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Vol. 27 No. 01 July 10, 2015

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Be A Gift to the World

ROTARY PLEDGE FOUR-WAY TEST

I do solemnly promise Of the things we think, say or do:
to help advance the object of Rotary, 1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
comply with the Constitution and
By-Laws of Rotary International and of 3. Will it build GOODWILL and
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
the Rotary Club of Marikina Hilltop,
ever putting into practice 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
Rotary’s motto: Concerned?
SERVICE ABOVE SELF

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of
worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the
worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s
occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business,
and community life;

FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace
through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal

of service.

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 behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians.

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PROGRAM

2nd REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Induction of New Member, Short Review of Goals for RY 2015-16

Call to Order Pres. Rudy Garcia
Invocation Rodney Managat
National Anthem Manolette Santiago
Rotary Pledge and Four-Way Test Jerome Salinas
Intro of Visiting Rotarians & Guests PP Polo Barredo
Induction of New Member Mon Timoteo
Recognition and Fining Moments PP Rene Reside
Secretary’s Report Sec/PE Vik Varua
President’s Time Pres. Rudy Garcia
Other Matters Anyone
Adjournment Pres. Rudy Garcia

FELLOWSHIP PP Serge Mendoza
Night Chairman

INVOCATION

Almighty God, we invoke a blessing upon this occasion of Rotary
fellowship. Make us aware of the deeper significance of our meeting as
we develop our friendships as the source of Rotary service–service
radiating from this community to the wider community beyond. Amen.

Echoes Volume 27

EDITORIAL BOARD
Editor - in - Chief : CHUCK S. MANANSALA
Adviser/Editor Consultant : RODOLFO C. GARCIA and RENE R. RESIDE

Secretariat: ELLAINE JUSTINE BAGON
Art, Layout & Design : APOLLO A. BARREDO and ELLAINE JUSTINE BAGON

Circulation : LOUIE R. RIVERA and RAMONITO P. FERNANDEZ
For contributions, please send your materials through email or contact any member of the
Editorial Board. Our email is [email protected]

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AVENUES OF SERVICE

We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service,
which are the foundation of club activity.

Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong
relationships and an active membership development plan.

Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise
to the problems and needs of society.

Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for
people in their communities and to serve the public interest.

International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We
support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking
partners abroad, and more.

Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals
through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership
Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.

AREAS OF FOCUS

PROMOTING PEACE Filipinos in the hundreds of thousand are displaced by armed conflict or
persecution. We develop the skills to strengthen peace efforts, train local leaders to prevent and
mediate conflict, and support long-term peace building in areas affected by conflict.

FIGHTING DISEASE Millions of Filipinos are pushed deeper into poverty because of medical
costs. We aim to improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in our community.
We educate and mobilize communities to help prevent the spread of major diseases such as
polio, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and dengue.

PROVIDING CLEAN WATER In Marikina, poor communities lack access to adequate sanitation
facilities. Our projects give communities the ability to develop and maintain sustainable water
and sanitation systems.

SAVING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN Children in poor areas suffer malnutrition, poor health care,
and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, we provide preventive care to babies,
improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for
mothers and their children. We empower the local community to take ownership of health care
training programs.

SUPPORTING EDUCATION There are thousands of children in our community with no access to
education. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education
and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.

GROWING LOCAL ECONOMIES We still face grinding poverty in our communities. We carry out
service projects that enhance economic and community development and develop
opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also help strengthen local
entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
World Class Pres. Rodolfo ‘Rudy’ Garcia

Our Board meeting last July 3 made some decisions that will
redound to the good of the Club.

Among the matters taken up were: the form and content of our bulletin “Echoes”, which
will now have a statement on the financial status of the club, and new features that will
make it a more informative and entertaining read.

Another important decision made was on the monthly assessment being paid by our
Charter members. In recognition of their distinct standing in the club, their assessment
was reduced to 50% of the regular member rate. Those who would opt to give more
however are welcome to do so. It is a small gesture of our esteem for and gratitude to our
charter members who founded the club. We would not be celebrating our 27th year
without their pioneering effort. Cheers and resounding applause to our original
Hilltoppers: PP Ros, PP Tady, PP Elmer, PP Rene, PP Jimmy and PP Joey!

The World Class Team of Zone 4 just had a successful conduct of the Grand Welcome
event last Sunday, 5 June. This featured a motorcade around Marikina City and the
holding of a Mega Project at Freedom Park at the City Hall grounds. Proud to say that our
Rotaractors actively participated in the Medical Mission of the Project which also had a
bloodletting drive, dental treatment, legal consultation and a job fair. Kudos to our
Rotaract Club President Justin Gulmatico and his Team for their active involvement and
making Hilltop’s presence felt.

Justin and his set of officers, by the way, have just ended their year term. We
congratulate him, together with his Team, for a job well done and for their enthusiasm
and dedication to live the Rotary ideal of Service. Congrats to you Justin and your
hardworking Team!

We also warmly welcome the new set of officers of our Rotaract Club. We wish them all
the best in this current Year in furthering their commitment to be of service to others.

Tonight we will review very briefly our Goals for the RY 2015-2016. It would be educative
for those who are not yet informed and, for everyone of us, it will be a compass of the
Club’s direction for this Rotary Year. Simply put, we will harness each Hilltopper’s
support to attain our goals. Team effort works!

Tonight is a significant night as we welcome into our fold our newest member Col.
Virgilio “Ver” Fabian. He is a retired police officer and is into the security business. We
know we have a good man in Ver. He will, without doubt, develop into being a worthy
member of Hilltop. Let us give him a warm welcome!

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SECRETARY’S REPORT
Sec/PE Viktor “Vik” Varua

The final week of the Light up Rotary Year was capped by a flurry of
awarding and turnover ceremonies in both club and district levels. Our
Club held its own AHA: Awards, Handover and 27th Anniversary ceremony last June 26.

Earlier that day, we had the honor of having the Governor’s Visit. World Class Governor
Alfredo “Jun” Abellar and his team met Hilltop’s board to review the club’s goals and
plans for RY 2015-16. The Governor’s eight person team joined us in celebrating our AHA
and stayed for the fun filled fellowship.

President Mario Legaspi awarded plaques and certificates to club members who brought
honor to the club, actively helped achieve club goals and participated in service projects.
(See the list of awardees on page 13) In the Handover, Best Class President Mario
formally passed the bell and gavel to World Class President (WCP) Rudy. WCP Rudy
awarded a BCP Mario a plaque to honor his leadership.

Five charter members led the Anniversary celebration: Past Presidents Ros Ramos, Rene
Reside, Jimmy Santos, Tady Palma, and Elmer Gamiao. Emotions ran high when PP
Elmer showed for the event in spite of being bound to a wheelchair. PP Polo Barredo led
the blowing of the candle of the anniversary cake. PP Jimmy offered the anniversary
toast in his warm and witty style. The Anniversary celebration culminated with the
inspirational message of Gov. Jun. Members and guests sang and danced till midnight!

The District Awarding was held the following day, June 27, at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza
tent. Hilltop accepted a rich harvest of 12 awards, including Outstanding President - BCP
Mario D. Legaspi, Leadership Award–BCP, Special Public Image Project Award ,Plaque of
Appreciation for District Membership Seminar, Presidential Citation for Light Up Rotary,
Best Club on Vocational Service and Career Development, Every Rotarian Every Year
Award, Certificate of Recognition to BCP Mario D. Legaspi for organizing a Rotaract Club
as new Partner in Service, another Special Public Image Project Award, Loyalty Award to
Philippine Rotary, Golfer of the Year Award District Class C - PP Bobby Leung.

The District Handover was held in the Marikina Convention Center on July 2. The District
Membership Training Seminar was held on July 4 in Sienna College Taytay. Pres. Rudy,
Dir. Mon Timoteo, PP Chuck, and I attended. District Training Executive Director Mon
Dacayo pointed out that Clubs have been focusing on serving the district to the neglect
of serving their members. From this situation arises the challenge in recruiting and
retaining members.

Finally, warm Birthday Wishes this week to our President Rudy who celebrated his natal
day last Tuesday, July 07. Happy Birthday in advance to PP Polo who will be celebrating
his on the 13th. Finally Hilltoppers please wish IPP Mario a speedy recovery from the
surgery he underwent last Tuesday.

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“WHATEVER ROTARY MAY MEAN TO
US, TO THE WORLD IT WILL BE
KNOWN BY THE RESULTS IT
ACHIEVES.”

—PAUL P. HARRIS

Our 1.2 million-member organization started with the vision of
one man—Paul P. Harris. The Chicago attorney formed one of
the world’s first service organizations, the Rotary Club of
Chicago, on 23 February 1905 as a place where professionals with diverse backgrounds
could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Rotary’s name came from
the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of each member.

OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT

Rotarians have not only been present for major events in history—we’ve been a part of
them. From the beginning, three key traits have remained strong throughout Rotary:

We’re truly international. Only 16 years after being founded, Rotary had clubs on six
continents. Today we’re working together from around the globe both digitally and in-person
to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems.

We persevere in tough times. During WWII, Rotary clubs in Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain,
and Japan were forced to disband. Despite the risks, many continued to meet informally
and following the war’s end, Rotary members joined together to rebuild their clubs and their
countries.

Our commitment to service is ongoing. We began our fight against polio in 1979 with a
project to immunize 6 million children in the Philippines. By 2012, only three countries
remain polio-endemic—down from 125 in 1988.

July 6 Reyboy Bailon July 16 PP Bobby Leung

July 7 WCP Rudy Garcia July 19 PP Jimmy Santos

July 13 PP Polo Barredo

July 2 PP Bobby and Madette Leung
July 18 PP Elmer and Mellie Gamiao

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District Governor Alfredo Taguba Abellar, Jr.

Simply known to many as “Pareng Jun”,
he was born in Tondo, Manila on
September 14, 1951. His parents - the
former Socorro Taguba of Aparri, Cagayan
and the late Alfredo Poso Abellar, Sr.,
former Fiscal of Calbayog City, Samar-
were both finishing their college
education then. Being the first grandchild,
he grew up with his grandmother, the late
Marciana Bermudez Taguba and five
Aunties who pampered him with maternal
wealth and affection.

As a college student, Gov. Jun was a
student leader and an activist. This
comes as no surprise since politics runs
in his blood. The late Lope Balao Taguba,
his grandfather, was at one time the
Mayor of Aparri, Cagayan. When World
War II broke out, he was executed by the Japanese Imperial Army when he refused to
serve under them. Gov. Jun started his college education as an Engineering student at
the University of Santo Tomas. He shifted to Business Administration (Major in
Accounting) at the Philippine School of Business Administration. When Martial Law was
declared, Gov. Jun was already involved in the movement. He transferred to the
University of Eastern Philippines, Northern Samar where his mother was a college
professor. As a student leader and editor of the university newsletter, he was marked by
Martial Law authorities. He was detained for two years without formal charges at Camp
Lapu-Lapu in Cebu City. He was pardoned. He returned home to continue his studies. He
graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Economics .

He worked for Apex Mining Company for 15 years in financial positions involving
Budgeting and Financial Planning. He got involved in actual mining operations when he
was assigned as Finance Officer and Ore Procurement Head for the tails buying
operation of the company in Mount Diwata, Davao del Norte. He retired in 1991 to be with
his family and growing children. He worked with the Prudential Life Group as Area
Manager. He is currently a consultant of the family-owned real estate company, CHE
Abellar Realty.

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Governor Jun is a full-time Rotarian. He began his involvement with Rotary in 1994 when
he joined the Rotary Club of Marikina East upon the invitation of Charter Member CP Boy
Marigza. He held various club positions until he was elected Club President for Rotary
Year 1999-2000 under the term of PDG Pepe Peralta with the theme “Rotary 2000–Act
with Consistency, Credibility, Continuity.” He went on to serve the District in various
capacities: Assistant Governor, Deputy Secretary General for Administration, Editor-in-
Chief of the Governor’s Monthly Letter (GML), District Governor’s Representative to the
Philippine Rotary Magazine (PRM), Vice-Chair of DISCON 2011; District Chair On-to-
Sydney Convention, Member of the 2009 District Nominating Committee; District Chair-
Rotary Community Corps; District Chair-Club Bulletin. Under Gov. Jun’s leadership, RC
Marikina East successfully hosted various District activities such as President Elects
Training Seminar (PETS, two times), District Membership Development Seminar (twice),
and the District Training Assembly (DISTAS) of 1998. For the past twenty years, Gov. Jun
has dedicated his time, talent, treasure and service not only to his club but also to the
District and the community which makes him a well-seasoned and committed Rotarian.

Gov. Jun is married to Nora Fernandez of San Jacinto, Pangasinan and Baguio City. She
is a Psychologist by profession and a Human Resource Executive. She earned a degree
in B. S. Psychology from the University of the Philippines and a Master of Arts in
Industrial Psychology from the Ateneo University. He has three children - Eleanor, the
eldest, is a Lawyer from the UP College of Law who is currently with the legal staff of
Congressman Neil Tupaz of Iloilo; Aaron, the second child, is married to Morena Corsino
and is an IT Professional who works and lives in Sydney, Australia; and Dhanice Ann, the
third child, is a graduate of B. S. Anthropology from UP Diliman and now connected with
J. P. Morgan in Makati. He has only one grandchild, Tiara Miyaka Abellar, who is eight
years old, multi-talented and the apple of both her grandparents’ eye.

A dedicated family man and a highly-motivated Rotarian, Gov. Jun believes that “his term
will not be about him as the District Governor, it will be about the Rotary clubs and the
community we serve, that we are in Rotary to help promote the interests of the clubs and
the communities, not the other way around.” This year’s theme, Be a Gift to the World, is
very appropriate for him as he has given his life to Rotary for the past twenty years and
will continue to do so for the years to come. Serving the people, the oppressed, the
underprivileged, the less-fortunate, and being selfless is a way of life for him. This is his
gift to the world.

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D3800 Gov. Jun Abellar at center and to his right, clockwise: District Secretary–Administration Luz
Cotoco, Annual Giving–Vice-Chair PP Jo Bernabe, Annual Giving–Chair PP Tony Sy, PE Vik Varua, Rtn Louie
Rivera (standing), Club VP PP Ros Ramos, Club Treasurer PP Ghie Singian, District Finance Committee
Chair PP Raul Evangelista, Ways & Means Chair PP Alfred Lo, Club Service Projects Chair Dennis
Fernandez, BCP Mario Legaspi, Club Membership Chair Mon Timoteo, WCP Rudy Garcia, AG Ric Mendoza,
Club Sgt-at-Arms PP Mon Fernandez, and District Officer for Membership Retention PP Jimmy Rosillo.

D3800 District Governor Jun Abellar, leftmost, and his team, from standing from left: DGE Jojo Lorenzo,
DS–Admin Luz Cotoco and WCP Rudy Garcia. Seated from left: Membership Chair Jerry Ang, Finance
Chair PP Raul Evangelista, District Officer for Retention PP Jimmy Rosillo, Annual Giving–Chair PP Tony
Sy and his Vice-Chair PP Jo Bernabe.

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President Rudy Garcia hands over to Gov. Jun Abellar Marikina Hilltop’s contribution to the District fund.
Standing from left: Club Ways & Means Chair PP Alfred Lo, District Finance Chair PP Raul Evangelista,
Club Membership Chair Ramon Timoteo, District Secretary–Admin Luz Cotoco and Assistant Governor
Ric Mendoza.

Standing in back, from left, Joey Gutierrez, PP Mon Fernandez, Louie Rivera, PE Vik Varua, Dennis
Fernandez, PP Rene Reside, PP Ghie Singian, PP Ros Ramos, PP Polo Barredo, AG Ric Mendoza, PP Chuck
Manansala, PN Mon Timoteo, Manolette Santiago, PP Jimmy Rosillo, and PP Fred Lo. Seated from left:
PP Tony Sy, PP Jo Bernabe, DS Luz Cotoco, WCP Rudy Garcia, DG Jun Abellar, BCP Mario Legaspi, PP Jerry
Ang, and PP Raul Evangelista.

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PE Vik Varua (center) receives the coveted plaque as
Rotarian of the Year from BCP Mario Legaspi (right)
assisted by WCP Rudy Garcia (left ).

Club Service Awardees proudly present their Certificates. From left, PP Chuck Manansala (emcee),
WCP Rudy Garcia, the awardees: Manolette Santiago, PP Mar Betic, PP Rene Reside, Rodney
Managat, Louie Rivera, Fernando Mira, PP Jimmy Santos, and BCP Mario Legaspi.

Spouses happily display their Certificates of Recognition as Special Partner
in Service. From left, WCP Rudy Garcia, the awardees: Mayleen Varua,
Cecille Garcia, Evelyn Reside, Rowena Legaspi, and BCP Mario Legaspi.

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Congratulations to the Awardees for RY 2014-15!!!

Certificate of Recognition - Bowling Plaque of Recognition
PP Alfredo Lo Rotarian of the Year
Rtn Alfredo Tan
PP Celso Montalla PN Vik Varua
PP Eduardo Lim 100% Attendance
Rtn Howard Mijares
PP Ramon Fernandez PP Apollo A. Barredo
PP Ramon Singian PE Rodolfo C. Garcia
PP Sergio Mendoza Bukas Palad
PP Celso C. Montalla
Certificate of Recognition - Spouse PP Laurencito R. Tiu
Adelle Reyes Meg Montalla
Cecille Garcia Tessie Tiu
Evelyn Reside Most Outstanding Officers
Lui Manansala PP Carlos S. Manansala
Maura Ramos PE Rodolfo C. Garcia
Mayleen Varua PP Rodolfo B. Reyes
Salome Lo Most Outstanding Directors
Rowena Legaspi PP Apollo A. Barredo
PP Alfredo L. Lo
Club Service Award PP Celso C. Montalla
Rtn Fernando Mira PP Rosel F. Ramos
PP Jaime A. Santos Outstanding Golfer -Champion
Rtn Louie R. Rivera PP Bobby Leung
Rtn Manollete Santiago Outstanding Golfer
PP Mariano Betic Ryan Joseph R. Rizada
PP Rene Reside
Rtn Rodney Managat

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BCP Mario Legaspi (right) hands over the 27 year old Marikina Hilltop bell and gavel to WCP Rudy Garcia.

WCP Rudy Garcia, on the rostrum, presents the Marikina Hilltop World Class Team, from left, New
Generations Chair Manolette Santiago, Membership Chair Mon Timoteo, Vice President PP Ros
Ramos, Club Administration Chair PP Polo Barredo, Sec/PE Vik Varua, Treasurer PP Ghie Singian,
Auditor PP Mar Betic, Sgt-at-Arms PP Mon Fernandez, Club Trainer PP Rene Reside, IPP Mario
Legaspi, Public Image Chair PP Chuck Manansala, and Service Project Chair Dennis Fernandez.

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PP Polo Barredo (in the rostrum) presents the Charter Members, standing from left,
PP Ros Ramos, PP Tady Palma, PP Rene Reside, PP Jimmy Santos, and seated is PP
Elmer Gamiao whose surprise appearance was truly heartwarming. He made the
27th Anniversary celebration extra special!

WCP Spouse Cecille Garcia and BCP Spouse Rowena Legaspi lead the Anniversary rites. Standing in
back, from left: PP Chuck Manansala, PP Polo Barredo, Sps Lu Lo, PP Fred Lo, Sps Mellie Gamiao, PP
Ros Ramos (partly hidden), PP Tady Palma, PP Rene Reside (partly hidden), PP Jimmy Santos, Sps
Evelyn Reside, PP Mon Fernandez, and seated is PP Elmer Gamiao.

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Standing in back, from left, PP Chuck Manansala (partly hidden), PP Polo Barredo (also
partly hidden), PP Fred Lo, PP Ros Ramos (hidden) PP Tady Palma, PP Rene Reside, PP
Jimmy Santos, PP Mon Fernandez, BCP Mario Legaspi. Standing in front, DG Jun Abellar, DG
Sps Nora, Sps Mellie Gamiao, Sps Lita Palma, Sps Evelyn Reside, PP Ghie Singian, PP Eddie
Lim. Seated in foreground is PP Elmer Gamiao.

Standing from left: Louie Rivera, BCP Mario Legaspi, PE Vik Varua, PP Chuck Manansala,
Dennis Fernandez, and Manolette Santiago. Seated from left: Alfred Tan, PP Mar Betic, PP
Tady Palma, PP Ros Ramos, PP Jimmy Santos, and new member Ricky Bautista.

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Hataw pa more! DG Jun Abellar, WCP Rudy Garcia, Dennis Fernandez (hidden but rocking it
out with his own mic), PP Chuck Manansala, and live music from Michael, the One Man
Band!!! Walang agawan! Lima ang mikropono. Adik sa kantahan. Hehehe. Sayawan non-
stop naman habang nagkakantahan!

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From left: District Governor Marilou Co, President Mario Legaspi, and PDG Tony Co

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Best Class President Mario Legaspi
proudly presents the rich harvest of
12 awards in the District Awards
and Recognition Night held on June
27, 2015 at the Sofitel Philippine
Plaza Hotel.

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PE Vik Varua (left) and Membership Chair Mon Timoteo in the District Membership seminar .

The successful Grand Welcome event of the Zone 4 World Class Team held last Sunday, 5 June 2015
featuring a motorcade around Marikina City and the holding of a Mega Project at Freedom Park at the
City Hall grounds. Maikina Hilltop Rotaractors actively participated in the Medical Mission of the Project
which also had a bloodletting drive, dental treatment, legal consultation and a job fair. Kudos to our
Rotaract Club President Justin Gulmatico and his Team.

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PROFILE OF PRESIDENT RODOLFO “RUDY” C. GARCIA

From the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Rudy Garcia embarked on a career of 38 years in the
military by entering the Philippine Military Academy, graduating in 1970.

He spent his career in various Command and Staff positions in the Army. His field assignments
spanned areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. It was in Mindanao however that he served most of
his combat assignments, spending more than ten years in various combat command positions starting
as a junior/ company- grade officer immediately upon graduation from the PMA.

He commanded an Infantry Battalion in Northern Mindanao, an Army Brigade in North Cotabato and
Maguindanao, two(2) Infantry Divisions: the 6th Infantry Division in Central Mindanao and the 5th
Infantry Division in Cagayan, Ilocos and Cordillera regions. He then led the Northern Luzon Area
Command (NOLCOM). He also was at one time the Chief of Operations (J3) of the Armed Forces and
the Defence and Military Attache to Indonesia. He capped his military service as the AFP Vice Chief of
Staff in 2004, with the rank of Lt General.

During his career he received, among others, the Presidential Legion of Honor (Degree of
Commander), several Distinguished Service Star medals, the Gold Cross Medal for gallantry in combat,
two Bronze Cross Medals for conspicuous courage and several Military Merit Medals (with Bronze
Spearhead Device) also for combat.

Soon after retirement, he was back in harness as Undersecretary of the Office of the Presidential
Adviser for the Peace Process (OPAPP), having been exposed to the peace process as Chairman of the
Government Ceasefire Committee with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) while still in active
military service. After a little over a year, however, he left OPAPP to join the private sector as
Assistant to the President of Fortune Tobacco Corp of the Lucio Tan Group. But again the call of duty
beckoned as he was offered and, after much thought, accepted the Chairmanship of the Government
Peace Negotiating Panel with the MILF, where he was given a Cabinet Secretary rank. He completely
retired from Government service in late 2008.

Rudy has made it a point to engage in humanitarian causes, before and after retirement. He was a
Member of the Board of Governors of the Philippine Red Cross; Member, Board of Trustees of
Transparency International and currently as Chairman of the Board and President of International
Social Service-Philippines, the country affiliate of the Geneva-based ISS. He now pursues his
humanitarian service advocacy as a Rotarian.

Rudy, from San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, is married to the former Ma Cecilia Canong Cordero of Iloilo.
Cecille is a registered nurse, a graduate of St Paul’s College Iloilo. They are blessed with three
children: Jose Angelo, a De la Salle University-Dasmarinas graduate of BA Community Development;
Therese Angela, graduate of AB Fashion Design and Marketing at the School of Fashion and Arts (SoFA)
and Isabel Angeline, an incoming freshman at the UP School of Fine Arts.

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WORLD CLASS TEAM, RY 2015-2016

OFFICERS

President : RODOLFO C. GARCIA
Vice-President : PP ROSEL F. RAMOS

Secretary : PE VIKTOR V. VARUA
Treasurer : PP RAMON G. SINGIAN
Club Trainer : PP RENATO R. RESIDE

Auditor : PP MARIANO B. BETIC
Sgt.-at-Arms : PP RAMONITO P. FERNANDEZ

Ex-Officio : IPP MARIO D. LEGASPI

COMMITTEES AND DIRECTORS

CLUB ADMINISTRATION ROTARY FOUNDATION

PP Apollo Barredo, Director Celso C. Montalla, Director

Constitution and By Laws PP Rosel F. Ramos TRF Contribution/EREY PP Celso C. Montalla

Attendance PP Ramonito P. Fernandez Global/District Grants PP Rodolfo B. Reyes

Fellowship Enrico s Bautista

Sports Ryan Joseph R. Rizada

Awards PP Apollo A. Barredo

PUBLIC RELATIONS NEW GENERATIONS

PP Carlos S. Manansala, Director Manolette Santiago, Director

Echoes PP Carlos S. Manansala Rotaract//Interact Organizing Jeremy Tamayo

Social Media PE Vik R Varua Rotaract/ Interact Orientation John GL V. Nicolas

Print Media PP Carlos S. Manansala Mentoring Jerome Salinas

MEMBERSHIP WAYS & MEANS
PP Alfred L. Lo, Director
Ramon S. Timoteo, Director
PP Celso C Montalla
Recruitment John GL V. Nicolas Donations
Ads Solicitations PP Tady M. Palma
Orientation/Training PP Renato R. Reside Fundraising
Howard Mijares
Membership Retention PP Eduardo P. Lim

Classification Joey Gutierrez

SERVICE PROJECTS SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EVENTS

Dennis L. Fernandez PP Robert A. Leung, Director

Peace & Conflict PP Sergio P. Mendoza Jr. DISTAS, DISCON PP Carlos S. Manansala

Resolution

Health and Sanitation PP Alfredo L. Lo Club Anniversary, Handover, Manolette Santiago
Induction Ramonito P Fernandez
Maternal and Child Health Rodney J. Managat
Palarotary and Bowling

Economic and Community Enrico S. Bautista Rotary Day Alfred L. Lo
Development
Club Assembly Christmas, New Louie Rivera
Disease Prevention and Alfred L. Tan Year, Valentines Parties and Out-
Treatment of-Town Fellowship

Basic Education and Jeremy B. Tamayo
Literacy Fernando F. Mira

Disaster Preparedness

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ROSTER & ATTENDANCE RECORD FOR JULY 2015

NAME SPOUSE CLASSIFICATION 3 10 17 24

1 Reynaldo A. Bailon Ghie Information Technology 
2 Polo A. Barredo Memorial Park Management 
3 Ricky Bautista Annabelle Cement Distribution 
4 Mar Betic Malou CPA Private Practice 
5 Benjie Catarroja Organic Farming 
6 Efren V. Estrada Nida Real Estate Development 
7 Dennis Fernandez Chi-Chi Orthopedic Surgeon 
8 Mon P. Fernandez Cely Auto Maintenance & Repainting
9 Rudy Garcia Cecille Military Services MU
10 Joey Gutierrez Retail Interior
11 Bembol Hiteroza Rowena Pastoral 
12 Mario D. Legaspi Madette Production Management 
13 Bobby A. Leung Arlene Commercial Leasing 
14 Eddie P. Lim Lu Heavy Equipment Rental 
15 Fred L. Lo Emmalyn General Plastic Surgeon 
16 Russell Luna Eloi General Trading 
17 Rodney J. Managat Lui Funeral Services 
18 Chuck S. Manansala Sharon Health and Wellness 
19 Serge D. Mendoza Connie Property Management 
20 Howard Z. Mijares Rosalyn Business Consultant 
21 Pandot F. Mira Meg Refrigerator & HVAC Specialist 
22 Celso Montalla Food Ingredients Distributing 
23 GL Nicolas Adelle Law Government Service 
24 Louie Regala Marilou Architect 
25 Doy B. Reyes Mae Public Transport Service 
26 Louie R. Rivera Maricar Commercial Trading 
27 RJ R. Rizada Evangeline Pro Basketball Player / Entrepreneur 
28 Jerome Salinas Rosette Travel & Tours 
29 Olet Santiago Carmina Architect 
30 Ghie G. Singian Eloisa Eng-Electrical Installation 
31 Jeremy Tamayo Ritchie Management Consultant 
32 Alfred Tan Tessie Neurosurgeon 
33 Mon S. Timoteo Mayleen Electrical Power Distribution 
34 Cito R. Tiu General Contractor Bldg. 
35 Vik R. Varua Business Outsourced Services
36 Jonathan Velasco Architect MU

TOTAL 



16

EXEMPTED MEMBERS

37 Joey R. Cabungal Letty Handicraft Exporting 
38 Tady M. Palma Lita Local Government Service 
39 Ros F. Ramos Maura Non - Life Insurance
40 Rene R. Reside Evelyn Public Accountant
41 Jimmy A. Santos Glo Commercial Fishing

HONORARY MEMBERS

42 Elmer Gamiao Mellie
43 Alex Cruz Aida
44 Vic Javier Baby

45 Elmo Ortiz-Luis Laura

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ATTENDANCE REPORT

"When Rotary meeting comes around, I do not have to decide whether to attend or not, for that has
already been decided for me. It has been one of the obligations I accepted when I joined Rotary."

Month of JULY 3 10 17 24 31
Members Present 14
Members Absent 25
Members with Make-up 2
Members Present + Make-up 16
TOTAL number of Members 41 41 41 41 41
Less Exempted Members 6 6 666
Attendance Base 36 36 36 36 36

% of Attendance 44%

PROGRAM FOR NEXT WEEK Rotary Club of Marikina Hilltop
AGENDA:
MAKE-UP CARD
Call to Order Pres. Rudy Garcia
__________________________________________________
Invocation Joey Gutierrez Name of Rotarian

National Anthem Alfred Tan __________________________________________________
Home Club
Rotary Pledge/4-Way Test Mon Timoteo
__________________________________________________
Intro: Visiting Rotarians/Guests Dennis Fernandez Sec/PE Vik Varua

Recognition: Fining Moments Alfred Lo Date:

Rotary Information Chuck Manansala

Secretary’s Report Vik Varua

President’s Time Pres. Rudy Garcia

Other Matters Anyone

Adjournment Pres. Rudy Garcia

FELLOWSHIP

Night Chairman Louie Rivera

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

July 18 — District Training the Trainers Seminar
1:00—5:00 PM, Cravings Katipunan

July 27 — Zone 4 Joint Induction

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PP Dr. Fred & COMPLETE MEMORIALIZATION AND CREMATION SERVICES
Sps. Lu Lo

2002-2003

PP Tady & COMPLIMENTS OF
Sps. Lita Palma
President Rudy &
1996-1997 Sps. Cecille Garcia

Atty. John Directress: Mrs. Rowena V. Legaspi
“Goodlucky” Nicolas
Compliments of
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B4’s Auto Shop
Producers-Exporters of all kinds of Quality Hats & Accessories Mercedez Benz & BMW Specialist

Jose “Joey” R. Cabungcal Ramonito P. Fernandez

President/ General Manager 681-9490 . 0928-351-4528

947-3496 . [email protected] COMPLIMENTS OF
Website: www.lucbanhats.multiply.com
PP Mar Betic
& Family

Mr. Eduardo Lim

President and CEO

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E.Rodriguez Sr. Ave. cor.
New York St., Cubao, Quezon City Medical Administrator
6543678 or 0917-527-5363
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[email protected]

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 (02)584-4705/4737 (049)502-2968/3336
Telefax No. (02)584-4520

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