Pilipinas Rotaract Online_March 2012

PILIPINAS ROTARACT ONLINE
The Online Newsletter for Every Rotaract Club in the Philippines
V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1 MARCH 2012

Pilipinas Rotaractors Celebrate the Magic of Service
DRR Clarice Joy San Jose

A first in Philip-
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
pine Rotary his-
District 3770 2 tory,
District 3780 the Pilipinas Rotaract Convention
4
2012 themed "Celebrate the

District 3790 6 Magic of Rotaract Service" was
held last February 10-12, 2012 at
District 3800 9 the Development Academy of the
Philippines, Tagaytay City. Rotary
District 3810 10 International District 3810, headed
by District Governor Ernie Choa &
tion was created to unite the Rota- practices among Rotaract clubs.
District 3820 11
the Rotaract District Committee of
ractors from the different Rotary With around 200 delegates gracing
RID 3810 hosted the event, in
District 3830 13 districts in the country. Further- the event, the Rotaractors from the
cooperation with Pilipinas Rotaract
more, it aimed to reinvigorate the different districts sponsored a single
District 3850 Multi-District Information Organi-
14 commitment of the Rotaractors to community service project together.
zation (MDIO).
the ideals and goals of Rotary, as Each participant brought donations,
District 3860 15 A brainchild of the Godfather of
well as to foster camaraderie and in the form of food, toiletries and
Philippine Rotaract---the late DS
excellence through sharing of best medical supplies for the benefit of
District 3870 16 Edison “Magic” Ong, the conven- Cont. on page 9

World Rotary 17 Dear Pilipinas Rotaractors
Day
MDIO Pilipinas Chair Cathy Gonzales
5th Magic Cup 18
Welcome to Every Rotaract Club in the Philip- all the ten districts have been mak-
the very pines. ing significant achievements
first issue As MDIO Pilipinas Chair this through service projects that em-
of Pilipinas Rotary Year, let me give you a gist brace humanity. As Pilipinas Rota-
Rotaract of what has been happening to ract, we have also made great
Online, the Online Newsletter for Rotaract in the country. Clubs in
Cont. on page 7

TWO NEW RAC CLUBS CHARTERED
District 3770 proudly chartered two The Orientation and election of offi- On the other hand, the Rotaract Club
Rotaract clubs: The Rotaract Club of cers was conducted on August 9, 2011 of Malolos was sponsored by the
Immaculate Conception Interna- at the Multi-Purpose Hall of ICI. Dis- Rotary Club of Malolos.
tional (ICI) and the Rotaract Club of trict Rotaract Representative Cherrie From September to November, the
Malolos. Gallardo together with District Rota- Malolos Rotaractors tirelessly re-
Rotaract Club of ICI is a service- ract Chairman Jon Alonzo of RC Sta. cruited people to join the club. Fi-
DRR Cherrie conducts oriented, university-based organization Maria introduced the Rotaract profile nally, on November 12, 2011, the
Rotaract Orientation
for ICI students that aims to develop effective and with its Vision and Mission. Assisted first Rotaract Club in Malolos, Bula-
efficient leaders of Immaculate Con- by the Club Adviser, Ms. Inna can was chartered with 21 Rotaractors
ception International. The Rotaract Villanueva and the School President, as charter members. Rotarians were
Club of ICI was sponsored by the Ms. Luisa Mariano, students of BS present to congratulate their younger

“Reach high, for Rotary Club of Santa Maria and the Business Administration, BS Educa- counterparts. They were full of hope
Rotary Club of Mutya ng Santa tion and Tech Voc students from Infor- that these young people will develop
the stars lie hidden
Maria. Through the efforts of the mation Technology joined the Rotaract to become great leaders for the future
in your soul.
School President Luisa Mariano Club of ICI. The activity was the first generation. Right after their induction,
Dream deep, for (Rotary Club of Santa Maria member), step towards positive change, the birth the Rotaract Club of Malolos held

every dream School Director Neil B. Mateo and of promising leaders that will serve the their first meeting as official members
Academic Head Inna Villanueva, the university and the community. The of the club. Like their counterparts in
precedes the
university-based Rotaract club was elected officers and members show Rotaract ICI, they couldn’t wait to
goal.”
able to enlist 200 Rotaractors. enthusiasm for the club and its goals. plan for projects that would make a
difference.

ROTARACT, INTERACT, RCC CONVENTION 2011
Last September 26, 2011, the Rota- in this world. He also challenged the unanimously agreed to join MDIO
ract, Interact and RCC Convention Rotaractors and Interactors to become Pilipinas. The district looks forward to
was held at Santa Maria Elementary better leaders of this nation. becoming a member of the country’s
School. The event was hosted by the Breakout sessions followed after Rotaract resource center.
Rotary Club of Santa Maria. Over 60 lunch. MDIO Chairperson Myreza
Rotaractors from different Rotaract Catherine “Cathy” Gonzales led the
Signing of resolution
to join MDIO Pilipinas in the pres- Clubs gathered for this annual district workshop for Rotaractors. The partici-
ence of DG Corina Bautista and
activity. Highlights include an inspira- pants enjoyed the discussion and fun
DRC Jon Alonzo
tional talk and workshop activities. activities. They were also happy to
Mr. Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV interact with fellow Rotaractors in the
of Hapinoy served as keynote district. The event concluded with the
speaker. He talked about how the signing of a resolution supporting the
youth of today can make a difference MDIO. The Rotaract Clubs of D3770

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“Bigyan ng Limos ang Paang Musmos” - A Shoe Donation Project of RAC Santa Maria
Pila Elementary School students bear others may think. Rather, the Rotaract
the pain, as the flesh of their young feet Club of Santa Maria solely dedicates
Pres. Jay de “Earnest love
Guzman hands are inevitably wounded by the rocky itself for service towards others. Club
the gift over to pathways. The club deemed it impor- participation rate was high as members for serving
one of the comes in with
tant to alleviate the pains (both physical were hyped by the idea of making a
students
and mental) these children endure. child happy. great
378 pairs of shoes were given to stu- As always, a successful Rotaract pro-
responsibilities
dents from Nursery to Grade 6. Their ject entails support from the sponsoring
“Bigyan ng Limos ang Paang Mus- to settle and
smiles were priceless as the Rotaractors Rotary club. Rotary Club Santa
mos” by the Rotaract Club of Santa
handed them these g i f t s . Maria President Jun dela Cruz pa- enjoy.”
Maria, aims to give hundreds of shoes
At the end of the day, the project was tiently walked with us to see this pro-
to the pupils of Pila Elementary School
not to gain fame nor recognition, as ject through completion.
in Catmon, Sta. Maria, Bulacan.

Rotaract Clubs Conduct Clean-up Drives
The Rotaract Club of Nueva Vizcaya Proceeds were added to the club’s Officers and members collect

State University-Bambang organized funds. garbage, segregating the biode-

a three-day clean up drive to make the The Rotaract Club of Kalinga gradable from the non biodegrad-

Campus Sports Facilities look good and Apayao State College also demon- ables.

clean. Candy wrappers, papers, plastic strated their concern for cleanliness as Through these activities, both

cups and plastic bags were collected they conduct a monthly clean and green clubs help maintain cleanliness

and segregated. Recyclable materials drive from the Rotary Marker to the while serving as examples to

such as plastic bottles were sold. White Carabao. people in their respective commu-
nities.

DRR’s VISITS At Your Service
Left: Rotaract Club of University of St. She was very glad to
Louis Citadel, Tuguegarao City know that their sponsor-
Below: Rotaract Club of Malolos ing club, RC Tuguega-
rao Citadel, was very
supportive of them.
Then on January 28,
Last January 13, 2012, DRR 2012, she visited the
Cherrie Gallardo went to visit the newly-chartered Rota-
Rotaract Clubs of University of St. ract Club of Malolos.
Louis Citadel and St. Paul Univer- They talked about fresh DRR Cherrie Rose “Cherrie” G. Gallardo
Apart from being fun and enjoyable,
Rotaract Club of Santa Maria
sity in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. She plans and ideas.
DRR Cherrie also assisted the club in Sponsored by the Rotary Club of
was invited by Pres. Tin. Meman to Santa Maria
formulating their goals and plans.
their regular meeting at Panceteria

DISTRICT 3780 ROTARACTORS “RELOAD” MEMBERSHIP
The membership recruitment and District 3830 led an encouraging
development event followed a discussion on Reviving Servant
workshop format. “We want it to Leadership. strengthen Rotaract Clubs in the
be participatory…We want the new District Governor Jose Francisco district.
Rotaractors to learn by actually “Jess” Cifra graced the event and “I know that this Membership De-
doing things,” RAC Timog Presi- delivered an inspirational message velopment Seminar is just a begin-
To address the dwindling number of dent Jonalyn Villasante explained. that emphasized the importance of ning. We will embark on this com-
Rotaractors in District 3780, Rota- Seasoned Rotaractors were also Rotaract as Rotary’s partner in ing Rotary year full of confidence
ract Club of Timog, Quezon City invited to share and facilitate the service. DG Jess also urged Rota- because we have ample proof of the
(lead-host) and Rotaract Club of workshop. RAC Timog Charter ractors to take the next step and join willingness, skill and effectiveness
Cloverleaf (co-host) spearheaded President Francoise Marie B. a Rotary Club once they are already of the team,” remarked SNG Chair
“Rotaract Reloaded: A Strategic Alonzo discussed the basics of eligible. Benjie.
Recruitment and Membership Rotaract while Past District Rota- Service to New Generations Chair
Development Seminar” last June ract Representative (PDRR) Flor- Benjamin “Benjie” Tan Alonzo,
11, 2011 at the Rotary Center, Que- ante Espiritu of District 3790 on the other hand, acknowledged
zon City. The seminar was attended enlightened the group on the oppor- District Rotaract Representative
by 17 Rotaract Clubs, with a total of tunities and relevance of Rotaract. Marby Montellano and her Rota-
120 participants, 70% of which are Lastly, MDIO Chairperson ract District Committee for their
new members. Myreza Catherine Gonzales of commit ment to revi ve and

ROTARACT HANDOVER AND INDUCTION CEREMONIES At Your Service
Rotaractors of District 3780 liter- before he turned over the Rotaract the new officers and members of
ally weathered the storm last Au- Bell and Gavel to DRR Marby. the district’s Rotaract clubs. They
gust 28, 2011 as Sir William’s Afterwards, District Governor Jess were inducted later by DRR Marby
Hotel in Timog Ave., QC was Cifra inducted DRR Marby and her and DG Jess.
packed with attendees to the Rota- Rotaract District Committee. Ser- During her inaugural speech, DRR
ract Handover and Induction vice to New Generations Chair- Marby emphasized the true mean-
Ceremonies. man Benjie Alonzo then presented ing of service in Rotaract. DG
Around 170 Rotaractors from 23 Jess, on the other hand, compared
Rotaract clubs braved the rains to Rotaractors to flowers in bloom
DRR Margret Robyn “Marby” S.
witness the commencement of during his inspirational message.
Montellano
DRR Marby Montellano’s term The program concluded with the Rotaract Club of Timog, QC
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of
of service. Immediate Past Dis- singing of “Firework”, the Rota-
Timog, QC
trict Rotaract Representative ract District Committee’s chosen
DG Jess and DRR Marby with the The Rotaract Club of Metro Dili-
Virgil Patrick de los Santos de- newly-inducted Silver Presidents community song for the year.
man hosted the event.
livered his Valedictory address of District 3780 Fellowship followed.

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Upcoming D3780 Rotaractors Share Their RYLA Experience
Events The Rotary Youth Leadership 9 Waves Ciudad Christia Resort, t he t op i cs di sc us s ed were
Awards (RYLA) has become a San Mateo Rizal with 47 delegates “Technology in Today’s World and
way through self-determination of (majority were Rotaractors) who Impact on the New Generation” (by
young people aged 14-30, to further were in for challenging tasks pre- PP Boone Ongchongco) and
develop character and leadership pared by the organizers. “Leadership in Crisis” (by PP
skills and learn about Rotary. It As we stepped at Ciudad Christia, Sammy Pagdilao). We liked the
takes the form of a seminar, camp lots of questions came to our minds. former because it showed how
or workshop, generally 3-10 days in “What would be the positive out- technology can help us do our jobs
length, organized by the Rotarians come?” “Why are we here?” “How in simpler ways while the latter
at the Club, District or Multidistrict can RYLA change our principles in helped us see how to apply leader-
level. RYLA leads the next genera- life?” ship in our daily endeavors.

March tion of leaders to be good motiva- We managed to show our skills and RYLArians with PP Sammy Pagdilao
11 – World Rotaract Week Kick
Off (Camp Crame Oval) tors and influential to others. abilities through our workshop
17 – World Rotaract Week Culmi-
groups. Moreover, we were able to
nation Night (Rotary Center)
24 – 10th Presidents’ Meeting coordinate, share, and form inter-
personal relationships.
April
14-15 – DISCON 2012 The speakers imparted lessons on
28 – 2nd Rotaract Friendship Cup
time management and essence of We enjoyed the food, the place and
May Themed “Breaking Barriers, Cross- good leadership. By listening to most of all, the people who were
12 – 11th Presidents’ Meeting
17 – District Fellowship Night ing Borders,” this year’s RYLA them and participating in the activi- with us. The questions that ran in
(Time Zone)
was hosted by the Rotary Club of ties, we developed our own ideas our minds at the beginning of the
Uptown Novaliches. It was held at and perspectives as well. Among program were finally answered.

To Rotaract with love...
I’m writing right now because there me to go to someplace in Quezon- are my kind of “maarte”… the real larger picture…it makes a huge
is something I should be thankful City to shoot some pictures and good ones. difference.
for. To have met wonderful indi- meet someone who by the way was They’ve reminded me of what I Doing something for Rotaract was
viduals, being a part of an out- their incumbent president that time. take little notice of, that the sim- never an obligation. I always had it
standing club and a gleeful bunch of I remember being invited and refus- plest things are the ones that gives a as a privilege and the so called
friends. In all honesty, I never ing their Rotaract Club President bunch of joy in a person’s heart. “favors” that you asked were never
wanted to be part of that club. Sure three times but she was persistent Rather than watching videos on treated as such. Instead, I treated
they do good things in there but still (I’d like to call it “pestering me”) your iPad (wala pa ko nito example them as “acts of trust”, tasks that
I was childish and selfish to first and I’m glad that she was, and that lang ha.), it’s better to watch a you knew I could deliver and for
think that it would just eat some of my friend just got that crazy idea Mother smile as you hand her a box that I am grateful.
my time allotted to my leisure. for if not for these two, I would of medicine for her sick child. Bet- Thank you,
I remember how I started here. This never meet such wonderful people ter than listening to music on your Rotaract!
friend of mine (with the unpredict- yet alone be part of what they do. MP3 player is having a conversa-
able personality she possesses) asks Back then, I thought they were a tion with an inquisitive child as you ~ Sec. Cool
me to assist her in making a presen- bunch of… mmm… to simply put it assist him in his drawing. Quezon
tation for the club and after having “maarte”. Fast forward to now… These things…these countless little (RAC Timog,
not to sleep for 24 hours, she asks well they’re still “maarte” but they things, that if you look at it in a QC)

1st ROTARACT AND INTERACT DISTAS
ROTARACT DISTRICT 2011 AND DISTRICT HAND-OVER AND
COMMITTEE INDUCTION CEREMONIES HELD
DG Digna Ragasa
District Governor Today’s Youth LEAD, REACH, bales in the south and Laoag, Ilocos S o
RC Laoag
EMBRACE Humanity For Better Norte in the north. o f
PP Kenneth So Community. This was the theme of IPDRR Neric Bada, Jr. led the RC Baguio Summer Capital led the
District New Generations Chair
RC Baguio Sunrise the first Rotaract and Interact opening of DISTAS 2011. The charging of the new officers while
District Assembly (DISTAS) participants were welcomed by DG Digna Ragasa administered the
PP Virgil Garcia
District Rotaract Chair 2011 held last August 13, 2011 at Pres. Jemelie Rhoss of RAC South- oath of office.
RC Metro Olongapo
San Luis Del Mar, Baccuit, Bauang, ern La Union. Assistant Governor The guest of honor and speaker
DRR Ramonchito L. Picar
District Rotaract Representative La Union. The affair was hosted by for Area 1B Nelson Caroy and during the affair was Mr. Gibby
Rotaract Club of Southern La Union the Rotaract Club of Southern La Dir. Conrado Vito of RC South- Gorres, Secretary General of the
DS Dion Roman Tauli Union under its President, Jemelie ern La Union gave inspirational Student Council Alliance of the
District Secretary Area 1-2
DS Emmanuel Diwa Rhoss Sevilla and DRR Ramonchito messages afterwards. Our very own Philippines. In the afternoon, ses-
District Secretary Area 3-4
Picar, as well as the Rotary Club District Governor Digna Ragasa sions were held. These include the
DT Jalene Alip
District Treasurer Area 1-2 of Southern La Union under Presi- also addressed the participants dur- District Officers Meeting, Club
DT Allen Joseph Horvidalla
District Treasurer Area 3-4 dent Romeo Chan. DISTAS 2011 ing the affair. Officers Training headed by PP
IPDRR Neric Bada Jr.
also coincided with the District The Hand-over and Induction Cere- Virgil Garcia, Membership Orienta-
Ex-Officio and Protocol Officer
DRRE Emmanuel Diwa Hand-Over and Induction Cere- monies were then held. Interact tion by IPDRR Neric Bada, Jr. and
District Rotaract Rep.-Elect
monies. Despite some initial Chair PP Ming Yan Jao of RC Teambuilding by PP Don Saldaña.
ADRR Junn Ponce
Asst. District Rotaract Rep. - Area 1 glitches, the affair went smoothly as SFLU, Inc. and Rotaract Chair PP The affair culminated with the
DDS Celeste Abansi planned with 349 Rotaractors and Virgil Garcia presented the Interact Lighting of Commitment and Com-
District Deputy Secretary - Area 1
RCR Jaime Lao Interactors in attendance. Partici- and Rotaract District Officers. New munity Singing. The participants
Rotaract Cluster Rep. - Cluster 1A
RCR Marc Deo Director pants came from as far as Iba, Zam- Generations Chair PP Kenneth left with their new-found friends
Rotaract Cluster Rep. - Cluster 1B
and equipped with knowledge and
ADRR EJ Sorio skills to strengthen their respective
Asst. District Rotaract Rep. - Area 2
DDS Marc Sky Macaranas clubs.

ADRR Omar Dimarucot
At Your Service
DDS Erick Romero
District Deputy Secretary - Area 3 DG Digna Ragasa addresses the New Generations Chair Kenneth
RCR Karen Sengseng delegates So charging the District officers
Rotaract Cluster Rep. - Cluster 3A
RCR Julius Ceasar Paras
Rotaract Cluster Rep. - Cluster 3B

ADRR Mary Ann Villarente
DDS Cristyl Joy F. Bautista
RCR Daryl Book PISO KONTRA POLIO aims to con-
Rotaract Cluster Rep. - Cluster 4A tribute to the worldwide effort of DRR Ramonchito “Mhon” L. Picar
RCR Mike Dominic Piga ROTARY INTERNATIONAL to PP Don Saldaña during the
eradicate POLIO with each Rotaractor
Rotaract Club of Southern La Union
Rotaract Cluster Rep. - Cluster 4B Teambuilding Session
of District 3790 donating ONE PESO Sponsored by the Rotary Club of
(Php1.00) per week. Southern La Union

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D3790 Rotaractors Donate to Polio Plus Campaign and Shelter
Upcoming Event Box Philippines
Last October 28, 2011, the Asia
Pacific Regional Rotaract Confer-
ence 2011 Host Organizing Com-
mittee led by Chairman Florante
Espiritu, DRC Virgil Garcia and

1 Rotaract and
st
DRR Ramonchito Picar entrusted

Interact District a check amounting to 2,000.00 US

Conference 2012 Dollars to DG Digna Ragasa and

Hosted By: PDG Jess Nicdao (Chairman -
Rotaract Club of Metro Shelter Box Philippines). The dona-
Olongapo II tion was for Rotary International’s
Tentative Date: Polio Plus Campaign and Shelter
May 19-20, 2012 Box Philippines. A mock check
Venue:
was formally presented during the
Buena Casa Hotel,
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards at
Subic Bay, Philippines
Hannah’s Beach Resort, Pagudpud,

Dear Pilipinas from page 1... Ilocos Norte.

progress. The 1st Pilipinas Rota-
ract Convention was successfully Cluster 4C
held last month. District 3850 has Organizes Relief
been welcomed as the newest addi- Operation Drive
tion to the MDIO family. Districts The Rotaract Clubs of Cluster 4C Tarlac State University Rotaractors headed by PDRR Omar Dimaru-
cot hands the mock check amounting to USD$100.00 to DG Digna
3770 and 3870 have completed (Olongapo/Subic area) organized a Ragasa, DRFC PDG Jess Nicdao, and PDG Vitt Gutierrez.
their MDIO applications and will relief operation drive for the evacu-
just be awaiting recognition from ated victims of the mudslide in Sitio
RI. Hopefully, MDIO Pilipinas will Malinta, Subic, Zambales. Goods
have all ten districts under its wings were solicited from the members
before this Rotary Year ends. and friends of the participating
With the release of this online news- Rotaract Clubs. The project was
letter, MDIO takes one step further headed by ADRR Mary Anne
in fulfilling one of its main functions Villarente of RAC Metro Olon-
- that is, to facilitate exchange of gapo. RAC Kolehiyo ng Subic
information among districts. under the leadership of Pres. Mike Espiritu, RAC Freeport Zone participated in this worthwhile
In behalf of the DRRs and PDRRs, I Dominic Piga sent the biggest dele- (Subic Bay) headed by Pres. community service project.
thank each and every one of you for gation and took a lead role in the Cristyl Joy Bautista and RAC
your passion to be of useful service logistics. IPDRR Neric Bada, Olongapo headed by Pres.
Cont. on page 11 APRRC 2011 Chair PDRR Flo Marvin Jay Rosapapan also

Total Number of Rotaract
Clubs registered to Ro-
tary International as of
December 2011
About RID 3790
ince, Pangasinan, Tarlac, 63 Rotaract Clubs
 Northwestern Luzon,  11 provinces: Ilocos Norte, Area 1 = 17 Clubs
Philippines Ilocos Sur, Abra, La Un- Pampanga, Zambales, and
Area 2 = 11 Clubs
Bataan
 4 Areas ion, Benguet, Mt. Prov- Area 3 = 15 Clubs
 96 Rotary Clubs Area 4 = 20 Clubs

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District 3800
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY 2011: LEADERS OF THE WORLD At Your Service
Traditionally, Rotaract clubs cele- in my term. With faith, I will never
brate and welcome the new Rotary “We as the Majestic give up no matter how tough the
year through the Annual Rotaract Leaders, the majesty, the trials are. For the Rotaractors to
District Assemblies which gather highness will be the one become motivated and active, we
Rotaractors and their sponsoring formulated programs that will pos-
who will serve humanity
Rotarians. sibly increase their enthusiasm to
and not the one who will
This year, the District Assembly develop more their skills as future
be served by humanity.” leaders of the world. Like me, I
was held at the Bulwagang
Katipunan, Caloocan City Hall, never expected to become a leader
- DG Rafael Garcia III DRR Lovely Estrella
but the opportunity came and I will Rotaract Club of University of
Caloocan City. It aimed to facilitate
Caloocan City
communication among different never have any regret taking on this
clubs and unite them as one. Dis- challenge.” Sampaguita Grace Park
July 2011 - January 2012
trict Rotaract Chair Carla De-
jeres, PDRR Adette Arce, and
IPDRR Rowena Tejada were all
there to help make the event suc-
cessful. Similarly, DRR Lovely
Estrella’s sponsoring club, RC
Sampaguita Grace Park also gave
their full support.

District Governor Rafael Garcia
III was around to inspire the Rota- IPDRR Rowena “Wheng” Tejada
Rotaract Club of Marikina
ractors. He said, “We as the Majes- Sponsored by the Rotary Club of
tic Leaders, the majesty, the high- Marikina
Pilipinas Rotaractors from page 1... February - June 2012
ness will be the one who will serve
the Chosen Children Village in children in the institution. The first Rotaract Representatives Felimon
humanity and not the one who will
Silang, Cavite. day ended with fun activities and “Mhon” Brazas (now President of
be served by humanity.”
The three-day affair started with a games in a kids’ party-inspired RC San Pedro East), PDRR Mel-
The District Assembly also saw the
tour of historical places & land- fellowship night hosted by the Ro- chor “Chock” Encabo (currently
induction of the District Officers for
marks in Manila and Cavite while taract Club of Manila Metro. the New Generations Director of
RY 2011-2012. In DRR Lovely’s
doing getting-to-know-you activi- The second day marked the official RC Manila Metro), Florante “Flo”
words, “Excitement is in my heart
ties in every stop. A hearty lunch opening of the convention with DG Espiritu (former member of the RI
as I begin to lead our district, my
was hosted by SDG Cesar Genato Ernie Choa of RID 3810 delivering Rotaract and Interact Committee),
fellow Rotaractors and my commu-
at Villa Luz Resort before the dele- the welcome remarks. Accom- and Joannie Sitoy (former Interna-
nity as well. But I also feel chal-
gates proceeded to Chosen Children plished Filipino Rotaractors served tional RYLA delegate and facilita-
lenged and thrilled because I know I
Village where they donated the as panelists in the session on Rota- tor in last year’s Rotaract Precon-
am going to encounter many trials
goods and had interaction with the ract Pride. They were Past District Cont. on page 12

HANDA SA HAMON NG
PAGBABAGO!

PVSETS 2011:
A TURNING POINT FOR RAC CLUBS
OF RI DISTRICT 3810
The Rotaract District Committee
trict Committee and the 44 Rota- (RDC), Rotary Club of University
ract clubs in attendance. DG District Manila and Rotary Club
Ernie inducted the Rotaract of Manila, in partnership with the
District Officers and DRR Rotaract Clubs of Malate and
Hosted by the Rotary and Rota-
Clarice San Jose swore the Rota- University District Ma-
ract Clubs of Manila Metro, RID
ract Changemaker Presidents to nila, successfully hosted the
3810’s Rotaract District Assem-
office. Presidents, Vice-
bly 2011: Handa sa Hamon ng
Imparting their insights on change Presidents and Secretaries
Pagbabago was successfully held
readiness and the significant role -Elect Training Seminar
last August 14 at the Universidad de
the youth plays in effecting change (PVSETS) 2011: The
Manila. The theme of this year’s
in the society, Mr. Jeromeo Jose of Turning Point at the Devel-
assembly focused on the readiness
Zuellig Foundation and Mr. Jay opment Academy of the Philip- rence with the objective of the RDC
of Rotaractors to step-up and re-
Jaboneta of Philippine Funds for pines, Tagaytay City, on June 10- to equip the Rotaract Club officers
spond to the call of change.
Little Kids accepted the invitation 11, 2011. Attended by over 70 offi- with the knowledge and skills
District Governor Ernesto
to be the event’s keynote speakers. cers of the Rotaract Clubs from needed of their positions, as well as
“Ernie” Choa, the District Rotaract
Meanwhile, Past DRRs were the Manila, Pasay and Cavite, the to upscale their competencies in
Committee and Rotary Change-
subject matter experts facilitating theme “Turning Point” is in concur- leading their clubs.
maker Presidents graced the event,
lecture-trainings for club officers
in full support to the Rotaract Dis-
during the breakout sessions. At Your Service
ALAY LAKAD 2011:
Monthly SaturDATEs
HAKBANG SA
First Saturdays of every month are PAGBABAGO ALAY
always exciting as RID 3810’s
SA KABATAANG
PILIPINO
Rotaractors gather on this day for a
date with the whole district. During Every year, the first Sunday of Sep-

Saturdates, the host clubs prepare a tember is considered a family day

seminar/talk on topics that are for RID 3810 as the district partici-
DRR Clarice Joy “Clang”
timely, relevant, and interesting to pates in the annual Alay Lakad at
D.J. San Jose
the Rotaractors and their works in Quirino Grandstand, Manila. Last Rotaract Club of Malate
Sponsored by the Rotary
the Rotaract Club. Afterwards, the September 4, the Rotaractors were
Club of Bagumbayan-Manila
Cont. on page 12 Cont. on page 12

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DISTRICT OFFICERS A
P GE 11
RY 2011-2012 DISTAS 2011
DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Rotaract Club of Candelaria cers.
JAYPEE “JP” URSUA
District Rotaract Representative
sponsored by RC Candelaria hosted Guest speakers from MDIO
MADELINE "Madz" GABIOLA
District Executive Secretary the Rotaract District Assembly Pilipinas graced the event to
DARIUS “Dharz” SARMIENTO last July 1-2, 2011 at Balai Sad- share their expertise in leader-
Deputy District Secretary

MICHAEL ALCANTARA
yaya, Sariaya Quezon. This event ship: PDRR Cathy Gonzales
Deputy D3820 MDIO Officer
highlighted the roles and responsi- (RID 3830), PDRR Izel
ROY “Roy” CASIPIT

Upcoming Event
Immediate Past District Rotaract Representa- bilities of the club and district offi- Guatno (RID 3810) and PDRR Flo
tive

ROSENDO “Ross” EVANGELIO Espiritu (RID 3790) .
District Rotaract Chairman

DISTRICT ROTARACT AREA
REPRESENTATIVES

MARIAN MAE “Mhae” Navarro
DRAR – Laguna

JACINTO "Jikko" LEVISTE
DRAR – Mindoro

MAE “Maya” GELI The most awaited event of the
DRAR – Batangas Rotary Year is finally here, the
Rotaract District Conference
ROBERT "Robert" VILLAVERDE
DRAR – Quezon PESETS CAMP 2011 Quezon Clubs 2012 on March 16-18, to be held
at Puerto Nirvana Resort in Puerto
ARIEL “Ariel” GUBAN
DRAR – Bicol 1
The Rotaract Club of Metro Lu- Spearhead Galera, Mindoro, hosted by RAC
Metro Lucena sponsored by RC
CHUCK “Chuck” NARES cena hosted PESETS CAMP 2011 District Gift Giving Metro Lucena.
DRAR – Bicol 2
last May 14 at Lucban, Quezon. The Rotaract Clubs of Lucena
DISTRICT CLUB ADMINISTRATION Different clubs from the areas of
COMMITTEE District officers and club presidents South, Metro Lucena, Tayabas Laguna, Batangas, Oriental Min-
PAULIN "Pau" WEINERTH doro, Marinduque, Quezon, and
Chairperson attended as they planned for the Central, Lucena Central, Mary- Bicol will come together for a fun
and fruitful event, a celebration of
LYRA FERNANDEZ incoming Rotary year. hill College, and Metro Mauban
District Treasurer / Finance
continuous fellowship through
service. Its theme, “Piecing It All
spearheaded the Annual District
PAUL CHESTER “Chester” LINCALLO Together: Youth Leaders Moving
District Auditor Forward in Service,” will highlight
Gift Giving last December 17 at
BILLY "Beckoy" DEL CASTILLO the various avenues of service to
District Protocol Officer Dalahican Port, Lucena City. make Rotaract clubs great organi-
zations in the community providing
DISTRICT SERVICE PROJECT good training grounds for leaders.
COMMITTEE Clubs from the district contributed
RAYMOND ABISAMIS in giving 50-70 sets of slippers and
Chairperson

RUPPETT JAY "RJ" DELA CRUZ
Community Service Director A
shirts for the kids in the port.
At Your Service
JOHN JOEL "Bruno" BRIONES
Community Service Director B

PIA MARIE “Iyah” PALISOC
International Service Director

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

REI MARC NAREDO
Chairperson

DARIA “Arha” DELOS REYES Dear Pilipinas from page 7...
District Internet Communications Officer

FRANCIS “Francis” GUTIERREZ to mankind through Rotaract. Aside leaders and members past and
District Bulletin Chair
from our Rotarians who are always present. This issue is dedicated to
MEMBERSHIP DEV’T. & EXTENSION
COMMITTEE
DRR Jaypee Y. Ursua
there to guide and support us, we all of you who love Rotaract so
Rotaract Club of Metro Lucena
CAMILLE “Camille” MARQUEZ
Chairperson owe the strength of the Philippine much. Enjoy reading! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of
Metro Lucena
MADELAINE GRACE “Laine” AGUILAR Rotaract movement to Rotaract
Professional Dev’t. Service Director

R U 1 OF US? Highlights
The Rotaract Club of San
Pedro East sponsored by
RC San Pedro East hosted
the annual Rotaract quiz
bee in the district, “R U 1
OF US?” last February 4 at
San Pedro College of Busi-
ness Administration.
This year’s top three spots were
This event tested the knowledge of taken by the following: 3rd Place -
the new breed of Rotaractors about PP Julie An Lacerna, RAC Lu-
Rotaract, the Multi-District Infor- cena South (left), 2nd Place - PP Monthly SaturDATEs from page 10...
mation Organization (MDIO) Billy del Castillo, RAC San Pedro Rotaract District Committee pre-
trict had a date with Prof. Jerome
Pilipinas, and Rotary International (right), and 1st Place - Jones Gan- sents its report (i.e. financial reports
Ong of the University of the Phil-
as well as current events in the dol, RAC Tanauan (middle). of the previous month’s District
ippines Manila & the National
district. Activities) and important district
Historical Institute, to commemo-
announcements on upcoming
Pilipinas Rotaractors from page 9...
rate the 150th year of our National
Left: Host DG Ernie events, updates from MDIO Pilipi-
Choa receives a plaque Hero Dr. Jose Rizal. “August Satur-
nas and Rotary International. This is
of appreciation from
PROCON Chair Michael date: Kuha Mo!” was a seminar on
also an avenue for the Rotaract
Recabar, DRR Clarice basic photography facilitated by the
San Jose, and MDIO clubs to promote their respective
Pilipinas Chair Cathy Cavite Camera Club. It was held
Gonzales. projects and solicit for any possible
Below: Rotaractors at Kawit Cavite, with the Rotaract
help that the RDC and other clubs in
dance during the “RAC-
Clubs of CEZ & Sahod-Ulan as
Kulit” party. the district can provide. A
hosts. “September Saturdate: Direk
vention meeting). Inspir- ‘consultation time’ is set every after
to the Poynt” was a seminar on
ing the youth more were the Saturdate to make the DRR and
effective communication with pro-
Past RI Director PDG the rest of the RDC available for
ducer/communication strategist Ms.
Rafael “Paing” Hech- suggestions, questions or concerns
Vivien Mangalindan. This was
anova (Celebrate the that the Rotaractors might have.
hosted by Pasay Area through the
New Generation of Ro- To make the Saturdates more inter-
Rotaract Club of STI College
tary Leaders: Investing in esting, hosting of this activity is
and San Pedro East, recognized by Makati.
the Youth) and RI Public Image rotating in the areas covered by
Rotary International for their out-
Area Coordinator – South Pacific District 3810. “July Saturdate: Con-
standing service projects shared Alay Lakad 2011 from page 10...
PDG Lyne Abanilla (Celebrate the tinuing His Legacy through Rota-
ideas and pointers in organizing and one with their sponsoring Rotary
Rotaract Brand). In promoting a ract Activities”, was hosted by Ma-
implementing award-winning pro- clubs in supporting this year’s na-
tradition of excellence in Philippine nila Area through Malate, Raha
jects. District Rotaract Representa- tional advocacy in promoting right
Rotaract, representatives from the Sulayman Volunteers and PSBA-
tives also reported about their re- to education through scholarship
Rotaract Clubs of Manila, Timog, Manila Rotaract Clubs. The dis-
grants for out-of-school-youth.
Cont. on page 15

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PAGE 13
D3830 YOUTH LEADERS CONVENE FOR
1

DRITS 2011
District 3830
Last August 23, 2011, more than Punsalan). actors. teract Chair Toffee Rapisura
500 youth leaders gathered at the There were many guest speakers Breakout sessions were held in the handled sessions for the Interactors.
PATTS Auditorium in Parañaque during the whole-day training. They afternoon. The session for the Rota- DRIAC Pres. Danny Gapasin,
for RI District 3830’s District tackled topics relevant to Interac- ractors were led by District Rota- together with RC presidents and
Rotaract and Interact Training tors, Rotaractors and Rotarians ract Chair Ador Tolentino of RC NewGen directors, served as facili-
Seminar (DRITS) 2011. guiding the New Generations. The Parañaque Southwest, Pres. Nestor tators in the advisors’ session.
Formerly called District Rotaract speakers shared words of wisdom Alvarez of RC Palanyag Special prizes were also awarded in
Interact Assembly, DRITS was and inspiring words to boost the Parañaque, Past District Rotaract the afternoon, including the Biggest
hosted by the Rotary Clubs of morale of participants. DG Billy Representative Cathy Gonzales, Delegation award for RC Parañaque
Alabang (Pres. Cenon Cruz), Las Villareal was present to expound Immediate Past District Rotaract St. Andrew group, Early Bird award
Piñas Central (Pres. Vijay Sam- on the RI theme. He also inducted Representative Aldrin Buelo, and to the RC Makati Urdaneta delega-
path), Las Piñas West (Pres. Ricel the RY 2011-2012 District Councils District Rotaract Representative tion and the Best in Uniform for RC
Adorio), Makati Jose P. Rizal for Rotaract, Interact, and the Rota- Angel Benavente. Meanwhile, Parañaque North’s delegates. There
(Pres Mayeth Casal-Uy), Makati ract & Interact Advisors. Mean- District Interact Chair Emma was also a raffle done for the par-
Olympia (Pres. Renny Harman), while, DGE Sue Sta. Maria talked Rivera of RC Makati Jose P. Rizal, ticipants.
RC Palanyag Parañaque (Pres. about Rotary and the New Genera- CP Rose Acoba and Pres. Renny DRITS 2011 was indeed a success.
Nestor Alvarez), Parañaque Pobla- tions while PP Doods Policarpio Harman, both of RC Makati Olym- Everyone enjoyed interacting with
cion (Pres. Leo Tagle), and talked about Public Image and pia, Past District Interact Chair each other and learning from the
Parañaque Southwest (Pres. Jun Branding for Rotaractors and Inter- Miguel Bermido and District In- speakers.

Each and everyone of us has
a talent, each and everyone
of us should have the chance
to develop that talent, and
that each of us should use
whatever talent we have to
enable people least able to
help themselves.

Message from the DRR At Your Service
For the Rotary Year 2011-2012, be more resourceful because he the District & its leaders;

there will be new priorities to wants us to be the change we want Strengthen the Club leaders; Im-

meet current challenges. Despite to see in the world. I find this very prove Communication & Public

our gains in the past five years, timely because I would want to Image of Rotaract; Encourage Ro-

we still have a lot of room for focus on these myself. My experi- tary Clubs to form new Rotaract

improvement. Through the Ro- ences as the Charter President of clubs.

tary International Theme “Reach my club and as a District officer These will be accomplished with

Within to Embrace Humanity,” will be my inspiration in helping the help of my District Council
DRR Maria Angela “Angel” Benavente
RI President Kalyan Banerjee my Changemaker Presidents members who are very much will-
Rotaract Club of SIBAMP
wants us to improve ourselves achieve their goals. ing to share their talents, time, and Sponsored by the Rotary Club of
Palanyag Parañaque
and our leadership. We have to The District goals are: Strengthen resources to support the clubs in
pursuing their service objectives.

ZAMBOANGA CLUBS HOLD
JOINT INDUCTION
District 3850
At Your Service

DRR Joshua Amado “Joshua” Bicoy
Rotaract Club of Dipolog
Dipolog

Rotaract and Interact Clubs in the
A Children’s Party
Zamboanga City Area held their
First Joint Turn-over and Induc- On October 9, 2011, Rotaract Center, commonly known as the

tion Ceremonies last August 18, Club of Zamboanga City West, Orphanage. They provided slippers,

2011 in Crystal Ballroom, Astoria Rotaract Club and Interact Clubs school supplies and entertainment

Plaza. The activity aimed to inspire of Southern City Colleges, to- while the August and September

unity among Rotary’s young part- gether with other Rotaract clubs in birthday celebrators of RCZC-West

ners in service. Zamboanga City, conducted a Kids provided the meals of the children.

Party at the Social Development

MDIO PILIPINAS
WELCOMES RID 3850!

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D3860 CONDUCTS DISTAS
PAGE 15

FOR VISAYAS AND MINDANAO
1

District 3860
This year’s District Assemblies act for their roles and responsibili-
(DISTAS) for Visayas and Min- ties. The gatherings were also op-
danao focused on the Rotary Inter- portunities for club leaders to widen
national theme “Reach Within to their understanding about running a
Embrace Humanity”. The aim was Rotaract club and making progress
to prepare Changemaker Presidents at the end of the year.
and members of Rotaract and Inter-

RAC Metro Mandaue 2006 Joins
Walk for a Cause
The Rotaract Club of Metro Highlights of Alay Lakad 2011

Mandaue 2006 supported this include the selection of the BIG-

year’s Alay Lakad, an annual GEST DELEGATION, LIVELI-

walk- for- a-cause organized by EST DELEGATION, MOST COL-

local government units to raise ORFUL DELEGATION, and

funds for education of street EARLY BIRD DELEGATION.

children and out-of-school- Lots of prizes were also given away

youths. The activity was held last to lucky participants. A cheer dance

September 25, 2011 at Fuente competition and hip-hop competi-

Osmeña, Cebu City. tion were also held. Although the

The Rotaractors joined students Mandaue Rotaractors did not bring
Top photo: DISTAS VISAYAS 2011 from different schools, employ- home a prize, they were happy to be
Above photo: DISTAS MINDANAO 2011
ees of various companies (private part of this worthy endeavor.
and government institutions),
spective districts’ accomplish- Rotaractors in and outside of the civic groups and business process At Your Service
ments. country. The second fellowship outsourcing sector in this nation-
During the second night of PRO- night which was hosted by the wide effort to raise funds for
CON, District Tourism was held. Rotaract Club of Manila was education. A five peso donation
Here, delegates showcased the kept alive with a showcase of was collected from each regis-
scenic places, delicacies and Rotaractors’ talents in the form tered participant which will be
specialties that can be found in of song, dance and magical show used for scholarship grants and
their areas, which gave everyone presentations. The day ended livelihood trainings.
the opportunity to get to know with a bonfire activity where
Rotaractors also had a commu- DRR Cyril Leonard L. Muring
more about the different districts DRRs led their Rotaractors in
Rotaract Club of Tagum North -
of the Philippines. It was fol- formulating wishes for their nity prayer to give thanks for all UM Tagum Chapter
lowed by “Magical Night” which the accomplishments of Rotaract Sponsored by the Rotary Club of
districts, and then released these
Tagum North
was a tribute to DS Magic Ong in the air attached to balloons. in the country and for the suc-

who was an inspiration to many cessful staging of the country’s To the next page please

1ST REGIONAL LITERARY FEST
“Think,
The Rotaract District Committee pated in the Literary Fest. The cur- The event was graced by PAG Believe,
(RDC) of Rotary International rent Rotary International theme of Miriam Ruth D. Dela Calzada of Succeed.”
District 3870 in partnership with “Reach Within to Embrace Human- the Rotary Club of Metro Valencia
the Youth Advocates Productive ity” was adopted for this competi- and the New Generations District At Your Service
Integrated Service, Inc. (YAPIS) tion. Chairperson/PAG Buensuejo
st
successfully conducted the 1 Re- The RLF includes the following “Neneng” Navarro of Rotary Club
gional Liter- contests: of Maria Cristina. The latter repre-
ary Fest Quiz, extem- sented District Governor Samuel
(RLF) at the poraneous “Sam” Fontanilla.
Capitol Uni- and oratorical The RLF was an enjoyable event
versity Gym- speech, can- for the participating students and a
nasium. vas painting, good learning experience for the
This regional literary competition photography, storytelling, and de- organizers as well.
for secondary students in Region 10 bate. The project served as an ave- Moreover, it provided an opportu- DRR Sorilie Christine “Sol” R. Bacsarpa
was held last August 13 to 14, nue to build friendships through nity for D3870 Rotaractors to work Rotaract Club of Iligan North
2011. Students from the provinces healthy and interactive communica- together for the first time. Iligan North
of Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental & tion. It aimed to develop and en-
District 3780’s DRR Marby Mon-
Occidental, as well as Cagayan de hance the cognitive well-being of
tellano and DRR-Elect Aya Nicole
Oro City and Iligan City partici- the students as well.
Corpus, in the presence of their
DG Jess Cifra, DG-Elect Penny
Policarpio, and incoming District
Rotaract Chair Johann Montel-
lano, successfully bidded for the
hosting of Pilipinas Rotaract Con-
vention 2013.
The success of Pilipinas Rotaract
Convention 2012 would not have
been possible if not for the utmost
support extended by DG Ernie
Choa, SDG for Programs Em-
manuel “Loy” Cosico, DCC Wil-
son Lei Yee, DDCC Gabriel Trias
Pilipinas Rotaractors from page 15... Soon after, everyone was inspired (but of great impact) that we can do Jr., DRC Victor Lau, the Rotary
first national convention. by Atty. Alex Lacson of KaBa- for our country. Clubs of RID 3810, and all the
On the third and last day, team- yanihan Foundation with his talk During the MDIO Pilipinas Lead- District Governors and District
building activities were conducted. on volunteerism and the little things ers’ Meeting, Rotary International Cont. on page 18

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PAGE 17
WORLD ROTARY DAY:
FAMILY OF ROTARY MEMBERS SHARE WHY THEY LOVE ROTARY
Last February 23, of its family to share why they love posts from Rotarians, Rotaractors, buzz for the organization we all
Rotary turned 107 Rotary by posting in the Facebook and Interactors from 12 RI Districts love!
years old. page, www.facebook.com/ (7 of them local and 5 foreign). Featured below are just several of
MDIO Pilipinas celebrated Ro- PilipinasMDIO. To everyone who participated, the many wonderful entries:
tary’s birthday by inviting members The online activity gathered 139 thank you for helping create that

I love Rotary because we start activities I love Rotary because it teaches me how to I love Rotary because it gives me opportu-
with HONOR and CONVICTION. love, to let go and to grow as an individual. nity to help other people and gives me
- JM Cuales / RAC Manila, D3810 / Part of - Dir. Dhunggay Nofuente / RAC Manila fulfillment in my heart.
the Rotary Family since 2006 Metro, D3810 - Riza Joyce Luma-as / RAC Malabon East,
D3800

I LOVE ROTARY because it provided me many
opportunities to share my time, talent and
I LOVE ROTARY because you get to edu- - PDG Guz Goh / RC Jakarta Sentral, D3400
treasure to those who have less in life, espe-
cate the young people that everyone can be
cially the children and the sick.
a hero. - CP Winston Sia / RC VisMin, QC, District
- Rtn. & PDRR Chock Encabo / RC Manila
3780 / Part of the Rotary Family since 1992
Metro / Part of the Rotary Family since 1994
to FOREVER (Interact/Rotary) Three international events…
one destination.
SEE YOU ALL IN BANGKOK!

I love Rotary because I discovered that I
can make a difference in other people's
lives. Just a smile and all the obstacles
disappear. We can transform this world
into a better place. It's just a matter of will-
ing.
I do really LOVE Rotary… coz it allows my
(donation for children through an Institu-
eyes to SEE the real meaning of inner joy...
tion that helps families in need and home-
- PP Steve Paulo Mayo / RAC Freeport
less people in Lisbon, Portugal)
Zone (Subic Bay), D3790 / Part of the Ro-
- Ana Teresa Santos / Rotaract Club of
tary Family since 2006
Lisboa, Olivais, D1960
Questions? Simply ask us or your DRR!


Rotaract Representatives of the

PILIPINAS ROTARACT ONLINE Philippines, and the friends and
family of DS Edison “Magic”
Contributors Ong.
Cherrie Gallardo • Marby Montellano •
Indeed, PRoCon 2012 will be re-
Cool Quezon • Mhon Picar • Lovely
membered by those present as a
Estrella • Clarice San Jose • Arlene Bacalla •
milestone in their Rotaract life, in
Jaypee Ursua • Angel Benavente • Joshua
the same manner that it is a trail-
Bicoy • Al Kalli • Cyril Muring • Sol
blazer in Philippine Rotary History,
Bacsarpa • Rachel Sarte
and a pride of Rotary International
Editors
District 3810.
Izel Guatno • Cathy Gonzales

ONE COUNTRY, ONE ROTARACT!
Top photo:
RID 3770
Rotaractors
show what
they’ve got
Like us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/ Bottom
PilipinasMDIO photo: Rota-
ractors do
the Chicken
Dance!

Right photo: MDIO Pilipinas Chair Cathy Gonzales, flanked with Pilipinas
Rotaract leaders, receives a certificate of appreciation from PROCON
Chair Michael Recabar

D3780 Hosts 5th Magic Badminton Cup
The annual Magic Cup has been was tasked to a Rotaract District the first time that it becomes a me- MALE DOUBLES
conceptualized by PDRR Mhon Organization. (Traditionally, the morial cup, with the untimely de- (1st) JB Vierneza and JM Mendoza
Brazas to serve as a venue for Rota- tournament was run by host clubs.) mise of Sir Magic in late 2011. Like (both of RAC San Pedro East);
ractors from different districts to D3870 led by DRR Marby Mon- his legacy, Magic Cup will continue (2nd) Michael Recabar (RAC
come together and have fellowship tellano took on the challenge with in the years to come. Manila) and Russell Yee (RAC
through playing badminton. It was the help of their medals and trophy The event was graced by Rotarac- Raha Sulayman Volunteers);
named after RID 3810’s Edison sponsor, Governor Jun Ynares of tors from six Districts - 3770, 3780, (3rd) Dan Russell Nacilla and Joel
“Magic” Ong, who was fondly Rizal. 3790, 3810, 3820, and 3830. delos Santos (both of RAC Cubao)
called the Godfather of Philippine This year’s tournament also marks Following are this year’s winners: MIXED DOUBLES
Rotaract because of the great sup-
(1st) Ash Carpio and Erwin Ca-
port and inspiration he provided to
The 5th Magic berte (both of RAC San Pedro
Rotaractors around the country. Badminton
Cup winners East); (2nd) Marby Montellano
The 5th Magic Cup held last Janu- pose with past
and Mark Bonus (both of RAC
ary 14, 2012 at the Power Play and present
Rotaract Timog); (3rd) Hazel Lacbayo
Badminton Center in Quezon City leaders
(RAC Makati) and JP Plantilla
marked the first time that hosting
(RAC Malate).

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