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October 20Vol. 27 No. 04

Rotary International District 3780 honors those who have excelled in their vocationsThe Rotary Golden Whe

Awardees

Kris C. AquinoEntertainment Media

Feliciano R. Belmonte Jr.Political Governance/Legislation

Charo Santos-ConcioCorporate Media Management

Shirley Halili-CruzArts and Culture

Kara Patria DavidInvestigative Journalism

Kristin Karen DavilaBroadcast Journalism

Voltaire T. GazminNational Defense and Security

Raul C. PangalanganPrint Media

Manuel V. PangilinanSports Development

Alfredo E. PascualHigher Education

Aniceto M. SobrepenaCSR Development

Hans T. SyDevelopment Banking/Finance

Andrew L. TanTrade and Industry

Enrique A. Tayag MDPublic Health

Emmanuel Joel J. VillanuevaTechnical Education

Mariels Almeda-WinhofferScience & Technology Education

Twenty-six distinguished ladies andgentlemen of Quezon City who have

excelled in their respective vocations, dem-onstrated commitment to high ethical stan-dards, and established themselves as rolemodels for others were honoured by Rotarynternational District 3780 during the 2013Rotary Golden Wheel Awards Night held lastOctober 26, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Ma-

nila Galleria.

Ten Rotarians of District 3780 received ThePaul Harris Vocational Excellence Awards, aribute to the founder of Rotary. The

awardees amply represented the cross-section of business and professional pursuitsof Rotarians in the District.

Sixteen outstanding individuals in QuezonCity who are non-Rotarians in District 3780and come from various field of expertiseeceived The Rotary Golden Wheel Awards.

A significant component of the Rotary Golden

Wheel Awards program is the recognition offive Rotary Clubs with the Best VocationalService Projects:

RC Loyola Heights - Spiritual Formationand Development

RC New Manila Heights - Karunungan atKabuhayanCenter

RC San Francisco del Monte - MobileSurgery Unit

RC Metro Sta. Mesa - Search forOutstanding Judges

RC Quezon City - Transitioning Programfor Youth with Special Needs

The awards were presented by DistrictGovernor Francis Rivera, Vocational ServiceChair Ed Ayento, Search & Awards Chair ChitoBorromeo, Overall Awards Night Chair MelVelasco and other District officials.

The Rotary Golden Wheel Awards is a jointproject of the Quezon City Government andRotary International District 3780.

The Paul Harris Vocational Excellence Awardees- Construction Development (RC Loyola Heights); Rommel G. Carino MD -

Cardiovascular Surgery (RC Cubao West); Winston Castelo - Legislation (RC New Manila East);- Government Service, Housing (RC Metro West Triangle); Oscar A. Inocentes -

Legal Profession (RC Uptown Cubao); Eulalio D. Lorenzo - Veterinary Medicine (RC MidtownCubao); Gerardo A. Panghulan - Public Relations (RC Kamuning); Dwight M. Ramos - SolidWaste Management (RC Quezon City); Leonardo A. Riingen - IT Education (RC Green-meadows); and Jose V. Mejia - Legal Education (RC Timog).


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EDITORIAL BOARD

District Governor Francis A. Rivera

Publisher

District Secretary Amable Mar Cancio

District Chief of Staff Francis PadernaRicardo Ric P. Salvador

Editor in Chief

IPP Elizaberth Beth Directo (RC Camp Aguinaldo)

Associate Editor - District

IPP Marcia Marcia C. Salvador (RC Holy Spirit)

Associate Editor - Clubs

CP Winston Winston Sia (RC VisMin)

Associate Editor-Webmaster

Editorial Staff

IPP Rhodora Doris Sanchez (RC Diliman North)

IPP Cresencio Cris Bacho Jr (RC Cubao Edsa)

Bernard De San Jose (RC Timog)

The Governors Monthly Letter is published by the G

ernor of Rotary International District 3780 with offiat the Rotary Center Building, Roces Avenue, QueCity, Philippines. Contributions for publication maysent to Ric Salvador at [email protected],Beth Directo at betchie@[email protected], or to Mar

Salvador at [email protected]

From the EditorWhile the headline event covered in this issue of the Gover-ors Monthly Letter is the Rotary Golden Wheel Awards forocational excellence, several other articles feature the ap-

lication by Rotarians and non-Rotarians of their vocationalxpertise to community service and the recognition bylubs of their dedication and excellence in meaningful ways,oo.

RC Camp Aguinaldo and RC Cubao South bestowed honorsn dedicated teachers. Expert chefs mentored Rotarians inhe LutongRotarian cooking competition hosted by RC Pag-sa. And vocational service projects of RC Loyola Heights

nd RC SFDM featured in this GML have been adjudged twof the five best vocational service projects in the districturing the Rotary Wheel Awards Night. COPS 2013

nationwide search for and recognition by Congress of theCountrys Outstanding Police Officers in Service) - project of

RC New Manila East since 1988 - occupies a 2-page spreadn the October GML.

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The editorial board of the Governors Monthly Letter is invit-ng all Rotary clubs in the district to have their projects andlub activities published in the GML.

The editors shall be delighted to receive write-ups of small& big projects from small & big clubs alike. If a write-up isot readily available, all that would be needed are somelear photos and an outlined narration of the event: What

roject, why, where, when, who & how many beneficiaries,ow many Rotarians/Rotaractors/Interactors involved, whohe other partners are, etc. The editors would help finalize

he write-up.

The audience of GML would also be interested to read

bout innovative practices in member recruitment & reten-on, running of meetings, birthday celebrations, club induc-ons, image-enhancement and fund-raisers, for examples.

Materials for publication may be emailed to one of ourard-working, friendly associate editors:

IPP Beth Directo at betchie@[email protected]

IPP Marcia Salvador at [email protected]

The editors shall also welcome and appreciate your feed-ack on this publication and suggestions for improvement.

Calendar of ActivitiesNovember & December 2013

From District Secretary Amable Mar Cancio

November is Rotary Foundation Month World Interact Week(Week ing November 5)

November 15 TRF Awareness Week/ DRF Committee

Paul Harris Golf Cup RC Metro West Triang

Veterans Golf Club

November 23 PHF Recognition Night Chair LG Dwight Ramo

RC Quezon City

Intercon Hotel Makati

November 26 Meeting with FCPs/AGs/AGRs by Regional Groups

December is Family Month in the Rotary Calendar

December 9 District Christmas Party Host: FC Presidents

and Past Presidents Celebrity Sports Plaza

Fellowship Night

Announcement to Clubs To be announcedof Nomination Process

for DGN

July 2013

August 2013

September 2013

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New Rotarians are warmly welcomed during District membership recognition eveBy District Membership Development Chair Lt. Gov. Dwight M. Ramos, RC Quezon City

The District saw anothermembership event kick off

this month, continuing a traditionthat is now entrenched in theives of Quezon City Rotarians.Every year, the District, through

a grand fellowship event for newmembers gives them honor andrecognition for joining the greatClubs of RI District 3780 duringthe Rotary Year. It is also a wayof thanking the Club leaders, most specially the FirstClass Presidents, for leading the charge in meeting theDistrict Membership Recruitment and Retention goals thisyear. Begun three years ago by now District GovernorNominee Reynaldo "Rey" David, this year's event washosted by the Rotary Club of Quezon City (RCQC) andchaired by District Membership Development Committee

Chairman Dwight "Dwight" M. Ramos.

The District Membership Recognition event started at4:00 pm, with the Rotary BasicsSeminar for new members. Thespeakers included IPDG Rufino"Penny" Policarpio and IPDSPastor "Mar" Reyes. DistrictTrainer PDG Danilo "Dan"Espinosa first gave an overview ofthe seminar to the participantsbefore DG Francisco "Francis"Rivera gave his keynote address.

DG Francis talked about how fellowship has always beenthe source of life in getting Rotarians to work together inbringing Rotary service to communities around the world.This is the reason why according to him Rotary has livedfor more than 108 years since its birth in 1905. Withoutfellowship or friendship, Rotary would have lost thefoundation of its creation.

He also said that in gathering for the District MembershipGrand Fellowship Night, the words of Paul Harris andRotary's 108-year history built upon service and fellow-

ship should come flashing inminds, as these are the beaureasons that Rotarians have ctogether for this auspicious evFellowship provides the greaopportunity for Rotarians to ge

know each other well and bwarm and lasting friendshFriendship inflames the heart passion to serve others. Wfriends come together, ser

acquires more meaning and gives more joy and ifulfillment. He also cited Francis Bacon who s"Friendship doubles joy and halves grief.

Finally, he wished that the grand fellowship strengthen the fibers of friendship that hold Quezon Rotarians together. He said to take time to meveryone and make the event a great opportunityexpand the circle of friendship, strengthen foundations of the Rotary movement in our part ofworld. After all, it is through friends that we enrich lives with joy and it is through fellowship that we can more meaning tothe theme, "EngageRotary ChangeLives."

The event tookplace at the Qu-ezon Ballroom of

the Quezon CitySports Club andwas also highlighted by a showcase of talents fromranks of the First Class Presidents (FCP), who stribute songs to the new members, as well as the drawof many raffle prizes that were donated by RCmembers.

FCP Cesar "Poch" Jaymalin and FCP Jocelyn "JoGarcia were emcees for the night.


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2013 Literacy Summit . . .by District Community Service Chair PP Ma. Elisa Baby Allado, RC New Manila Heights

The Literacy Summit, now on its third consecutiveyear, was held last September 14 at the P. Bernardo

Elementary School. This years theme is Engage Rotary,Sharing Vision for Enhanced Literacy Stronger andBetter Private-Public Partnerships. This activity wasattended by First Class Presidents and principals and/or

representatives from their respective adopted schools.FC President Aladin Villacorte of RC of New ManilaHeights welcomed the attendees. An overview of theLiteracy Summit was provided by PP Eric Santos, Chairof the District Basic Education and Literacy Committee.District Governor Francis Rivera then delivered annspirational message enjoining all Clubs in the District tocontinue and expand Literacy projects with their adoptedschools to ensure good future for our youth. MainSpeaker for the morning session was Dr. Corazon Rubio,ast years Golden Wheel Awardee for Basic Educationand Superintendent of the Dept of Education QC Division

of Schools, who gave an update on what the DepEd hasbeen doing in preparation for the implementation of the K-12 program and giving suggestions on how Rotary canhelp bridge the gaps. She emphasized that what isneeded are additional classrooms, laboratory equipmentand skills training for teachers.

The group was then divided into breakout sessionsforHigh Schools moderated by AG Nitoy Velasco and forElementary Schools moderated by LG Dwight Ramos.Each group had Speakers on the significant Literacyprojects of RID 3780 such

as the ConcentratedLanguage EncounterCLE) a strategy foreaching language; ProjectATTEST a training programor teachers in partnershipwith Foundation for Upgrad-ng Standards of EducationFUSE); Brigada Eskwela ,

an assistance program tohelp prepare the schools foropening of classes; BooksAcross the Seas (BATS), abook donation program;Super Pinoy Kid Comic cum Coloring Book depicting thevalues of the 4-way test; and the Busog, Lusog, Talinoeeding program in partnership with Jollibee GroupFoundation. Some Clubs also shared their signatureLiteracy Projects such as CHEERS of RC LoyolaHeights, BBLISS of RC Paraiso, Sagip Pandinig of RCTimog, Edukasyong Pangkalikasan of RC Diliman North,TESDA scholarship program of RC Cubao West andCareer Guidance Testing of RC Kagitingang Cubao. Thenteract Committee represented by AG Cristy Dagdagnformed the participants from High Schools about

nteract, its functions and how to organize one.

A story-telling demonstration was done by ProfeMelody Remorca to the delight of her audience withsound effects and different voices.

Highlight of the Summit was the signing of Memoranda of Agreement, one to Reaffirm the Adop

of QC schools by the Rotary Clubs of RID 3780 andother on the participation of RID 3780 in the yearlyAng Pagbasa conceptualized by Congressman BBanal.

In the afternoon, a workshop was conducted to assthe relevance of Rotary literacy projects in adoschools, to redesign or recommend projects to fitVision/Mission of DepEd, and to find ways to bridgegap for the implementation of the K-12 program. Egroup presented their outputs in the plenary sess

Afternoon plenary Main Speaker Congressman WCastelo shared his vision for improved standard

education and a better tomorrow. Responses Principals and from a First Class President Bon TaguRC SFDM followed. The program was closed by DisCommunity Service Chair Baby Allado noting the maccomplishments of the Summit and assuring participants that the District will address the needsmuch as possible. The Summit was capped by awarding of a TV set and DVD player each to theGarcia High School, Cubao Elementary School and thBernardo Elementary School. A fourth set was raffled

and won by Flora Ylagan High School.

The success of this activity is due to the joint efforts ofLead host clubs including Batasan Hills, CommonweCubao West, Diliman North, Kagitingang Cubao, Kaming Central, Loyola Heights, New Manila Heights, ParaQuezon City, QC Circle, Roces, SFDM and Timog. hosts were: Biak na Bato, Broadway, Camp AguinaCamp Crame, Cubao South, Cubao Sunrise, DilimHoly Spirit, Kamuning East, Katipunan, Lagro AscensMasambong, Mega EDSA, Metro Sta. Mesa, New MaEast, North Balintawak, North EDSA, QC Central,

asa, Roxas, San Bartolome, Vismin and West Triang

Literacy Summit 2013 solidifies partnerships to improve learning outcomesby District Community Service Chair PP Ma. Elisa Baby Allado, RC New Manila Heights


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Clubs urged to form Rotary Community Corps to extend their capacity to serve otheby District Community Service Chair PP Ma. Elisa Baby Allado, RC New Manila Heights

ASeminar on the Rotary

Community Corps (RCC) washeld last September 21 at theGlobal Lounge to inform Clubsabout what a Rotary CommunityCorps is, what its functions are

and how to organize one. It wasattended by Club Presidents,Service Projects Chairs & officersof existing RCCs.

The seminar started with annspirational Message delivered byDS Mar Cancio for DG FrancisRivera who was unable to attenddue to pressing matters.

PDG Jess Cifra, President of the Rotary Village Corps

Foundation, gave a brief history of the Rotary CommunityCorps which is now one of the 9 structured organizationsof Rotary International along with the likes of Interact,Rotaract and WCS. He revealed that Mat Caparas, the

only Filipino who became Rotary International (RI)President, introduced the concept of Rotary Village Corpsn 1985 when he was still a President-Elect and wasormally approved by RI in 1988. The name waseventually changed to its current name RotaryCommunity Corps (RCC). He then cited effective projects

of RCCs all over the world and in the Philippines.

He explained that RCC is a group of non-Rotarian men

and women who aim to attain economic progress afind solutions to the problems in a community.

mission is to teach members to be responsible for needs of their community with regards to literacy, heahunger, water and sanitation, pollution, housemployment and the environment. It is not a politorganization and its members are expected to cooperative, self-sufficient and develop human potento its fullest. Rotarians will simply oversee the RCC amay assist them in their projects.

District RCC Chair Bong Cruz then showed a step-step approach to organizing an RCC which he defineda force multiplier of a Rotary Club when t

collaborate in community development endeavours. Twas followed by a workshop where the participaaccomplished the RCC Organization Form whichsubmitted to RI without any required dues. The RCCexpected to submit a report on their projects annuaThose who fail to report for 3 consecutive years automatically dropped from the roster.

In closing, District Community Service Chair Baby Allenjoined the participants to organize an RCC soonShe reiterated the statistics shown by the two mspeakers of the seminar that there are over 7,500 ac

RCCs worldwide sponsored by 2,600 Rotary Clubs incountries. In the Philippines there are 1,512 RCCs in 10 Rotary Districts.

Souvenir photo of RCC Seminar Participants with PDG Jess Cifra, RCC Committee Chair Bong Cruz a

District Community Service Chair Baby Allado

ROTARY ROTARACT INTERACT RCCs

Members Members Members Members

1 220 115 133 860 365 125 174 547Clubs Clubs Clubs Corps

34 558 5 820 15 875 7 589

ROTARY

WORLD

AT A

GLANCE Data for ROTARY are as of 30 June 2013; all others as of 28 June. Source: THE ROTARIAN November 2013

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Everyone wins in Rotabowl 2013 as Rotarians imbibe fellowship and sportsmanshResults from PP Marilyn Manabat, Public Image Chairman, RC Cubao Central

Congratulations to all the Winners of Rotary International D378O Rotabowl 2013. The Governor Francis Rivera CFirst Leg was hosted by the Rotary Club of Cubao Central.

Class O - The crme de la crme

First Place and Over all CHAMPION RC AYALA HEIGHTS A

First Runner- up RC Camp Aguinaldo

Second Runner - up RC SFDM A

Third Runner - up RC Commonwealth

Class A

First Place and CHAMPION RC Biak na Bato

First Runner- up RC Ayala Heights B

Second Runner - up RC FC Presidents A

Third Runner - up RC New Manila East

Class B

First Place and CHAMPION RC Metro Sta Mesa

First Runner- up RC Diliman Silangan

Second Runner - up RC Paraiso

Third Runner - up RC Metro SFDM

Class C

First Place and CHAMPION Global Presidents

First Runner- up RC Quirino B

Second Runner - up Dream maker Presiden

Third Runner - up RC Roces


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Rotarian priests spearhead continuing spiritual formation & development programBy PP Jesse Tanchanco, RC Loyola Heights

The Rotary Club of Loyola Heights (RCLH) has always been knowits Spiritual Formation and Development programs. This is m

possible by the presence and active participation of 3 Rotarian Catpriests led by charter member Fr.Jesus Jess Fernandez, SJ, ably ass

by Rotarians Fr. Manuel Bong Bongayan, SVD and Fr. Alfredo Fre

Sabado, SVD.

Since its chartering, the Annual Mass Wedding initiated by Fr. Jessbecome a signature project of the RCLH. It aims to provide couples the depressed areas who are either living together or are civilly wedbenefit of having a Church wedding. They are provided with marenhancement seminars prior to the scheduled mass wedding. The sponsors the cost of the wedding including the rings, arrhaes, veils, bouquets and a simple but meaningful reception. To date, more th

housand couples have benefitted from this program.

he RCLH has also introduced the St. Ignatius Marriage Encounter and Family Encounter Series. This twice a year activ

ntended to provide members, relatives, colleagues and friends with a 3-day live-in marriage enrichment program in ordurther strengthen the marriage ties and family relations of the participating couples. Now on its 9 thyear with more thanouple beneficiaries including many of the members of the RCLH.

Finally, the RCLH through its 3 spiritual advisers conducts regular Lenten and advent recollections for the members

heir families. Masses are also con-celebrated during special club occasions and commemorations.


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COPS 2013: The good eggs in the police basket are recognized for excellenceBy Senior Deputy District Secretary Roberto Bong Cruz, RC New Manila East

They came from all corners of the archipelago, withranks varying from SPO1 to Superintendent, but they

ll have one thing in common. They all used theommunity as an effective tool for accomplishing their jobf crime prevention and more importantly, crime solution.

And yes, they are all winners of the 2013 nationwideearch for the Countrys Outstanding Police Officers inService (COPS).

his annual and nationwideearch is a partnership among the

Metrobank Foundation, thePhilippine Savings Bank, thePhilippine National Police, andhe Rotary Club of New ManilaEast. Annually, four commis-ioned officers and six non-

ommissioned officers arehosen among nominees from thePNPs 17 regions. This year,here were more than 150 police-men-nominees, the highest evern the history of the search, saysRCNME First Class President

austo Osty Manlapaz.

he final Board of Judges whichelected this years outstanding

COPS was co-chaired by Senator

Antonio Tri l lanes IV andChairman Francisco Duque II ofhe Civil Service Commission. Congressman Niel Tupas,r. of the 5

thDistrict of Iloilo served as Vice Chairman with

Bataan Provincial Governor Albert Garcia, Philippine Dailynquirer President Alexandra Prieto-Romualdez, LinaGroup of Companies Chairman Alberto Lina and SGV

oundation Chairman and President Cirilo Noel asmembers.

he COPS awardees were feted together with the winnersf the Search for the Outstanding Teachers (SOT) andhe Outstanding Philippine Soldiers (TOPS) in ceremo-ies honoring them collectively as Metrobank Foundation

Outstanding Filipinos last September 5, 2013, as one ofhe highlights of the Metrobanks anniversary celebration.Each winner received a cash price of P300,000 andpecially-designed trophy and medal from the Metrobankoundation.

Recognizing Excellence in Public ServicePres. Manlapaz emphasizes that the search for COPSecognizes the shared responsibility between the policefficers and the community. The COPS Award seeks to

dentify gallant men and women in the police force who

are able to work with the community to prevent and scrime. This award is not for the police officers who shout with the bad guys. This is for the police officers use the community who tell them who the bad guys he adds.

History of the CompetitionThe program started in 1988 as a brainchild of

Sammy Pagdilao, himself a multi-awarded police ofwhen the Rotary Club of New Manila East establishedBest Community Oriented Policemen (Best COP) AwThis was in recognition of the important role ofvocational and community service component of pwork in the pursuit of peace and order. Starting aaward for police officers in Metro Manila, the compewas expanded nationwide, garnering the support oPNP and the Metrobank Foundation, which has having its own police recognition program since 1999

Awards and recognitions for COPS AwardsThe COPS Awards has won numerous local international awards. After consistently winning for seyears the District award for the Most OutstanVocational Club Service Project, it was finally enshrinthe District Hall of Fame in that category. RInternational recognized it in the field of Public RelatIt has also received Anvil Awards from the PR Societhe Philippines, Quill Awards from the Internat

Association of Business Communicators and vacommendations from the Philippine National Police.


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COPS 2013 are honoured at both Houses of CongressBy Senior Deputy District Secretary Roberto Bong Cruz, RC New Manila East

The 2013 Countrys Outstanding Police Officers in Service

Police Commissioned OfficersPolice Superintendent Edgar Alan Omas Okubo

Police Chief Inspector Carlo Magno Mercado Manuel (Manila)Police Senior Inspector Arlan Lim Delumpines (Zamboanga City)

Police Inspector Margienett Terano Yosores (Cebu)

Police Non-Commissioned Officers

Senior Police Officer 1 Edgardo Abastar Figuracion II (Zamboanga del Sur)Senior Police Officer 1 Raquel Ramos Aniwasal (Batangas)

Senior Police Officer 4 Teofilo Siao Juanata, Jr. (Pangasinan)Senior Police Officer 2 Oscar Morales Angeles, Jr. (Marikina City)

Senior Police Officer 2 Rodito torrevillas Viovicente (Lapu-Lapu City)Senior Police Officer 1 Eduardo De Guzman Covarrubias (Zamboanga City)

The COPS with Senate President Frank Drilon and other leaders of the Senate of the Philippines

The COPS with Speaker Feliciano Belmonte and other leaders of the House of Representatives


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SFDM Mobile Surgery Unit extends medical service during milestone in Philippine TBy FC President Andrei Bon Tagum, RC SFDM

The Rotary Club of San Francisco Del Monte wasrecently bestowed the honor of being part of the

istoric ABS CBN 60th Anniversary Celebrations at the

Quezon City Memorial Circle last October 5, 2013.

he RCSFDM was tapped to provide free medical-urgical services through its renowned Mobile Surgerynit (MSU) led by Clubman and multi-awarded surgeon,

Dr. Jim Sanchez. The MSU Medical Mission was coveredve as part of the Salamat Dok TV program which wasired from 6 am to 7 am.

During the live coverage, RCSFDM FCP Andrei Bon C.agum and Rtn. Dr. Jim Sanchez were interviewed by

Salamat Dok segment host Jing Castaneda as to theeginnings and the purpose for the Mobile Surgery Unit.

ealth Sectynrique Ona

ater joined theMedical Surgi-al Missionnd personallyhecked onhe Cleft Lipurgery of ahild by Dr.anchez.

ecretary Ona expressed his admiration for the MSU andongratulated the Club for its unique service project. He

ater suggested that the PhilHealth may be able toeimburse the cost of the surgeries of the indigentatients.

he MSU Medical Mission was successfully conducted inartnership with the following service partners: the Inner

Wheel of San Francisco Del Monte led by Pres. PollyCuntapay, the Rotaract Club of San Francisco DelMonte-Malaya Achievers led by Pres. Sunshine Rayoso,

he Rotary Club of North Edsa led by FCP Danny Ferrer,

RC Biak na Bato led by FCP Jolan Salino, RC VisMinby FCP Rey Ornillo, RC Cosmopolitan Cubao led by Jimmuel Naval, RC New Payatas led by FCP

Mercado, RC Diliman Heights led by FCP Mhejost Gonzales, RC San Bartolome led by FCP Vega ChaRC Roces led by FCP Mar Marfal, and the Alpha Phi Fraternity led by NLRC Commissioner Alex Lopez

By the end of the Mission, 50 surgical patients had bserved for Cleft Lip, Hernia, Cyst Removal, etc.

The MSU was partially funded by Rotary InternatiMatching Grant No. 79370 in partnership with RI Dis3060 India.

The MSU Mission and the lead host club RCSFDM again prominently acknowledged during the TV Pevening news, for their valuable contribution to the

Anniversary Celebrations of television in the Philippine

This is the second time this Rotary Year 2013-2014 the MSU Medical Mission of RCSFDM was televise

ABS CBN through the Salamat Dok TV Program. first was during the MSU Medical Mission conductethe Club at Bustos, Bulacan where 100 surgical patihad been served.


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Camp Aguinaldo celebrates vocational service month by honoring SPED teacherBy FC President Robert Camba, RC Camp Aguinaldo

As second parents to millions of children across thecountry and a source of guidance for them well into

adulthood, our teachers play a central role in shaping theFilipino people.

Teaching is long term and exhausting work that shapeshe spirit of students. Special education teachers, in

particular, need to contribute love and dedicated effort inurturing their students with special educational needs.

To recognize our SPED educators and institutions pro-iding the best educational services to children with spe-ial learning needs, the Rotary Club of Camp Aguinaldo,ogether with other co-host clubs and in cooperationwith the Department of Education and the AFP, held a

program entitled "Saludo ako sa Titser ko" on October6, 2013 at 1pm at the P. Bernardo Elementary School.

The aim was to give recognition to our SPED educatorsand the SPED centers in Quezon City.

A 'Caring Conversation" workshop preceded the activitywhereby 50 teachers from these centers were hosted to a

three hour workshop where they were taught "relaxaand meditation techniques" in the morning of the sday from 8 to 11 am at the CRS Hall in Camp Aguina

After lunch they were brought to the P. Bern

Elementary School for the Recognition portion ofactivity.

The program gave emphasis to the challenges facingSPED teaching profession. It was dedicated to teacof a different breed, our unsung heroes who toil everyto make this world a better place to live. Since theycolor to the world of children with special needs., it only fitting and proper that we recognize their effort special way by making them feel special, even if just day. Highlights of the event was the Creative Sileportion whereby deaf students rendered the invocaand the National Anthem in deaf and sign language,

the Tinikling dance by blind students,Co host clubs which supported the tribute to Steachers were RC Acropolis, RC Camp Crame, Congressional, RC Cubao Central, RC Cubao WestHoly Spirit, RC Kamuning, RC Kamuning Central,Metro SFDM, RC Pagasa, RC Quezon City, RC QueCity Central, RC Paraiso, RC Roxas, RC SFDM,Timog and RC West Triangle.

What is SPED?
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Cubao South salutes outstanding performance and dedication of eleven teacherBy FC President Atchie Baetiong, RC Cubao South

. . . then commemorates the birthday of FCP Atchie by serving disabled children in Montalban

In celebration of RotarysVocational Service Month and of

World Teachers Day, RC Cubaoouth presented Certificates of

Appreciation to the eleven (11)eachers of its adopted school,Camarilla Elementary School, lastOctober 5, 2013.

he awardees were headed by thechools principal, Mr Geoffrey Hchanis. Camarilla Elementarychool is located in Barangay San

Roque in Quezon City and hasurrently a student population of 500.

he teachers were recognized for

their outstanding performance andselfless commitment in giving hopeand inspiration to the students, and

also for their support in the Cactivities like the Busog, LuTalino Program.

FCP Atchie Baetiong of RC Cubao South meaningfullycelebrated her birthday last October 19, 2013 with an

utreach program at the Cottolengo Filipino, a home forbandoned children with disabilities, located in Barangayan Rafael, Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal. Cottolengolipino currently houses 40 abandoned and disabled

hildren and finances special education classes for 45her poor disabled children from the nearby communities.

he event, dubbed Gift of Love, consisted of a storytel-

g session, parlor games, feeding and giving of diapers,oaps, alcohol and toys for the children.

CP Atchie was joined and supported by classmatesCPs Janet Homo of RC Camp Panopio, Danny Ferrer ofC North Edsa, Ramon Ortega of RC San Roque, andonnie Collado of RC South Triangle.

When Rotary cares, Rotary serves. We love, we caour own small ways.


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Volunteer doctors and partners of Biak na Bato continue to make more people smBy FC President Jolan Salino, RC Biak na Bato

Philam provides meals to, trims hair of, reads to and distribute gifts among studeBy FC President Dennis Arca, RC Philam QC

Rotary Club of Biak-Na-Bato's Libreng Pustiso (FreeDentures) mission was held at Our Lady of Fatima

niversity, Valenzuela City last October 13, 2013.

ne hundred twenty (120) street sweepers of the MetroManila Development Authority were beneficiaries of the

roject on that day.

he clubs "Libreng Pustiso" program has been a long-termommitment, addressing aggressively a felt need among therban poor who are invariably saddled with financial burdens

and consequently their health concerns are often grneglected. To see them smiling with confidence is alreajust reward and enough reason for us to continue sustain this humanitarian community service.

After twenty six years of dedicated dental outreach miss

the club was finally recognized for such an endeavor witPLATINUM AWARD, the only recipient in District 3780May 25, 2013.

Thanks to our major donor, our fellow Biakero Past PresiFreddie Ceballos.

T

he Rotary Club of Philam in partnership with the Crux

Tau AnsataFraternity/Sorority held an outreach projectast October 17, 2013 at the North Fairview High Schooln Quezon City. The school is located in an area which is onef the most adversely affected by typhoons.

ver 200 students from 1st to 2ndyear level benefited fromhe project. The program opened with a message from thechool principal, Miss Sheridan Evangelista. This wasollowed by a short inspirational talk of CP Dennis Arca wholso announced the good news that the club, through one ofs members, will sponsor 1 deserving graduate from Northairview High School and another 1 from San Fransisco Highchool. The college scholarship includes tuition and monthly

llowance. The feeding program immediately followed, with0 candidates of Miss MP Advertising 3 helping in theistribution of tinola and rice to the students. Simultane-

ously, some students were given free haircut throughGupit Linis project of the Club. Miss MP Candidatesducted a reading session which drew positive responsethe students.

Members of the Club came in full force in ensuringsuccess of the project with Secretary Kearney Si donmore than 20 dozens of socks to the student attendewas indeed a very tiring but satisfying day. New membeJack Wong is looking at donating more books and s

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Diliman North continues to promote breastfeeding to grow more healthy, cute babBy FC President Marilene Araneta, RC Diliman North

On September 16, 2013, RC Diliman North held acompetition called Culiats Healthiest Breastfed

Baby, in partnership with the Culiat Health Center in Tan-ang Sora, Quezon City, and as part of its continued pro-

motion of the importance of breastfeeding. The con-est was open to infants 1-6 months of age who were fed

urely breast milk, i.e., no supplementary food given. Outof 40 participants (mother-child teams), six (6) winnerswere declared, one from each age group. Judging wasased on the following: height, weight, responsivenessnd cute factor for the babies. Additional points werearnered by the baby whose mother went for pre-natalheck-up visits at the health center. The panel of judges

was headed by District Community Service Dr Ma ElisaBaby Allado who, together with volunteer teachers and

mothers, spent more than four (4) hours at the CuliatHealth Center to judge the winners.

RCDN began promoting the

mportance of breastfeeding in 2011hrough a lecture called, BabiesBest Nutritious Food is Free beforexpectant mothers in Barangay

Pasong Tamo Mrs Ines Fernandez, WHO consultant and Executive

Director of Arugaan Day Care, waseynote speaker. Breastfeedingoes not incur costs; it is therefore a

ree source of food for babies. In012, the Club conducted a

Maternal and Infant Care Program

or the Aeta community in Mabala-

cat, Pampanga, focusing on the health of mothers breastfeed their babies.

For the current year, RCDN is promoting breastfeedinpart of environment protection. Dr Marianne Neifert oMoms Guide to Breastfeeding presents starguments on how breastfeeding is environment-frie

She wrote: human milk uses no natural resources generates no industrial waste. On the other handproduction of formula, cans, bottles, nipples, lapackaging and advertising uses trees, metals, gplastics, paper and fuel. Artificial feeding of infcreates an enormous volume of waste materials. In pital nurseries, formula-fed babies are offered a sinuse glass or plastic bottle up to eight times a day. Tthis is an environment issue which breastfeeding significantly address.

Camp Crame imbues youth with concern for climate change and disaster preparednBy FC President Vicente Turdanes, RC Camp Crame

The Rotary Club of Camp Cramewith the active participation of

amp Crame High School Interactors he - Crameans organized theontinuing project of the club for the

nvironment.

This project gave emphasis onInformation and education

campaign through seminars, schoolsymposia, visits to barangay localgovernment units, and general

assembly in barangays. The prculminated on September 20, 2with the theme A HIGH SCH

C L I M A T E C H A N G E S U M MPAGHAHANDA LABAN SA SAKUNA, A

NG RC CRAME PARA SA KALIGTANG MGA KABATAAN. This will bcontinuing signature project of Interactors from Camp Crame School in partnership with the W

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Cubao West rolls out wheels to provide mobility to 280 indigent beneficiariesBy FC President Josie M. Garcia, RC Cubao West

On September 4th, 280 wheelchairs arrived at theNovaliches Warehouse of PP Joel Guillermo of

RC Cubao West. Since Matching Grant No. 77750 waspproved more than a year ago, this gift of mobilitynally arrived in Quezon City after much preparation anderseverance of the Club. The local wheelchair team was

nxious at first because the US Wheelchair team hadlready arrived but the wheelchairs were still beingleared at our Customs Office. Eventually, the

wheelchairs made it safely and were immediately

cheduled for distribution.

n order to reach out to more beneficiaries in the District,

he wheelchairs were distributed by RC Cubao West inmany locations: Quezon City Hall lobby; Brgy TandangSora; Sinagtala Homes at Brgy Bahay Toro; Childhaus atBrgy Pinyahan; Brgy Pasong Tamo; Brgy Batasan Hills;Brgy Kamuning; among others. In addition, more thanwenty Rotary Clubs got wheelchair allocations andistributed these to needy beneficiaries in their respectiveommunities. For easier access and controlledistribution, the wheelchairs were transferred to a buildingdministered by PE Ed Zaragoza.

Quezon City is known to be the richest city in the

Philippines yet thousands of patients lack wheelchairs.Proof of this is the large government backlog to fill upequests from indigent residents. Many have had to waitor months before getting their free wheelchairs. Toissuade recipients from selling their new wheelchairs tothers as had happened in some instances in the past,

he Wheelchair team now requires photos and IDs of theecipients.

RC Cubao West attended to the visiting US WheelchairDistribution Team composed of five Rotarians from NorthCarolina with the usual Filipino hospitality. Cubao West

empted them with local delicacies like mangoes, lechean, buko pandan ice cream, pansit, halo halo, and daily

buffet meals in various restaurants. Members of the eagerly conducted the visitors around places of intelike the QC Memorial Circle, UP Diliman and Atecampuses, and even brought them to a comedy where they were recognized as Rotarians. RC CuWest showcased some of its projects including the

meter Batasan Wall Mural painting, medical missrelief operations, feeding programs, and Club Inductio

This great experience of the visiting team has b

summed by RI D7670 PDG Hamp Shufords remaYour Club is a shining beacon. In all my years, Ive nseen such an active club...It makes me proud to b

Rotarian.

Brief background of the wheelchair project

The Rotary Foundationapproved in August 2012Matching Grant No. 77750 for560 wheelchairs funded withmatched funds from RotaryClub of Foster City, RI District7670 North Carolina, USA. Thewheelchairs were intended forneedy beneficiaries with

mobile disabilities in RI District3820 (Southern Luzon) andDistrict 3780 (Quezon City).Each District had been allo-cated 280 wheelchairs in 6sizes. Local project partnersare the Rotary Club of LucenaSouth (D3820) and RotaryClub of Cubao West .

The US Wheelchair Team arrived in Manila to distribute the wheelchairs in the two Philippine dist

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Seminars to empower youth with proper knowledge on sexuality are held in high schoBy FC President Josie M. Garcia, RC Cubao West

Y.E.S. to S.E.X. is the tagline of the controversialproject of Rotary Club of Cubao West. The Youth

Empowerment on Sexuality (Y.E.S.) Seminar is gearedowards recognizing the dignity and worth of every humanbeing, especially the youth. Aimed for 3 rd and 4th yearhigh school students, this DepEd endorsed YES Seminar

s part of a Chastity Education Program that activelyengages the youth to understand the physical, spiritualand emotional changes that go along with growing up.

Spearheaded by the Batang Quezon City Foundation,nc. and partnering with RC Cubao West and Digma ngBuhay Foundation, this YES Seminar is being deliveredn the six (6) Congressional Districts of Quezon City sinceAugust 2013. Ranging from 200 to 250 studentparticipants, equally divided according to gender, theYES seminar runs from 8am to 12nn in 12 pre-selectedPublic Schools.

Hosted ably by Mr. Ansel Beluso, a veteran writer andadio host, the YES Seminar is a mix of lecture, film

showing, workshop and other interactive exercises, withkits, snacks and simple graduation rites to top it off. Theyouth are progressively introduced to face their ownsexuality without malice nor nervous discrimination. Thesensitive topics are discussed objectively without social

prejudice; correcting the immature and usually misleaavalanche of information taken from the Internet, ftabloids and magazines, and even from fellow youths barkadas. The youth are empowered by correct knedge on their sexual development allowing them to meducated and more mature decisions.

Click on image to view the slide presentaYOUTH EMPOWERMENT ON SEXUALIT

Beneficiary Schools

E. Rodriguez Jr. High School

San Francisco High School

Commonwealth High School

Batasan National High School

Carlos P Garcia High School

Quirino High School

Quezon City High School

Ramon Magsaysay High SchoolNorth Fairview High School

Novaliches High School

Culiat High School

Tandang Sora National High School
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taractors & Interactors of D3780 build acquaintance and fellowship during Halloween by District Rotaract Secretary Kevin Laragan and President Alyssa Lincuna, RAC Holy Spirit

h all-out support from RC Holy Spirit, the Rotaract and

eract Clubs of Holy Spirit hosted the District Halloweenrty on October 27, 2013 at the Don Antonio Heightsbhouse. The venue was spook-tacularly dressed up,ng hand-made materials artistically executed by thests.

e Interact Club of JP Laurel High School/Loyola Heightsby President Jomar Ribon, Rotaract Club of Timog ledPresident Gemma Alamani, and Rotaract Club of

DM-Malaya Achievers led by President Sunshineyoso came to have fellowship and fun. FCP Josie Gar-of RC Cubao West attended with her lovely daughters.

Gracing the occasion were DRR Gillian Nicole Ala

Asst DRR Patrict Hermoso, Chief of Staff Giselle Fcion, District Secretary Louie de Real. Also lending sto the event by their presence were District Youth SChair Johann Montellano and District Rotaract Chair Montellano.

It was a night of eating, fun games, nice raffle prizes, ous hosting, and an occasion to enjoy each otherspany!
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District Governor Francis Rivera and the editors thank Rotarians whhave contributed stories for this October issue of the GovernorMonthly Letter.

District Membership Development Chair LG Dwight Ramos, RC Quezon City, for t

article on the District Membership Recognition events on Page 4. District Community Service Chair Ma. Elisa Baby Allado, RC New Manila Heigh

for coverage of two district events -

Literacy Summit 2013 on Page 5

Seminar on Rotary Community Corps on Page 6

PP Marilyn Manabat of RC Cubao West for the results of Rotabowl 2013 on Page 7

District Vocational Training Chair Jose Joemon Montenegro, RC Pag-asa, Lutong Rotarian article on Page 8.

PP Jesse Tanchanco, RC Loyola Heights, for the Spiritual Formation and DevelopmeProject written on Page 9.

Senior Deputy District Secretary Roberto Bong Cruz of RC New Manila East for tarticle covering COPS 2013, the Clubs Hall of Fame project, on Pages 10 & 11.

FC PresidentAndrei Bon Tagum of RC SFDM for coverage of one of the missions the Clubs widely known Mobile Surgery Unit, on Page 12.

FC President Robert Camba of RC Camp Aguinaldo for the article about the Clucommemoration of vocational service month with SPED teachers, on Page 13.

FC PresidentAtchie Baetiong of RC Cubao South for the article on Page 14 where tClub honored the dedication and outstanding performance of school teachers, and thextended outreach service to disabled children in Montalban.

FC President Jolan Salino of RC Biak na Bato for the article on the Clubs signatuproject, Free Dentures for Indigent Patients, on Page 15.

FC President Dennis Arca of RC Philam for a project that benefitted 200 students North Fairview High School, on Page 15.

FC President Marilene Araneta of RC Diliman North for the article covering the Cluadvocacy for breastfeeding, on Page 16.

FC PresidentVicente Turdanes of RC Crame for the report on the Clubs initiative imbue the youth with concern for climate change, on Page 16.

FC President Josie M. Garcia, RC Cubao West, for articles on two Clubs projects -

Large-scale Matching Grant supported wheelchair distribution project on Page 1

Seminars on Youth Empowerment on Sexuality on Page 18

District Rotaract Secretary Kevin Laragan and PresidentAlyssa Lincuna of RAC HSpirit for report on the District Halloween Party for Rotaractors & Interactors, Page 19

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