THE DOVE Vol. XIV No. 1 by Ric Salvador

Pages 30 to 40 of this issue of THE DOVE feature the master list of winners & nominees of District 3780 Recognition and Awards for Rotary Year 2020-21 Official e-Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit

The Dove July 15, 2021

Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Club No. 69935 RI District 3780 Philippines

Vol. XIV No. 1

LC Pres JL Torre and Holy Spirit leaders celebrate new Rotary year with SPED pupils, their parents and teachers to renew hope and share joy among all In a very unique way, RC Holy Spirit commemorated the start of the new Rotary Year by holding its traditional children’s party online with the pupils, parents and teachers of the SPED Center of the Doňa Juana Elementary School (DJES) on July 2, 2021. All the pupils virtually “jumped with joy” upon seeing on-screen themselves, their classmates, teachers and Rotarians who have become familiar with many of them The SPED teachers led by Master

Teacher Ma’am Gloria Tatad and Coordinator Ma’am Elsie Dalmacio prepared a delightful program held online via Google Meet platform that included virtual props & décor, a dance presentation, games and raffle draws. The program was emceed by Ma’am Mary Dorothy Tolete, assisted by Ma’am Mary Ann Ducta, Ma’am Marivic Sanchez and Ma’am Maricel Datugan. Ma’am Rhoda Padya-os was unable to join due to her vaccination schedule. DJES Principal Dr Gerry F Sulit thanked RC Holy Spirit for its continuing support to the school and the SPED Center, and

acknowledged Holy Spirit Rotarians to be the most active and hardworking of all Rotarians in Quezon City he has yet met. RCHS President John Lerrie “JL” Torre and PP Marcia Salvador spoke briefly to express their continued support to the programs of the Center. All the SPED classes (autism, hearing impairment, intellectual disability and learning disability) were represented in the virtual program. Some of the children were assisted by their parents/ guardians.

These children are on the printed module system of learning. The teachers schedule online sessions with them occasionally so they can still interact with their classmates and teachers.

LCP JL Torre and PP Marcia in a gallery picture with the dedicated SPED teachers

RCHS officers led by LCP JL Torre prepared gift packs for the children containing items that the pupils themselves have wished for (coloring pens, crayons, whiteboard with eraser and marker, cube puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and blocks). These were individually packed with their names and delivered to the school for pick-up by the parents when they get their children’s learning modules. The gift packs were donated by PP Ric Salvador, PP Peth Rivera, PP Marites Nepomuceno, PE Joy Peralta and PP Marcia Salvador. PP Beth Sy donated snacks, pencils for the children and gel pens for the teachers. PE Joy prepared loot bags to go with the gift packs. Hosting children’s parties sponsored by Rotary clubs had been advocated by the late PRIP MAT Caparas, the first and only Filipino president of Rotary International, as a means to let society know that Rotary cares for the welfare of our youth. It was rolled out in District 3780 by Gov Jess Cifra and the Silver Presidents on July 1, 2011. Since that time, RC Holy Spirit has celebrated every new Rotary year with SPED pupils, except last July 2020, when the club donated school supplies and personal protective gadgets, in lieu of a physical celebration. 2

Rotarians of Holy Spirit share gifts, food and hope as they cheer vulnerable children of indigent families in the former garbage dumpsite area of Payatas Last June 18, 2021 Rotarians of RC Holy Spirit gave school supplies to 27 children of indigent families living around the former garbage dumpsite in Payatas, Quezon City.

For many years until 2019 when the pandemic created by Covid19 set in, the Palattao family who owned a school campus in Payatas, provided assistance to the vulnerable children and their parents. The program advocacy

of PP Linda included weekly learning & feeding sessions and gift-giving during a year. Remarkably, from 2018, some parents of the children have assumed the functions of teaching and mentoring the learners, with some guidance from professional school teachers As in previous years, PP Beth Sy and PP JR Delgra joined PP Linda in distributing the gift items, in cheering on the children and sharing hope and joy with them through a short happy program of activities. PP Beth and PP JR brought some snacks for the kids. PP Linda Palattao, the host of the annual activity, awarded prize money those students who excelled in their school work even during the pandemic environment.

Holy Spirit celebrates New Rotary Year with Community Pantry Hawak Kamay Part 2 for Isidora community in Bgy Holy Spirit On the first day of the New Rotary Year, RC Holy Spirit conducted a twofold event: Hawak Kamay Para sa Isidora Part 2 to benefit 200 disadvantaged families in Isidora, Barangay Holy Spirit through a community pantry; and Children’s Party for 100 children among the 200 families with the distribution of milk, toy and balloon The event was held at the Our Lady of Sacred Heart Chapel on July 1, 2021. Like the previous community pantry, the beneficiaries were given stubs with time slots to avoid crowding. Hawak Kamay Part 2 was carried out in collaboration with the Social Ministry Action of St Benedict Parish and the Rotaract Club of Holy Spirit. The event was coordinated with the barangay office which sent personnel to assist. Each of the 200 families received 4 pcs canned goods, kalabasa, kamote, sibuyas, bawang, kamatis, sitaw, talong, siling panigang, monggo, mantika, evap milk, 4 eggs, 2.5 kgs rice, and

toyo & suka dispensed. Senior citizens also received a pack of powdered milk. Meanwhile, those with kids got a pack of powdered milk, a toy and balloon. Physical distancing was strictly observed and beneficiaries came wearing face mask and face shield. Their hands were sanitized before they could get the goods. One beneficiary, Aling Osita, a frail 83year old lady, who came with her only son (a 46-year old special child) was very happy with what she received. She and her son are able to get by with help from kind-hearted individuals. Her son picks over junk or garbage for useful items that she can sell or trade. The RCHS team was composed of Life Changing President JL Torre who celebrated his birthday through this project, IPP Martin Mariňas, PP Abet Sevilla, PP Angel Castro, PP Marcia Salvador, PP Linda Palattao, Rtn Suzette Yu, Rtn Joey Peralta. RCHS friends Jerry Sy and Grace Cabading assisted. PP Beth Sy sent 120 cans of evaporated milk and packs of 3-in-1 coffee. Rotaract President James Lanquino came with

members Argielyn Espiňa, Catherine Patricio, Van Jeff Aficial, Gersie Marie Espiritu, Jarius Rabina and John Mar Joseph Lagrimas There were eleven (11) volunteers from the St Benedict Parish Social Action Ministry who were a great help, as were five (5) BSDO volunteers from the barangay office. Total project cost was around P80,000.00. RCHS thanks the following who contributed to the success of this worthy project:

Plaza Andrea Building owner – 20x25 kg sacks of rice Mrs Cynthia Camacho – P10,000.00 Myrna Bernabe from California (Marcia’s friend) - $200.00 Kent Valderrama – 384 pcs canned goods MSC Sisters / Sr Carol – 400 pcs canned goods Rene Sario – toys Fr Steve – P15,000.00 Abet Sevilla – P2,000.00 Marcia – 1 carton (30x300 gm) powdered milk Angel Castro – 1 carton powdered milk Joy Peralta – 3 cartons powdered milk

Most Outstanding Interact Club: INTERACT CLUB OF HOLY SPIRIT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Most Outstanding Interact Club President: Zian Lucy Ternola of IAC Holy Spirit NHS At the District Youth Awards attended by Transforming President Martin Mariňas, PP Marcia Salvador, Interact President Zian Lucy Ternola, Rotaract PE James Lanquino and Rotaract District Officer Jayson Monte de Ramos, the Interact Club of Holy Spirit National High School (IACHSNHS) won the following awards: Best Interact Club in Service Project Initiatives

Best Interact Club in Disaster Relief MOST OUTSTANDING INTERACT CLUB MOST OUTSTANDING INTERACT CLUB PRESIDENT IACHSNHS was cited for implementing the most number of clubinitiated projects aligned with Rotary’s causes, with little or no help from the sponsor Rotary club. Also, it was cited for its response initi-

atives to help victims of typhoon disasters that struck the country. IACHSNHS President Zian was cited for her outstanding performance in leading the club during the pandemic. Pres Zian received the award from District Youth Service Chair Veronica Ho-Yu and District Interact Chair Marcia Salvador, in the presence of Gov Johnny Gaw Yu and DGND Paul Angel Galang. Congratulations, IACHSNHS, for a job well done!

On June 29, 2021 RC Holy Spirit received Incoming District Governor Ed Ayento and his team for the official Governor’s Visit As customarily practiced, the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit scheduled the visit of Incoming District Governor Edgardo “Ed” Ayento and his team on June 29, 2021, its 16th charter anniversary. The Governor’s Visit which was held at the DAHHA office building at Don Antonio Heights in Barangay Holy Spirit, began with a one-on-one meeting between Governor Ed and Life Changing President John Lerrie “JL” Torre, with District Secretary Gigi Alcala in attendance. Transforming President Martin Mariňas called the meeting to order and, after the introductory rites, the proceedings were turned over to Life Changing President JL Torre to prepare for the Club Assembly. The program was chaired by PP Peth Rivera and featured

the presentation of the club’s targets, plans and programs for RY 2021-2022 vis-à-vis the District and RI goals. The lead presenters were: PP Linda Palattao for Membership, PP Angel Castro for Club Administration, PP Marcia Salvador for Community Service, Rtn Suzette Yu for The Rotary Foundation, PP Ric Salvador for Public Image, LCP JL Torre (in behalf of Rtn Kring Josef) for Vocational Service, PP Abet Sevilla for Youth Service, and LCP JL Torre (in behalf of PP Dr Bong) for International Service. Feedback and evaluation by Gov Ed and his team followed after the entire presentation. The District Team was composed of DGN Florian Enriquez, PDG Jess Cifra, DS Gigi Alcala, DCOS Aiza Remedios, District Club Administration Chair PP Cecile RodriguezRivera, AGR Josie de Guzman, and Good Governance Committee Vice Chair PP Joel Guillermo.

Service, Empowering Girls, and the Presidential Conference in November 2021. In addition to club members already mentioned above, also present during the GV were PN Joy Peralta, PP Beth Sy, PP JR Delgra, Rtn Jovy Andres, Rtn Joey Peralta, and Rtn Percy Zabala. Also present were PP Marites Nepomuceno, Rtn Alice Baldonado, Rtn Doms Baldonado, Rtn Kring Onia, Rtn Angeli Francis Rivera, Rtn Carol Vargas, and PP Dr Bong, all linked via ZOOM. Joining online were PDG Danny Fausto, PDS Bong Cruz, and AG Evelyn Lagdameo. Likewise, officers of our sister club, RC East Daejeon in Korea, were waiting to be admitted, but technical difficulties prevented them from joining.

Overall, it was a successful Governor’s Visit. Gov Ed and his team were impressed with the presentation of the club’s plans and programs for RY 2021-2022. Gov Ed echoed three reminders from RI President Shekhar Mehta: Rotary Day of

LCP JL Torre and leaders of RC Holy Spirit posed for a remembrance photo with Incoming Gov Ed Ayento and the visiting District team 6

RC Holy Spirit commemorates 16th charter anniversary and holds turn-over from Transforming Year to Life Changing Year in Rotary service. The celebration of RC Holy Spirit’s 16th charter anniversary and leadership hand-over rites were held in-person and online after the Governor’s Visit on June 29, 2021 at the spacious, well ventilated Social Hall of the Don Antonio Heights Homeowners’ Association (DAHHA).. Sumptuous dinner was served before the start of the program. The valedictory address of Transforming President Martin Mariňas was followed by an AVP showing the projects and activities during his term. PE JL Torre presented the Club Leadership Award to TP Martin, after which TP Martin gave leadership awards to Interact President Zian Lucy Ternola and Rotaract President Jenny Lavares. A Distinguished Service Award was given to Interact Adviser Ma’am Beth Auxillo. TP Martin also awarded The Outstanding Rotarians of the Year (TORY) of the club, as follows: Rtn Alicia Baldonado, Rtn Dominador Baldonado, PP Ped Condeno, PP Eui Bong Jung, PP Marites Nepomuceno, PP Emelinda Palattao, PN Josephine Peralta, Rtn Salvador Joey Peralta, PP Peth Rivera, PP Ric Salvador, PP Abet Sevilla. RCHS’s Most Outstanding Rotarians for RY 2020-2021 were PP Angel Castro and PP Marcia Salvador. This was followed by a recorded message from Transforming Governor Johnny Gaw Yu. Transforming President Martin Mariňas turned over the Rotary bell and gavel

to Life Changing President JL Torre who gave a short inaugural address, after which he introduced the officers and committee chairs for RY 20212022 to be inducted by Governor Ed Ayento. The following were inducted:      

President - John Lerrie Torre President-elect - Josephine Peralta Secretary - Josephine Peralta Treasurer - Ma Perpetual Rivera Club Trainer - Ma Perpetual Rivera CICO - Marites Nepomuceno

Committee Chairs:  Club Administration - Angel Castro  Membership - Linda Palattao  Public Image - Ric Salvador  Service Projects - Marcia Salvador  Community Service Salvador Joey Peralta  Vocational Service Ana Kristina Josef  Youth Service - Abet Se villa  International Service - Eui Bong Jung  Rotary Community Corps Ferdinand Delgra Jr, Ca roline Vargas  The Rotary Foundation — Suzette Yu  Good Governance - Abet Se villa

Champions for Seven Causes of Rotary:  Promoting Peace Ferdinand Valbuena  Fighting Diseases Alicia Baldonado  Providing Clean Water,  Sanitation & Hygiene Dominador Baldonado, Joey Peralta  Saving Mothers & Children Jovina Carina Andres  Supporting Education Mari Grace Preciosa Castelo, Kent Valderrama  Growing Local Economies Virginia Arden Sy  Supporting the Environ ment Martin Mariňas

In his speech, Gov Ed congratulated RC Holy Spirit for being a most outstanding club in the district for 2020-2021 and in previous years. He cited the presence of pillars of the club whose wisdom and experience are a source of strength for the years to come. The program was capped by the drawing of raffle prizes consisting of cash, vintage bags from Spouse Vini Mariňas and dairy products compliments of PDG Danny

Some commemorative pictures of the hand-over event

Incoming RCHS President Atty JL Torre accepts Bell & Gavel from outgoing President Martin Mariṅas.

LCP JL Torre presents Leadership Award to Transforming Pres Martin Mariṅas RY 2020-21 IDG Ed Ayento shares his greetings & message at the conclusion of the anniversary and turn-over program.

INAUGURAL ADDRESS Thank you everyone, to Governor Ed Ayento and the District Officers, my fellow club officers and Rotarians, it is an extreme pleasure and privilege to have you all today for my inauguration. As you welcome me today, so too do I welcome all of you in a most humble gratitude. I am especially thankful to my fellow Rotarians, who, despite my shortcomings, still gladly welcomed me and gave me this wonderful opportunity to serve as the President of the Club. I am accepting this position as The Life Changing President with both honor and humility. Honored that I am given the position to represent the club, and humbled, that among distinguished individuals, I was chosen to lead. As the incoming President for the Rotary Year 2021-2022, I vow that I will devote my time and effort not only to the club, but to the District as well. I will perform my function with one thing in mind, “Service Above Self”, and the Four Way Test as a guide in doing my duties. During my year, I will strive to accomplish all of our commitments and projects, and of course, to help further strengthen the membership our club, which I believe, can be done. However, I cannot do it alone, as the saying goes, “No Man is an Island”. And as such, I am humbly asking each and every Rotarian Member present that we reach for our goals together, to work together as a team, not only to accomplish our goals, but to strengthen our bonds as a club. I never fully realized the scope of what Rotary does to help and change the lives of people all over the world. In helping other people, while at the same time building relationships and good will to others, such impact, for me, is phenomenal. This is what I see in Rotary as a whole, and you know what, it starts with one club, and one Rotarian. What would I like to see our club do this year? I would love to see a vibrant club, a club where members are united to do actual service, and with this endeavor, again, I am asking each and every Club Members, that we all do this together as a team. I have seen with my own eyes how Rotary works as a whole, and the best example I have seen is my fellow Club Members, I can proudly say, I am among distinguished individuals, and I hope, during my term, that I can be as distinguished as my fellow club members. As Rotarians, we work to promote peace, prevent disease, protect the environment, aid the community, promote education, maternal and child health, and water, sanitation and hygiene. As Rotarians, we can all say, “We have seen that the world needs help, let us offer a hand.” Again, I would like to thank everyone for giving me this wonderful opportunity to become the next President for the Rotary Year 2021-2022. JOHN LERRIE “JL” TORRE President RY 2021-22 Rotary Club of Holy Spirit D3780

VALEDICTORY ADDRESS To my honored guests, friends, and fellow Rotarians, I thank you for joining us this evening to celebrate our 16th charter anniversary and turnover ceremony. I am proud to have been allowed to serve as president for 20202021. Over the years that I have been involved with Rotary Club, and on many community projects specially during this pandemic, I can honestly say that none have been more rewarding than my time with the club. What a great time to be a Rotarian in this globally historic pandemic. When I was about to start my term, when the pandemic started, inisip ko pano ka tutulong kung pandemic? panu ka gagawa ng projects? Matatapos ba term ko nang ganito? Lahat yan tinanong ko sarili ko. How will I serve? Well with the spirit of my Strategic planning team, my service project chair and other members contributed ideas, we came up with a project called OPLAN SOS – Saving Our Savior’s. We were referring to the front liners providing them personal protective equipment and other hygiene for their protection. Then, our students who had to evolve from the face-to-face classrooms to online class cannot afford to buy gadgets so we came up with the project TechnoAid providing them laptops & tablets they needed for their online classes. And then we held the seminar for the youth on livelihood, bloodletting events, implemented awareness programs thru virtual, tulong pangkabuhayan and clean water in Sierra Madre and more. I realized how lucky we were that we had this kind of organization. I was really proud to be a Rotarian because Walang imposible, Walang Dahilan para hindi maka tulong. Iyon ang pumasok sa isip ko. Iyan din naramdaman ko sa mga members ko. We should all be very proud with what we as a club have accomplished this year. We achieved almost all of what we set out to do. I salute the members for being one of the most outstanding clubs in the district of 3780. I wish to thank: Our donors from our Sister Club in Korea, Rotary Club of East Daejon, friends from overseas, donors to SOS, TechnoAid, relief operations, community pantry and many more. Our sisters Rotary Club of Marikina North and Rotary Club of San Mateo Midtown both in RI District 3800. Our Interactors and Rotaractors. For their commitment to our club and for all their support to ensure we had a successful year. For doing what you do so well, which is rising to the occasion when called upon to do so to make the community we serve, a better place for all.

To my club officers TREASURER who’s telling me that our financials are healthy and stable. The All Stars Rotary Year PP Peth Rivera, AUDITOR who’s been giving me inspectional words during my term and telling me you are in the right track. The Hands On Service PP Emelinda Palattao, CLUB TRAINOR our idol the Silver Year of Service PP Ped Condeno, CLUB INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION OFFICER who created & improved our communication in social media to be more lot easier and well organized one. the Best Class Rotary Year PP Marites Nepomuceno, PROTOCOL giving me advice every time I ask. the Inspiring Year of Service PP Fernando Delgra Jr. CLUB ADMINISTRATION my mentor who helped me a lot to become a better leader, the World Class Rotary Year PP Angel Castro, PUBLIC IMAGE to make sure each project be published and disseminated. The Great Rotary Year PP Ricardo Salvador, AND OF COURSE MY SPONSOR, SERVICE PROJECT chair my adviser, my teacher the Peace PP Marcia Salvador, YOUTH SERVICE & GOOD GOVERNACE chair telling me kung ano kulang, sabihin mo lang The Champion of service IPP Abet Sevilla Sr., INTERNATIONAL SERVICE the First-Class Rotary Year PP Dr. Eui Bong Jung thank you for supporting us even you’re overseas due to the pandemic, thank you for keeping us connected with our sister club in Korea, MY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thank you for passing 6 board resolutions, during my term. AND to all my club members I know in your heart and mind you are there. Salamat. I would like also to thank our community partners- St Benedict Parish church, Barangay Holy Spirit, DZRH, and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel. To our Governor Johnny Yu & Spouse Vero and to all district officers for your leadership, guidance, and encouragement. To the club past presidents that I mentioned you are the heart and soul of the club, let's continue what we’ve started, let’s do what we have not yet done, Let's unite more, stick together and stay close.

Last but not least the lady who has been with me every single day at my virtual club meetings to make sure I’m on time, my partner Vini, and my son Joshua. Thank you, Josh, for watching my diet and to make sure I do my exercises regularly, my parents, brothers & sisters, my nephew Miguel as my IT consultant thank you for your support. In closing, I thank you for allowing me to serve as your president. One of my personal goals for the year was for all of us to help, and serve our community for a better life during this pandemic. Truly Rotary Open Opportunities not only for us Rotarians but for those we have extended our helping hands. God Bless District 3780, God Bless Rotary Club of Holy Spirit God Bless us all. Thank you! This is your Transforming President Martin Mariṅas - Signing Off!

A stellar Rotary Year 2020-21 for RC Holy Spirit It was one glittering, grand district affair held on June 20, 2021 at the Marriott Manila Grand Ballroom called the “Grand District Awards Day”. It started with the District Youth Awards at 9:00 AM, followed by The Golden Wheel Awards and Mario R Nery Vocational Excellence Awards at 1:00 PM and capped with The District Awards at 4:00 PM. District Youth Awards At the District Youth Awards attended by Transforming President Martin Mariňas, PP Marcia Salvador, Interact President Zian Lucy Ternola, Rotaract PE James Lanquino and Rotaract District Officer Jayson Monte de Ramos, the Interact Club of Holy Spirit National High School (IACHSNHS) won the following awards: Best Interact Club in Service Project Initiatives Best Interact Club in Disaster Relief MOST OUTSTANDING INTERACT CLUB MOST OUTSTANDING INTERACT CLUB PRESIDENT IACHSNHS was cited for implementing the most number of club-initiated projects aligned with Rotary’s causes, with little or no help from the sponsor Rotary club. Also, it was cited for its response initiatives to help victims of typhoon disasters that struck the country. IACHSNHS President Zian was cited for her outstanding performance in leading the club during the pandemic. Pres Zian received the award from District Youth Service Chair Veronica Ho-Yu and District Interact Chair Marcia Salvador, in the presence of Gov

Johnny Gaw Yu and DGND Paul Angel Galang. Congratulations, IACHSNHS, for a job well done! Golden Wheel Awards RC Holy Spirit’s nominee, Fr Steven Tynan, was chosen as one of the awardees for The Rotary Golden Wheel Awards 2021. Fr Steve was chosen for his efforts in Promoting Peace, exemplifying passion, excellence and service in his vocation. Story and pictures in the next pags of this newsletter.

The District Awards RCHS and its officers had been nominated for a number of District Awards and declared Winner in significant categories by the District Awards Committee. The official Master List of District Awardees and Nominees from the District Awards Committee is featured in this publication. In addition to the awards determined by the District Awards Committee, RCHS and some officers also received Citations and Recognition from the District Governor.

Best Rotary Club in Club Bulletin

Best Rotary Club in Interact Program

Best Rotary Club in Disaster Response

Most Outstanding Rotary Club in Youth Service Program

Most Outstanding Rotary Club in Community Service 13

Fr Steve Tynan is chosen as one of eleven awardees for The Rotary Golden Wheel Awards 2021. RC Holy Spirit’s nominee, Fr Steven Tynan, was chosen as one of the awardees for The Rotary Golden Wheel Awards 2021. Fr Steve was chosen for his efforts in Promoting Peace, exemplifying passion, excellence and service in his vocation. Fr Steve believes that poverty and the lack of basic human needs lower people’s resilience to conflict. So apart from his deep involvement in the sacramental ministry, he has helped promote economic development for poor parishioners. He has been making remarkable achievements in keeping peace by developing and empowering potential community leaders, and by swift meaningful actions to relieve people’s sufferings during calamities.

He organized livelihood programs and encouraged productivity and selfreliance to promote peace in the community. Fr Steve also believes that, aside from poverty and hunger, the lack of values and education can potentially lead to conflict. Consequently, the Youth Ministry of St Benedict Parish as well as the parish’s Scholarship Program strongly advocate values formation in their activities. This has resulted in the transformation of a number of street children who were exposed to drugs and petty crimes into becoming responsible, self-reliant and caring individuals.

Johnny Gaw Yu, Rotary Golden Wheel Awards Chairman DGND Paul Angel Galang and Awards Selection Committee Chair of Panel of Judges PDG Sam Pagdilao, Fr Steve was accompanied by RCHS members and officers led by TP Martin. Those present were PE JL Torre, PN Joy Peralta, PP Angel Castro, PP Beth Sy, PP Linda Palattao, PP Marcia Salvador, PP Peth Rivera, PP JR Delgra, Rtn Jovy Andres, Rtn Joey Peralta, and Spouse Vini Mariňas. Congratulations, Fr Steve! Thank you for all that you have done for the community!

In receiving the award from Gov

THE GOLDEN WHEEL AWARDEES 2021

DISTRICT SPOUSES COMMITTEE

MOST OUTSTANDING CLUB PRESIDENTS Small Clubs Category

Lucita Mendoza - RC BAGONG SANDIGAN Luz Atendido - RC KAGITINGANG CUBAO Martin R. Mariṅas - RC HOLY SPIRIT

Among 102 clubs, Holy Spirit is once again recognized as Most Outstanding Rotary Club, and TP Martin Mariṅas among the Most Outstanding Presidents in RY 2020-21. District Awards Won and Received by RC Holy Spirit and Officers Small Club Category Major Individual Awards MOST OUTSTANDING CLUB PRESIDENT TP Martin R. Mariñas MOST OUTSTANDING ROTARY CLUB RC Holy Spirit (Award shared with RC Bagong Sandigan and RC Kagitingang Cubao) Club Administration Best Rotary Club in Club Bulletin Membership Development Best Rotary Club in Membership Retention Youth Service Most Outstanding Rotary Club in Interact Program MOST OUTSTANDING ROTARY CLUB IN YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAM Vocational Service Best Rotary Club in Career Development Community Service Best Rotary Club in Disaster Response MOST OUTSTANDING ROTARY CLUB IN COMMUNITY SERVICE Best Rotary Club in Rotary Community Corps District Awards Nominated for: Best RC in Supporting Education Best RC in Vocation at Work Best RC in Growing Local Economies Best RC in Fighting Diseases

Most Outstanding RC in Club Administration Most Outstanding CICO Most Outstanding RC in Rotaract Program Most Outstanding Club Secretary

Citations and Awards from District Governor Leadership Award - TP Martin R. Mariñas Transformational 9 Signature Projects Paul Harris Fellow - Martin R. Mariñas DG Recognition Award - Club Bulletin District Chair PP Ric Salvador

DG Recognition Award - Supporting the Transforming Year - PP Peth Rivera Plaque of Appreciation - District Interact Chair PP Marcia Salvador Outstanding Club Secretary - PE JL Torre

Awards Won by IAC Holy Spirit from District Youth Service Committee 

Best Interact Club in Service Projects Initiatives

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Best Interact Club in Disaster Relief

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MOST OUTSTANDING INTERACT CLUB - IAC of Holy Spirit National High School

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July 6, 2021. First club meeting of RC Holy Spirit called and presided over by President Atty JL Torre.

For those who were not able to tune in during the meeting, the members present all agreed with the motion of Pres JL to move the regular club meeting day from Tuesday to Friday.

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Historical Notes. The celebration of every new Rotary year by clubs hosting children’s parties was suggested by past Rotary International 1986-87 president M. A. T. Caparas to show interest of Rotary in children’s welfare and appreciate the service of their teachers Rolled out in District 3780 on July 1, 2011 by DG Jess Cifra and the Silver Presidents, forty Rotary clubs participated in the program initiated by PRIP MAT Caparas, the only Filipino who has become president of Rotary International.

Gov Jess Cifra was assisted by District Public Image Chair LG “Duke” Zuluaga, Paster “Mar” Reyes, a PP of SFDM, and other district officers to get clubs in the district on board the program. SP Eco Capa of RC Kamuning arranged for UNTV coverage.

Click on the front-page image of the August 2011 GML and view pictures and reports of how 30 clubs (RCs Bagong Silangan to West Triangle) celebrated their Children’s parties. The original message of PRIP MAT Caparas may also be accessed though a “link” in the article of associate editor Mar Reyes.

Pastor “Mar” Reyes, associate editor of the Governor’s Monthly Letter (GML) at that time, prepared the district report on the Children’s Parties program for PRIP MAT Caparas, and an article for the GML. The article of Mar Reyes was published alongside a photo-essay of the event prepared by GML editorin-chief Ric Salvador in the August 2011 issue of the GML.

Click on the image to view photos of Children’s Parties hosted by 36 clubs. Is your club one of the pioneers in the program?

TRIBUTE TO ROTARY - By pupils and teachers of the SPED Center of Dona Juana Elementary School in Barangay Holy Spirit TRIBUTE TO ROTARY The five teachers and nearly 100 pupils of the SPED Center of Dona Juana Elementary School in Barangay Holy Spirit surprised us during the 1 July 2015 Rotary new year program with this moving “tribute to Rotary,” expressing appreciation for the continuing encouragement and support from RC Holy Spirit. Celebrated annually every July 1st since 2011 during the Silver Year term of SP Ped Condeno and Governor Jess Cifra, the Rotary new year program has since become a virtual part of the SPED calendar. Teachers and SPED pupils prepare and dress up for the event where the children proudly demonstrate their talents and learning to Rotarians, their parents and the audience.

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SERVICE ABOVE SELF

The Four-Way Test OF THE THINGS we think, say or do

1) Is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Rotarian’s Pledge I am a Rotarian I will always uphold the TRUTH. I am a Rotarian I will always strive to be FAIR in all of my dealings with my fellowmen. I am a Rotarian I will always endeavor to build GOODWILL and UNDERSTANDING in my community, among my countrymen and people of all nations. I am a Rotarian I will always seek to promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people in the spirit of ROTARY SERVICE. I am a Rotarian I will always uphold the Rotary International Motto, SERVICE ABOVE SELF.

Rotarian Code of Conduct As a Rotarian, I will 1) Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life 2) Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect 3) 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 4) Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians

By Amy Alipio, TRAVEL assistant managing editor “Happily ever after” may be three of the most satisfying words in the English language. At the end of a fairy tale, the words signal that—despite all the trials and troubles that have come before—all is now well in the world. The stories cast a spell not just on kids. “Fairy tales open up the possibility of transformation in the real world of the reader,” says Dame Marina Warner, a scholar of fairy tales. “Bad things happen, naturally, but this is always overcome—there’s a constellation of encouragement in the very fiber of the fairy tale.” Who doesn’t need a constellation of encouragement in their daily lives? Fairy tales—as well as folk stories and legends—transport your imagination to another world. They can also inspire your family’s real-life travels, from elves in Iceland to a legendary giant on Scotland’s Isle of Skye. I admit to traveling around castle-heavy Wales with the tales of King Arthur as my guide. Later this week, on June 30, a new museum celebrating imagination and storytelling opens in Odense, Denmark, Hans Christian Andersen’s hometown. The museum, H.C. Andersen’s Hus, will stage the author’s fairy tales—which include “The Little Mermaid” and “The Ugly Duckling”— through a “Willy Wonka-like series of com-

plex architectural, sound, and light installations, both inside and out,” writes Mike MacEacheran for Nat Geo. With its “crooked streets, pastel-colored townhouses, royal gardens, and a snow-white palace,” Odense may just be the fairy-tale capital of the world. (Pictured above, visitors take in a performance at the open-air theater on the grounds of Andersen’s childhood home.) But magical tales don’t only come from the distant past. Nat Geo Young Explorer Ahmed Badr is an Iraqi-American poet and former refugee who traveled to Greece, Trinidad and Tobago, and Syracuse, New York, holding storytelling workshops with hundreds of displaced youth. While the Earth Sleeps We Travel is the poignant result, a collection of poems, stories, and art that speaks to the power of storytelling. As Warner says, “Children have so many issues to deal with—from political oppression to climate change to domestic violence—and fairy tales help them hold out hope.” So, as you head out on summer family travels, let your feet wander where your imagination takes you, and, before bedtime, dream up new destinations with a book of myths or legends (also because storytelling has brain benefits for kids). At journey’s end, you’ll find yourself with enduring memories of a most happy vacation, once upon a time. 20

Woman who sold chicharon and mani to put herself through school graduates college Published June 13, 2021 11:56pm

A 25-year-old was able to fund her studies and graduate college by selling chicharon and mani in school. According to Katrina Son’s “24 Oras Weekend” report on Sunday, Jemaima Joy Salas had to find ways to support herself after her parents separated and then after her grandmother, who was helping her, passed away in 2014. “I started selling nuts until I added chicharon so I can support myself because we have limited money and I have no one else but myself,” she said in Filipino. Jemaima said she sold the snacks during break time and dismissal. Fortunately, she had schoolmates who were supportive of her small business.

"Selling in school was a big help to me because it really supported me with my studies," she said. To students who also wish to finish their studies, Jemaima said giving up is not an option. “You will encounter lots of obstacles but this is not a hindrance to reach your dreams. I was once in your place, scared to reach my goals, but I didn’t let it stop me,” she said. Proud of what she has achieved, Jemaima is all smiles in her graduation photo, posing with the food that helped her get through. Congratulations! — Franchesca Viernes/BM, GMA News

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in entrepreneurship at the Laguna University and now serves as an inspiration to other students. 21

Club turns masks to bricks ROTARY VOICES Posted on July 7, 2021\

Rotaract Club of Dhaka Orchid has been collecting and cleaning used masks and gloves to mix with cement and create new products from the waste.

By Abdullah Al Fahad, Rotaract Club of Dhaka Orchid, Bangladesh The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with a new environmental challenge. Every month, more than 120 billion disposable masks and gloves are being thrown out, with some of them polluting our land and water. Our Rotaract club, like many, is concerned about the environment. Emboldened by Rotary’s newest cause, protecting the environment, we decided to do something about this problem. We began a recycling effort which we called our Clean Earth project to collect masks that were littering our streets, parking lots, and other common areas and find a way to reuse them. Medical experts have said that the virus can survive up to three days on an object. We place the masks that we pick up in a locked room for three days. Then we bleach them and wash them with detergent over a period of 24 hours. We dry them in sunlight, then tear them into

smaller pieces and mix them with cement. We use this mixture to create planting containers filled with soil, which we plant trees inside.

A member of the club collects discarded masks.

than regular bricks. We are planning to use the bricks to build toilets in rural areas. We are working with other clubs to expand our effort, perhaps creating a recycling center where people could bring their used masks, and we could employ other people to help us turn them into bricks and other products. As much as 13 millon tons of plastic makes it way into our oceans every year. Masks often contain plastics such as polypropylene with a lifespan of hundreds of years. Rotary members are creative and innovative, and we are sure that with some thought, other clubs could join us in finding ways to convert glove and mask waste into usable commodities. Let’s protect this planet of ours while we embrace Rotary’s newest cause. Learn more about how Rotary is protecting the environment.

We have also made bricks with the mixture and find it stronger 22

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4,289 New cases. Since Mar 2020: Cases 1,450,110; Recoveries 1,377,132; Deaths 25,459; Active Cases 47,519 419 New cases 34.6 M 29.1 M 621,563; 4.9 M

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 31: A woman wearing a mask poses on May 31, 2020 in New York City. Government guidelines encourage wearing a mask in public with strong social distancing in effect. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

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Rotarians Chosen to Receive 2021

MARIO NERY VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The next ten pages represent the Final 2020-21 District Awards Master List shared by the Chair of the District Awards Committee upon request of THE DOVE.

THE OUTSTANDING ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR (TORY) An epitome of selfless service and dedication in uplifting the spirit of the Filipino people putting into practice RI’s motto: Service Above Self.

The Outstanding Rotarian of the Year Award (TORY) RY 2020-2021 is proudly awarded to -

PP GARY TING PP FRANCISCA TING PP VERONICA HO-YU PDG DANILO FAUSTO PP MARIA TERESA NAVARRO PP LIGAYA NICOLE CORPUS PDG RUFINO POLICARPIO III DGND PAUL ANGEL GALANG PP ELIZABETH DIRECTO DRR HASEM BALADJAY TP JONATHAN TRINIDAD PP JOSE EMMANUEL GUILLERMO IPP ENRIQUE SALCEDO PP MARILEN LAGNITON RTN VANESSA DELA FUENTE RTN NAPOLEON MARILAG CP VIRGINIA IRENE SANTOS TP JUDITH ARLYN VERGARA PP RENATO CANTOS PDG REYNALDO DAVID PP NIKKO CARLO CAYAGA PP MA. CECILIA RODRIGUEZ-RIVERA

MAJOR INDIVIDUAL AWARDS and Recognition Most Outstanding Assistant Governor Representative

IPP Gloria Calvario, RC Loyola Heights - Winner IPP Ma. Lourdes Alvarez IPP Franco Martin Macatangay IPP Aileen Musni IPP Violeta Rojas

Most Outstanding Assistant Governor

PP Wenylane Constancio - Winner PP Chrismyleen Lacaden - Winner PP Ma. Teresa Navarro PP Teresita Alacar-Tan PP Yolanda Brondial

Most Outstanding Club Information and Communication Officer

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

PP Enrique Soriano, RC Broadway QC - TP Richard Maglaya, RC Winner Loyola Heights - Winner PP Delfin Mangona, RC Kagitingang Cubao

Rtn. Jerome Punzalan, RC Timog, QC - Winner

PP Maritess Nepomuceno, RC Holy Spirit PP Frank Martin Macatangay, RC Camp Panopio PP Richard Silva, RC Uptown Cubao

Most Outstanding Club Trainer

Small Clubs PDG Dulce Coyukiat, RC Kagitingang Cubao - Winner PP Eduardo Ferriols, RC Murphy PP Allan delos Trinos, RC Broadway QC

Big Clubs PP Jesus Tanchanco, Jr. RC Loyola Heights - Winner PP Bienvenido Balana, RC St.Ignatius PP Roberto Cruz, RC New Manila East

PP Rebecca Dela Cruz, RC Bagong San- PP Teodulo Verzola, RC digan Timog, QC - Winner PP De Jesus Castillo Castillo, RC Metro SFDM PP Domilo Lucenario, RC Balintawak 31

MAJOR INDIVIDUAL AWARDS and Recognition Most Outstanding Deputy District Secretary

PP Andresito Almendral - Winner PP Domilo Lucenario PP Neil Valenton PP De Jesus Castillo PP Ma. Asela Grace Vinarao PP Danilo Ferrer

Most Outstanding Club Secretary

Small Clubs Rtn. Aileen Sim, RC Kagitingang Cubao - Winner

Big Clubs PP Jesus Tanchanco Jr, RC Loyola Heights - Winner

PE Ebenezer Beloy, RC Bagong Sandigan - Winner

PE Camilo Tolentino, RC Cubao, QC - Winner Rtn. Jefferson De Leon, RC Timog, PE John Lerrie Torre, RC Holy Spirit QC PE Juan Paolo Ruiz, RC Heroes Rtn. Maria Teresa Badua, RC Hills St.Ignatius PE Eulalio Calonge, RC BroadPP Ernesto Paranis, RC Camp way,QC Crame Rtn. Karlo Paulo Tamondong, RC SFDM

Most Outstanding Club President

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

TP Lucita Mendoza - Winner

TP Ma. Susan Armenta Winner

TP Luz Atendido - Winner

TP Richard Maglaya - Winner

TP Martin Mariñas - Winner

TP Ferdinand Yumang TP Moryula Geru Oliveros TP Ferdinand Daway TP Martin Diño

TP Derlyn Maceda TP Prima Sison

Most Outstanding Rotary Club

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

RC Bagong Sandigan - Winner RC Cubao,QC - Winner RC Kagitingang Cubao Winner

RC Holy Spirit - Winner RC Heroes Hills RC Broadway, QC

RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC Timog,QC RC St. Ignatius RC Camp Crame RC SFDM 32

Awards in CLUB ADMINISTRATION Best Rotary Club in Fellowship

Big Clubs

Small Clubs RC Kagitingang Cubao - Winner RC Broadway, QC

RC Timog, QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights

RC Murphy

RC St. Ignatius

RC Bagong Sandigan

RC Balintawak RC SFDM RC Congressional RC Cubao, QC

Best Rotary Club in Club Bulletin

Small Clubs RC Holy Spirit - Winner RC Roces

Big Clubs RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC Timog, QC

RC Murphy RC Neopolitan Fairview RC Cubao Edsa

Best Rotary Club in Rotary Portals and Club Central

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

RC Broadway, QC - Winner

RC Loyola Heights - Winner

RC Metro SFDM - Winner

RC St. Ignatius - Winner

RC North Balintawak - Winner

RC Timog, QC

RC Kamuning East

RC Congressional

RC Quirino

RC Cubao, QC

RC Roosevelt RC Valencia

Best Rotary Club in Good Governance

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

RC Kagitingang Cubao - Winner

RC Cubao, QC - Winner

RC Murphy - Winner

RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC Timog, QC

Best Rotary Club in Sports Development

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

RC Quirino - Winner

RC Timog, QC - Winner

RC Murphy

RC Balintawak RC Loyola Heights

Most Outstanding Rotary Club in Club Administration

Small Clubs

RC Kagitingang Cubao - Winner RC Broadway, QC RC Bagong Sandigan RC Holy Spirit RC Quirino RC Murphy

Big Clubs RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC Timog,QC - Winner RC Cubao,QC RC SFDM RC St.Ignatius RC Balintawak 33

Awards in MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Best Rotary Club in Membership Growth

Small Clubs

RC Greater Anonas RC Midtown Cubao RC University District RC Metro SFDM Best Rotary Club in Membership Retention

RC Loyola Heights RC St. Ignatius RC Timog, QC RC Camp Crame RC Congressional

Small Clubs

RC Bagong Sandigan RC Holy Spirit RC Pag-asa

Best Rotary Club in Membership Extension

Big Clubs

RC Loyola Heights RC Midtown, QC RC Timog, QC RC Camp Crame RC Congressional

Small Club

Big Club

RC Loyola Heights - Winner Best Rotary Club in Rotary Information Program

Small Clubs

RC Greater Anonas RC Midtown Cubao RC University District RC Metro SFDM

Big Clubs

RC Loyola Heights RC St.Ignatius RC Timog, QC RC Camp Crame RC Congressional

Awards in THE ROTARY FOUNDATION Best Rotary Club in Annual Fund

Small Clubs RC Bagong Sandigan - Winner RC Broadway, QC RC Kamuning East RC Diliman, QC RC North Balintawak

Best Rotary Club in Polio Plus Fund

Small Clubs

RC Uptown Cubao - Winner RC Diliman, QC RC Agham RC Kamuning Central

Best Rotary Club in Global Grants

Small Clubs

RC Biak na Bato - Winner RC Metro SFDM RC Batasan Hills

Most Outstanding in The Rotary Foundation

Small Clubs

Big Clubs RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Midtown, QC RC SFDM RC Timog RC Loyola Heights Big Clubs

RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Timog, QC RC Commonwealth RC Camp Crame Big Clubs

RC Timog - Winner RC Cubao,QC RC Loyola Heights Big Clubs

RC Biak na Bato - Winner RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Bagong Sandigan - Winner 34

Awards in PUBLIC IMAGE Best Rotary Club in TV/Radio

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

RC Camp Aguinaldo - Winner Cubao Business Center - Winner

Best Rotary Club in Web-based Social Media

RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights - Winner

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

RC Heroes Hills - Winner RC Camp Aguinaldo - Winner RC Cubao Edsa - Winner

Best Rotary Club in Newsletter / Non-Traditional Media

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

RC Camp Aguinaldo - Winner

Most Outstanding Rotary Club in Public Image

RC Cubao,QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC Camp Crame RC Timog, QC RC SFDM RC New Manila East

RC Cubao,QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC Camp Crame RC SFDM

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

RC Camp Aguinaldo - Winner

RC Cubao,QC - Winner

RC Cubao Edsa - Winner

RC Loyola Heights - Winner

Awards in YOUTH SERVICE Most Outstanding Rotary Club in RYLA Program

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

RC Paraiso - Winner

Most Outstanding Rotary Club RC Holy Spirit - Winner in Interact Program RC Ayala Heights RC Neopolitan Fairview

Most Outstanding Rotary Club in Rotaract Program

Most Outstanding Rotary Club in Youth Service Program

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

RC Batasan Hills - Winner

RC San Francisco Del Monte - Winner

RC Mega EDSA RC Holy Spirit RC Uptown Cubao

RC Cubao QC RC Balintawak RC Midtown, Quezon City Big Clubs

Small Clubs

RC Holy Spirit - Winner

RC San Francisco Del Monte Winner

RC Ayala Heights - Winner RC Cubao, QC - Winner 35

Awards in VOCATIONAL SERVICE Best Rotary Club in Career Development

Small Clubs

Big Club

RC Holy Spirit - Winner RC Roces

Best Rotary Club in Vocation at Work

Small Clubs

RC Bagong Sandigan - Winner RC Holy Spirit RC San Roque RC Murphy RC Diliman Central

Best Rotary Club in Vocational Awareness

Big Clubs

RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC Timog, QC - Winner RC Camp Crame

Small Clubs

RC Bagong Sandigan - Winner RC Cubao Business Center RC Bagong Silangan

Best Rotary Club in Vocational Awards

Big Clubs

RC Timog,QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights

Small Clubs

RC Murphy - Winner RC Bagong Silangan - Winner

Best Rotary Club in Promotion of 4-Way Test

Big Club

RC Timog,QC - Winner

Small Clubs

RC Bagong Sandigan - Winner RC Murphy RC Roces

Most Outstanding Rotary Club in Vocational Service

Big Clubs

RC Camp Crame - Winner RC Timog, QC RC Loyola Heights

Small Clubs

Big Club

RC Bagong Sandigan - Winner RC Timog - Winner RC Murphy RC Loyola Heights RC Roces RC Camp Crame

Awards in INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Best Rotary Club in Match Club Relations

Small Clubs

RC Heroes Hills - Winner

Big Clubs

RC Timog, QC - Winner

RC Kagitingang Cubao - Winner RC Loyola Heights - Winner

Best Rotary Club in Promotion of World Understanding and Fellowship

Small Club

Big Clubs

RC Timog, QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights - Winner

Most Outstanding Rotary Club in International Service

Small Club

RC Heroes Hills - Winner RC Kagitingang Cubao Winner

Big Clubs

RC Timog, QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights - Winner 36

Awards in COMMUNITY SERVICE Best Rotary Club in Promoting Peace

Small Clubs

RC Uptown Cubao - Winner RC Camp Aguinaldo - Winner RC Kamuning East RC Novaliches RC Diliman Central

Best Rotary Club in Fighting Diseases

Small Clubs

RC Roces - Winner RC New Manila Heights - Winner RC Cubao East RC Neopolitan Fairview RC Metro SFDM RC Holy Spirit

Big Clubs

RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC Timog, QC - Winner RC Camp Crame Big Clubs

RC Timog, QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC New Manila East - Winner RC Cubao, QC

RC Greater Anonas

Best Rotary Club in Providing Clean Water

Small Clubs

RC Uptown Cubao - Winner RC Greater Anonas - Winner RC Novaliches RC New Manila Heights RC Murphy RC Kamuning Central

Big Clubs

RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Timog, QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC St. Ignatius

RC North Balintawak

Best Rotary Club in Saving Mothers and Children

Best Rotary Club in Supporting Education

Small Clubs

Big Clubs

RC Kagitingang Cubao - Winner RC Heroes Hills - Winner RC Holy Spirit RC Cubao South

RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Camp Crame RC St. Ignatius

RC Broadway, QC

RC Timog,QC

Small Clubs

RC North Edsa - Winner RC New Manila Heights - Winner RC Neopolitan Fairview - Winner RC Panay 18 RC Holy Spirit

Big Clubs

RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights RC Timog, QC

More Awards in COMMUNITY SERVICE Best Rotary Club in Growing Local Economies

Small Clubs

RC Kamuning East - Winner RC Holy Spirit RC Bagong Silangan RC Heroes Hills RC New Manila Heights

Best Rotary Club in Protecting the Environment

Small Clubs

RC Kamuning East - Winner RC Neopolitan Fairview

Best Rotary Club in Disaster Response

Small Club

RC Holy Spirit - Winner

Best Rotary Club in COVID Response

Small Club

RC Kagitingang Cubao - Winner

Most Outstanding Rotary Club in Community Service

Small Clubs

RC Kamuning East - Winner RC Holy Spirit - Winner

Big Clubs

RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights - Winner

Big Clubs

RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Timog, QC - Winner Big Clubs

RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Timog, QC Big Clubs

RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Timog, QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights - Winner Big Clubs

RC Cubao, QC - Winner

RC Heroes Hills RC Kagitingang Cubao

RC Timog,QC RC Loyola Heights RC Camp Crame

RC Neopolitan Fairview

RC St. Ignatius

RC New Manila Heights

Awardees in ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS Best Rotary Club in Rotary Community Corps

Small Clubs

RC Kamuning East - Winner RC Holy Spirit - Winner RC Heroes Hills - Winner

Big Clubs

RC Cubao, QC - Winner RC Loyola Heights - Winner RC Timog QC - Winner RC St. Ignatius - Winner

GAWAD GOBERNADOR AWARDS PP JOSE EMMANUEL GUILLERMO IPP JEROME OLIVEROS RTN ANTONIO TOLENTINO JR RTN GLADWIN SO MR ELISEO TRAYVILLA JR. TP MIGUEL DELA FUENTE TP JULES CHANCO TP PRIME SISON TP MORYULA MORAN OLIVEROS TP FATIMA MAE TIBURCIO TP KATHLEEN MAE GARCIA TP ROSEANN BENSAY TP RICHARD MAGLAYA TP MA. SUSAN ARMENTA ATTY DOROTHEA GANCAYCO KILUSAN KONTRA COVID (KILKOVID) TEAM NETWORK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT ROTARY DISTRICT 3780 CENTER FOUNDATION INC. CIVIL DEFENSE ACTION GROUP INC. PHILIPPINE ROTARY IN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE FOUNDATION ROYAL CLASS FOUNDATION DUGONG ALAY DUGTONG BUHAY FOUNDATION PHILIPPINE RED CROSS- QC CHAPTER PP WINSTON CASTELO PP JOHN PAUL MONTERO PP CESAR NAPOLEON JAYMALIN TP SANDRA CORTEZ PP PAUL ESTREBILLO PHILIPPINE ROTARY MAGAZINE FOUNDATION INC

DISTRICT STAFF Florence Flores Aida Jabines Alvin Giray Carmela Garcia Jhann Carlo Cabel

BLDG STAFF Jerieme Honrobia Alicia Tadle Thelma Villar Erzal Pamplona

Artemio Corpuz Ricardo Escobar Ricky Toñacao

GAWAD GOBERNADOR AWARDS COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS 

PDG Gil "Gil" Divinagracia

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PDG Nemesio "Nemie" Peralta

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PDG Mojamito "Mo" Libunao

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PDG Hermogenes "Hermy" Jarin

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PDG Benjamin "Benjie" Bacorro

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PDG Danilo "Dan" Espinosa

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PDG Danilo "Danny" Fausto

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PDG Dulce "Dulce" Coyukiat

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PDG Pablo “Ambo” Gancayco

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PDG Jose Francisco "Jess" Cifra

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PDG Rufino "Penny" Policarpio III

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PDG Francisco "Francis" Rivera

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PDG Samuel "Sammy" Pagdilao, Jr.

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PDG Reynaldo David

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PDG Dwight Ramos

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PDG Nestor Borromeo

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PDG Pastor Reyes, Jr.

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IPDG Bernadette Herrera-Dy

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IDG Edgardo Ayento

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DGE Florian Enriquez

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DGN Paul Angel Galang

DISTRICT SPOUSES COMMITTEE                          

Grace "Gigi" David PP Ma. Rosella “Chay” Pagdilao Vere Digna “Vere” Laxamana Thelma “Thelma” Pascual Marinela “Citi” Morales PP Carmelita Luz “Vina” Gonzales Amaryllis “Amy” Salazar Rtn. Isidra “Inday” Neri Asuncion “Ciony” Inocentes Margarita “Baby” Monroy Carmela “Mel” Divinagracia Elsie “Elsie” Peralta PP Irene “Irene” Libunao Amelita “Bibie” Jarin CP Erlinda “Linda” Reyes Echel “Echel” Viray Cyma “Cyma” Bacorro Julie “Julie” Espinosa Ofelia “Peia” Fausto Ma. Dorothea “Dot” Gancayco Helen “Helen” Cifra Rtn. Joan “Joan” Policarpio PP Ma. Perpetual “Peth” Rivera Rtn. Ma. Eleanor Ayento PP Eduardo Enriquez Carolyn Galang

Contact Information ROTARY INTERNATIONAL offices based in Australia

About THE DOVE THE DOVE is the official newsletter of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit, Rotary International District 3780. The digital publication features “hyperlinks or web-links” which make it a true electronic newsletter/e-bulletin. Distribution:  THE DOVE is published in 3 versions: printed, digital PDF, and online.  PDF version sent by email to nearly 1,000 addressees, Rotarians and non-Rotarians in the club, in the district, in Philippine Rotary and outside.  Posted on social media networks and groups  Printed copies for reports First issue of THE DOVE: 4 June 2009 (Vol I, No. 1) Editorial team:  Marcia Salvador, TORY 2018-19 Editor 

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How much is an elephant worth? Meet the ecologists doing the sums @pgreenfielduk Thu 28 Jan 2021 10.30 GMT Last modified on Mon 8 Feb 2021 13.48 GMT

By one measure, the services of forest elephants are said to be worth $1.75m each. Photograph: Amaury Hauchard/AFP via Getty Images In 1996, Prof Shahid Naeem was part of a team of researchers who set out to value the Earth. Specifically, they were trying to establish the dollar value of all of the “ecosystem services” the planet provides to humans every year. Around $33tn, they concluded, nearly double global GDP at the time. The financial value of ecosystem services is at the heart of much of 21st century conservation, increasingly guiding economic decision-making and government policy. It is on the agenda at Davos this week in discussions about protecting the Amazon and the post-Covid economic recovery, and is likely to be a central issue in UN discussions on a Paris-style agreement on biodiversity to be negotiated in Kunming, China, later this year.