December 2012 Issue of Philippine Rotary Magazine by PRM Office

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Fellow Rotarians,

T SAKUJI TANAKA President, Rotary International

Philippine Rotary • December 2012

he year 2012 is nearly gone. It is time to take stock of the goals we have set for ourselves, and the progress we have made toward them. Are we on track to achieve what we set out to accomplish? I am a great believer in the importance of setting goals that are high but realistic. A worthwhile goal should be within your reach but still requires you to stretch. Opening yourself to a new challenge helps you find out what you are really capable of. On 1 July, we will embark on our newest challenge as an organization: the full rollout of the Future Vision Plan, the new grant model for our Rotary Foundation. We in Rotary have set for ourselves a simple and vital goal: to do the most good we can with all the resources we have. To do this, we will be working to reduce overhead; to improve accountability, transparency, and local control; and to focus our service more intensely in the areas where we know we can have the most impact. With Future Vision, we will implement a simplified grant structure that will encourage Rotarians to serve in our six areas of focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economic and community development. These are areas in which Rotarians around the world have already been working for many years, and in which we have experience and a track record of project sustainability. Sustainability will be a major focus under Future Vision, as we shift our emphasis to long-term, high-impact projects. Simply put, a sustainable project is one that will continue to benefit the world even after Rotary funding ends. The ultimate example of a sustainable project, of course, is polio eradication: When polio is gone, the good that we have done will continue forever, centuries after the last polio vaccine is given. And the lessons we have learned from PolioPlus are universal. A truly sustainable project requires an emphasis on planning and cooperation, a long-term perspective, and an approach that considers community members as partners in our service, not passive recipients. Embracing Future Vision means embracing a more ambitious view of Rotary – one in which we work to address major issues in a serious, lasting way. It is a new way of thinking about our service, and an approach that I believe will lead to a Foundation more capable than ever of Doing Good in the World.

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RI PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE RI President Sakuji Tanaka tells Rotarians about the importance of setting goals. To realize our full potential, we must open ourselves to new challenges such as the Future Vision Plan for The Rotary Foundation and Rotary International. YOUR EDITOR SHARES In remembering family and friends with gifts and tokens of appreciation this Holiday Season, we can take time to honor Rotarians who serve without counting the cost or the recognitions. NOTEBOOK Breaking News, Feedback, Membership Statistics, Quotes

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FACES OPENER Rotary International District 3830 GovernorElect Robert Kuan continues a tradition of bringing happiness to children in the mountainous communities of Northern Luzon. FACES A Christmas Gift of Music, Selangor Rotary Institute, Library for Orphans, Bigger and Better

A MALOLOS BULACAN CHRISTMAS Discover the different mouth-watering special menus present on the Bulakenyos’ dining tables during the Christmas Season.

TURNING ON THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The Yuletide season reminds us that giving is the highest form of love, and that we all take part in this love by sharing what we have. WATER FOR MOUNTAIN FOLKS Discover the pleasure of Rotarians as they climb up the mountains and ensure sustainable water for a mountain community.

TRF TRUSTEE CHAIR MESSAGE AND CONVENTION COUNTDOWN TRF Trustee Chair Wilf asks Rotarians to re-evaluate their goals as the Foundation year reaches the halfway point while Convention Countdown features historical expeditions that made Lisbon a “sailor’s delight”.

Q & A WITH DR. BELEN MEDINA As Rotary celebrates the Family Month, UP Sociology Professor Belen T.G. Medina answers questions leading to a better understanding of the Filipino family. SPONSORED SECTION: DISTRICT 3790 The activities, events and people that make a district a partner in service of the community, all done with passion and fun.

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OUR COVER A Rotarian plays the part of Santa to children in the mountain and does it, year in and year out.

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Double Spread Cover: The Philippine Rotary magazine Family – Chairman and Board of the PRM Foundation, Inc., Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board, the Management Board and DGRs-PRM and PRM staff – all wish the readers the Best for the Season.

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CALENDAR International and National activities worth noting.

FAMILY OF ROTARY Updates on various inspiring service programs from the 10 Rotary districts of the Philippines.

CONTRIBUTORS Be acquainted with the personalities who contributed the informative and interesting articles featured in this issue.

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COMING IN JANUARY 1. In Service, Age does not Matter 2. Future Vision Plan service projects 3. Celebrating Foundation Giving 4. What’s Ahead for the Next Five Years

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A MALOLOS BULACAN CHRISTMAS Discover the different mouth-watering special menus present on the Bulakenyos’ dining tables during the Christmas Season.

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OUR COVER A Rotarian plays the part of Santa to children in the mountain and does it, year in and year out.

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CALENDAR International and National activities worth noting.

FAMILY OF ROTARY Updates on various inspiring service programs from the 10 Rotary districts of the Philippines.

CONTRIBUTORS Be acquainted with the personalities who contributed the informative and interesting articles featured in this issue.

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COMING IN JANUARY 1. In Service, Age does not Matter 2. Future Vision Plan service projects 3. Celebrating Foundation Giving 4. What’s Ahead for the Next Five Years

EDITORIAL BOARD PDG MELITO “MELITO” S. SALAZAR JR., D3780 Editor-in-Chief PDG URSULA CONSUELO “CHIT” L. LIJAUCO, D3820 Associate Editor Members DG ANTONIO “TONY” C. BAUTISTA, D3790

PDG MARQUEZ “MARK” O. GO, D3790

PDG JAIME “JAMES” O. DEE, D3800

PDG LEANDRO “LINDY” P. GARCIA, D3820

PDG HERMINIO “SONNY” B. COLOMA JR., D3830

PDG J. ANTONIO “TONY” M. QUILA, D3830

PDG DAVID “DAVE” M. VILLANUEVA, D3850

PDG FE “BING” R. JUAREZ, D3870

IPDG ERNESTO “ERNIE” Y. CHOA, D3810

DGE EDGAR “ED” R. CHIONGBIAN, D3860

MANAGEMENT BOARD PDG MELITO “MELITO” S. SALAZAR, JR., D3780 Editor-In-Chief PDG ROMULO “BOY” O. VALLE, JR., D3770 Circulation Coordinator PDG OSCAR “OCA” A. INOCENTES, D3780 Clubs Subscriptions Coordinator PDG EFREN “EFREN” O. DE GUZMAN, D3800 Finance, Credit and Collection Coordinator PP ANTONIO “TONY” Y. CHONG, D3830 Business Promotions & Advertising Coordinator PDS RONALDO “RONNIE” C. GABALDA, D3850 Special Events Coordinator PDG ANTONIO “ANTON” B. FLORENDO, D3860 Business Development Coordinator EDITORIAL STAFF & CONTRIBUTORS PP JUANITO “JOHNNY” GOLOYUGO, D3820 Staff Writer PP RON “RON” NETHERCUTT, D3790 Chief Photographer MA. VICTORIA “AVIC” N. CLEMENTE Graphic Artist QUINCY JOEL “QUINCY” V. CAHILIG Editorial Assistant

Information & Communication Technology Committee PDS Jesus “Jesse” Tanchanco, Jr., D3780 Chairman CP Winston Sia, D3780 and PDS Lyndon Wong, D3780 Members

Contributors PDG MARK GO, PP LITO AQUINO, MICHAELA FENIX, QUINCY JOEL CAHILIG OFFICE STAFF NELSON “NELSON” M. LLUZ Office Manager

ANALIZA “ANA” A. PADUA, FEDERICO ”ERIC” C. SAGUIBO, ROWENA “WENG” C. BADURIA, MARLO “LOVE” V. VISITACION

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YOUR EDITOR SHARES

D Melito Salazar, Jr. Editor-in-Chief

Philippine Rotary• December 2012

Christmas Is Giving

ecember is the month for giving. Employers add the 13th month pay to their workers’ pay slips and when business has been good, gift them with bonuses. Neighbors share with each other the best of Christmas dishes from their hometowns or from recipes handed down through the generations. Members of the family exchange gifts as forms of thanksgiving and appreciation for the relationships that have bound them stronger through the years. For others, it comes from the force of habit. In the Christian tradition, this is the season to celebrate the sacri�ice of the birth of the Savior. He became Man in order to die on the cross to save mankind. Rotary, by highlighting the family during this month, emphasizes “Service above Self” which should be the value foundation of the Filipino family. Parents sacri�ice for the future of their children. They work hard, curb their expensive vices and save for a good education. Others leave the comforts of the country, struggling in distant shores to be able to send home the remittances that fund their families’ needs and even shore up the Philippine economy. Siblings, usually the eldest, postpone marriage in order to see their brothers and sisters �inish school and become professionals. When the children come, they lend a helping hand by taking care of their nephews and nieces. Their satisfaction and happiness come from seeing the success of the family rather than their own. In Rotary, we see Rotarians who have given of themselves to their club and its service projects to the community. We see them adhering to Rotary’s Code of Conduct and becoming role models to their fellow Rotarians and the Family of Rotary. This December, let us honor these Rotarians and celebrate their service, done without regard for recognition or for advancement to higher Rotary positions. These Rotarians ensure the bright future for the Rotary movement.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PRM FOUNDATION, INC. RY 2012-2013 PDG Rafael “Butch” A. Francisco, D-3830 Chairman of the Board/Trustee

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PDG Hugo “Jun” T. Perez, Jr., D-3830 Secretary/Trustee

Thank you so much, Melito. Great newsletter. Enjoyed reading it. So informative and interesting articles. Take care and best wishes. RI Director Anne L. Matthews

PDG Rafael “Paeng” N. Tantuco, Sr., D-3820 Deputy Secretary/Trustee

q q q Hello Melito, A very tardy thank you for the digital version of the Philippine Rotary magazine for October. Great to be able to see what is happening in your part of the Rotary world. Compliments of the Festive Season to you, Amy and family. Warmly, PRID Kenneth E. Collins

PDG Fabio “Fabie” J. Enriquez, D-3800 Treasurer/Trustee PDG Ma. Victoria “Nanette” T. Garcia, D-3850 Deputy Treasurer/Trustee

PDG Rhia Rita “Rhia” Y. Abalos, D-3870 P.R.O./Trustee PDG Pablo “Ambo” M. Gancayco, D-3780 Trustee (PCRG Chairman RY 2012-2013) PDG Melito “Melito” S. Salazar, Jr., D-3780 Trustee (PRM Editor-In-Chief) PDG Francisco “Jun” B. Aniag, Jr., D-3770 Trustee PDG Juanito “Sonny” T. Ventura, D-3810 Trustee PDG Fernando “Jun” A. Almeda, Jr., D-3860 Trustee

FEEDBACK

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Please send your comments and suggestions about the magazine or any of the feature articles, via email to office@philrotary.com, indicating your full name, Rotary club and district number. We also welcome comments from our office visitors regarding our service. We value your comments to help us be the “magazine of choice” of Philippine Rotarians. We will practice “first in, first out” but will still exercise editorial prerogative. Comments below were taken from emails received. Text in italics are the editor’s notes.)

PDG Oscar “Oca” A. Inocentes, D-3780 Vice Chairman/Trustee

PDG Emiliano “Bong” D. Joven, D-3790 Auditor/Trustee

BOOK

An intense typhoon has carved a path of destruction through the Philippines leaving many families in desperate need of emergency shelter. A ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) is being mobilized to respond. Typhoon Bopha struck northern Palawan with winds of 120 kilometres per hour and gusts of up to 150 kilometres per hour. Coastal, farming and mining regions were affected by the typhoon with Compostela Valley province, in eastern Mindanao, thought to have been the hardest-hit area. It is estimated that around 70 per cent of the region’s agricultural land has been damaged. Many regions remain isolated due to power outages, lack of communications and damaged roads and bridges. Thousands of people are reported to be in need of temporary shelter having lost their homes to the typhoon. SRT member Sonny Ongkiko (PH) has responded to several tropical storms in the region before. He will join SRT members from overseas and local Rotarians to assess the need for emergency shelter.

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(Thanks to our international readers for these kind words which will encourage the PRM Family to continue improving PRM...EIC)

Membership Figures for Philippines PHILIPPINES District Club ID Count 3770 60 3780 102 3790 100 3800 90 3810 90 3820 104 3830 86 3850 51 3860 95 3870 44 Total

822

(As of November 30, 2012)

Provided by RC OYAN VILLANUEVA 1-Jul-12 Member <25 Count Clubs 1,431 32 2,417 60 2,564 54 2,224 49 2,308 53 2,684 58 2,359 48 1,215 32 2,258 50 1,245 17

PHILIPPINES District Club ID Count 3770 65 3780 103 3790 100 3800 90 3810 91 3820 106 3830 86 3850 52 3860 95 3870 44

30-Nov-12 Member <25 Count Clubs 1,592 33 2,474 63 2,677 55 2,315 49 2,410 52 2,735 60 2,443 44 1,285 29 2,361 47 1,280 14

20,705

Total

21,572

453

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QUOTABLE QUOTES

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Working to ﬁnd peace in the world is a family problem. It is not too big a problem to deal with if we realize that we are all from the same family.

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1982-83 RI President Hiroji Mukasa — Building Bridges of Friendship in the Community, THE ROTARIAN, August 1982

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We are all Rotarians. There is only one family of us….

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1931-32 RI President Sydney W. Pascall — Address to 1931 Rotary Convention, Vienna, Austria

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We can teach children to love. We can teach them to respect themselves and others. We can teach them to set goals and work toward them. And in return, they can pass on these life-afﬁrming values to the next generations.

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1995-96 RI President Herbert G. Brown — Address to 1995 President’s Conference on Family Values and Community Service, Chicago, Illinois, USA

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PRM FOUNDATION, INC. RY 2012-2013 PDG Rafael “Butch” A. Francisco, D-3830 Chairman of the Board/Trustee

NOTE

PDG Hugo “Jun” T. Perez, Jr., D-3830 Secretary/Trustee

Thank you so much, Melito. Great newsletter. Enjoyed reading it. So informative and interesting articles. Take care and best wishes. RI Director Anne L. Matthews

PDG Rafael “Paeng” N. Tantuco, Sr., D-3820 Deputy Secretary/Trustee

PDG Fabio “Fabie” J. Enriquez, D-3800 Treasurer/Trustee PDG Ma. Victoria “Nanette” T. Garcia, D-3850 Deputy Treasurer/Trustee

FEEDBACK

PDG Oscar “Oca” A. Inocentes, D-3780 Vice Chairman/Trustee

PDG Emiliano “Bong” D. Joven, D-3790 Auditor/Trustee

BOOK

Philippine Rotary • December 2012

(Thanks to our international readers for these kind words which will encourage the PRM Family to continue improving PRM...EIC)

Membership Figures for Philippines PHILIPPINES District Club ID Count 3770 60 3780 102 3790 100 3800 90 3810 90 3820 104 3830 86 3850 51 3860 95 3870 44 Total

822

(As of November 30, 2012)

Provided by RC OYAN VILLANUEVA 1-Jul-12 Member <25 Count Clubs 1,431 32 2,417 60 2,564 54 2,224 49 2,308 53 2,684 58 2,359 48 1,215 32 2,258 50 1,245 17

PHILIPPINES District Club ID Count 3770 65 3780 103 3790 100 3800 90 3810 91 3820 106 3830 86 3850 52 3860 95 3870 44

30-Nov-12 Member <25 Count Clubs 1,592 33 2,474 63 2,677 55 2,315 49 2,410 52 2,735 60 2,443 44 1,285 29 2,361 47 1,280 14

20,705

Total

21,572

453

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QUOTABLE QUOTES

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Working to ﬁnd peace in the world is a family problem. It is not too big a problem to deal with if we realize that we are all from the same family.

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1982-83 RI President Hiroji Mukasa — Building Bridges of Friendship in the Community, THE ROTARIAN, August 1982

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We are all Rotarians. There is only one family of us….

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1931-32 RI President Sydney W. Pascall — Address to 1931 Rotary Convention, Vienna, Austria

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1995-96 RI President Herbert G. Brown — Address to 1995 President’s Conference on Family Values and Community Service, Chicago, Illinois, USA

FACES: GALLERY

ROTARY PORTRAITS

FACES Here Comes Santa Robert “It’s always good for us to pause And think awhile of Santa Claus − That jolly symbol we revere When we approach the changing year. Behind his beard so long and white, In which our children take delight, There beats a heart from color free Which bids all children “come to me.” Marshall M. Morgan The Spirit of Santa Claus

hile most people are busy shopping for bargains at bazaars, enjoying the thrilling rides at amusement parks, and attending glamorous parties during the holiday season, District Governor Elect Robert F. Kuan (District 3830) assumes a very special role. Every year since 2004 at Christmas, he wears a red suit, dons a red hat, straps on a wide black belt, gets into big black boots, and puts on a long white beard. And he spreads joy and cheer as Santa Claus in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Binondo, Manila. In 2008, however, he decided to take this role to new heights — literally. “I thought that maybe I should bring that costume to the mountains so that I could surprise the children there and also distribute gifts and goodies to them,” says DGE Robert. So towards December, he goes up to the Mountain Province and Benguet to visit the Episcopal churches that his own church had built as well as to reach out to less fortunate folks in the nearby villages. Going to these high and remote places is not a walk in the park. This Santa, now 64, doesn’t have a sleigh being pulled by magical reindeers. Rather, he has an SUV which, unfortunately, couldn’t negotiate the roughest and toughest terrains of some areas in the highlands. He says that sometimes, he must leave his vehicle and transfer to aSeptember less comfortable, shaky vegetable Philippine Rotary• 2012

truck to reach his destination. But DGE Robert is not one to complain. On the contrary, he �inds such challenges and dif�iculties “interesting”. He enjoys the journey up the mountains for it allows him to see the wonders of nature like dazzling waterfalls and fascinating rice �ields. He appreciates it the most when he sees that the people with him (family members and friends) share the same happiness he feels in helping the mountain dwellers. “We started with just bringing goodies at the back of my SUV but eventually the gifts got more plenty so we now have to charter a truck to come along with us to carry the goodies to the communities from Sagada to Besao,” says DGE Robert, who also chairs the board of trustees of St. Theodore’s Hospital in Sagada. Understanding the lengthy and tiring expedition (which takes more than eight hours) to their community, local folks show their gratitude to DGE Robert through the warmth of their hospitality. They serve him and his entourage freshly brewed coffee, garden-fresh sayote tops, and Pinikpikan, a native chicken dish in the Cordillera Region (similar to tinolang manok), which he describes as “very tasty.” On top of all the gifts and surprises he delivers, there is one very important thing that DGE Robert never fails to impart to the mountain dwellers—gratefulness. “[Whenever] I get to speak to those people in the mountains, I always tell them that they should not envy people like us who live in the big city. First is that they should be thankful for all the blessings they have in the mountains because they have fresh air. They look around the mountains and they see a lot of beautiful sun�lowers in bloom during the months of October, November, and December. While in Manila the only sun�lowers we see are in the �lower shops where they are very costly.” DGE Robert wishes that his fellow Rotarians could join him in one of his extraordinarily rewarding Christmas journeys. “What a beautiful experience if Rotarians can join me on one of my Santa trips. They will feel that it is very spiritual and ful�illing to be able to inspire, to be able to see those mountain people,” he says. This season’s trip is scheduled on December 12. If you miss this one, there will always be a next year when DGE Robert will bring his big red bag full of surprises to the mountains. Make sure you join one of them and feel the true spirit of Christmas in the company of Santa Robert. – Quincy Joel V. Cahilig

FACES: GALLERY

RC and RCC Tubigon members sing Christmas tunes to the patients

The Gift

of Music

Above: Rotarians visit patients in their rooms. After hearing the wonderful carols, hospital patients and staff received food packs

What a pleasure to be able to bring Holiday Cheer to the feeble and the in�irm! So in the spirit of the season, the Rotary Club of Tubigon, with the Tubigon Rotary Community Corps (RCC), came together to share the gift of music with the patients of the Tubigon Community Hospital. With Rtn. Blanche Laborte on the keyboard, Rotarians and RCC members joyfully sang timeless Christmas carols, their voices echoing through the corridors of the hospital to the delight of its patients and staff gathered at the hospital’s foyer. Those patients who couldn’t get out of their rooms were visited by the Rotarians and RCC members, bringing them packed meals and small gifts of fruits and books. – Bernardita “Bernie” Lumapas, Senior Assistant Governor for Administration, RID 3860 and Secretary, RC Cebu Gloria Maris

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FACES: GALLERY

Super Selangor The relatively short flight to the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur was relaxing as the anticipation grew for the few days to be enjoyed at the 2012 Rotary International Institute situated at the splendidly sounding Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa in Selangor. The grand hotel lived up to its promise with ample opportunities for family entertainment through water sports and massive pools, an adjunct to the large shopping mall with an ice skating rink no less, virtually built into the complex. The scene was set for the inaugural session of the Institute where the usual practice of introduction of dignitaries and opening speeches took place. But the highlight was to follow at the Institute royal banquet. The Grand Lagoon Ballroom was suitably decorated to accept the arrival of the special guests: His Majesty DYMM Seri Padula Baginda Yang DiPertuan Agong XIV Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Muâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;adzam Shah and Her Royal Highness Seri Paduka Baginda Tuanku Hajah Haminah. When seated the couple was duly welcomed and witnessed local dance performances. Then an invitation was extended to the King who duly declared the Selangor Institute open. Following a sumptuous meal, the large gathering of over 900 Rotarians and spouses from 14 countries heard an address by Rotary President Sakuji Tanaka before presentations were made to the royal couple.

Past RI President John Kenny gives the 2012 Zone 7A Public Image Award to DG Perok Rodriguez, receiving for RC Cebu Fuente, and DGN Edmond Aguilar, receiving for IPDG Ernie Choa of D3810. The other recipient was D3400-Indonesia, received by IPDG Ridlo Eisy

Enjoying WOW (Windows of the World): PP Wong Tseh Hung, Institute official photographer; PDG Chit Lijauco, Rotary Public Image Coordinator; PDG Paul Lee, host organizing committee advisor D3820 contingent with RIPN Gary Huang and RIDN Guiller Tumangan

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FACES: GALLERY EIC Melito Salazar shares at plenary session open forum

It is usually the opening and closing ceremonies that remain more firmly etched into the mind than most of the intervening business sessions. This Institute was no exception as the International Night titled the Windows of the World proved to be a classic. It took the form of a buffet dinner where one looked after oneself from a terrific array of foods presented as an International Hawkers Stall Fare. The stalls were spread for

easy convenience and offered some amazing concoctions from all represented countries. The hardest part was the decision making on what to leave out before enjoying the regional dance performances. Naturally by night’s end, all those energetic dancers, and others, crowded the dance floor to revel in the spiritual well-being and fellowship provided by the Family of Rotarians. – PDG Geoff McLennan, District 3820 Shekhar Mehta

PRIP Kalyan and Binota Banarjee flank PDG Ruf and Baby Luna

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FACES: GALLERY The First Rotary Golden Wheel Awards It was a night of grandeur at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ortigas. Rotary International District 3780, together with the Quezon City government under the leadership of Mayor Herbert Bautista, held the first Rotary Golden Wheel Awards to honor exceptional professionals who have shown unfaltering performance in their respective fields and commitment to “Service Above Self”. The Rotary Golden Wheel Awards aims to rejuvenate the Vocational

Rtn. Jolan Salino, DGN Sammy Pagdilao, DG Penny Policarpio, Philippine Star President and CEO Miguel Belmonte, Awards Committee Chairman Nestor Borromeo, PDG Dan Espinosa, and RC Biak Na Bato President Mark Francis Reyes

Service Awards. It was conceptualized by dynamic district leaders District Governor Rufino “Penny” Policarpio, District Governor Nominee Samuel “Sammy” Pagdilao, Jr., Lt. Governor Nestor “Chito” Borromeo, Silver President Melandrew “Mel” Velasco, and Vocational Service Awards Night Chair PP Suzzette Lee of RC Diliman Heights. The prestigious Golden BIR Commissioner Wheel Awards trophy Kim Henares was designed by artist Jun Martinez, president of RC Diliman and sculptured by Joe Datuin, grand prize winner of the 2008 International Olympic Committee Sport and Art Contest for the Beijing Olympics. The recipients of the first Rotary Golden Wheel Awards are: Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Social Welfare and Commissioner Kim Development Secretary Jacinto Henares for public Corazon “Dinky” Julianoaccountability; Navy Vice Soliman Admiral Alexander Pama for national defense and security; Atty. Marvic Leonen for promotion of peace and order; Science and Technology Secretary Maria Go Montejo for science and technology; Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Dr. Patricia Licuanan for higher education; Dr. Corazon C. Rubio for basic education; Social Welfare and Development Secretary

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Corazon JulianoSoliman for human development; Health Undersecretary Dr. Teodoro Herbosa for health and nutrition; Philippine Star President and CEO Miguel Belmonte for media-print; GMA 7 news reporter Tina Panganiban-Perez for media-TV and DG Penny Policarpio gives the award radio; philanthropist for the late Interior Government Sec. Dr. Wyden King Jesse Robredo to his sister, Dr. Josephine for development Robredo-Bondoc finance/social entrepreneurship; Senator Francis G. Escudero for political governance/ legislation; internationallyacclaimed director Brillante H. Mendoza for arts, culture and entertainment; professional basketball coach Vincent “Chot” Reyes for sports development; and Gina Lopez for protection of the environment. Special awards were given to the late Philippine Daily Inquirer publisher Isagani M. Yambot Sr. for his contribution to press freedom and Philippine journalism; and finally, to the late Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo for his lifetime advocacy for good governance. Photos courtesy of Rotary Club of Biak Na Bato Facebook and PP Suzzette PP Suzzette Lee O. Lee, Vocational Awards Night Chair Sen. Chiz Escudero

FACES: GALLERY

PP May Shilton, RTn BlesMadla, PE Manny Asis, President Elmer Hernandez, Orphanage Directress Sis. Irene Panganiban, and PP Tony Shilton at the multimedia station of the library.

Library for Orphans

Sister Irene Panganiban with an orphan.

Rotarian Glo

Nethercutt

Rotarian Sharon Irving

A project construction worker and orphanage children in the kiddie section of the library.

Sharon Irving of Courtlandt Manor Rotary Club in the state of New York, USA, contacted Gloria Nethercutt of RC Mabalacat in the Philippines about the possibility of building and equipping a library in the San Jose Orphanage in Nueva Ecija which is being run by the Dominican Sisters. For seven years, a library had been promised to the orphanage by different individuals and organizations but nothing happened. The place was outside Gloria’s district but she said, “What the heck;

we are Rotarians, we go where we are needed.” After visiting the place,

it was found out that the orphanage children— deaf, mute, autistic, and

abandoned—really needed the help. Taking the �irst step to serve the children with special needs, Sharon and Gloria met in Bangkok and planned the funding for the library project. The plan prospered and, as construction engineer, Gloria chaired the venture. The following week, several Rotarians from RC Mabalacat visited the orphanage to deliver and install the multimedia equipment, computers, toys and books for the library that was going to be inaugurated that same day. The completion of the library is indeed one more step towards Rotary’s work in helping our less fortunate fellows. It was made possible through a meeting of The Rotarians On The Internet (ROTI), an of�icial Fellowship of Rotary International. That meeting, half a world away, led to meeting face-to-face with discussions in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA and Bangkok, Thailand to make life better for needy and deserving children. Thanks to the efforts of Sharon Irving of Rotary District 7230, Rotarian Gloria Nethercutt from District 3790, and The Rotary Foundation. – PP Ron Nethercutt Philippine Rotary• December

2012

FACES: GALLERY

EIC Melito explains the of�ice set-up to PDG Tony Quila ( head turned), PDG James Dee, PP Sammy Kaw, PP Ron Nethercutt, PDG Lindy Garcia, PDG Jun Aniag, PDG Paeng Tantuco (partly hidden), and PDG Efren de Guzman

Bigger and better

Fr. Titus Mananza of Christ the King Church blesses the new workstation

New PRM of�ice: smart and cozy

These are the two words visiting Rotarians use to describe the new of�ice of the Philippine Rotary Magazine, the of�icial regional magazine of Rotary International. Aside from the functional physical layout that enables of�ice personnel to address subscription and editorial concerns more ef�iciently, the new workplace boasts a convenient location. At the ground �loor of the Rotary Center Foundation Building on PDG Paeng Tantuco and PDG Jun Aniag, Jr. Roces Avenue, it is just a few meters away cutting the ribbon as PRM Editorial Board from the former Pantranco bus terminal, Member PDG Tony Quila stands witness a well-known landmark in Quezon City. This makes the PRM of�ice very accessible. This new home of PRM was recently inaugurated with a simple ceremony led by PRMF Deputy Secretary Rafael “Paeng” Tantuco, Trustee Francisco “Jun” Aniag and the PRM editor-in-chief PDG Melito Salazar Jr. Also present at the event were EIC Melito is interviewed by UNTV staff for the Rotary in Action program as he invites fellow members of the editorial Rotarians to drop by the new PRM of�ice board, management board and staff.

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FACES Q & A

Q & A With Prof. Belen Medina on “The Filipino Family” December is Family Month for Rotary International. As we celebrate the joy and blessedness of having a family, Sociology Professor Belen Tan-Gatue Medina of the University of the Philippines shares some valuable insights in her book, The Filipino Family (2nd Edition, University of the Philippines Press, 2001). Prof. Medina graduated cum laude (B.S. Sociology) and M.A. in the University of the Philippines. She took graduate courses in sociology/anthropology and Southeast Asian Studies at Cornell University as a Fulbright/Smith-Mundt scholar, trained in the sociology of development at Delhi University, and obtained a Certi�icate in Social Research for Developing Societies (with Merit) at the University of London. With a Ford-Rockefeller grant, she went to the University of California at Los Angeles and Irvine, University of Cincinnati, Wright State University, and Miami University for enrichment studies in the sociology of the family. Besides the impressive credentials, what really makes her an expert on the family is the fact that she is the loving mother of eight children, an affectionate granny for 12 grandchildren, and is happily married to PP Alfonso Medina of the Rotary Club of Diliman, D3780. What is the Filipino Family There is no such entity as the Filipino family. There is no characteristic or behavior uniform to all. The barrio family is different from the Forbes Park family or the Quezon City squatter family.

Who has the authority in the Filipino family When authority is divided more or less equally between husband and wife, the relationship is said to be equalitarian. This is how the Filipino family is generally classi�ied. The husband is formally recognized as the head but the wife has the important position of treasurer of the household and manager of domestic affairs. Any changes in the roles of husband and wife Despite changes taking place in Philippine society, the traditional segregation of roles, where the husband is the breadwinner and the wife the homemaker, is still generally followed. The husband’s chief role is supposed to be that of economic provider, and his involvement in political, business, and community affairs is primarily designed to enhance his family’s social and economic standing in society. The wife is basically a wife and a mother; thus, she is expected to be mainly responsible for home management and child care even if she is involved in farming or other economic activities outside the home. Today, this traditional division of labour is no longer clearly delineated because more and more wives actually take jobs or practice their profession outside the home. However, the wife has to contend with working double time because she still retains her responsibility as a homemaker; otherwise she gives up her job for family reasons. On the other hand, more active and regular

participation of husbands in domestic affairs is getting to be accepted among the younger generation, in consideration of the heavy workload of the wife. The educated husband, in particular, with his concern and commitment to his children and family, is increasingly involved in parenting and homemaking. What makes a happy and successful marriage A few studies have pointed to certain factors which seem to be correlated with marital success of Filipino couples. These are happy childhood, happily married parents, lack of con�lict with the parent of the opposite sex, mature age at marriage, full communication with spouse, and rural residence. On the other hand, the usual sources of marital con�lict are simple misunderstandings, personality con�licts, in-laws, �inancial problems, dif�iculties in communication, jealousy, in�idelity, drinking, and gambling. The very limited samples on which these �indings were based suggest the need for more intensive and comprehensive studies of this nature.

What is the future of the Filipino family? The Philippines may be one of the few countries where the traditional family and related values have remained relatively intact in a rapidly changing world. Despite the many problems of violence, abuse, strains, con�licts, and separation brought about by modernization and urbanization, the Filipino family is as strong as ever. Indications are that people have not lost faith in the family as an institution. Majority are still getting married and having children. On the whole, surveys indicate that most Filipino couples, including those who have intermarried, are adjusted, happy, and satis�ied with their marriage. Surveys also show that majority of Filipinos believe that one must love and respect one’s parents whatever their qualities or faults maybe, and that it is the duty of parents to do their best for their children even at the expense of their own well-being. Furthermore, the traditional support for the elderly is still very strong as shown by the fact that, compared to other ASEAN and Western Paci�ic countries, the Philippines has the highest incidence of elderly persons living with at least one child, and that the Filipino elderly has the highest scores in terms of physical, mental, and emotional health, probably due to �inancial support and regular interaction with children and other relatives. Research �indings show the persistence of strong family and kinship ties as evidenced by mutual support and assistance even across the seas. Thus, the general family lifestyle may change but the family in all of its diverse forms, is here to stay and will remain an important element in the social structure. Philippine Rotary• December 2012

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WORKING FOR AN OBJECTIVE – SAR DG Tony Bautista, D3790

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With the assistance of my PeaceMaker team and IPDG Digna, the last club finally deposited its semi-annual dues payment within the banking hour. The district has achieved 100% payment of semi-annual dues in the 1st three months of a new Rotary year. A history in RI District 3790 and Rotary was made! Determination and hard work, teamwork, mutual respect, effective leadership, and embracing “Peace Through Service,” resulted into this historical achievement. We are hoping that this is just a beginning for D3790.

”

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as of 2 Oct 2012

100% SAR payment compliant

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www.rotarydistrict3790.org

DISTRICT 3790

WORKING FOR AN

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OBJECTIVE

SAR

ANTONIO “TONY” C. BAUTISTA District Governor, District 3790

f one wants to accomplish and achieve something, one has to work for it, and find the ways and means to achieve it.

Having the Rotary clubs semi-annual dues

at 100% PAID in the first three months of the Rotary year, July to September 2012 - how I did it? Semi-Annual Report (SAR) contains the list of active members within a club and the amount of dues required to be paid to Rotary International. During the Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) last February 2012 in Boracay, I made sure that payment and updating of membership listing through Members Access in rotary.org was part of the PETS program. At the same time, in order for the presidents to be aware of one of their most important responsibilities, I called their attention and appealed to their support and cooperation in meeting the district and club goals for the year, particularly the payment of semi annual dues come 1 July to 31 July 2012. At the start of the Rotary year, I did not really think or even plan for the district to achieve 100% payment of semi-annual dues by the clubs during the 1st three months of the RY 2012-2013, But, as I was going about my visits and inductions within the first two months, I noticed that the clubs were religiously and regularly depositing and paying their dues. As the trend reached 72% as early as 1 July, I felt the overwhelming support and cooperation of the club presidents and secretaries in the district. I became confident that achieving 100% SAR payment by end of September 2012 was possible! When the payments of the clubs reached 88%, Marissa Pili of Parramata office informed me that this was the first time a district was able to achieve this level just within two months of a Rotary year, a record in the world of Rotary. When I received a congratulatory email from Marissa on 28 September that the district was already 99% SAR payment compliant, I knew that I was almost there! With the assistance of my PeaceMaker team and IPDG Digna, the last club finally deposited its

semiannual dues payment within the banking hour. The district has achieved 100% payment of semi-annual dues in the 1st three months of a new Rotary year. A history in RI District 3790 and Rotary was made! Determination and hard work, teamwork, mutual respect, effective leadership, and embracing “Peace Through Service,” resulted in this historical achievement. We are hoping that this is just a beginning for D3790. God bless!

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Hello

ROTARY

HELLO ROTARY:

An Information Packet on Rotary Basics

istrict Governor Tony C. Bautista has released copies of Hello Rotary: An Information Packet on Rotary Basics last Sept. 15, 2012 during the Rotary Leadership Institute in Tarlac City for distribution to all clubs in Rotary

District 3790. The packet features Cliff Dochterman’s ABCs of Rotary, a compilation of articles on Rotary basics, and other information. The ABCs of Rotary is divided into 26 parts, each representing a lesson to be covered during a club meeting. The club president assigns each lesson to a presenter who will present the same to his fellow members during a designated time in the meeting. It is hoped that at the end of 26 meetings, every Rotarian in the club would have gained more knowledge about Rotary or would have reviewed Rotary facts that may have been forgotten over time. It also aims to develop confidence in Rotarians to invite others to join in the task of promoting Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self. Each club is enjoined to incorporate this material in their meetings. A lesson monitoring list is included to make assigning of topics easier. The packet also includes an abridged version of how to apply for a Matching Grant written by PP Glo Nethercutt. More information sheets will be added to this folder within the next weeks. For your club’s copy, kindly get in touch with your Assistant Governor. Peace to all! PP Virgil Garcia District Secretary

After the packet was distributed, each club started to hold session on Rotary information as part of its regular meeting or as a separate learning workshop.

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istrict Governor Tony Bautista was born on 22 November 1945 in Makati City. He has five children, and together with his spouse Evelyn, manages a transportation business, a bus manufacturing company, specialty clinics, a financing company and a realty firm. He joined the Rotary Club of Subic Bay in 1988 and was elected president after six months of membership. He transferred to the Rotary Club of Metro Olongapo in 1990, held various positions in the district since then, and became a regular GSE host. He shared his transportation facility for every relief and international operations in the district. Tony is a Major Donor to The Rotary Foundation, a member of Paul Harris Society, has attended five RI International Conventions, five Zone Institutes, GETS Training in Bali, Indonesia, and the International Assembly in San Diego, California, which aptly prepared him for uncontested governership of District 3790 for RY 2012-13. His hobbies include out-of-town rides on his Harley and in his sports car, and restoration of vintage cars.

DISTRICT 379

3790 A ROTARY HISTORY

ur story rightfully begins in 1905, when Paul Harris organized the first Rotary Club in Chicago. True to his character, Paul Harris, the founder, became president of the club on its 3rd year (1907), and he started to work on extending Rotary to San Francisco... Oakland... Seattle … Los Angeles... New York … Portland... and so on.

1910. After only five years, the First National Congress, with 16 clubs and 1800 members, was held in Chicago. There were 29 delegates. On November 3 that year, RC Winnepeg, Canada, became the first club outside the US - making Rotary an “international” organization... and started to cross the oceans to spread in Europe and other countries.

1919. Leo J. Lambert wrote John Poole, president of International Association of Rotary Clubs, on the possibility of organizing a otary club in Manila. Roger D. Pinneo of RC Seattle was sent to Manila to help organize. On June 19, 1919, the Rotary Club of Manila became the first club in Asia with 38 members - two Filipinos (Gabriel Lao and Gregorio Nieva), Chinese Alfonso Sycip, and 35 Americans Thirteen years later, 1932, Rotary Club of Cebu was chartered, followed by RC Iloilo, the third club in 1933. The first three clubs, called Non-District Clubs, were directly supervised by the RI president and Board of Directors. Incidentally the practice of districting under a governor started in 1915 by the 6th Convention in San Francisco. 1936. District 81 was created for 11 clubs in China and Hongkong with the three clubs in the Philippines. Governor was Chengting T. Wong of Shanghai. 1937. The district was renumbered 96,

with Fong See of Shanghai as governor. RC Bacolod was chartered.

1938. RI District 81 was re-created for the Philippines with George Malcolm as appointed governor. Three new clubs (Baguio, Dagupan and Davao) were chartered making a total of 8 clubs.

1940. World War II broke out and all clubs

in the Philippines were disbanded due to the hostilities. Theodore L. Hall was governor.

1945. RC Dagupan was first club

readmitted, then Manila. District 81 was reestablished with Theodore Hass appointed governor.

1946-47. Gil C.Puyat (RC Manila) appointed as 1st Filipino governor. RC Tarlac was admitted as first new club after the war. RC Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao were readmitted.

1947-48. Marianito F. Lichauco of RC Dagupan, first elected governor of Philippine district, followed by Benjamin Gaston (Bacolod) and Emilio Javier of Manila. 1950-51. District 81 was renamed District 48. Fernando Manalo of RC Baguio as governor. District 48 later became District 385 under Governor Hernando Pineda of Cagayan De Oro, with 35 clubs, 1300 Rotarians.

1963-64. Alfonso Oboza of Davao was the last governor of the whole Philippines as one District, which was divided into District 380 (Luzon) with Mat Caparas of RC Caloocan as first governor with 29 clubs, and District 385 (Visayas and Mindanao) with 33 clubs and Leonardo Gallardo of Bacolod as governor.

ROTARY’s FIRSTS The first 3H Grant in 1978 helped immunize 6.3M children in the Philippines against polio - the project that evolved into POLIO PLUS and pioneered by District 3790 in Angeles City and Mabalacat. Rotary Village Corps of Nantutan, La Union, established by the Rotary Club of San Fernando La Union was the first RVC in the world.

1966-67. Rodolfo Nisce of San Fernando LU was elected governor of District 380. 1974-75. Ruben Roxas of Tarlac, as

governor

1976-77. District 380 had over 80 clubs (3000 Rotarians) and was split into 380 and 382. RCs Angeles and Central Tarlac were chartered.

1979-80. Romeo Galang, San Fernando P, was governor of District 382. 1981-82. Jesus Tabora of San Fernando LU, was next elected governor.

1982-83. With 86 clubs and over 2000 Rotarians in District 382, then Governor Mar Un Ocampo started the ground work for the split, later made effective by Governor Mike Ampil in 1983-84 - into 379 (Northwestern provinces from Pampanga to Ilocos Norte), which later became 3790.

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Since then, the following seated as governor of the district: 1984-85 Carlos “Carling” G. Santiago, Jr., Baguio 1985-8. Ruben “Ben” G. Henson, Sr., Angeles 1986-87 Ricardo “Ric” 0. Hipolito of Tarlac 1987-88 Cesario “Ces” C. Mendoza, San

Fernando (LU)

1988-89 Rodolfo “Rudy” N. San Juan,

Urdaneta 1989-90 Adelino “Adel” T. Lugue of Apalit 1990-91 Renato “Ever” B. Lozada of Dagupan 1991-92 Carmelo “Mete” S. Narciso of Angeles 1992-93 Jesus “Jess” T. Lindayag of Olongapo 1993-94 Roberto “Bobby” T. Legaspi,

Baguio North

1994-95 Jesus “Jesse” Cano Chua,

Midtown Tarlac

1995-96 Nelson N. Yuchongtian, Dagupan East 1996-97 Lutgardo “Lut” M. Lao, Baguio North 1997-98 Emiliano “Bong” D. Joven, Dolores 1998-99 Jose Antonio “Tony” Y. Angeles, Angeles Kuliat 1999-00 Albino “Alvin” V. Gonzales, Downtown Dagupan

2000-01 2001-02

2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

2009-10

2011-12

Mark Go

Jess Nicdao

Digna Ragasa 2012-13

JP Cadaing

Vitt Gutierrez

Oyan Villanueva

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2013-14 2014-15

Benigno Julian “Bennie” S. Uy, Metro Angeles Marquez “Mark” O. Go, Baguio North No. 3 in the world, Membership Growth Introduced the clustering of clubs according to areas Edmyr M. Macabulos, Western Pampanga Vitt O. Gutierrez, Metro Olongapo His dream presidents still meet every year. John Paul “JP” S. Cadaing,

Midtown Tarlac

Gerardo “Gerpy” Erquiza,

Dagupan East

Bishop Florentino Cinense, Tarlac The first clergy district governor in the world. Lorenzo “Owens” Torres, Central Pangasinan Jesus “Jess” Nicdao, Western Pampanga First to hit $200T TRF contributions in 3790. Awarded for Membership Excellence by then RI President DK Lee; established ShelterBox Phils (affiliated with ShelterBox Int’l), and currently the CEO/ President Rolando “Oyan” Villanueva, Baguio Summer Capital; introduced the point system of awarding. 2012-13 Zone 7 Membership Dr. Digna Ragasa, Vigan, carried on as DG from March 2011, and successfully finished her term with the highest TRF contributions, so far. Antonio “Tony” C. Bautista distinguished himself as the first to achieve 100% SAR payment compliance within first three months of a new Rotary year, another first in D3790 and Rotary history. Linda Winter, Baguio, will

make her mark.

Dennis Go, Tarlac Metro, is

now planning his goals.

But times were changing, and so were D3790 governors. The progress of computer technology had made Rotary work easier and more sophisticated. The quest for global recognition in Rotary was aspired, initiated and achieved, year after year. Started by DG Mark Go, 200001, who was No.3 in the world for Membership Growth achievement, governors of District 3790, in their own rights, set their marks in district and Rotary history; 2008-09 DG Jess Nicdao set the trend for TRF contributions exceeding $200T mark, later on exceeded by DG Digna Ragasa, 201112, and so forth....

DISTRICT 3790

PETS 2012 Presidents-Elect Training Seminar @ Hotel Regency, Boracay 2 to 3 March 2012 One-of-a-kind Rotary experience

DG Tony opened the session; PETS delegates autographed the background tarp; delegates held hand in prayer with DG Tony.

Cluster 3B Pres. Caloy Basilio, AG Zaldy Alegre, Pres. Saru Deshpande and Pres. Elmer Hernandez in their trendy PETS shirts provided by DG Tony Bautista to all presidents and district officers who attended the PETS

The elegance of the seminar venue, comprehensive and balanced program, great island foods, cool waters, and exotic ambiance of Boracay added to the excitement of attending one of the most memorable events of DG Tony Bautistaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s term: the Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (PETS). Everyone returned with knowledge, sand in their shoes, and a tan. Philippine Rotary â&#x20AC;˘ December 2012

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Boats ferried the Rotarians to shore; the seminar finished at 5pm so that the Rotarians could watch and capture the magnificent sunset. Below, Peacemakers against Boracay’s blue splendor.

DISTRICT 3790 PEACEMAKERS

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DISTRICT 3790

AREA 1

CLUBS & PRESIDENTS OF DISTRICT 3790 Cluster 1A. AG Carole Filart, Vigan; President Kareen Go of Bangued; Rem Gaoiran of Laoag; Froilan Tamayo of Magsingal North Ilocos Sur; Ellen Cabatu of Narvacan; Ron Singson of Vigan. Cluster 1B. AG PP Jerome Gaerlan; President Marita Llavore of Agoo; Chris de Leon of Central San Fdo La Union; Viada Mangaoang of Metro San Fdo La Union; Sammy Songcuan of San Juan; Raul Mulato of San Fernando City North; Ed Regala of San Fernando La Union; Rad Vito of Southern La Union. Cluster 1C. AG Kenneth So, Baguio Summer Capital; President Libby Fernandez of Baguio; Raymond Ruaro of Baguio North; Jun Tabanda of Baguio South; Joris Dacawi of Baguio Summer Capital; Ten Aguilar of Baguio Sunrise; Sonny Agcolicol of Downtown Session; Fidel Demot of La Trinidad; Edwin Zamora of Metro Baguio; Richard Yodong of Sagada.

AREA 2

Cluster 2A. AG Paul Sembrano; President Lily So of Urdaneta; Tom Valdez of Urdaneta East; Navpreet Singh of Urdaneta North.

Cluster 2B. AG Fred Caguia; President Melody Padilla of Central Pangasinan; Jorge Perreras of Dagupan; Ernie Llanillo of Dagupan East; Tony Manuel of Downtown Dagupan; Boying Orpilla of Metro Dagupan; Belle Montesa of Uptown Dagupan.

Cluster 2C. AG Liza Melendrez, Sta. Barbara; President Charry Zason of Bayambang; Jun Bernal of Calasiao; Rogel Meneses of Mangaldan; Marlo de Guzman of Metro Malasiqui; Chard Lazaro of Metro San Carlos; Julius Basco of San Fabian; TJ Melendrez of Sta. Barbara.

AREA 4

Cluster 2D. AG Raymond Casipit; President Joe Sabangan of Binmaley Century; Noel Nacar of Dasol Bay; Beng Briones of Hundred Islands; Nel Resultay of Lingayen; Ces Tacorda of Mangatarem; Mike Pehle of Midwestern Pangasinan.

AREA 3

Cluster 3A. AG Mai Ocampo, Central Tarlac; President Marvi Baluyot of Central Tarlac; Jun Aceret of Downtown Tarlac ‘86; Andy San Luis of Midtown Tarlac; Domeng Nartates of Northern Tarlac; Malyn Rillera of Paniqui; Al Martinez of Poblacion Tarlac; Dong Maglalang of Tarlac; Rose Pecson of Tarlac Metro; Bobot Simon of Western Tarlac; Jojo Briones of Melting Pot. Cluster 3B. AG Zaldy Alegre, Mabalacat; President Ricky Gutierrez of Angeles Midtown; Caloy Basilio of Angeles Kuliat; Lito Mercado of Balibago; PDG Ben Henson of Clarkfield; Dindo Paras of Dau; Elmer Hernandez of Mabalacat; Ronald Aquino of Magalang; Linda Andres of Pampanga North; Bo Rosales of Metro Clark; Saru Deshpande of Mabalacat Clark;

Cluster 3C. AG Fil del Rosario, Angeles; Dante Timbol of Angeles; BJ Choi of Angeles Friendship; Mealy Silang of Angeles North; Kiko Rivera of Angeles West; Bill Campbell of Clark Centennial; Tanya Dizon of Metro Angeles Centennial; Bong Luciano of Metro Angeles.

Cluster 4A. AG Ed Panlaqui, Western Pampanga; President Carla Espinosa of Central Pampanga; Renz Tiomico of Dolores; Myrna Canlas of Eastern Pampanga; Ernie Batac of Floridablanca; Jojo Javier of Metro San Fernando Pampanga; Jojo Manalese of San Fernando Pampanga; Oly Datu of Southern Pampanga; Nato Rongcal of Western Pampanga; Ed Espino of Villa de Bacolor; Boymac Macapagal of San Fernando Cabalen. Cluster 4B. AG Merlyn Bacosa; President Noemi Natividad of Balanga; Tina Cundangan of Limay; Nold Selorio of Mariveles; Elmer Fortiz of Mariveles Ecozone; Alex Cruz of Orion; Egay Espano of Orani.

Cluster 4C. AG Boboy Valles; Mariel Flores of Downtown Olongapo; Irene Castelo of Freeport Zone; Jojo Alviar of Metro Olongapo; Mhariz Cerrada of Olongapo Centennial; Norma Dizon of Olongapo; Ahbot Doles of Subic; John Bayarong of Subic Bay; Ferdz Dulay of Subic Sunrise; Joyce Caguioa of Subic Pearl; Aple Guia of Iba; Roy David of Masinloc; Lita Angeles of Sta. Cruz.

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DISTRICT AT WORK Each 3790 district affair and seminar was designed to enrich Rotary experience in spirit of camaraderie and fellowship.

The RYLA EXPERIENCE

19-21 Oct 2012 Grande Island, Subic A CLUSTER 4C Cooperation

RCC SEMINAR

Hosted by RC San Fernando La Union for Areas 1 & 2 at Hotel Ariana, Bauang La Union; for Areas 3 & 4 by Bataan Association of Rotary Clubs at Balanga City

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Mushroom production workshop and malunggay cooking demo for members of Rotary Community Corps. Seminars held separately for Areas 1, 2, 3 & 4. Hosted by Rotary Club of Central Tarlac.

DISTRICT 3790 CENTRAL PANGASINAN‘S

MAGSINGAL NORTH

“Plastic mo, bigas ko, palit tayo”

The community flocked to the school to surrender their plastic trash and received rice in return from Rotarians and their kids. This project “PLASTIK MO, BIGAS KO PALIT TAYO” aspires to improve the environmental awareness and uplift the quality of life thru a system of reward.

SAN FERNANDO LA UNION Members of Rotary Club of San Fernando La Union, Inc, donated, assembled and carried the chairs to their beneficiary day care center in La Union.

Indigenous pupils played for Rotarians who brought books, clothings, school supplies, noodles, sardines, medicines and medicine kits to Unzadan, Kinapian, Man-atong and Zigzang Pines Elementary Schools of Suyo District, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur.

HUNDRED ISLANDS Blood letting

DOLORES Medical and dental mission, free medicine for typhoon victims

VIGAN RC Vigan’s Matching Grant Project with RC Ontario - Walworth provided 1,830 armchairs for selected elementary and high schools in 1st district of Ilocos Sur.

METRO SAN FERNANDO LA UNION End Polio Now

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CLUSTER 2D BOWLING TOURNAMENT

DG Tony and AG Raymond Casipit in RC Lingayen’s Wheelchair donation “ Empowerment thru Mobility”

MABALACAT SKILL TRAINING CENTER

LINGAYEN NARVACAN

Recently finished Skill and Livelihood Training Center of RC Mabalacat funded by MG 77359 with Cortlandt Manor of D7230 New York, located at Camachiles Resettlement. Soon to open.

OLONGAPO

ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT

BANQUED

WATER PROJECT

MARIVELES ECOZONE Shore Cleaning

SOUTHERN LA UNION BAGUIO

UPTOWN DAGUPAN

Book Donation

Graphics, design, and editing by Glo Nethercutt District Webmaster and GML Editor ganethercutt@ yahoo.com

Last October, Vocational Month, the club awarded three institutions and two individuals in recognition of their contributions towards employment of persons with disabilities. On February 23, 2013, the Rotary Club of Baguio will celebrate its diamond jubilee. Philippine Rotary • December 2012

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R A T I O N

SAGIP HABAGAT

Cluster 4A provides quick response

othing could be more endearing than the show of compassion and the offer of a helping hand to those who are in dire need. At the height of the monsoon rains (Habagat) that poured in Luzon in the middle of August of this year, Pampanga was perhaps the most devastated, where flooding was experienced nearly in the entire province. With no direct orders or specific instructions, Rotary Clubs in Cluster 4A acted swiftly and spontaneously, over and above the call of duty. Every club initiated multiple relief operations in various areas of Pampanga, solely and in cooperation with their one-to-one partners in service. A total of 36 Quick Response Operations were undertaken in different parts of the province distributing 11,875 relief packages to the same number of individuals in a span of 10 days. The onslaught of the prolonged downpour caused massive evacuations and relocations. People sought refuge to wherever higher grounds would allow while many were trapped in their homes with insufficient commodities in their reach. ShelterBox Philippines, headed by its founder and Chairman, PDG Jess Nicdao of District 3790, together with the member-clubs of Cluster 4A, in cooperation with the LGU of the City of San Fernando, volunteers from the Army and Rotaractors, erected 75 tents for the 150 displaced families from Barangay San Nicolas and San Pedro.

Central Pampanga

Dolores

Eastern Pampanga

Floridablanca

Metro San Fernando AG Ed Panlaqui shares light moments with some of the relocated toddlers. RC Western Pampanga and RC San Fernando (P) members pose with City of San Fernando Mayor, Oscar Rodriguez. RC Dolores members doing their share in the erection of tents. Rotarians and volunteers during the actual mission.

San Fernando Cabalen

Western Pampanga

Villa de Bacolor

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By Michaela Fenix, Food writer o hear Dez Bautista talk about his Christmas past in his hometown of Malolos, Bulacan is to wish we had been there. He motions towards the silver and glassware in the display case that yearly hold the food to be served. For instance, the leche flan cut-glass plate he described as “as old as Aguinaldo,” the 19th-century general from Cavite who became the Philippines’ first president. The huge silver is where the pavo embuchado (steamed turkey) is placed. The method of cooking is to fry the turkey first and then to steam it, a way to tenderize a native freerange turkey that was used. In the old days the hired cook (kusinero de campanilla) made sure the turkey was dressed well, and by that we mean decorated well. The head and tail sported plumes and cherries were used as turkey earrings. There were also three kinds of stuffing. For the special guests it was arroz (rice) with ham and bacon, enriched with quezo de bola (edam cheese ball) and butter then studded with castañas or chestnuts. The ordinary guests had to make do with either a paella Valenciana, a local version of the Spanish rice dish but colored red with tomato sauce; or bringhe, a rice dish from our Malay roots colored yellow with fresh turmeric (luyang dilaw). Both have meat mixed in, usually pork and chicken. A Christmas table in the Philippines is never complete without hamon or ham. While there is the usual ham dish made from pork leg, there is also the hamon Bulakenya that uses pork belly or liempo and is cured for only four days. A landed Bulacan family like the Bautistas is expected to have many stuffed dishes like rellenong manok (chicken with ground pork and Spanish sausage) and morcon (beef roulade). The preparations start weeks before. Pigs for the ham are not allowed to move about too much so that the ham will be tender. A week before, the chicken is fattened with servings of old bread (matsacao) mixed with carabao milk to impart that creamy quality. Yet the first food that Dez Bautista’s grandmother will make them eat before partaking of the rich spread on the table is the pospas de gallina or chicken soup with rice. It is the ordinary and simple arroz caldo as it is known in other places, to remind the family that it is rice that made the family prosperous. Sweets end the meal and apart from the leche flan, there will be inipit (small cakes with a creamy filling in between), the suspiros almendras or almond cookies and the sorely missed Villegas ensaymada. The latter was the specialty of an old Malolos bakery now gone, a cake-like brioche with quezo de bola strips and ham, bathed in Brunn butter and sugar.

Photograph by Neil Oshima for Philippine Cuisine: A Country’s Heritage (Monterey Farms Corporation, 1995)

A Malolos, Bulacan

FEATURES

Turning on the

Christmas

Lights PDG Mark O. Go, D3790

he Philippines is probably the only place where the Christmas season is four months long. Once our calendars are turned to the –ber months, many of us begin hanging décors in our homes and in our offices. The garlands grace the shelves, the tree is decked in glitter and lights and the gifts camped out in its shade. The carols begin to play, singing to us of white fairytale lands, of days of giving and merry making with loved ones. I hope this finds all of us in the warm spirit of the holiday season, that we are pleasantly caught up in the many opportunities for generosity – and for us to be on the receiving side of that generosity too. The Christmas season is filled with such opportunities, especially between us and our loved ones. It reminds us that giving is the highest form of love, and that we all take part in this love by sharing what we have. This includes the material things we wrap in festive papers, and the greetings we send on their way. For those of us in business or in the corporate world, the season also makes us reflect on leadership. While leadership is not seasonal, the holidays are a lovely reminder of the importance of our work. Anticipating the year-end celebrations make it imperative for us to work hard and to work well through the year. At the end of the year it’s always gratifying to look back upon the previous months and appreciate both the things we did for others, and the things others did for us. Work is just like any social sphere in this sense, where we build our lives alongside one another through giving and sharing. As leaders, we share our experience, our expertise. We give others the gift of their careers, just as they give us the gift of ours. Christmas is different for each of us. Christmas Eve dinner varies from household to household, gifts vary from person to person. Some groups celebrate Christmas in October; others don’t celebrate at all. The season may carry different meanings for us, but despite the differences, we can all hold the same values of sharing, giving and love. While there isn’t any snow in

the Philippines, the uniqueness of each snowflake is what we can take from the tropical winter. Each of the people we work with has their own talents, skills, and stories to tell. Our job is to create an orchestra from all these individuals so that their talents, when properly developed and channeled, engulf the workplace like a thick blanket of snow that gives meaning to the space. Making those individual snowflakes shine in the light is part of what makes the Yuletide season so meaningful. The spirit of Christmas is much like the spirit of leadership: it’s all about bringing out the best in people, with a commitment that doesn’t expect anything in return. The spirit of Christmas endures because it empowers, it is selfless, and it gives without thinking of the reward. It is dedicating our time and energy to what we do, to developing people and careers, not because we see it as a job but because we enjoy making that difference in the lives of others. Still, the best part of giving is being allowed to give. It’s easy to forget that many times, receiving is a gift to the giver as well. In return for their thoughtfulness, we share with them a joyous smile to double their own. When we give in the spirit of brotherly love, we make ourselves part of an exchange that is greater than any reward: “I feel like the greatest reward of doing is the opportunity to do more,” says Jonas Salk . This is the proverbial gift that keeps on giving, the gift that is under the tree year in and year out. Bringing out the best in people is like turning on the Christmas lights – a single effort makes the whole room glow, one bulb after another in electric succession, the brightness of our Christmas memories. It is with excitement and anticipation that I hope this Christmas season is a merry one for us all, and that we celebrate the holidays as well as the coming year ahead, in generosity, leadership, and service, with warm hearts even in the cool air of the –ber months. Happy holidays!

Philippine Rotary • December

2012

FEATURES

Water for Mountain Folks

By PP Lito Aquino

he ground was wet when their water from deep wells, some we arrived. It recently collect from springs that are found in rained and driving to the the area, but many of them buy their small, hidden community potable water from a neighbouring in mountainous Busay was a trek barangay farther down the mountain itself. Within us, there was the typical slope. Prices are P25.00 for a barrel lowlander fear of walking on muddy (equivalent to 200 liters) of potable footpaths along mountainsides. water while drinkable water costs Php But the view was breath-taking: 35.00 for 5 gals. For those households everything was green, made even without carabao sleds, each family greener and fresh by the rain. And the member – even the children – has to smiles of those who received us were, carry gallons of water on their backs well, worth the walk. up the steep climb. Sitio Balisong and Sitio In 2008, RC Banilad Metro

Kalubihan are small hamlets of (RCBM) formally organized the

Barangay Guba, located within the Sitio Balisong and Sitio Kalubihan

Mananga Watershed, one

of the major and critical

watersheds in Cebu. It is

home to about 177 poor,

agricultural families, of

which only 20 percent of

the 65 percent population

who are engaged in

farming activities own

their small farm lands. In a

recent survey done by the

Department of Health and

the Department of Social

Welfare and Development,

it revealed that out of the

35 percent of the 650

children weighed, aged 0-9,

more than 50 percent in

the said communities are

Rotarians fill up their pitcher malnourished. A few families get

Trainings and seminars were conducted to educate members on water system design, operations and maintenance as well as management systems, water conservation measures and policy support Philippine Rotary • December 2012

RCBM Rotarians under the newly-installed storage tank residents into the Rotary Community Corps (RCC). The Club’s priority since 2008 was water supply but due to funding difficulties it was not able to start this project. In mid-2011, P1,603,512.00 from the Philippine-Australian Community Assistance Program (PACAP) was released and the RCBM counterpart of P885,954.00 was donated by its honorary member, Congressman Teodoro Casiño. The project pushed through with the installation of infrastructures and water facilities such as submersible deep-well pump, water storage tanks, water distribution lines, and hypechlorinator for water treatment. The completed water system (lines now run from the two deep-well pumps to each of the 177 households) was turned over to the Guba Water Board. RCBM also spearheaded capacity-building activities for the community to help them ensure the sustainability and success of the project with the support of the barangay, local government unit, and other concerned stakeholders. Yes, indeed, the climb was very much worth it.

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Are you on track to meet your goals?

I WILFRID J. (WILF) WILKINSON

FOUNDATION TRUSTEE CHAIR

t’s hard to believe that we have already reached the month of December, the month that celebrates the family of Rotary. We are also nearing the halfway point of our Foundation’s year. Now is the time when our plans to reach our 2012-13 goals should be reevaluated. Our words, our promises, our actions should be taking shape to ensure that we will accomplish what we planned during the last calendar year. The month of December also provides each of us with much to think about. It is during this month that we pause to recognize World AIDS Day, International Volunteer Day, and Human Rights Day – all significant reminders to Rotarians of our Foundation’s aim of Doing Good in the World. Many of our clubs are working to help people with AIDS, others are volunteering all over the world to deliver Peace Through Service, and it is hard to count the number that will be raising their voices on 10 December for human rights. My friends, as we start to wind down another calendar year, I am thankful to report that your Foundation is on track to achieve its goals for 2012-13 because of each and every Rotarian. This provides us with much to celebrate over the upcoming holiday season. My prayers and best wishes go out to each of you for a happy holiday season, and I eagerly look forward to sharing 2013 with you.

Sailor’s delight

During the Age of Discovery, Portuguese explorers landed in places that are now home to many Rotarians who will attend the 2013 RI Convention in Lisbon, 23-26 June. Prince Henry the Navigator, son of King John I, paved the way for Portugal’s dominance in exploration by sponsoring excursions that crept southward along the coast of Africa in the early 15th century. In 1488, Bartolomeu Dias sailed around the Cape of Good Hope, the southernmost tip of Africa, ultimately proving to Europeans that it was possible to reach the Indies by sea. in 1497, Vasco da Gama

went farther, sailing up the eastern coast of Africa and across the Arabian Sea to reach India. Three years later, Pedro Álvares Cabral, en route to India, first sailed southwest to what is now Brazil. In 1519, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe – although Magellan himself perished in a battle in the Philippines and did not complete the trip. Magellan was Portuguese, but because he’d fallen out of favor in his home country, his fleet sailed under the Spanish flag. You can see evidence of Portugal’s prosperity during this era at Lisbon sites including the Jerónimos Monastery, which houses da Gama’s tomb, and Belém Tower, built to defend the mouth of the Tagus River. – Susie Ma Register for the 2013 RI Convention in Lisbon by 15 December for a special rate. Go to www.riconvention.org.

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ROTARY IN MOTION

functions DECEMBER 2012

SUNDAY

MONDAY

December is Family Month Maternal and child health is one of Rotary’s areas of focus. What can your club do to promote it?

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Next RI Convention Lisbon, Portugal, 23-26 June 2013

THURSDAY

D3780 PP Night and Christmas Party

Pearl Harbor Day On the 71st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, consider how you can contribute to peace and conflict prevention/ resolution, one of Rotary’s areas of focus.

D3810 District Christmas Party with New Generations

D3800 District Christmas Party

Rizal Day

Pueblo Por Playa, Pagbilao, Quezon

D3830 Cluster 10+RCs Alabang Lampara/North Joint Governor’s Visit Alabang Country Club

22 Last Minute Christmas shopping!

Last Minute Christmas shopping!

Woodstock 8 D3820 Christmas Party

D3810 EarlyAct Assembly & Christmas Party

Misa de Gallo Mass and enjoy native delicacies after.

Business 1 D3790 Forum/Christmas Party

D3820 District Grants Management Seminar Casa Miguel, Sto Tomas, Batangas

D3830 Peace Presidents’ Christmas Party

Human Rights Day

SATURDAY

D3800 Pre-GETS Loreland Resort, Antipolo City

Tentative convention sites Sydney, Australia, 2014 São Paulo, Brazil, 2015 Seoul, Korea, 2016 Atlanta, 2017 Toronto, 2018

D3810 Area Meeting

FRIDAY

31 Happy New Year! Raise a glass to a great 2013 in Rotary.

Merry Christmas “To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – U.S. President Calvin Coolidge, an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Washington, D.C.

Dias inocentes commemorates the massacre of the babies on orders of King Herod. In the Philippines, any occassion to play tricks on friends.

ROTARY DISTRICTS

family O

TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION Third and fourth year female high school students of the Dr.

Felipe de Jesus National High School in Agnaya, Plaridel, Bulacan are now more aware of adolescent health and teenage pregnancy prevention as a result of a seminar conducted by RC Plaridel Kristal. Club member Dr. Ester Villanueva, an obstetrics-gynecologist at the De Los Santos Medical Center in Quezon City, was the resource person. - Lilia G. Lorenzo – Club Secretary

LOVING MOTHER NATURE RC Vizcaya showed its love for Mother Nature by planting trees at the Concepcion Elementary School in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya after a group bike run for a healthy body. – Rotary Club of Vizcaya Facebook

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FAMILY OF ROTARY CYBERCRIME LAW FORUM District Governor-

Police Chief Inspector Felizardo Eubra, Jr. of PNPCIDG Anti-Transnational and Cyber Crime Division, DGN Sammy Pagdilao, PDG Pablo Gancayco, DG Penny Policarpio, and AG Winston Sia

Elect and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Samuel “Sammy” Pagdilao (second from left) admits the difficulty of parents in explaining to their children the technicalities of the Cybercrime Law during the first Kapihan sa Global Lounge at the Rotary Center in Quezon City. The forum covered cybercrimes, cyber security, cyber law and cyber libel and its impact. Other speakers included Department of Justice Assistant Secretary Gernonimo Sy, Police Chief Inspector Felizardo Eubra, Jr. of the PNP-CIDG Anti-Transnational and Cyber Crime Division and lawyers DG Rufino Policarpio, PDG Pablo Gancayo and information technology expert AG Winston Sia of RC VisMin. – Quincy Joel Cahilig

CREATIVITY IN TEACHING Prof. Albert Saldajeno, Jr., an expert pedagogical facilitator, animator and author, taught 80 teachers of the Holy Spirit National High School the dynamics, innovations and strategies in creative teaching to inspire the school’s 4,500 students and improve their academic performance. Prof. Albert said, “There are no boring subjects, only boring teachers!” during the seminar initiated by President Renzie Dizon of RC Holy Spirit and CP Oyie Valarao of RC Pag-asa in cooperation with 52 other clubs. – Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Facebook

CELEBRATING PEACE

Rotarians from Baguio, Benguet and Mountain Province, spiritual leaders, Mabini Elementary School students, Interact and Rotaract youth groups and representatives from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) celebrated the International Day of Peace during a massive gathering at the Peace Park along Upper Session Road in Baguio City. RC Downtown Session initiated the move in keeping with the RI theme, “Peace Through Service.” – PP Mike Limbo, Rotary Club of Downtown Session

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FAMILY OF ROTARY NEW WATER PUMPS

RC Southern La Union and the Chinese-Filipino Business Club, Inc. distributed and installed 10 new jetmatic water pumps in Aringay, La Union province with Rotarians Jacqueline Chan, Fely Mangaoang, John Benedict Guash and PE/Exec. Sec. Sammy Mapanao. Photo shows the actual installation of a donated water pump in Brgy. Basca which the resident appreciated. – Rtn. Sammy Mapanao

Promising young leaders of Paniqui, Tarlac

YOUTH LEADERS HONORED

RC Northern Tarlac and the Municipality of Paniqui paid tribute to local youth officials from both public and private institutions because of their accomplishments. Mayor Dors Rivilla and club President Domeng Nartates lauded the youth leaders during a testimonial dinner at Cesar’s Park. – Danilo T. Rojo, Exec. Secretary

NOPE TO DOPE

Pupils of the Justice Vicente Santiago Elementary School in San Mateo, Rizal were advised to stay away from illegal drugs during an antidrug forum conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. RC San Mateo led by President Reggie Regis and District 3800 Anti-Drug Awareness and Prevention Committee sponsored the forum. – Rotary Club of San Mateo Facebook Philippine Rotary • December 2012

FAMILY OF ROTARY SPOOKY BUT FUN It was a

spooky but fun-filled day as the Rotaract Club of Meteor held its Trick or Treat Outreach Program for pupils of RCC Balubad’s Unabasilad Day Care Center. Dressed in halloween costumes, the pupils walked around Rancho IV in Marikina City to gather candies and toys. RC Marikina East supported this project. – Rotary Club of Marikina East Facebook

ENHANCING LEARNING

RC Ermita Manila helped enhance the learning process of the Tapayan Elementary School pupils in Taytay, Rizal by donating books. Photo shows President Jun Villareal (2nd from right) and spouse Criselda distributing donated books to the pupils. – RC Ermita Facebook

LET THERE BE LIGHT

Rotary clubs from Manila, Pasay, Cavite and Occidental Mindoro led by District Governor Ismael Mercado (center) distributed 140 solar lights to the residents of GK Alapan, Imus, Cavite in cooperation with One Million Lights Philippines led by Country Head Mark Benjamin Lozano (third from left). – www.rotary3810.org

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FAMILY OF ROTARY ROTARIANS SUPPORT GYMNAST Bemedalled second year

high school gymnast Cherwin Lei G. Malabanan (right), 13, of the Laguna College of Business and Arts (LCBA) thanked PDG Rey Castillo for his financial support prior to joining the 21st Prime International Invitational Competition 2012 in Singapore last month. DGE Danny Ona, RC West Bay, PP Lzl Ampatuan of RC Cabuyao Circle and RC Calamba City also supported Malabanan who competed against teams from Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore. Cherwin Lei Malabanan won 2nd place overall by placing 6th place in vault, 2nd place in bars, 6th place in beam and 1st place in floor exercise in Level 3 (ages 11 and over) category. A silver medalist in the 2012 Batang Pinoy gymnastic competition and a gold medalist in the Goodwill Gymnastic Competition in March 2012 sponsored by the International School in Manila, Malabanan also won in the November 2011 Batang Pinoy competition (1 silver and 1 bronze medals), August 2011 Milo Little Olympics (1 gold and 3 bronze medals), December 2012 Bea Lucero Cup (1 gold and 3 silver medals) and overall champion in the December 2010 Hong Kong gymnastics competition (trophy, 3 gold and 1 silver medals). – PP Johnny Goloyugo, staff writer

HARNESSING YOUTH POTENTIALS

PP/Lady Angie Sunio (inset) called the youth “our nation’s source of strength in the past and in today’s chaotic world (and), we look forward to engaging you in the many facets of service.” PP Angie stressed this point during a Peace and Career Forum at the UP Los Baños. RC Los Baños Makiling sponsored the forum in cooperation with the UPLB Development Communicators’ Society, UP Ranchers’ Club and UP Resideños. – PP Johnny Goloyugo, staff writer

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FAMILY OF ROTARY

BOOKS FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN Teachers at the Banquerohan Elementary School, a Special Education Center in Legazpi City, are now finding the 200 books donated by RC Legazpi very useful for the learning process of their 35 special pupils ages seven to 12. The donation included coloring and illustration books. Photo shows Peace Builder President Marylou Castillo (left) formally turning over the books to teacher Joy Villegas at the conclusion of the Albay Literacy Week. – PP Johnny Goloyugo, staff writer

THE BIG CHECK Ninety more homes will be built under the Rotary Homes Project for the relocation of

1,000 families living along the river banks to a safer area along C-5 road in La Huerta, Paranaque City. Many thanks to DMCI Project Developers Inc. for donating P12 million in support of the said project that also aims to save the Paranaque River and to develop a living , loving, and caring community. Photo shows a gesture of partnership between respective representatives of project principals, (L-R) Joseph Ramil B. Lombos of DMCI, Sid G. Garcia of Rotary Homes Foundation, Alfredo R. Austria of DMCI, Paranaque City Mayor Florencio Bernabe Jr., and Jose S. Yamamoto of CFC ANCOP, during the MOA signing at Palms Country club in Alabang. – PP Rosario “Chito” CalixtoChavez, DGR-PRM, District 3830

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FAMILY OF ROTARY

TRAINED TANODS

Barangay policemen (tanods) of Poblacion, Makati City gained additional knowledge in preserving peace and order in their locality after undergoing a Weapon Disarming Training conducted by RC Makati Poblacion. Photo shows trainers demonstrating self-defense techniques against armed attackers. – Rotary Club of Makati Poblacion Facebook

WINNING PEACE Major Enrico

Gil Ilicito of the Public Affairs Office, 3rd Infantry Division, Philippine Army stressed how the youth and service organizations like Rotary could help in winning peace through service initiatives in communities. Major Ilicito spoke during the Peace Forum part of the Youth Congress 2012 in Kalibo that included a career orientation program. RC Aklan organized the event. - PP Leonardo “Raphy” Tayco, Jr., Rotary Club of Kalibo secretary

SOCIAL ISSUES Bullying, hazards

of smoking, disaster management, drug addiction, fraternity hazing and gangsterism were social issues discussed during a Peace Forum sponsored by RC Kalibo. Students, parents, barangay council members and other guests attended the forum at the San Pedro National High School in San Jose, Antique. Club President Fe Osorio and this writer graced the event. - IPDG Melvin “Mel” de la Serna

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FAMILY OF ROTARY

NO TO GLOBAL

WARMING

RC Tagum and the Rotaract Club of Tagum, St. Mary’s College Chapter, said no to global warming by planting hundreds of tree seedlings in Barangay East, Tagum City to help reduce carbon dioxide emission that contributes to global warming. – Rotary International District 3860 Facebook

SERVING STREET KIDS

RC South Davao takes care of street children in Davao City through their weekly feeding project where the kids are also being inducted into the Boy Scout Movement. Through this program, these children learn important values and skills for personality development. – RC South Davao Facebook

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FAMILY OF ROTARY

FROM LITTLE BOYS

RC Cotabato City South and the Marine Battalion Landing Team turned little boys into gentlemen in their mission called Operation Tuli at the Muamad Elementary School in Biniruan, Cotabato City. The activity was under the Bayanihan sa Barangay program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. – Rotary Club of Cotabato City-South Facebook

EYESIGHTS SAVED

Cataract operations performed by Doctors Augusto Dejos and Carlo Romero saved the day for patients at the Camiguin General Hospital from getting blind during the fifth Cataract Medical Mission at Mambajao, Camiguin Island under the auspices of RC Cagayan de Oro in cooperation with Governor J.J. Romualdo and a committee of German doctors. – Rotary Club of CDO Facebook

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CONTRIBUTORS

PDG MARK GO

MICHAELA FENIX

DG Mark Go is cur-

rently the President

of Berkeley School, Inc. and Board of Trustee of Saint Louis University. He was formerly the Human Resources Director of Texas Instruments (Philippines), Inc. and Site Services Direc tor of Cypress Manufacturing Ltd. He served as President of the Rotary Club of Baguio North, District Governor of RI, District 3790, Chairman of the Philippine College of Rotary Governors and President of the People Management Association of the Philippines.

ichaela Fenix writes a weekly column called “Country Cooking” for the Philippine Daily Inquirer and contributes articles on food and travel for other publications. She au thored Philippine Cuisine: A Country’s Heritage as well as wrote and edited Kulinarya: A Guidebook to Philippine Cuisine. She is currently writing two books, one on Filipino regional cuisine and the other, personal stories about family, food and friends.

PP LITO AQUINO

QUINCY JOEL CAHILIG

pon joining RC Banilad Metro in 2004, Lito Aquino was given the New Rotarian of the Year award for his active participation in all club projects. Since then, he has received numerous awards and recognition for his leadership and contribution to projects in the club as well as in the district. He became club president in 2009 and chairman of Alay Lakad for District 3860 in 2010 to 2012. With his extensive experience in development work prior to becoming an entrepreneur, he was made project head for RC Banilad Metro’s first water system project in 2011. Born in Laguna, Lito has made Cebu his home for the last 16 years with his wife and three sons.

uincy Joel Cahilig

currently works as

editorial assistant

for Philippine Rotary Mag azine. He is an experienced media practitioner from Isabela who showcased his passion for broadcast ing and journalism during his stint as news writer and disc jockey in premier radio stations Radyo Natin and Love Radio in Santia go City and as a columnist in Cagayan Valley Newsweek. During his college days, Quincy held the editor-in-chief post in Primer, the student publication of the Isabela State Univeristy- College of Arts and Sciences, where he took up Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication.

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