeritus of the Asean Freight Forwarders Association (AFFA).

A staunch champion of streetchildren’s causes, DGND Lito adds to his long list of notable achievements his being a founding incorporator of “Tuloy sa Don Bosco”. DGND Lito has been

a trustee of the Rotary Foundation for Street Children Inc./Tuloy sa Don Bosco (D3830–3810) from 1985 to date. He also served as vice-president in 2005-2006 and president in 2006-2007.

As district secretary, DGND Lito works closely with incumbent District Governor Billy Villareal in promoting the thrusts of Rotary International in RY 2011-2012. Prior to this, he served as governor’s aide (2010-2011); senior deputy governor (RYs 2000-2001 and 2001-2002); deputy governor; area director; chairman, all Makati clubs (RY 1999 – 2000); district chairman, Rotarian Guidance & Assimilation committee (RY 1997–1998); concurrent vice chairman for Finance and Prizes; District Choral Fest, chairman; Rotary Action Team Foundation, Inc. (up to Dec. 1999); and secretary, All Makati clubs (1996–1997); and DGSR, Rotary Club of Makati–Magallanes (1996–1997).

DGND Lito and his wife, Marietta, have two children, Mark Angelo married to Anna Francesca Ferrer & Camille (+) and one granddaughter Giada Camille.

Colona is 2014-2015 Governor of District 3830

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Popularly known in Rotary circles as Gen Billy, the Rotary Year

2011-2012 District 3830 Governor, Ismael “Billy” Z. Villareal was a professional soldier for 39 years and now, as a civilian, sits as the president of Asia’s Emerging Dragons Corporation, a member company of the Lucio Tan Group.

Gen Billy’s very active Rotary life began in 1992 when he joined the Rotary Club of Makati EDSA and became president of the club in Rotary years 1993-1994 and 2007-2008. Within the last 19 years as a Rotarian, he has served in the District 3830 leadership as deputy district secretary, governor’s aide, member of the District Nominating Committee and chair of various committees, among others. He is a Paul Harris Fellow.

Gen Billy graduated from the Philippine Military Academy and was commissioned as a regular officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in 1964 and began his military career as an infantry company commander in Mindanao. In 1966, he volunteered for overseas duty as an infantry platoon leader of the Security Battalion of the 1st Philippine Civic Action Group (PHILCAG) in Vietnam for two years. Upon his return, he was re-assigned to the Philippine Constabulary Metropolitan Command, known at that time as the METROCOM, where he served as a police officer before and during the earlier years of martial law. After his 7-year stint

with METROCOM, he was assigned as training, and later, operations staff officer at the AFP General Headquarters.

In 1983, he was designated as chief of staff, North Eastern Command. After martial law, he was deployed for a 3-year overseas duty

as military attaché at the Philippine embassies in Germany, France and Spain. In the early 1990s, he became commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army in Mindanao and, thereafter, commander of the Presidential Security Group under President Fidel Ramos. He served as commandant of the AFP Command and Staff College and commander of the Northern Luzon Command, before becoming vice chief of staff of the whole AFP in 1998. He retired from active military duty in early 1999.

Serving in various operations and leadership duties for 39 years in the military, Gen Billy has extensive experience in the fields of international security, military training, counter-insurgency operations, civic assistance and humanitarian operations, both local and international. Notably, he participated in rehabilitation works of the PHILCAG in Vietnam while concurrently performing security duties. On several occasions, he has managed various AFP relief operations in Central Luzon and other disaster areas throughout the Philippines. On international security, he focused, and still

focuses on East Asia where he made educational travels to the countries of Russia, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Taiwan, Japan, Myanmar, India and Pakistan.

Gen Billy completed his career infantry course as a Distinguished Allied Graduate at the United States Army Infantry School. He received his senior command and staff training at the Federal Staff College of the Federal Republic of Germany, and his defense resource management training at the United States Navy Post Graduate School and at the Australian Defense Force. He holds a Masters of Business Degree in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines and is an International Security Fellow of the Eisenhower Fellowships, USA.

While serving as vice chief of staff, Gen Billy was appointed, in concurrent capacity, as president and chief executive officer of the AFP Retirement Separation Benefits System (AFPRSBS), the AFP soldier’s pension fund. He also represented AFPRSBS as board member in All Asia Capital and its various subsidiary companies. Within the last 12 years of retirement, before joining the Lucio Tan Group, Gen Billy also served in various capacities as chief executive and/or board member in several business corporations, among them Hertford Consultancy Philippines and Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation. He continues to be a defense and international security consultant for civilian and government organizations.

Governor Billy hails from the province of Capiz in the Visayas and married to the former Elizabeth Fernando from Zamboanga City. They are blessed with five children and seven grandchildren.

Profile of an officer and a gentlemanIsmael “Billy” Villareal

Governor, RI District 3830RY 2011-2012


featuresGLOBAL OUTLOOK: A ROTARIAN’S GUIDE TO SUSTAINABILITY

The United Nations convened the World Commission on Environment and Development,

commonly known as the Brundtland Commission, in 1983 to explore how environmental concerns influence social

and economic development. The commission’s 1987 report would become one of the most important documents of the sustainability movement, providing the oft-cited definition

of sustainable development: meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their

own needs. Today, considerations about sustainability affect many of our daily activities. Businesses have learned that sustainable

practices can increase profits, and governments have found that sustainable development can have environmental, economic,

and social benefits. For an international organization like Rotary, using the principles of sustainability to inform humanitarian work

helps extend the impact of Rotarians’ global projects and ensures that communities benefit from their good works for years to come.

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How did sustainability become a priority in the business community?It began with businesses focusing on specific programs to manage, reduce, and control risks – for example, disposing of hazardous waste. Over time, these businesses began looking at the broader area of environment, health, and safety. Then stakeholders began to clamor for other things: responsibility to the community, diversity programs, and so forth. As social and environmental issues came together, it became clear that these efforts were meaningless unless they were integrated. In other words, sustainability wasn’t just a collection of programs; it came to represent the totality of how organizations make decisions and manage their business.

What does sustainability look like today?One recent trend is integrated reporting – for example, producing annual reports that include all aspects of the business, not just environmental and social reporting on one side and financial reporting on the other. Many companies do this voluntarily. Governments in South Africa and several European countries require it. The expectation is that more and more stock exchanges and regulatory authorities will demand it.

The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a case in point. If you just talk about finances, you’re not necessarily going to identify the more serious business risks. If BP would have talked more about the environmental risk of drilling on the Gulf Coast and how that might play out in a worst-case scenario – economically, environmentally, socially – we might have seen a different outcome.

What factors are driving the sustainability trend?Two themes have emerged. One is a demand for more transparency in talking about weaknesses and shortcomings with the public. The other is an expectation of stakeholder engagement. Organizations need to talk with communities, employees, governments, activists, suppliers, and customers. Dialogue allows businesses to learn what stakeholders’ expectations are and how well those expectations are being met.

How does sustainability apply to nonprofit work?Like businesses, nonprofits have stakeholders who expect them to behave in certain ways. These expectations extend not just to the values of the organization but also to its operations. The last thing you want to do is have a social initiative that does some environmental harm or that makes no sense economically and can’t be sustained. Sustainability is a way to ensure that you’ve got the right mix to perpetuate not only the organization itself but the well-being of society as a whole.

When people ask me, “What’s the value of sustainability?” I tell them, “You’re asking the wrong question. The question you should be asking is what’s the reasoning behind your project – what are the key opportunities and threats?” Sustainability is not about just one thing; you have to look at global trends. If you’re smart, you’ll want to plan for the future.

How can Rotarians ensure that the organizations they work with use sustainable practices?Ask organizations what their values are, and ask yourself: Do our values align? What structures do these organizations have in place to manage sustainability issues?

Do some investigating on the Internet. Sometimes you’ll see that an organization publishes a nice sustainability report, but when you search for its name with the word crisis, problem, or protest, you may find some significant issues that aren’t addressed in the report.

Ask questions of activist groups. They are businesses’ harshest critics. If you’re really serious about finding the best partners, create a website that articulates your values. List the characteristics of organizations you’re interested

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in working with. Training

is key, whether online or on-site.

Be proactive. If you want to be consistent with

what progressive businesses are doing, zero in on the types

of issues they are interested in: human rights, labor practices, environmental issues, fair operating practices (such as anticorruption), consumer issues, community involvement and development, economic viability, and governance.

Where can Rotarians learn more about sustainability?The Internet is a great resource for free articles and presentations on the subject. There are also books for people who want to implement sustainable practices in their organizations. Local groups have done a great job of bringing together governments and businesses to talk regularly about sustainability in the community. Find out what sustainability initiatives are already underway near you and how you can get involved.

William R. Blackburn is the author of The Sustainability Handbook: The Complete Management Guide to Achieving Social, Economic, and Environmental Responsibility and president of a global consulting firm for sustainability and environment, health, and safety management. Sustainability resources and tools are available at www.blackburnconsulting.com.

Rotarians have already begun embracing sustainability through the new grant structure under The Rotary Foundation’s Future Vision Plan. By working toward clear, measurable objectives using integrated strategies, the following projects are creating lasting solutions for communities in need.

Water and sanitation, GhanaTo improve health and sanitation in a primary school, Rotarians are

providing a 12-unit toilet facility.Sustainable components• Supporting hygiene and sanitation training by local authorities• Involving parent and teacher committees in project oversight and

maintenance of toilets• Establishing a fund to cover maintenance and routine cleaningPeace and conflict prevention/resolution, Benin

To inform communities about child protection laws and improve care for young children, Rotarians are developing an awareness campaign focused on girls and child soldiers.Sustainable components• Training educators in pre-schools and day care facilities• Involving local children in creating a comic book on children’s rights• Educating community members about child protection laws and abuse

reportingBasic education and literacy, Ecuador

To increase literacy rates among primary school students, Rotarians are providing educational materials and sponsoring teacher training.Sustainable components• Purchasing culturally appropriate materials from local sources• Providing ongoing assistance to teachers through mentorship groups • Partnering with the Ministry of Education to increase participationMaternal and child health, Kenya

To reduce the effects of malnutrition and increase access to child health care, Rotarians are equipping community health workers to serve children in rural areas. Sustainable components• Recruiting and training local workers • Using established local health networks and clinics• Purchasing mobile phones and solar chargers to increase communication

among health workers and generate income for equipment maintenance Disease prevention and treatment, Belize

To reduce transmission of dengue fever, Rotarians are building an open drainage system on a college campus that will prevent flooding during the rainy season.Sustainable components• Employing local labor and resources for construction • Creating a health education campaign with multiple tools (print,

television, Internet, community meetings) • Partnering with local health authorities to monitor and evaluate the

projectEconomic and community development, Thailand

To improve the autonomy and mobility of workers with disabilities, Rotarians are organizing vocational training and employment services and addressing transportation issues.Sustainable components• Partnering with local health authorities to help identify jobs• Hiring area businesses to build motorized vehicles for participants with

disabilities• Supporting a public awareness campaign to educate the community

about safe driving

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The word sustainable often describes something that is environmentally friendly. But environmental concerns are just one aspect of sustainability. Economic, cultural, and social factors are equally important. When a humanitarian project addresses

all four levels of sustainability, it has a better chance of producing long-term benefits for the community it serves. Here are examples of ways to incorporate each level of sustainability into your next project.

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Ecolabel (European Union)The European Ecolabel was established in 1992

to encourage the proliferation of environmentally friendly products and services. Certification criteria are based on lifetime environmental impact, from preproduction to disposal. The label is part of a broader policy on sustainability adopted by the European Commission in 2008. Products include clothing and cleaning items.

Eco-Label (Korea)The purpose of the Eco-Label program,

established in 1992, is to reduce energy and resource consumption at each phase of the production process. The program also aims to reduce the production of pollutants. Companies are encouraged to provide information about Eco-Label to consumers by adding a brief description of the program to product labels. Products include batteries and wood commodities.

EcoLogo (Canada)Founded in 1988 by the Canadian government,

EcoLogo reviews products for 12 to 18 months. Under its standards, only the top 20 percent of items available on the market are certified. EcoLogo is a Type I eco-label, as defined by the International Organization for Standardization. This means that the performance of all EcoLogo-certified products is measured against that of other products and services in the same category. Products include coffee, flooring, and heating systems.

Energy Label (Taiwan)More than 5,000 products from over 300 brands

carry the Energy Label, a voluntary program started by Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy in 1992. Energy Label does not certify companies; rather, certification is awarded to specific products. The program aims to analyze products based on efficiency, which it defines as using less energy, and thereby lowering operating costs.

Energy Star (United States)In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the

Environmental Protection Agency introduced Energy Star in 1992 as a voluntary labeling program that identifies and promotes energy-efficient products. The Energy Star label covers over 60 product categories and thousands of home and business products. It indicates that even if the product costs more than a similar, less-efficient model, consumers will recoup the difference through savings on energy bills.

Environmental Choice (New Zealand)Although Environmental Choice operates

independently from the New Zealand government, the government owns and endorses it, making it the country’s official eco-labeling program. The certification criteria for products, services, and companies are based on life-cycle research and continue to develop as new specifications arise. The label applies to 22 categories, with products such as laundry detergent, carpeting, and paints.

Good Environmental Choice (Australia)The nonprofit Good Environmental Choice

Australia was created to ensure that the country’s independent eco-labels conform to international standards. The organization designates its own environmental standards for evaluating products and services and provides expert advice on sustainability to consumer and commercial markets. Products include adhesives, shampoo, and outdoor furniture.

Green Label (Singapore)Local and foreign companies can participate in the

Green Label program, launched in 1992 by Singapore’s Ministry of the Environment and monitored and administered by the Singapore Environment Council, a nongovernmental organization that seeks to boost environmental awareness and action. The Green Label applies to most products except food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals; it does not apply to services.

– Kathryn Hills

GET TO KNOW ECO-LABELSWhen sourcing materials for a humanitarian project,

it’s helpful to know about international labels and standards for sustainability. Here is a selection of eco-labels from several areas.

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* The designations on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion of Rotary International concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area or its borders.

National sustainable development strategies in 2010Sustainability is a concern in all countries, not just developing ones. The United Nations has called on its member states to adopt comprehensive national sustainable development strategies to better integrate their economic, environmental, and social sustainability initiatives. According to Agenda 21, the UN action plan for addressing global, national, and local sustainability issues, national sustainable development strategies are key to alleviating global problems such as poverty, hunger, disease, and environmental degradation.

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Strategy development in progress

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Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial nfection that involves the lungs, but may spread to other organs. Each year it infects

more than eight million people in the Philippines, of which about 3 million die, including about 100, 000 children. A 2007 study ranked the country fourth in the world for the number of cases of TB and tagged it as the country with the highest number of cases per head in Southeast Asia.

This major health problem has been the concern of the Rotary Club of Makati since 1986, scoring successes and hurdling challenges through the years.

Its first project was in the towns of Carmona and Dasmariñas in the province of Cavite, where informal settlers in Manila had been resettled. Partnering with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the AKAPKA Foundation, then both headed by Social Work Secretary Mita Pardo de Tavera, and with a TRF grant of $162,000, the Club began an anti-TB project in the two towns where individuals who tested positive for TB were placed on a medication program.

In Rotary Year 2001-02, the Club revived the project in selected sites all over the Philippines, treating some 2,400 patients with funds from three TRF matching grants totaling US$130,150. The program dispenses a cocktail of medicines to patients every day for six to nine months, using the World Health Organization-recommended Directly Observed Therapy, Short Course (DOTS) strategy of TB treatment. The method calls for a health worker to personally dispense the medicines every day to make sure

that the patient actually takes them. To increase chances for cure, the project is implemented in tandem with daily feeding for children. The project is implemented in partnership with the Department of Health, Kabisig ng Kalahi, DSWD, and concerned LGUs.

During the centennial of Rotary Interna-tional in RY 2004-05, RC Makati demonstrated its commitment to the anti-TB cause by spear-heading “Stop TB 2005”, a campaign among the 10 Rotary districts in the Philippines to involve all local Rotary Clubs in the fight against TB. The project involved a partnership with the WHO, DOH, and the Philippine Coalition Against TB. This campaign was resuscitated in RY 2009-2010, as RC Makati spearheaded the “Stop TB NOW” campaign involving all 10 Rotary Districts in the Philippines.

RC Makati continues its passionate campaign against TB for as long as there are Filipinos suffering from this debilitating disease and who are too poor to buy the medicines they need to get cured. The great need is not the only factor spurring the Club on; it has also made some great strides that inspire it to be relentless.

For one, its first project conducted in Carmona and Dasmariñas was successful in declaring the two communities TB-free in 1990. Another recipient community, the municipality of Nasugbu in Batangas, has been awarded for two consecutive years the Best LGU Anti-TB program in the Philippines. And a recent study shows that the death incidence due to TB has gone down from 75 a day to 60 today.

All these give RC Makati reasons enough to continue its Anti-TB campaign, but while progress has been clearly made, it believes the situation is still far from declaring the Philippines TB free.

MAKING A DENT

FAMOUS VICTIMManuel L. Quezon,

first president of the Philippine Commonwealth

ALSO CALLEDConsumption; Koch’s Disease (after bacteria

discoverer, Dr. Robert Koch)

TB BACTERIAmycobacterium

tuberculosis

WORLD TB DAY 24 March, coinciding with the day Dr. Koch discovered the bacteria in

1882

ANTI-TB CAMPAIGN

TB Trivia

By Ann Angela Quila, RC Makati

Dispensing anti-TB medicine in Nasugbu

A volunteer doctor in a recipient community

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GERRY AND ROWENA TIONGSONRotary Club of Pulilan

“It was 1993 when Gerry and I first met; we were both charter members of the Rotary Club of

Pulilan. Through Rotary we became close friends; we would always be together in committee meetings, seminars, and projects. We really found oneness in our common vision, “Service above self”. Seven years of Rotary work and we finally realized that we were in love. That happened, I remember, on my birthday of April

15, 2000. And two years later, on my birthday again, we got married, with most of our guests Rotarians from different clubs of District 3770.

In RY 2010-2011 Gerry became Club President and then this year, it was my turn to serve in the position. So with a Rotarian mommy and a Rotarian daddy, it is not surprising that our two children (Nigel, 6, and Calvin, 8) are already wishing they were Rotarians too.

Thanks to Rotary, I met my dream man who continues to be the source of my inspiration. Thanks to Rotary, I learned the meaning and value of the motto, “Service above self” – that real service is not in words, not in promises but in deeds.” – President Rowena J. Tiongson, RC Pulilan, D3770

MARLOWE AND ELLEN SELECIOSRotary Club of Metro Valencia

“They say behind every great love is a great story. Well, this is ours. When we first met, we immediately disliked each other. I was a law student substituting for my mom as teacher in

a summer class; she was a nursing student, taking up advanced summer classes. She thought I was too showy, trying too hard to look impressive; I found her too inattentive, trying too hard to look unimpressed. The class was Logic. Towards the end of the course, I singled her out for an oral recitation. Instead of becoming intimidated, she fought back. And we ended up debating.

That was year 2000. We never met again for another six years. Our story would have ended there. Then Rotary intervened in 2006.

I was already a lawyer, she a nurse but administering her family's school. She invited me as a Speaker for RYLA. I accepted. In RYLA, I met the other distinguished members of the Rotary Club of Metro Valencia. I fell in love with her. And with Rotary, too. I became a Rotarian and in Rotary, our love blossomed. When I became Club President in 2009-10, she was my efficient Club Secretary. Rotary became our life. We ate, breathed and spoke Rotary. We even dreamed Rotary. On November 20, 2011, we finally tied the knot, witnessed, of course, mostly by Rotarians, including DG Sam Fontanilla, PDG Bing Juarez, Pol Murillo and Jing Dablio-dela Calzada

ROTARY ROMANCESo many couples have met in Rotary, fallen in love and gotten married.

Perhaps because of the organization’s culture of service, these relationships have found strength and purpose in a shared passion. For this month that celebrates love, we feature three Rotarian couples and

their stories. As a sidebar, we have a unique story of two star-crossed lovers meeting because of a Rotary project.

Ah, love! Thou art the beauty of the soul! (St. Aurelius Augustine) Thou frees us of all the weight and pain in life! (Sophocles) Thou art a madness most discreet! (William Shakespeare)And thus, “’Tis better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all!”

(Alfred Lord Tennyson)

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as principal sponsors I am not so sure if ours is a great story, but I know

for sure that ours is a great love. – Assistant Governor Marlowe C. Selecios, RC Metro Valencia, D3870

RON AND GLO NETHERCUTTRotary Club of Mabalacat

Ron came to the Philippines after being awarded a Rotary Visiting teacher grant as a professor in the College of Music at UP-Diliman. Prior to arriving he corresponded with fellow Rotarians On The Internet (ROTI) to help with the paperwork and logistics at the university. One of those who responded was

Gloria Anacleto who had friends in the US Embassy that expedited the needed documents. Soon after his arrival the two got better acquainted and after several months tied the knot.

When they moved to Angeles City, Glo was named the president of Rotary Club of Mabalacat and Ron was club secretary. Their excellent combination ‒ a veteran Rotarian and a skillful graphics editor ‒ enabled the club to gather many awards and the couple to attain personal recognitions for their valuable work.

They have since been named “The Dynamic Duo” in tribute to giving frequent seminars re Matching Grants, TRF, and using computers to become better Rotarians. Their combined enthusiasm and international connections convinced many Rotarians to go outside the district and enjoy the fellowship of their peers at international Rotary events. When asked about appointing someone to an important district committee position, PDG Mar Ocampo said, “Appoint either Glo or Ron, that way you get two.”

The couple has traveled to five Rotary International Conventions in addition to frequent trips to many countries where they always end up at Rotary meetings, sharing time with Rotarians they have met through ROTI.

On 30 November 2011 members of the Rotary Club of Makati Cristo Rey (District 3830) were busy conducting their “A Liter of Light” project In Barangay

Novaliches Proper, Quezon City. As they were installing the solar soda bottles in the dimly lit shelters, there was a commotion on the pathway leading to a cluster of shanties and a group has begun to gather around a woman and a soldier who was part of the military volunteers.

The woman, probably in her late forties, saw the soldier’s nameplate that read “Yap”. She asked which province he hails from. The soldier replied: “Marinduque”. She said she comes from the same province and asked if he knew someone by the name of Teresa Yap. The soldier said: “She is my mother.” Then she continued: “Would you know where her son, Bienvenido, is now?”

The soldier took off his military cap and said: “I am Bienvenido Yap.”

Gasping, she said: “I am Thelma.” Holding back their tears, the two started to tell the

Rotarians gathered their story.They were sweethearts way back in Marinduque. She

left for Manila to seek better opportunities. Broken-hearted, Bienvenido waited, not knowing where Thelma went. Days, months, years passed by without a word from her and soon after, he decided to venture on his own, eventually getting married and having three children. Now a military man, he was assigned to the National Capital Regional Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and has volunteered to help in this Rotary project.

Thelma has also married and now has five children; she is a housewife and lives in this community chosen for the Rotary project.

The story ended with both exchanging mobile phone numbers and promising to see each other in Marinduque next year during the Holy Week with both their spouses and children. On a lighter note, Bienvenido said: “If fate wasn’t kind to Thelma and I, perhaps we’ll get luckier with any of our children.”

With a hastily bought bouquet of flowers that Bienvenido offered to Thelma, and a kiss from her on the cheeks of her long-lost love, the two parted ways, but promising to stay in touch until their reunion next year with their respective families. – Emy Magdangal, RC Makati Cristo Rey, D3830

Serendipity Teen-age sweethearts meet after

30 years through a Rotary project

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The strategic framework of the Aquino administration’s peace process is anchored through a whole-of-nation approach, which seeks to bring about a concerted effort towards national peace and security. This approach is not about burden-sharing but rather about creating a consensus and understanding of security, that is shared not just among core security forces and oversight government institutions, but also by civil society and all the nation’s communities.

Philippine Rotarians, as members of civil society should actively participating in the peace process. They can learn from Peace initiatives undertaken by other Rotarians in other parts of the world. During the presidency of Wilf Wilkenson, three Rotary Presidential Peace Forums were organized to discuss Rotary’s role in building peace worldwide, culminating in Nairobi, Kenya where the discussions focused on how Rotary clubs in Africa can partner with their Rotary colleagues around the world to help bring peace and stability to troubled regions in the continent. During the UN World Peace Day in September 1, a peace forum was held in Istanbul, Turkey where RI director Balkan stressed that Rotary’s unique “human-to-human” network can foster international understanding in the Middle East and other areas of the

world. In Boyana, Bulgaria, Brigitte von Meesling, former Rotary World Peace Fellow spoke about the worldwide network of Rotary Centers for International Studies alumni (more than 500) who are all working for peace. She said, “You Rotarians are leaders and role models in your municipalities. Just by changing your actions, you have the power to be an example to others. By doing something that seemed impossible, you show that we can dream and that change is possible.”

Rotarians’ pursuit of peace has deep roots. In September 1914, the Rotary Club of Minneapolis sent a peace proposal to the International Association of Rotary Clubs suggesting that all Rotary clubs become peace advocates in their communities. Of the 50 nations that sent official delegations in the 1945 UN Charter conference, Rotary clubs were active in 32 and 27 of the delegates or technical advisers were Rotarians. In the first 12 years of the

UN, five Rotarians served as president of the General Assembly, one of them being former vice-president of Rotary International, Carlos P. Romulo.

Among other peace initiatives were- In the 1947 riots between Hindus and Muslims in Bombay, India, members of the Rotary Club of Bombay went into the streets as peacemakers; a President’s Conference convened by RI President James Bomar in 1980 resolved a border dispute between Argentina and Chile; and the Rotary Club of Oslo-Skayen, Norway launched the Shalom-Salaam peace project

where they invite university students, half of them Israeli, half Palestinian – to an all expenses paid summer study program in Oslo.

Philippine Rotary districts have nominated young professionals to the Rotary Peace Centers programs which offer individuals the opportunity to pursue either a Masters degree or certificate in studies related to peace and

conflict resolution, with up to 110 fellowships available annually. The masteral degree is offered in Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden, university of Bradford, England, University of Queensland, Australia, International Christian University, Japan, Universidad del Salvador, Argentina, Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA and the certificate program in Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. Prominent among the Philippine peace fellow alumni from University of California, Berkley is Vener Macaspac who spoke at the New Orleans convention on his learnings and how he intended to use them in the Philippine context.

Since a stable national security environment is crucial to achieving development, human security and general welfare, Philippine Rotarians should understand and be involved in the peace process. The best time is to start now as Rotary celebrates World Understanding and Peace month.

Rotarians pursue peaceBy Melito S. Salazar,Jr.

In a speech on April 22, 2010, President Benigno S. Aquino said, “the administration will have to pick up the pieces and resume the quest for peace with vigor and clarity of purpose. Our quest must not only focus on ensuring stability of the State and the security of our nation.

Our ultimate goal must be the safety and wellbeing of our people.” In line with this, the government is pursuing negotiated political settlements with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Communist Party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF). It has also seen the need to complete the implementation of Final Peace Agreements with the Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CPLA), Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa-Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletariat Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPMP/RPA/ABB).

Peace Fellow Vener Macaspac speaking at

New Orleans convention.

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The first half of RY 2011-12 being over, it is the best time to review our accomplishments with respect to our over-all plan, objectives and targets for this year.

RI Pres. Kalyan challenges us to “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity” so that our Districts and Clubs will be Bigger, Better and Bolder … and Greener in providing service to our less fortunate fellowmen. In his January 2012 message, he also challenges us to prepare our Clubs for the coming of a polio-free world, where “we have to be ready for it with

a powerful Rotary – a Rotary of enthusiasm and confidence, of bold vision and clear ambitions. It is time for us to prepare by taking an honest look at our Clubs. Are our projects meaningful, sustainable and relevant? Are our meetings productive and enjoyable? Are our Clubs welcoming to new members, and are our schedules and events friendly to young families? And once people join us, do we welcome them properly, involve them enough? Do we make them a part of the family of Rotary quickly enough?”

Clubs re reminded to send your 1st Semester Semi-Annual Reports (SARs) to RI. As of 31 December 2011, only 81% (704) of the 874 Clubs in our Zone 7A who received SARs are reported to have submitted their SARs to RI. RI advises that Clubs who paid their dues on-line are still required to submit hardcopies of their SARs to RI.


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A friend who is an Arch C. Klumph Society member recently sent me an email ending with words that remind us of why we support our Foundation. John began life in humble circumstances and became a successful businessman. Through our Foundation, he has shared

that success with people who have no ability to help themselves. He said: “As someone who was born poor on a farm during the Depression, I can confirm that when you have nothing, a little bit goes a long way to help. I remember like it was yesterday those neighbours and relatives who helped our family of nine and gave us support and encouragement. In essence, this is our Foundation’s mission.”

Another quote that impressed me recently came from a Rotarian at a Rotary institute: “I joined Rotary for business and fellowship. I stayed to change the world.”

For many of us, Rotary is our only way to change the world. As individuals, there is little we can do on our own, but when we join with our fellow Rotarians, we do make a difference. How we do that depends on where we are. If you are in a country with great needs, then you will be involved in identifying the needs of people and developing and implementing projects that will change their lives. If you are one of this generation who has been blessed with success, then you can help by making resources available. Our Rotary Foundation, in a sense, sits in the middle and makes the connection.

Our business model works, which is why we will in a few years celebrate 100 years of supporting Rotarians in making the world a better place. We have passed the test of time!

Our Foundation helps us help others

Peace out

Rotary will focus on peace in the days leading up to the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand, 6-9 May. The Rotary World Peace

Symposium will bring together Rotarians, Rotary Peace Fellows, and alumni to talk about peace-building and conflict resolution, meet experts in the field, and learn practical skills.

The symposium will take place 3-5 May at the Impact Exhibition and Convention Center; the registration fee is US$120.

Breakout sessions during the symposium will allow participants to get to know peace fellows and alumni from the Rotary Peace Center at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok

– the only center offering a professional development certificate course. At the other Rotary Peace Centers, peace fellows can earn a master’s degree in a field such as international relations, public administration,

sustainable development, peace studies, or conflict resolution.

The Rotary Peace Center at Chulalongkorn University will also host a booth in the House of Friendship during the convention. Stop by to chat with peace fellows and staff members and to learn more about the program.

Questions about the symposium? Email [email protected].

Register for the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok at www.rotary.org/convention.

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Next RI ConventionBangkok, Thailand, 6-9 May 2012

Tentative convention sitesLisbon, Portugal, 2013Sydney, Australia, 2014Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2015

Seoul, Korea, 2016Atlanta, 2017

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D-3830District Oratorical Contest

D-3800 DTTSValle Verde Country Club

Leap Day

The Future Vision Committee meets through 16 February in Evanston, Illinois, USA

The Rotary World Magazine Press Regional Editors Seminar will be held through 17 February in Evanston, Illinois, USA

February is World Understanding

MonthNeed help boosting

your club’s PR efforts? Contact your Rotary Public Image

Coordinator

D-3820Nomcom DGN SelectionHost Club: RC Metro Lipa

D-3770District Fun OlympicsHost: Rotary Club of Barasoain

D-3830District Bowling Tournament New Astrobowl, Starmall Alabang

D-3820Rotary Anniversary WeekHost Club: RC Lipa SouthFebruary 21-27

1986 EdsaPeople Power Anniversary

Valentine’s DayShow you care by getting someone involved in Rotary

Rotary’s 107th Anniversary. Every club and district is encouraged to use the 107th anniversary of the first Rotary club meeting, designated as World Understanding and Peace Day, to share the story of Rotary’s local and global contributions.

D-3820 Rotary birthday celebration with Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos

D-3800 PalaRotary Rizal High School, Pasig

Nationwide Medical Mission to celebrate Rotary in cooperation with UNTV

D-3800Strategic Planning

D-3800 Rotary 101 SeminarDepEd, Bulwagan D-3860 Exhibits - Rotary’s birthday 2nd Level, Ayala Center Cebu PCRG Phil Conference on Rotary ConcernsFeb. 18-19 Taal Vista, Tagaytay City

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DISTRICT 3770Aurora, Batanes, Bulacan, Cagayan, Ifugao, Isabela, Kalinga, Apayao, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino

District Governor Ma. Socorro “Corina” T. Bautista

DISTRICT 3810Cavite, Manila, Mindoro Occidental, Pasay

District Governor Ernesto “Ernie” Y. Choa

DISTRICT 3780Quezon CityDistrict Governor Jose Francisco “Jess” Q. Cifra DISTRICT 3820

Batangas, Laguna, Marinduque, Mindoro Oriental, Quezon, and the whole of the Bicol region

District Governor Reynaldo “Rey” H. Castillo

DISTRICT 3790Abra, Bataan, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Mountain Province, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Zambales

District Governor Digna “Digna” R. Ragasa

DISTRICT 3830Alabang, Las Piñas, Makati, Muntinlupa Palawan, Parañaque, Pateros, Taguig

District Governor Ismael “Billy” Z. Villareal

DISTRICT 3800Caloocan, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Navotas, Pasig, Rizal, San Juan, Valenzuela

District Governor Rafael “Raffy” M. Garcia III

DISTRICT 3850Aklan, Antique, Basilan, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, Misamis Occidental, Negros Occidental, Sulu, Tawi, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay

District Governor Melvin “Mel” S. de la Serna

DISTRICT 3860Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Bohol, Cebu, Davao City, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, General Santos City, Leyte, Negros Oriental, Samar, Siquijor, South Cotabato, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur

District Governor Leoncio “Nonoy” P. Villa-Abrille

DISTRICT 3870Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Camiguin Island, Cotabato, Cotabato City, Gingoog City, Iligan City, Kidapawan City, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Malaybalay City, Marawi City, Misamis Oriental, Sultan Kudarat, Tacurong City, Valencia CityDistrict Governor Samuel “Sam” C. Fontanilla

DGR-PRM PDG Romulo “Boy” O. Valle, Jr.

DGR-PRM PP Eduardo “Ed” M. Trinidad

Asst. DGR-PRM PP Julia “Julie” Gubot

DGR-PRM PP Rommel “Rommel” dG. Suarez

DGR-PRM PDG Teodorico “Teddy” E. Zamora

DGR-PRM PP Cynthia “Cyn” R. Evangelista

DGR-PRM PDG Medardo “Darwin” V. Igualada

Co-DGR-PRM PP Mary Ann “Ma-Ann” H. Gonzales

DGR-PRM PP Antonio “Tony” Y. Chong

DGR-PRM PDG Emma “Ems” M. Nava

DGR-PRM PP Lilo “Lilu” I. Aliño

DGR-PRM IPDG Jaime “Jimmy” P. Semaña

Legend: DGR-PRM - District Governor’s Representative to the Philippine Rotary Magazine


f a m i l yROTARY DISTRICTS

The Rotary Club of Plaridel D-3770 warmly received delegates of the Korean Youth Exchange from its sister club, RC Sea - chungju ( Korea ). They were hosted from December 27, 2011 to January 16, 2012. While in town, they participated in the annual town festival “Salubong” and

enjoyed the New Year’s Day celebration. They learned and experienced Filipino culture and tradition like a jeepney ride. They attended English classes to further enhance their

English proficiency. Worlds understanding thru international fellowship will bring about universal acceptance. The program for these Korean youth was spearheaded by PP Rolando “ Perry” R. Peralta - Director

- New generations. By Pres. Emilio “Milo” DJ Jacinto, RC Plaridel, D3770

Rotary Club of Uptown Novaliches leads “Save Lives, Donate Blood drive”Students and faculty members of the

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, College of Engineering, enthusiastically and positively responded to the bloodletting project of the Rotary Club of Uptown Novaliches D-3780 led by President William Tasis held recently.

The project which was a collaborative effort of the Rotary Club of Uptown Novaliches, Philippine Red Cross and the RCUN–PUP Rotaract has netted a total of almost 20,000c.c. of blood. By PP Manny Balane - Public Image chairman, RC Uptown Novaliches, D3780

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District 3820 A Christmas to Remember-(Share our Hearts, Adopt a Child Project).

Beneficiaries were120 kindergarten students from the School on Wheels of Barangay Tagapo, Santa Rosa, Laguna.

The district project consisted of distributing 120 new toys courtesy of

Robinsons Sta. Rosa. The kids were also treated to food and drinks. By PP Michael

“Mike” Gabriel, RC Sta. Rosa, D3820

Turnover of BATS books and signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between RC Manila Midtown CmP Alma Ybanez and YANGCO Elementary School Principal Mrs. Zenaida Manansala on November 22, 2011 at Dandan Street, Tondo, Manila. By Pres. Alma Ybanez, RC Manila Midtown, D3810

The Rotary Club of Baguio D-3790 presented its “Deworming, Feeding & Multivitamins & Iron Supplementation to children 3-5 years of age, ” to the barangay leaders of its newly adopted Barangay Lucnab and to the barangay nutrition committee as well as the mothers of day-care pupils. They were informed that feeding will be every Sunday for 12 Sundays to start on August 5,

2011 and will end on October 23, 2011. The mothers were divided into 6 groups. Each group, together with the barangay nutritionist, will take care of cooking a meal for the respective

Sunday assigned to it. Advocacy lectures will be rendered to the mothers prior to the feeding time. The mothers were advised that only those children 3-5 years of age who would undergo pediatric screening (general PE including weight & hematocrit determination) and deworming wil be included in the program and will be given multivitamins and iron supplements. Menus will be provided for the days in betwen the feeding dates. It was

stressed that the mother’s close care and monitoring of feeeding of her child would matter a lot in the betterment of her child’s health. After the 12 feedings, weight and hematocrit will be repeated to check on the progress of each kid. Mothers were also advised that, even if the feeding program ceases after the 3rd month, monitoring will continue. Weight will be monitored per month until April 2012. In May 2012, the club will hold a ”graduation” for the children who participated and surprises will await the child/children with the

greatest progress. Special recognition will also be given to the mothers of the these children for their efforts and for a job

well done. By PP Veeh Balajo, RC Baguio, D3790

RC North Bay East D-3800 newest joint WCS project, “Computer Aided Literacy Project”, donation of 10 complete sets of computer unit with accessories sponsored by RC Kawaguchi D-2770 Japan to Tangos Elementary School Main, Navotas City. By PP Romy Chua, RC North Bay East, D3800

Caring for the children

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The Rotary Club of Iligan Bay (RCIB) D3870 turned over a water system to Abuno High School Annex, Barangay Abuno, Iligan City.

Since the establishment of this school eleven years ago, no water supply was available for students, teachers and staff. One of the thrusts of Rotary International and District Governor Samuel “Sam” C. Fontanilla is water project where water is unavailable and is a scarcity, especially in a depressed community. Club Secretary Mercy S. Gomez, who is a teacher in this school requested the club to put this water project in her school.

This water project took more than 40 days of digging and drilling because the site is rocky, but drillers never gave up until clear water was coming out.

This water system project was made possible hrough the efforts of Club Pres. Dominic W. Siao, supported by members, giving hope and life to Abuno High School Annex students, teachers and staff. Proper hygiene and sanitation; and the comfort of clean toilets are now actually availed of because there is now enough supply of water. By Rtn Maria Bernadita “Mayang” C. Tapo, RC Iligan Bay, D3870

Water System for Abuno High School Annex

Rotary Club of Central Davao D3860 in celebrating Vocational Service Month, three Centralites – PAG/PP Art Tan, Dir. Virgie Olaivar and Rtn. Frank Rasmussen share their expertise, their careers and professions to the Rotaractors. It is an opportune time for the Centralites to mentor, guide and help the Rotaractors select their profession. From [email protected]/RC Central Davao, D3860

The Rotary Club of Kalibo D-3850 - ANSHAT Interact Club joined the Rotary Public Image street dancing during the Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival 2012. By PP Melrose “Megs” S. Lunn, D3850

The Rotary Club of Makati Buendia D-3830 handed over to its counterpart, RC Pingtung South, the Termination Report for Matching Grant no. 70985 - The Clean Water and Sanitation Project at European Village, Parañaque City. The Rotary Club of Makati Buendia represented by IPP Manny David and PP Bobot Tria met with the members of RC Pingtung South at Kaoshiung on Dec. 3, 2011 to handover the Termination Report for MG70985. The visiting group of IPP Manny and PP Bobot were composed of Mrs. Risa David, Mrs. Gloa Tria, Ms. Mariel David and Ms. Gina Nillos while present for RC Pingtung South were PDG Tend, IPP Ani, Rtn Aureo and Rtn Auger. Both clubs agreed to further strengthen their relationships by their exchange of visits and mutual understanding. By IPP Manny David, RC Makati Buendia, D3830

CONTRIBUTORS


Incoming District Governor Tony Bautista of D3790 and his spouse Evelyn, manage a transportation business, a bus manufacturing company, specialty clinics and a realty firm. He previously worked with a Toyota dealership and IBM Philippines. He joined the Rotary Club

of Subic Bay in 1988 and was elected its president after six months of membership. After transferring to Rotary Club of Metro Olongapo in 1990, he was appointed as a district officer, became a regular relief donor and GSE host, and was awarded the Outstanding Rotarian twice. He has attended five RI conventions and five zone institutes; and the GETS training in Bali, Indonesia and the International Assembly in San Diego, California, which both prepared him for the governorship of District 3790 for 2012-13. He is currently an Editorial Board member of the Philippine Rotary Magazine. His hobbies include out-of-town trips in his motorcycle and sports car, and restoration of vintage cars.

PRM Editor-in-Chief Melito Salazar, Jr. is an active Rotarian of 34 years and has served as D 3780 District Governor, RC Diliman President, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator and more than 20 positions in Rotary International. He was lecturer of the National Defense College, AFP Command General Staff College and the National Intelligence Security Agency and has papers and presentations on national security issues . Presently he is National Vice-Commander of UP Vanguard, Inc. the alumni association of UP ROTC graduates and trustee of the International Center for Innovation, Transformation and Excellence in Governance (INCITEGov), with one of its four focal areas on Peace and Security.

ANN ANGELA QUILAAnn Angela Quila is married to PDG Tony Quila of RC Makati. Angela is heavily in-volved in civic work. She has been super-vising the anti-TB program of RC Makati for the last ten years.She is also actively involved in supplemental feeding and livelihood projects as well as in the sea scouting movement and environmental protection advocacies. She is also the prime mover of the Save the Ocean pro-gram in Nasugbu, Batangas. She is currently the Chairperson of both Punta Fuego Village Foundation and the Punta Fuego Village Homeowners Association. Until her retirement, she was a career executive holding various senior positions with Smart, First Pacific, and Orient Airlines Association. She holds a BS degree in Statistics from the University of the Philippines and an MA(Cand) degree in Economics from the Ateneo University.

IDG ANTONIO BAUTISTA

PDG MELITO S. SALAZAR, JR.

PDG CHIT LIJAUCOChit Lijauco is currently the Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Zone 7A (10 districts of the Philippines and two districts of Indonesia). The charter president of the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Centro, she served as the Past District Governor of Dis-trict 3820 for RY2009-10. She has been in the publication business for more than 30 years now, serving as writer and/or editor in several ma-jor daily newspapers and magazines. Today, she is the Managing Editor of the Philippine Tatler, a monthly glossy that chronicles the lifestyle of the rich and famous.

Lilu is a marketing practitioner, educator and businesswoman.

She’s an incorrigible multi-tasker switching from being DGR-PRM to PR chair of District 3860 to being the membership chair of RC Cebu Gloria Maris.

She discovered her true passion for Rotary service when she became

president in RY 2008-2009.Spouse Dongie and daughters Genevieve and Noelle

are her touchstone.

PP LILU ALIÑO

PDG DAVE VILLANUEVAPDG Dave joined the Rotary

Club of Bacolod South in 1981, with classification of Management Consulting, and maintains 100% attendance since induction. He served as Club President (1991-92), District Governor of D-3850 (1998-99), Regional RI Membership Coordinator (2006-09), RI Literacy Southeast

Asia Sub-Committee Vice-Chair (2002-03), Governors-Elect Training Seminar (GETS) Training Team Member and presently as the Rotary Coordinator of Zone 7A (Philippines & Indonesia). He is the recipient of the “RI Service Above Self Award” and “The “Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service”, two of the most prestigious awards given to individual Rotarians and is a Paul Harris Fellow (+8).

PDG Dave is a registered chemical engineer, a product of the La Salle educational system, and is the 2006 “St. La Salle” Awardee for Community Service. He is presently the Consultant-Manager of Fabcon Philippines, Inc. and serves as Director of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation. He is happily married to Nena, with 2 children and 3 grandchildren

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