The
Official Weekly Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Marbel (Koronadal)
Club No. 17121 | Chartered June 30, 1980 District 3860 | Philippines
Meets every Thursday, 7:30PM
IMAGINE
Rotary Rotary Year 2022-2023
August 5, 2022, 5:30PM | EMR Convention Center Brgy. Morales, City of Koronadal South Cotabato
PROGRAMME REGISTRATION
5:30 PM
DINNER
6:00 PM
PART I: OPENING CEREMONY Parade of Dignitaries and Rotarians Call to Order
EVELYN P. TAMPUS, PHF+1 President, RY 2021-2022
Invocation
FR. JOSE ANTONIO C. PAEZ
Philippine National Anthem
AVP
South Cotabato Hymn
AVP
Koronadal March
AVP
Rotary Hymn
AVP
Four-Way Test and Object of Rotary
CARLO S. PRECIOSO, PHF+2 Area 3H Past Assistant Governor,RY 2018-2019
Welcome Remarks
ILAH MARIE L. LABRADOR, PHF President-Elect, RY 2023-2024
Introduction of Guests and Visiting Rotarians
GERRY S. CRUZ, PHF+2 Past Assistant Governor
Community Dancing
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ALEXANDER G. GUYOS Member, Rotary Club of Marbel (Koronadal)
PART II: INDUCTION CEREMONY Charging of Rotarian Candidate
ANTONIO M. VICENTE, PHF+3 Past President, RY 2012-2013
Induction of New Rotarians
RANDY S. BALDELOVAR, PHF Area 3H Assistant Governor, RY 2022-2023
Induction of Rotarian Officers and Directors
BENJAMIN M. GARCIA, Major Donor Level 2 Past District 3860 Governor, RY 2018-2019
Induction of Spouses Officers
Lady VIRGINIA Y. GARCIA, PHF+1
Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to the Inducting Officers Message
LILU I. ALIÑO District 3860 Governor, RY 2022-2023 PART III: HAND-OVER CEREMONY
Valedictory
EVELYN P. TAMPUS, PHF+1 President, RY 2021-2022
Handover of Responsibility Introduction of the Imaginative Club President
GABRIELLE ANNIKA C. FEDOC
Acceptance Speech
FRANCIS IAN A. FEDOC, PHF President, RY 2022-2023
Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to the Outgoing President PART IV: GUEST SPEAKER’S TIME Introduction of the Guest Speaker
BENJAMIN M. GARCIA, Major Donor Level 2 Past District 3860 Governor, RY 2018-2019
Message of the Guest Speaker
PDG VIRGILIO G. FARCON, JR. D3800 EMGA-Endowment Major Gift Advisor RY 2022-2025
Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to the Guest Speaker PART V: CLOSING CEREMONY Word of Gratitude and Closing Remarks
JANINE FRANCESCA C. PRING, PHF President-Nominee, RY 2024-2025
PART IV: GRAND PRODUCTION NUMBER, FELLOWSHIP, and RAFFLE AG Randy S. Baldelovar & PE Ilah Marie L. Labrador Masters of Ceremonies
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THE FOUR-WAY TEST of the things we think, say, or do:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to ALL concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to ALL concerned?
OBJECT OF ROTARY
…is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise, and, in particular to encourage and foster; FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life; FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
ROTARY CODE OF CONDUCT Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect Use my professional skills through Rotary to: mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities, report any suspected harassment, and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment
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Presidential
As a Rotarian, I will:
MESSAGE
July 2022
Jennifer Jones
Rotary International President 2022-23 Every month since I joined Rotary, I’ve looked forward to
reading this magazine, especially the opening essay from our Rotary president. I’ll admit that as much as I appreciate a
digital copy, I still revel in the tactile sensation of sitting down and leafing through the glossy pages. They are a treasure trove of photos and memorable stories about our great organization — the one we all know and love. I have learned so much over the years about service projects and lives that each of you have transformed.
As a communications professional, I have longed for the day that our stories were a regular part of mainstream
media and that our flagship magazine might populate doctor’s offices, coffee shops, or anywhere else people sit, wait, and browse. It’s great that Rotary members are better informed about all we do, and wouldn’t it be that much better if more people knew our stories.
All this was top of mind as I thought about our plans for promoting Rotary worldwide in the upcoming year. Over the next 12 months, we are going to shine a light on projects that put Rotary service on display to the world, and
we are going to do it strategically. Nick and I will focus on some of the highest impact, sustainable, and scalable Rotary projects from our areas of focus in what we call the Imagine Impact Tour.
We are inviting top-tier journalists, thought leaders, and influencers to use their channels to help us raise
awareness by reaching people who want to serve but have not yet realized they can do it through Rotary. But there was another important issue to consider — our carbon footprint. I take seriously Rotary’s emerging
leadership position on environmental issues. The example set by our members during the pandemic is fundamental to how we carve out our future.
That means we will harness digital technology to tell these stories — we will be tweeting, posting, and “going live” to anyone who will listen. We must consider our environment, and part of that means not always traveling but continuing to connect in meaningful ways as we have for the past two years.
Of course, we are social people, and we still need to be together. We simply need to be more mindful of our
decisions and think about how we get together just a little bit differently. For example, if we travel to visit a project, we will plan successive visits in neighboring areas.
So, what are your stories and who can help tell them? I hope you might consider your own Imagine Impact efforts — your story might be something you can promote just as easily on social media or during a Zoom call. Think about ways to showcase notable projects in your clubs and districts.
We all feel the impact that Rotary service and values have on us. Now it’s our opportunity to share that feeling with others.
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Profile of PDG Virgilio G. Farcon, Jr. Endowment and Major Gifts Adviser for Zone 10A for RY2022-25, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator Zone 10A for RY2019-22, Past Chairman of the Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation, Inc. for RY 2015-16 and Past Chair and CEO of the Philippine College of Rotary Governors for RY 2014-15 are just some of the recent rotary positions of PDG Virgilio Farcon, Jr. or “Jun” as he is fondly called. He is a dedicated and committed and servant leader of our beloved organization. He proudly calls himself a “Rotary baby” because he spent more than three fourths of his life pursuing his journey in Rotary service starting as early as 1975 when he was still in high school as an Interactor. He crossed over the Rotaract movement where he served as Charter President of the Rotaract Club of Marikina North in 1976. He served as the District Rotaract Representative in 1982 at the age of 23 in what used to be District 380 whose territory covers from Aparri, Cagayan all the way to Quezon City. He accepted the call of service and became a Rotarian at the young age of 26. He became the President of his club, RC Marikina, during RY 1996-97 at the age of 36 and was adjudged as the Most Outstanding Rotary Club President of District 3800. It was also during the same year where he served as the PETS Chairman of his own batch of presidents and the District Chair for New Generation and Vice Chair for Urban Peace. He was selected as the official delegate of the Philippines in the Urban Peace Conference PDG Jun Farcon’s passion and love for Rotary did not stop there as he went on to serve in higher positions and important committees at the district level. He practically served all District Governors year in and year out until he was elected to the highest position and served as District Governor during RY 2010-2011. He was one of four district governors around the world who came from Rotaract and the first district governor in the Philippines who came from the ranks of Interact and Rotaract, thus earning him the title as the first New Generation Governor of the Philippines. His major accomplishments as District Governor include among others the organization of the first Eclub in the Philippines, the Rotary eclub of San Juan; record breaking TRF Contributions of his district amounting to $355,000.00, the highest in Zone 7A; a per capita of $149, the highest in Zone 7A, thus earning his district the recognition of TRF Foundation Cup champion for garnering the highest per capita in the Philippines and Indonesia. District 3800 was also recognized as the first 100% all clubs giving district in the Philippines by RRFC Roberto Viray and the first district which received 49 EREY Club Awards in a single year with 75% of the active Rotarians in the district giving to the foundation. On membership, his district emerged as the highest growth rate in the Philippines. During the 2011 New Orleans International Convention, Past RI President Ray Klinginsmith personally requested for the playing of the District 3800 Global Music Video during a jampacked plenary session on the third day of the convention whose main speaker at that time was Bill Gates of Microsoft. It was a day to remember as Rotarians from the Philippines stood very tall in the eyes of the Rotarian delegates coming from different countries who attended the convention when the District 3800 Global Music Video was played to the delight and warm applause of the more than 20,000 delegates who attended the plenary session. At present, PDG Jun Farcon is serving as Endowment and Major Gifts Adviser until June 20, 2025. He is currently a Major Donor Level 3. He served as RRFC from RY2019 to 2022 and ARRFC from RY 2016 to 2019. He was part of the Rotary Coordinator Team for four consecutive years (RY 2013-16). He was adjudged as the Most Outstanding DGR-PRM in RY 2012-13 where District 3800 was awarded seven out of the eight major PRM awards. He also served as Chairman of the Board and Treasurer of the Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation, Inc., the publisher of the Philippine Rotary magazine. He served as the first Chair of the Philippine Rotary Open, a golf fellowship among the ten districts in the Philippines which was started in 2013. He was the charter president of the Philippine Rotary Friendship and Golfing Fellowship, Inc., a Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees and is now serving as Adviser of the nationwide association of golfing Rotarians from the ten districts of the Philippines. His love for the sport of golf paved the way for his continuous hosting of the annual Jun Farcon Birthday Golf Tournament now on its 26th year. The proceeds of the golf tournament are given to his favorite charities and service projects. Just recently, he was accorded by Rotary International the highest award that can be given to an individual rotarian, the Service Above Self Award and the Citation for Meritorious Service by the Rotary Foundation. PDG Jun Farcon is happily married to the President of International Inner Wheel International and Past National President of the Inner Wheel Clubs of the Philippines, Zenaida “Zeny” Farcon. She will serve as International President for IW Year 2022-23. She also served as Chair of the Spouses Participation of D3800 for five times, under PDGs Arsenio Tanco, Santos Chua, Jose Peralta, Efren De Guzman and her own husband, PDG Jun Farcon. They are blessed with three (3) children, Jayjay, the eldest who is a Certified Public Accountant and graduate of De La Salle College Antipolo. He worked as Senior Auditor at the Sycip Gorres Velayo and Company for four years and graduated with the Juris Doctor Degree at the FEU College of Law. He recently passed the Philippine Bar; Jojo, a Juris Doctor graduate of Ateneo School of Law is a practicing lawyer married to another lawyer, Macri from the UP College of Law. The youngest is Zarah, a Communication Arts graduate of Ateneo De Manila and who is presently into creative writing and a free-lance writer. Zarah is a Juris Doctor graduate of the Ateneo Law School and just passed the Philippine Bar. While it would seem that PDG Jun Farcon is very busy and preoccupied with the practice of his profession as a CPA-Lawyer, Rotary, Knights of Columbus, Couples for Christ and others, he makes it a point that his family comes first. He makes it a point to continue with the family tradition of sharing Rotary to the family as
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what his late parents, PP Ver Farcon of RC Marikina and PP Ludy Farcon of RC San Juan did to him and his siblings. He also shared Rotary to his eldest son, Jayjay (36 years old), Jojo (34 years old) and youngest daughter, Zarah (31 years old) who are all Paul Harris Fellows and charter members of the Rotary e-Club of Marikina.
MESSAGE
Allow me to greet and congratulate Life
Changing President Evelyn Tampus and her
team of committed club officers for another
successful and enjoyable rotary year under her leadership. RC Marbel has all the reasons to
rejoice for a wonderful life changing year most
especially as your club is one of the recipients of the beautiful Rotary Foundation TRF Giving and EREY Club Banners for having achieved
100% members participation and a per capita of not less than $100 US Dollar last rotary year. On behalf of the Rotary Foundation, I wish to extend my personal congratulations to your club for a job well done.
As we begin another chapter in your club’s history on your 43rd Induction and
Handover Ceremonies, I wish to congratulate your incoming Imaginative President
Francis Ian A. Fedoc and his Imagine Rotary team for what I can see as another blockbuster year for RC Marbel. Honestly, I am personally excited as well because this is my first time to travel in your place and enjoy your club’s brand of hospitality and fellow-
ship. Prior to my trip, I can only imagine where your club is located and what your club is doing to make an impact in your community. I am so delighted to be invited and would like to thank my very good friend PDG Benjamin Garcia for this honor and making this dream a reality.
Congratulations to all our Inductees led by President Francis and I wish your
club another TRF banner year as we dream big and make this year a very successful Imagine Rotary year.
PDG VIRGILIO G. FARCON, JR.
Zone 10A Endowment and Major Gift Adviser 6
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Message of the Mayor My warmest greetings to the Rotary Club of Marbel as you hold your 43rd Induction and Handover Ceremonies. The Rotary Club has been among the vital pillars that support and uplift localities throughout the country. Over the years, you have been very active in the City of Koronadal through socio- economic development and other endeavors that promote corporate social responsibility. To the new set of officers and directors, may you fully commit yourselves to the challenging but rewarding task of positive change. May the lives that have been truly transformed by the actions of your members and former leaders inspire you to continue in your pursuits, and elevate quality of life especially to the marginalized sectors of society. I am confident that you are our partner in building a better Koronadal and with your unwavering support, our beloved city will become a beacon of prosperity for generations to come.
I am confident that you are our partner in building a better Koronadal and with your unwavering support, our beloved city will become a beacon of prosperity for generations to come. Together, let’s continue to embody solidarity and promote collaboration to alleviate suffering, purging illiteracy, injustice and poverty into a more humane and progressive society.
Congratulations and may God bless you! Ururupod kita sa Bagong Koronadal — a small city with a big dream!
ATTY. ELIORDO U. OGENA City Mayor
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Message from the Outgoing
District Governor
My warmest congratulations to the Rotary Club of Marbel (Koronadal) on your 43rd Induction and Handover Ceremonies!
Thank you for the opportunity to pen my greet-
ings as you take office for the imaginative year. Also, for having this chance to thank all the
members for the support during the life-changing year. With your generosity, your club has achieved the banners for $100 per capita and EREY giving club.
With so much gratefulness in my heart, I am happy to inform you all that District 3860 is the number one district in Zone 10A in Total Giving as of June 30, 2022. This is the result of our collaborative effort. Sharing this recognition to all of you, especially to your
life-changing president, Evelyn P. Tampus and Officers. It has been a wonderful year working with you.
Congratulations to the Imaginative President Francis Ian A. Fedoc and his Board of
Directors! May all the positive forces be with you as you lead your club this Rotary Year 2022-2023 by continuously giving your dedicated service and unwavering support to the leadership of District Governor Lilu I. Aliño.
Together we shall imagine and serve with common goals, inspires members to continue plant the good seeds of Service Above Self, and make the world a better place for our future generations.
Anna Louisa A. Bumagat
District 3860 Governor, Rotary Year 2021-2022
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Message from the Incoming
District Governor
My heartfelt congratulations to Rotary Club of Marbel on your 43rd induction and handover.
Let me congratulate Life-Changing President Evelyn Tampus for her exemplary
achievement this past year despite the challenges of the pandemic. And my best
wishes to Imaginative President Francis Ian Fedoc and his Officers and Board of Direc-
tors who are now in the forefront of programs and activities this Rotary Year 2022-2023. Leadership in Rotary is a gift and a blessing. It is a God-given position that allows us to serve humanity in a purposive and meaningful way.
Guided by Rotary’s vision, “Together People Create Change” and under our inspiring
theme, “Imagine Rotary”, we will work hard to actualize Rotary’s citation and our district and club goals based on Rotary’s strategic priorities of increasing impact, expanding our reach, enhancing participant-engagement, and increasing our ability to adapt.
Rotary International President Jennifer Jones said, “Imagine Rotary fulfilling big dreams,
imagine the possibilities Rotarians can make to transform the world.” The challenge is to “Dream Big and Take Action.” Together, we can fulfill big dreams. Let’s build on our achievements, let’s be brave and bold, and be determined to make a difference. I am excited to serve with you as we start making our dreams a reality. I am confident that Rotary
Club of Marbel will continue to serve with purpose, passion, and heart.
Congratulations and more power to Rotary Club of Marbel!
DG Lilu I. Aliño
District 3860 Governor, RY 2022-2023
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MESSAGE from the
Rotary Club of Singapore Wishing President Francis
Ian Fedoc and his Board of
Directors a meaningful and fruitful Rotary Year!
President JAMES LEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rotary Club of Singapore
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MESSAGE from the
Rotary Club of Johor Bahru
My heartfelt congratulations to you and your Board of Directors on this wonderful occasion of your 43rd Installation Dinner. I would like to thank you for the kind invitation and the opportunity to pen a few words of congratulatory wishes. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to your club members for visiting our club in June and for their great support during my installation. The fellowship had been wonderful and will be engraved as part of my cherished memory. With utmost regret, my wife and I are unable to attend your joyful event in Marbel as we have unfortunately contracted the dreaded virus just when we were about to book our flight tickets. I hope to be able to make a trip to Marbel to visit all of you, in near future. Looking forward to a continuous great fellowship! Last but not least, on behalf of all of us here in Rotary Club of Johor Bahru, I would like to once again send our warmest regards. A virtual toast to Marbel for a great celebration!
HENRY CHIN President
Rotary Club of Johor Bahru 2022-2023
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Rotary Club of Singapore and Rotary Club of Marbel (Koronadal) inked for the renewal of Sisterhood Agreement on June 24, 2022 at Gallery Ball Room, Hyatt Hotel, Singapore.
Attended the Rotary Club of Johor Bahru’s Installation of Rtn. Henry Chin and his Board of Directors on June 25, 2022 at Holiday Villa Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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MESSAGE from the
Area 3H Assistant Governor It is with great pride to congratulate the Rotary Club of Marbel (Koronadal) on its 43rd Induction and Handover Ceremonies and to its young and vibrant incoming Club President, Francis Ian A. Fedoc and Officers. The People of
Action! It has been two years since the pandemic and Rotarians and Rotaractors and its respective families never ceased to spread the helping hand to the community in the most quick and innovative ways. The world indeed
changing and Rotary must be at the forefront of these changes – never get helping hand to the community in the most quick and innovative ways. The world
indeed changing and Rotary must be at the forefront of these changes – never get tired. And our enormous responsibility is an excellent opportunity to form part of improving the community.
For the Imaginative Year, let us embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by producing a generation of collaborative and effective leaders. Let us open our minds and widen our leadership experiences. Thus, I would like to encourage the club to engage more in the community service based on the areas of focus with a hundred percent membership
engagement. Also, encourage the generosity of the members to donate in the Rotary Foundation, help in public image and relations, strengthen the club administration, engage Rotaractors, collaborate with other Rotary Clubs, and more.
I look forward with the leadership of President Ian Fedoc and members of the Board to continuously build the strong club foundation for the next generation of young leaders.
Finally, I wish you all success in Rotary Year 2022-2023! With your amazing membership, I am confident that Rotary Club of Marbel (Koronadal) will emerge and make a huge impact in
Diversity, Equity, and inclusion. Together, we will make
this Rotary Year a memorable journey and let us enjoy Rotary!
RANDY S. BALDELOVAR
Area 3H Assistant Governor, Rotary Year 2022-2023 Past President, Rotary Year 2016-2017 14
Club History
DECADES OF SERVICE ABOVE SELF
It started when Attorney Paul Harris desired for camaraderie among business associates brought together of four men in downtown Chicago. After practice of subsequent rotating meeting location, they decided to call it as Rotary Club of which eventually led to an international organization of service and fellowship. The organization's dedication to this ideal is best expressed in its motto: Service Above Self. As Rotary grew, members pooled their
resources and used their talents to serve their
communities. There are 34,282 member clubs worldwide, 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders called Rotarians have
joined these clubs to create positive, lasting
change in the communities around the globe. The Rotary Club of Koronadal then, was the
only Rotary Club in the municipality of Marbel (now City of Koronadal). The committee on Club Extension headed by Past President (PP) Tolosa came up to the idea of forming one additional club in the growing City of Koronadal. In mid-1979, they searched for young, dynamic and well-respected professionals who will compose the new club.
It was June 30, 1980 when the Rotary Club of Marbel (Koronadal) has been approved by Rotary International (RI). The late PP Gerardo Calaliman was the Charter President who led the club its birth pains,
surviving the odds and establishing a name worthy of respect and prestige that every Rotary Club brings. As years sped fast, new blood was brought in regardless of religion, gender, or political preference.
The club’s flagship projects includes medical, dental, and surgical mission; literacy and feeding; career
orientation to graduating high school students; anti-bullying and I love English campaign; Adopt-a-Day Care Centers; support the school for the deaf at Koronadal Pilot Elementary School; annual December
gift-giving and feeding; breast cancer awareness activities; environmental projects such as tree planting in the mountain areas of Lake Sebu and City of Koronadal, coastal clean-up in the shores of Sarangani
Bay and General Santos City as well as B’lok Creek together with different national line agencies. All One Rota ry, One District activities were also participated.
The club sponsored the Rotaract Club of Notre Dame of Marbel University (school-based) in 1988 and organized the Intera ct Club of
Koronadal National Comprehensive High
School (KNCHS) in 2014. The Rotaract Club of Korbel (school-based) and Interact Club of Korbel were also organized during the
inspiring Rotary year 2018-2019. During the pandemic era in 2021, the first communi-
ty-based – Rotaract Club of Marbel was born which composed of young professionals.
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Club History
DECADES OF SERVICE ABOVE SELF
The club is a proud recipient of various TRF Matching Grants such as Adopt-a-Harelip Project with the Rotaract Club of Johor Bahru (Malaysia) of District 3310, Vitamin A supplementation, and cataract operation. The club has been also a recipient of World Community Service projects from RI District 2790 of Chiba, Japan on school building construction, feeding program, literacy, water supply and sanitation, cataract and harelip operation. In cooperation with international and national medical societies, the club hosted medical and dental missions for various indigent communities in South Cotabato. This project was awarded as the Most Outstanding by the District. The club itself is also a recipient of numerous “Most Outstanding Club awards” in recognition for its dedication and commitment to do fair share in making the community a better place to live. In 2005-2010, Koronadal City and Department of Education City Division awarded the club as one of the outstanding civic organization in Koronadal City during its Charter Day celebration. The club had garnered string of awards from Rotary International and District. The highly-esteemed name it had carved in the community is a clear sign that it had accomplished its goals. It is not a reason to complacent, however. Every Rotary Year president aims to equal, or even surpass, the outstanding achievement that their predecessors had consummated for the club. To widen our network, expand our collaborative work for the good of humanity, we forged sisterhood agreements with
Rotary Clubs of Japan, Singapore, Johor Bahru, Davao, and Alabang LAMPARA.
The club is not only well-known for the delivery of service projects but also its contributions to The Rotary Foundation (TRF). It produced the first Paul Harris Fellow in the Rotary Year 1994-1995. From then onwards, annual contribution to TRF becomes usual thus, became a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) Club in 2018 and still consistently generous until today. Also, some club members doing great service as district and club officers. Apart from its zeal to extend help to the needy, members became popular in District 3860 with their unique innovations in folk and modern dances. The strength of the club lies in each member’s commitment to the motto ‘Service above Self’ and to a feeling of unity within the Rotary Club of Marbel family. Whether it is in the good times to work together on club projects or during the sad times having personal tragedies. Membership retention is vitally important to retain a solid core and membership development is important for the long-term future of the club. The club is proud to have among its members outstanding leaders in the community not only in their respective professions or businesses but also in their passionate involvement in the Rotary service. These may not be much crow about, but in humble way, the Rotary Club of Marbel during its 42 years of journey had shared time and resources with the least of the brethren in places and instances most appreciated. Through the years, it delivered myriads of projects benefitting the less fortunate members of the community. Our commitment of service never ends. The Rotary Club of Marbel will continue to serve the humanity to be an inspiration and help to change lives. Imagine Rotary!
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The Outgoing Club President July 1, 2021, when my life changing journey began as the life changing president of the Rotary Club of Marbel (Koronadal). Still in the midst of pandemic, I need to embrace change and innovate things in order to continue our Service Above Self. It was not an easy journey, as we the life changing offi cers did not have the opportunity to have our President and Secretary-Elect Training Seminar (PETS-SETS and District Training Assembly (DISTAS) face-to-face. All trainings were done virtually, but salute to our District officers, headed by Life changing DG Anna Louisa A. Bumagat, that despite the challenges we have to hurdle, they gave us the best virtual training possible to prepare us to lead our respective clubs. Most if not all the club’s induction were done either virtually or hybrid. We really missed the fun of the induction night during the life changing year. Yet, everyone is still committed to serve and change lives and positively adapt the virtual meeting to keep our club vibrant. Everybody learned the new way of meeting-thru zoom. In fact, every meeting has a tutorial part, for others don’t know to mute, unmute or even set their cameras on. It was a fun learning experienced and we all gained the basic knowledge of the digital world. Indeed, there is an opportunity in every adversity. The budget allotted for our induction were donated to TRF and Polio as agreed by all members. Thus, as early as October of 2021, the club has already achieved the $100 Per Capita and Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) giving club. So much thankful for my RC Marbel Family for the generosity We have 365 days to serve and change lives, it’s a long journey and we know that we will have a bumpy road ahead due to Pandemic. But RC Marbel members were eager to be on the road, took the ride and just enjoy every opportunity along the way. In the end, the bumpy ride was all worth it for we had accomplished the following projects/activities; July 23, 2021 - “Pag-asa sa Gitna ng Pandemya” at Sitio
December 17, 2021- “Pamaskong Handog 2021” in Barangay Morales,
July 24, 2021- Area 3H Bloodletting activity
February 5, 2022- Area 3H clubs handed over the financial help to the
Pangi, Brgy Lunen, Tupi, South Cotabato.
August 28, 2021- “Kabataan Pahalagahan, Kalusugan ating Pangalagaan”, 120 days supplemental feeding program.
August 28, 2021 - “Gulayan sa Ugsaran” for the sustainability
City of Koronadal.
Gift of life recipient from Tantangan, South Cotabato.
March 26, 2022- “Kabataan: Mental at Pisikal na Kalusugan Pangalagaan, Epekto ng Pandemya Labanan” in Regional
of our feeding program
Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY), Tantangan, South Cotabato.
Eskwela” at Carpenter Hill Elementary School.
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September 11, 2021 – “Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Brigada September 27, 2021- Area 3H Bamboo Planting activity
April 28, 2022 - Best Self Care and Mental Health in the time of Covid
October 5, 2021 - in Support for COVID 19 vaccination
campaign, tarpaulins were hanged in public places in the City of Koronadal
October 22, 2021- Area 3FGH Pink October.
October 24, 2021- “ I Dance to End Polio” for the World Polio Day celebration
November 25, 2021- Area 3FGH End Polio Ride.
December 16, 2021 - “Radyo Ko, Edukasyon Mo” at Carpenter Hill Elementary School
As we start the new Rotary Year 2022-2023, I wish good luck to all imaginative officers, especially to our Imaginative President, Francis Ian Fedoc. I am hundred percent sure that under your leadership Rotary Club of Marbel will reach another milestone.
EVELYN P. TAMPUS 17
Club President, Rotary Year 2021-2022
The Incoming
Club President As we celebrate the 43rd Induction and Handover Ceremonies of the
Rotary Club of Marbel (Koronadal), I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the very proactive and supportive club’s officers,
headed by our Life-Changing President, Evelyn Tampus, as well as the members and sponsors.
Without them, this club will not be successful in promoting the Rotary
International Areas of Focus - Basic Education and Literacy; Disease Prevention and Treatment; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Maternal and Child Health; Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention; Community Economic and Development; and Support to Environment.
With another Rotary Year 2022–2023, having a theme: “Imagine Rotary”, let us
continue to engage in Rotary, renew our commitment, inspire more people, and lighten up more lives. As the Rotary International President Jennifer Jones
wants us to imagine the possibilities in the change we can make to transform the world, together, let’s take every opportunity to transform our community into a better and brighter place to live in. We, South Cotabateños, known
as the dreamweavers, must help
in converting dreams into reality.
FRANCIS IAN A. FEDOC
Club President, Rotary Year 2022-2023
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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
FRANCIS IAN A. FEDOC
ILAH MARIE L. LABRADOR
RHEA E. SAVARIZ
VIRGILIO H. ADALIN
Executive Secretary
NOLITO B. PRUDENCIO
Club President
Vice President
Secretary / President-Elect
CHRIS PAULO T. PACLAR
EVELYN P. TAMPUS
ANDREW ROBERT W. ATKINS Sgt. At Arms
Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Foundation
RANDY S. BALDELOVAR
MARIA VICTORIA C. TAN
JANINE C. PRING
Club Administration
CARLO S. PRECIOSO
LEWEEN JAN P. SANTOS
ALFREDO E. DELA PEÑA
ROLAN A. ALAJAR
JASON ANTHONY Y. GARCIA
CAMILO L. DAJAY
Auditor
COMMITTEE
PHILIP LEONARD T. ESCUETA
Service Projects
JOSIE J. GARCIA End Polio Coordinator
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VICTOR A. VILLA
Protocol & Immediate Past President
International Service
NIDA D. DE JESUS Fund Raising Activities Chair
Membership
Community Service
Public Image
Treasurer
Digital Transformation Officer
Youth Service
Vocational Service
ADVISERS
PDG BENJAMIN M. GARCIA
PAG GERARDO S. CRUZ
PP ANTONIO M. VICENTE
PP BENJAMIN D. PAJARO
SPOUSES CLUB OFFICERS
IVY C. FEDOC
TRIXY G. PRECIOSO
Club President
MARINEL GARCIA
Vice President
ELSA PRUDENCIO
Secretary
Treasurer
PAU DE JESUS Auditor
COORDINATORS
CELESTINA D. ALAJAR Community Service
AMABELLE SHARON V. SANTOS
Service Projects
THERESA G. BALDELOVAR
Service Projects
MARIA HENRIETTA C. DELA PEÑA Fund Raising
ADVISERS
PDG BENJAMIN M. GARCIA
PAG GERARDO S. CRUZ
PP ANTONIO M. VICENTE
PP BENJAMIN D. PAJARO
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Club Pillars ROTARY YEAR
RI LOGO
1980-2021
RI THEME
CLUB PRESIDENT
1980-1981
“Take Time to Serve”
Gerardo “Gerry” Calaliman
1981-1982
“World Understanding and Peace Through Rotary”
Benjamin “Bing” M. Garcia
1982-1983
“Mankind is One-Build Bridges of Friendship Throughout the World”
Pedro “Pete” Torres
1983-1984
“Share Rotary - Serve People”
Tranquilino “Jun” Araral, Jr.
1984-1985
“Discover a New World of Service”
Bernardo “Jun” Dignadice, Jr.
1985-1986
“You are the Key”
Gerardo “Gerry” S. Cruz
1986-1987
“Rotary Brings Hope”
Perfecto “Pitok” Sueno, Jr.
1987-1988
“United in Service Dedicated to Peace”
Romulo “Romy” Rafael+
1988-1989
“Put Life in Rotary - Your Life”
Jose “Peps” Barroso
1989-1990
“Enjoy Rotary”
Benjamin “Ben” D. Pajaro
1991.
“Honor Rotary with Faith and Enthusiasm”
Claro “Caloy” Precioso
1991-1992
“Look Beyond Yourself”
Pio “Pio” Mariñas
1992-1993
“Real Happiness is Helping Others”
Nazario “Boy” Grecia Antonio “Tony” M. Vicente
1993-1994
“Believe In what You Can Do - Do what You Believe In”
Delfin “Bong” O. Riego de Dios
1994-1995
“Be A Friend”
Emmanuel “Manny” Reinoso
1995-1996
“Act with Integrity - Serve with Love Work for Peace”
Edgardo “Ed” Barrios
1996-1997
“Build the Future with Action and Vision”
Loreta “Loring” C. Sy
1997-1998
“Show Rotary Cares”
Jose “Joe” Cagampang
1998-1999
“Follow Your Rotary Dream”
Arnold “Nonoy” G. Garcia
1999-2000
“Act with Consistency, Credibility, Continuity”
Alfredo “Fred” E. dela Peña
2000-2001
“Create Awareness Take Action”
Suzanne “Zanne” Araquil
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ROTARY YEAR
RI LOGO
RI THEME
CLUB PRESIDENT
2001-2002
“Mankind is Our Business”
Floro “Puyot” D. Calixton
2002-2003
“Sow the Seeds of Love”
Rolan “Rolan” A. Alajar
2003-2004
“Lend a Hand”
Roland “Roland” Asperga
2004-2005
“Celebrate Rotary”
Noel “Noel” M. Dungca+
2005-2006
“Service Above Self”
Camilo “Toto” L. Dajay
2006-2007
“Lead the Way”
Datu Tungko “Dats” M. Saikol
2007-2008
“Rotary Shares”
Mark Marie “Mark” G. Bantug
2008-2009
“Make Dreams Real”
Jessie “Jessie” P. Cruz
2009-2010
“The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands”
Marie Antonina “Junette” Hurtado
2010-2011
“Building Communities, Bridging Continents”
Juanito “Johnny” C. Cueva
2011-2012
“Reach Within to Embrace Humanity”
Leodegario “Leo” R. Santos, Jr.
2012-2013
“Peace Through Service”
Antonio “Tony” M. Vicente
2013-2014
“Engage Rotary Change Lives”
Carlo “Carlo” S. Precioso
2014-2015
“Light Up Rotary”
Leandro Ador “Ador” A. Dizon
2015-2016
“Be A Gift to the World”
Nolito “Lito” B. Prudencio
2016-2017
“Rotary Serving Humanity”
Randy “Rhandz” S. Baldelovar
2017-2018
“Rotary: Making a Difference”
Jason Anthony “Jay” Y. Garcia
2018-2019
“Be the Inspiration”
Leween Jan “Leween” P. Santos
2019-2020
“Rotary Connects the World”
Philip Leonard “Philip” T. Escueta
2020-2021
“Rotary Opens Opportunities”
Andrew Robert “Andy” W. Atkins
2021-2022
“Serve to Change Lives”
Evelyn “Bing” P. Tampus
BENJAMIN M. GARCIA, Major Donor Level 2 District 3860 Governor Rotary Year 2018-2019 “Be the Inspiration”
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ADALIN, Virgilio H., PHF Spouse: Nancy Classification: Dentistry
ALAJAR, Rolan A., PHF+3 Spouse: Celestina, PHF+1 Classification: Optometry
ATKINS, Andrew, PHF Spouse: Sherill Classification: Social Work
BALDELOVAR, Randy S. , PHF Spouse: Theresa Classification: Life Insurance
BANTUG, Mark Marie G., PHF+4 Spouse: Elizabeth , PHF Classification: Chemical Sales & Distribution
CEREZO, Ma. Cyrille U., PHF+2 Classification: Medicine Nephrology
CHIU, Christian Valeen R. , PHF Spouse: Jillian Classification: IT - Real Estate
CRUZ, Gerardo S., PHF+2 Spouse: Tessie, PHF Classification: Management Services
CRUZ, Jessie, PHF+3 Spouse: Nemia Classification: Pawnshop Management
DAJAY, Camilo L., PHF Spouse: Gertrudes Classification: Medicine- General Surgery
DE JESUS, Nida, PHF Classification: Fuel Sales & Distribution
DE JESUS, Jose Mari B., PHF Spouse: Arianne Pauline Classification: Printing Services
DELA PEÑA, Alfredo E., PHF+4 Spouse: Maria Henrietta, PHF Classification: Real Estate Development
ESCUETA, Philip Leonard T., PHF Classification: Human Resource
FEDOC, Francis Ian A., PHF Spouse: Ivy Classification: Public Utilities Electric
FRESCO, Baltazar Jr. A., PHF Spouse: Arlene Classification: Water Management
GARCIA, Arnold G., PHF Spouse: Myrna Classification: Auto Parts & Services
GARCIA, Benjamin M., Major Donor Level 2 Spouse: Virginia, MD+2 Classification: Telecommunication
GARCIA, Jason Anthony Y., PHF+2 Spouse: Marienel Classification: Transportation - Bus
GARCIA, Josie J., PHF+1 Spouse: Gerry Classification: Distribution – Veterinary Products
GUYOS, Alexander G. Classification: Educational Services - Youth
JAVELLANA, Lemuel Spouse: Kristine Classification: IT Services
LABRADOR, Ilah Marie L. Classification: Government Banking
LAY, Eduardo C., PHF+1 Spouse: Melba, PHF Classification: Medicine, IM
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Our Club Members
LEE, Wilson C. Classification: General Merchandising
LORICO, Michael Joseph J., PHF Spouse: Maria Janina Classification: Legal Services
MOLIVA, Edwin Spouse: Maritess Classification: Engineering-Civil
PACLAR, Chris Paolo Classification: Banking Commercial
PAEZ, Jose Antonio C., PHF Classification: Religion - Catholic
PAJARO, Benjamin D, PHF+1 Spouse: Amelia Classification: Medicine - ENT
PAR, Olimpio M., PHF Spouse: Elsie Classification: Transportation- Bus
PRECIOSO, Carlo S., PHF+1 Spouse: Trixy, PHF Classification: School Administration
PRING, Janine C., PHF Classification: BPO - Graphics Design
PRUDENCIO, Nolito B., PHF Spouse: Elsa Classification: Banking Commercial
RIVERA, Remegio, Jr. D., PHF Spouse: Emily Classification: Medicine - General Surgery
SANTOS, Leween Jan P., PHF+1 Spouse: Amabelle Sharon Classification: Distribution - Paint
SAVARIZ, Rhea E. Spouse: Jay Classification: Gov. Service Technical Education
TAMPUS, Evelyn P., PHF Spouse: Frederick Classification: Banking-Universal
TAN, Charles Andrew C. Spouse: Quennie Classification: IT Management
TAN, David C. Classification: Motorcycle Distribution
TAN, Maria Victoria C., PHF Spouse: Reynaldo Classification: Distribution Motorcycle
TAN, Mark Anthony C., PHF Classification: Distribution Motorcycle
VALERIO, Keith Alvin, PHF+1 Spouse: Gina Classification: Distribution – Agricultural
VICENTE, Antonio M., PHF+2 Spouse: Grace, PHF Classification: Distribution - Paint
VILLA, Victor A. Spouse: Susan Classification: Restaurant Management
Our Club Members
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The New Rotarians
LOUIE O. BERNARDO Age: 42 Classification: Banking Commercial Sponsor: PAG Carlo S. Precioso
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DANIEL NORR G. BUMARAS Age: 30 Classification: Architecture Building Sponsor: Pres. Francis Ian A. Fedoc
JESSON BENDITA Age: 36 Classification: Medicine Cardiology Sponsor: PP Alfredo E. Dela Peña
Rotaract Club Officers RY 2022-2023
Rotaract Club of Marbel (Community-based)
RICA MAE HURTADO President
JOMER ESPERO Vice President / Community Service Director
FLORIAN ADLAWAN Secretary / Professional Service Director
CHERRY FEROLINO Financial Director
JAMES DIGNADICE Public Image Director
Rotaract Club of Korbel (School-Based)
CLARENCE CRESPO President
MAY JOY C. AUJERO Auditor
CHARLENE BALISALISA
JOSUAH BUENAFE
KEARTH ARVI ARACENA
KHRISH SODUSTA
Vice President
Business Manager
Secretary
Business Manager
FAITH CELINO Assistant Secretary
JARIED JHON DEVIENTE
Business Manager
JOLINA ORO DELA-GENTE
JOLINA AZUCENA
PRINCESS CECILIA DELA CRUZ
ALIZA MUNINIO
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
P.I.O.
Custodian
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HILITE SECURITY AGENCY, INC. 3rd Floor, LCM Bldg., Judge Alba St., Purok St. Gabriel, Brgy. Zone 3, Koronadal City, South Cotabato Tel. No. (083) 310-7019 Email Add: hilite_secagency@yahoo.com
“THE BEST SECURITY AGENCY “ in the whole Region 12 last 2001 awarded by the Police Regional Office 12 at Tambler, General Santos City. SERVICES OFFERED: SECURITY SERVICES
DEPTH SECURITY SURVEY
INTELLIGENCE & BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
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Rtn. Baltazar Fresco & Spouse Arlene PP Mark Mari Bantug and Spouse Elizabeth PP Andrew Robert Atkins and Spouse Sherill
The The Rotary Club of Marbel (Koronadal) Family
MESSAGE FROM THE CORE - Special Edition Organizing Committee
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE This document certifies that
Towards making this truly
memorable 43rd Induction and
Handover Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Marbel (Koronadal), we
(Name) of the Rotary Club of
acknowledge with a deep sense of
gratitude to the support of our Sponsors and efforts ofall the club members. Indeed, the greatest of all
achievements are the result of collective effort. Madamo gid na salamat!
has attended the club’s General Membership Weekly Meeting and Fellowship on
held at Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines.
Yours in Rotary, FRANCIS IAN A. FEDOC, Chairperson RHEA E. SAVARIZ, Editor-In-Chief
JANINE C. PRING, PN/DTO/Layout Artist
RTN. RHEA E. SAVARIZ Executive Secretary Rotary Club of Marbel (Koronadal)
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Enjoy Rotary!
Rotary Club of Marbel Original Theme Song (Lyrics: PP Camilo Dajay, Composer: Ryan When life becomes short and complicated When all you see is poverty and misery When you are bored and discontented And your days seem cold and dreary
If you want to be happy Join Rotary If you want to be loved Embrace Rotary If you want peace and harmony Serve with Rotary The Rotary Club of Marbel Our Home Our Passion
It’s time to get up, move on, and make new friends
Our Family
The joy of serving others
All for the service of humanity
Is felt by each Rotarian Come take your place under the sun Join us and have so much fun
Rotary Club of Marbel Rotary Club of Marbel Rotary!