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March 2014
THE ROTARY FLEET. Leaders of Rotary International District 3780 stand in front of 46 motorized fishing boats last March 17, 2014. The boats have been donated through the Rotary Care Center and due for turnover to survivors of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Ormoc City and surrounding coastal areas. The Rotary leaders are, from left, District Governor Francis Rivera, Incoming District Governor Sammy Pagdilao, PDG Danilo Fausto, PDG Jess Cifra, Lt. Gov. Chito Borromeo, and District Chair for Community Service PP Ma. Elisa Baby Allado. Youngsters get a feel of the fishing boat that their father will soon operate as a means of livelihood to support family needs. Read the full story on Pages 8 to 10.
Calendar of Activities
April-Jun 2014
From District Secretary Amable Mar Cancio
April is Magazine Month Each April, Rotarians promote their Rotary regional magazine or The Rotarian. They also discuss how to use these resources to get project ideas, to recruit new members, and to renew excitement about Rotary. Apr 10-12 2014 District Conference Apr 25-27 2014 Rotaract Discon May May 3 May 16 2014-15 Distas Recognition & Awards Night Taal Vista Hotel
March is Literacy Month in the Rotary calendar. Rotarians are encouraged to raise awareness of literacy issues and to organize literacy projects. One initiative that Rotary clubs in District 3780 might consider is to introduce, even on a limitedscale pilot basis, is the Little Free Library or Do-ItYourself Library in front of ones home. It is a fresh international phenomenon started by a Rotarian, Mr Todd Bol, in Wisconsin. In increasing numbers, individual families as well as Rotary and Rotaract clubs in the United States, Canada and in many other places including Africa are installing the bird-cage size structures as part of vocational training and community service. To read more about Little Free Libraries project, click or tap the photo below .
June 1-4 RI Convention in Sydney June 21 2014-15 District Induction & Turnover
EDITORIAL BOARD
District Governor Francis A. Rivera
Publisher
District Secretary Amable Mar Cancio District Chief of Staff Francis Paderna Ricardo Ric P. Salvador
Editor in Chief
IPP Rhodora Doris Sanchez (RC Diliman North) IPP Cresencio Cris Bacho Jr (RC Cubao Edsa) Bernard De San Jose (RC Timog) The Governors Monthly Letter is published by the Governor of Rotary International District 3780 with offices at the Rotary Center Building, Roces Avenue, Quezon The Governors Monthly Letter is published by the GovCity, Contributions for publication be ernorPhilippines. of Rotary International District 3780 withmay offices sent to Ric Salvador at rp_salvador@yahoo.com, to at the Rotary Center Building, Roces Avenue, Quezon Beth Directo at betchie@728@gmail.com, or to may Marcia City, Philippines. Contributions for publication be sent to Ric at rp_salvador@yahoo.com, to Bor Salvador at Salvador mdcsalvador@yahoo.com to Marcia Salvador at mdcsalvador@yahoo.com
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President Benigno Aquino III lauds on-going Busog, Lusog, Talino school nutrition program to improve health and school performance of undernourished pupils
District Governor Francis Rivera represented Rotary International District 3780 during the commemoration of milestones in the life of the Jollibee organization on March 11, 2014 at the Heroes Hall of Malacanang. Photo shows President Benigno Aquino III (center) as he posed with guests and officers of the Jollibee Group led by Chairman-CEO Tony Tan Caktiong and President Ernesto Tan Mantiong. Governor Francis Rivera stands third from the left side of President Aquino. Other dignitaries in the photo include DILG Secretary Mar Roxas, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert
Del Rosario, Senators Grace Poe and Bam Aquino, and other officers of government. In his address, President Aquino commended the welfare programs of the Jollibee Group Foundation, including its large-scale national Busog, Lusog, Talino (BLT) school nutrition program. Last July 12, 2013, Rotary International District 3780 in partnership with the Jollibee Group Foundation launched the 136-days Busog, Lusog, Talino nutrition program to alleviate malnutrition and improve school performance of malnourished pupils in 32 schools in Quezon City.
During the celebration of the Rotary Family Day on March 23, 2014 at the Multi-Purpose Hall of Camp Crame, Rotarians and their families enjoyed a full-day programme of entertainment numbers, fun games, contests, prizes, and food. The events theme was One Rotary, One Family. The day started with a holy mass, followed by a short message of District Gov Francis Rivera who talked about the importance of family to Rotary and Rotarians. The drum & lyre troupe of Rosa Susano Elementary School set the fiesta mood of the day with a lively repertoire of popular hits. Fun games, led by FCPs and clowns, entertained both kids and adults. A magician held the audience in awe with tricks of illusion and human puppetry. Talent contests were held among kids, teens and adults. The panel of judges was chaired by DG Spouse Peth Rivera. Raffle prizes were given away, with the major ones consisting of a Nokia cellphone, an Apple Ipod and a 32 LED TV. We salute the First Class Presidents and Rotarians who worked truly hard with Chair Lyndon Wong of Diliman Heights on the 2014 Rotary Family Day. Thanks also to clubs that served as lead clubs and co-host clubs for the project. From THE DOVE
2nd leg of Rotabowl enhances fellowship and projects favorable Rotary image
By Rotabowl 2014 Tournament Chair Adel Corpuz, Past President of RC Camp Aguinaldo The Second Conference of Rotabowl 2013-2014, called the 2nd Gov Francis Rivera Cup, was held at the Sta Lucia Grand Mall Bowling Center in Cainta, Rizal. The games were hosted by the Rotary Club of Camp Aguinaldo, with PP Adel Corpus as Chairman. The tournament ran for eight consecutive Sundays from January 12, 2014 to March 23, 2014. Twenty three teams from twenty Rotary clubs of the District joined the biggest fellowship activity of District 3780 with the Global Presidents throwing in a team. Majority of the teams had Presidents Elect and District Officers in their line-up. The tournament should have ended on March 2, 2014, however, District Governor Elect Samuel Sammy Pagdilao requested for a re-setting of the Championships to give way to the Presidents Elect Training Seminar and the District Team Training Seminar which was held on March 1 & 2, 2014 at the Summit Ridge in Tagaytay City. Consequently, the championship games were moved to March 23, 2014. On February 16, 2014, a few days after Valentines Day, Rotabowl 2014 was declared by Tournament Chair PP Adel Corpus as a Red Day. The Rule regarding uniforms was dispensed with. All teams came in different shades of red. On Red Day, FCP Mighty Ramiro of RC Sto Domingo almost rolled a perfect game. A perfect game in bowling is when a bowler rolls 12 consecutive strikes. On the 10th ball of his third game on Red Day, he left a pin standing. He continued to convert the spare and rolled another strike to end up with a score of 279. This would have been the 14th perfect game of his bowling career. FCP Mighty garnered all the individual honors in the Mens Division, with Rtn Andy Pineda of RC Camp Aguinaldo duplicating his feat. RC Ayala Heights A took the Championship Trophy for the Class O Division. Its sister team Ayala B got the much-coveted plum in Class A. RCs Kamuning and Loyola Heights walked home with their respective trophies in Class B & Class C. This being a fun game, the organizers saw to it that everybody had fun and enjoyed the games every playing date by throwing in side games related and unrelated to bowling, dispensing prizes freely and generously. A Special Award was given to Rtn Rico Angtuaco for his support to Rotabowl and his team. The games were held through the cooperation of CP Andy Que of RC Quezon City Central, LG Dwight Ramos and RC Cubao Central and the RC Quezon City Central whom the organizers would what to profusely thank. The organizers also want to thank PP Ed Santos, FCP Jed Tiongson and PP John Tiongson of RC Ayala Heights, PP Alex Arrojo of New Manila Heights, Rtn Jun Asuncion of Biak na Bato for their assistance in running the tournament, and PP Dondon Tenorio of the RoCK, too. To all of those who joined the Tournament, thank you and we hope to host another fun-filled fellowship in the future.
CLASS O
1 RC AYALA HEIGHTS A 2 RC BATASAN HILLS 3 RC QUIRINO A 4 RC SFDM A 675 779 749 679 763 738
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CLASS A
1 RC AYALA HEIGHTS B 2 RC STO DOMINGO 3 RC BIAK NA BATO 4 RC NEW MANILA HEIGHTS 675 728 764 764 798 762
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CLASS B
1 RC KAMUNING 2 RC METRO SFDM 3 RC QUIRINO B 4 RC PARAISO 621 670 739 695 753 701
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CLASS C
1 RC LOYOLA HEIGHTS 2 RC ROCES 3 RC NEW MANILA EAST 4 RC DILIMAN HEIGHTS RC QUEZON CITY CENTRAL 480 663 764 639 710 663
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TURNOVER OF FISHING BOATS: From left, PDG Perok Rodrigues (D3860), Ormoc Mayor ED Codilla, DG Francis Rivera (D3780), and Albuerra Mayor Ramon dela Cerna are shown signing the Memorandum of Agreement for the turnover of 46 fishing boats and accessories on March 17, 2014 in Ormoc City. PDG Jess Cifra, DGE Sammy Pagdilao and PDG Danny Fausto all of District 3780 are shown witnessing the event.
Click or tap any of the photos to read the full story behind the Rotary Care Center from November 12, 2013 through March 25, 2014.
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Prepared and conducted feeding total of 128,470 meals on sustained basis: Continuous feeding of Typhoon Yolanda victims for 65 days (sustained feeding) of 1,500 hungry children and adults at Barangays Linao, Naungan and Punta, Ormoc City. Continuous feeding of 1,250 typhoon victims at city evacuation center at Tacloban City starting December 18, 2013 for 25 days. Completed rehabilitation of thirty eight (38) classrooms at Linao Central School and Naungan Elementary School, the day care center at Naungan and day care center at the Rotary GK Village Distributed one truckload of school supplies and assorted toys benefitting 2,400 and later on another 675 for the school children of Barangays Linao, Naungan and Punta, Ormoc City. Coloring books and crayons distributed on December 24 to 195 school children at Linao as Christmas gifts courtesy of RC San Bartolome Provided one purifier machine and 12 aqua boxes. Distributed one container van of used clothes, garbage bags, slippers, shoes, wheel chairs and GI sheets for roofing. Distributed laundry items and toiletries to victims (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry soap, sanitary napkins, tissue paper, etc.) Distributed 2,000 pcs of raincoats to school children to protect them from getting wet due to rains in going to school Construction and delivery of 46 units of brand new motorized fishing boats for 4 Fishermen Cooperatives and Associations: a) OYFA- Ormoc YMCA Fisherfolk Association (Barangay Linao, Ormoc City); b) OFWA- Ormoc Fish Wardens Association, Ormoc City; c) NASAMPA-Naungan-San Juan Mangrove Planters Association, Barangay Naungan, Ormoc City; and d) Albuera Fisherfolk Association, Municipality of Albuera, Leyte Organized a Rotary Community Corps (RCC) at Ormoc composed of women spouses to set up livelihood project: Dried fish and smoked fish processing center to serve as ready market for the fish catch of fishermen Completed site development and installation of the 20-footer container van that now serves as the Rotary Care Center Command Post.
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The grand champions are flanked by FCPs Robert Camba of RC Camp Aguinaldo, Josie Garcia of RC Cubao West and Andrei Bon Tagum of RCSFDM from the left side, and by Gov Francis Rivera and IPDG Penny Policarpio III on the right side.
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Biak-na-Bato helps to establish Guinness record for most number of organ donors
By FC President Jolan Salino, RC Biak-na-Bato
The Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato of Rotary International District 3780 partnered with the Philippine Network for Organ Sharing (PHILNOS) under the Department of Health, the Philippine Information Agency and the Lifeline Philippines for the world attempt to establish the Most Number of Organ Donor Sign Ups. The Philippines beat the Guinness World Record for Most People to Sign up as Organ Donors for One (1) Hour Single Site with 3,548 registrants last February 28, 2014, surpassing India's record of 2,755 for one-hour single-site registrations at an event in Gudjarat last September 17, 2013. Six locations participated in the event, with an overall pledge count of 10,120, also setting a new record for
multiple site registrations. Participating locations were the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Sta. Mesa, Manila, with a record number of 3,548 registrations; Quezon City Memorial Circle, 788; La Union, 2,981; Naga, 725; Davao, 944, and Tuguegarao, 1,134. We are proud that RC Biak-na-Bato has been a part of the Im a Lifeline campaign not only for the world record attempt but also for enhancing organ-donor awareness in our country. Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato helped by disseminating information, providing volunteers and persuading prospective donors to participate in the campaign.
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RC Cubao South and partners conduct relief mission for survivors in Tacloban
By FC President Atchie Baetiong and Exec Secretary Mirabel Ceniza of RC Cubao South
The bayanihan spirit continues to pervade as some D3780 Rotary Clubs went to Tacloban City for a 2-day Relief Operation and Medical Mission project last March 15-16 2014, held at St. Joseph Parish Church in Barangay San Jose, Tacloban City. The project was spearheaded by FCP Atchie Baetiong of RC Cubao South and Ms. Terry Canete of The City of Carlson California, USA. In-service partners were RC South Triangle, RC Camp Panopio, RC North Edsa, RC San Roque, RC Metro Sta. Mesa, RC Eastwood and RC Leyte Gulf. Other volunteers who helped during the operation were from the Philippine Navy and PNP doctors of Tacloban region.
During the first day, Taclobanons lined up and patiently waited for their turn to receive the goods prepared for them. Some of the goods distributed were used clothing, foodstuff, bottled water, canned goods. The second day was dedicated to the medical/dental mission. We conducted medical check-ups such as ECG, BP reading, eye check-up. They were given proper medication based on the doctors prescription after the check-up. We also distributed vitamins, medicines and reading glasses. Tooth extraction was done by volunteer dentists. About 700 families or 3,500 individuals benefited from the project. Taclobanons were grateful and the smiles on their faces conveyed their happiness and satisfaction for what they had received.
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RC North Edsa turns over facilities direly needed by small town in Nueva Ecija
By FC President Danilo Ferrer, RC North Edsa
On February 27, 2014, officers and members of RC North Edsa led by FCP Danilo Ferrer went to the town of Quezon in Nueva Ecija to turn over a manual water pump for the towns public artesian well. They also donated apparatus (sphygmomanometer and nebulizer) and assorted vitamins to the towns
public health center. These donations will benefit about 4,000 families in Quezon. On the same date, RC North Edsa also turned over a school stage to Pulong Bahay Elementary School located in the town of Quezon that will benefit 600 pupils enrolled there.
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The Aetas are marginalized, indigenous people living in scattered, mountainous parts of Luzon. Some live in Zambales, Pampanga and Tarlac. Aetas We Care, a signature project of RC Diliman North, has adopted a community of Aetas in Sitio Mancayo, Barangay San Vicente in Bamban, Tarlac. The club holds regular medical missions and giftgiving activities in the community. Last February 8, 2014, the officers and members of RC Diliman North made a trip to Bamban, Tarlac to visit their adopted community and give early Valentines gifts. They also gave vegetable seeds to the farmers, to complement their livelihood programs. During the last Rotary Family Day at the Multi-purpose Hall of Camp Crame on March 23, 2014, RCDN exhibited produce and foodstuffs sent by the Aetas. In continuance of the districts tree-planting initiative, FCP Marilene Araneta and RCDN members planted trees in Sacobia Valley in Bamban, where they took opportunity to put up a marker showing RID 3780 and the clubs name. This activity was done in partnership with the Philippine Childrens Fund of America. Taking advantage of the trip, RCDN also gave guyabano fruit tree saplings to some farmers in Capas, Tarlac, courtesy of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
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St Ignatius signs matched club sisterhood agreement with Paranaque East D3830
By FC President Abella Talite, RC St Ignatius
ROTARY CLUB OF PARAAQUE EAST D3830 and ROTARY CLUB OF ST. IGNATIUS D3780
First Class President Danilo P. Noveno, Rotary Club of Paraaque East D3830, and First Class President Abella A. Talite, Rotary Club of St. Ignatius D3780, exchange token of sisterhood.
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Rotaract Club sponsored by Loyola Heights wins multi-district RAC badminton cup
By Jesse Tanchanco, Editor in Chief and Past President of RC Loyola Heights The Rotary Club of Loyola Heights recently sponsored the participation of the Rotaract Club of Greater Loyola Heights in the recently concluded "Magic Ong Badminton Cup" which was organized by D3810. The sole representative of D3780 emerged as the champions in the Men's Doubles category. The Rotaract team was composed of Vincentzo Mari M. Ursabia and Julius Renzo Soleta. The other teams came from D3810, D3770 and D3790.
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RC Camp Aguinaldo that commenced last year, under IPP Beth Directo. The speakers reminded pregnant and lactating mothers on the importance of keeping oneself clean, healthy, and fit. It is important to take care of ourselves, even after giving birth. They were also taught on the importance of practicing safe sex. Free laboratory tests including HIV was provided. Pregnancy bags were doled out filled with goodies such as baby oil, alcohol, face towel, diapers, baby powder, cotton, soap and tissue rolls to the pregnant guests who were more than happy to receive the gifts. FPC Robert Camba expressed his gratitude to the participants for taking time to attend the assembly knowing the value of whatever little information that the city health office could share on maternal health and child care in a limited time. The event was co hosted by RC Holy Spirit, RC Cubao Edsa, and RC North Edsa.
In consonance with International Womens Month, eighty three pregnant and lactating mothers of project 6, District 1 Quezon City underwent a half day seminar on maternal health and child care, which taught mothers on the importance of a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Buntis Assembly is a signature project of
Camp Aguinaldo dental mission for golf course caddies and families
By FC President Robert Camba, RC Camp Aguinaldo Patients often need enormous courage to fight toothache. blazing sun waiting for a chance, maybe the only chance But with Kampo dentists ready to help and serve, theres they may ever have this year, to see a dentist. no need to lose heart. Thank you Rotary, for the opportunity to serve our less Salamat, Rotary Club of Camp Aguinaldo, dentista at fortunate kababayans. nurses! Dahil sa mission ninyo, nabunot ang bulok kong ngipin na di nagpapatulog sa akin, said, one of the kids from the community. The mission is simple. The need is great. For us it has become increasingly clear how important dental medicine is to health missions. The Dental Mission for the caddies and families of Camp Aguinaldo Golf Course was indeed a success. Over 100 patients received dental check-ups, dental care and medicine. With the help of our Community Service Chair Rotarian Susan Mendoza and other volunteer dentists and nurses, many caddies and their families were assisted. Indeed every patient served was worth the sweat. The scene was overwhelming. Many men, women and children in need of dental attention lined up under the
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Ron D. Burton
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Recognition of Contributors
istrict Governor Francis Rivera and the editors thank Rotarians who have contributed stories and pictures for this March 2014 issue of the Governors Monthly Letter.
Rtn PP Gani Oro for the pictures used on the front page and Pages 8 and 9. Zonneth Villanueva of the Jollibee Group Foundation for the picture on Page 3 taken during the Jollibee Group call on President Benigno Aquino III at Malacanang last March 11 where Gov. Francis Rivera represented RI District 3780. Jose Joemon Montenegro, District Chair for Vocational Training and past president of RC Pag -asa QC, for the story on Page 4 about the baking seminar held last March 15. Marcia Salvador, immediate past president of RC Holy Spirit and editor of THE DOVE newsletter of RC Holy Spirit, for the story and pictures on Page 5 coverage of the 3rd annual Rotary Family Day Adel Corpuz, Chair of 2014 District Rotabowl Tournament and past president of RC Camp Aguinaldo, for the coverage and tournament results on Pages 6 & 7. Danilo Fausto, Past District Governor RI D3780 and head of the D3780 OPLAN Yolanda Team, for the story and account of the mission on Pages 8, 9 & 10. Andy Que, Interact Discon 2014 Chair and FC President of RC Quezon City Central, and Rick Bugayong, past president of RC Metro Sta. Mesa, for the article and photos on Page 11 coverage of the Interact Discon last March 8. Andrei Bon Tagum, First Class President, and Rtn. Arnel Mateo, both of RC San Francisco del Monte, for the article and photos covering the first Metro Manila-wide Rotary Invitational Debate Champinship on Page 12. Jolan Salino, FC President of RC Biak-na-Bato, for the article and photos covering the successful Philippine attempt to establish a new Guinness record for Most Number of Organ Donor Sign-Ups held last February 28, on Page 13. Atchie Baetiong and Mirabel Ceniza, FC President and Executive Secretary, respectively, of RC Cubao South, for the story and photos of the clubs 2-day outreach mission in Tacloban City, on Page 14. Danilo Ferrer, FC President of RC North Edsa, for the article and photos of the clubs several significant service projects in Quezon town, Nueva Ecija, on Page 15. Merilene Araneta, FC President of RC Diliman North, for the article and pictures of the clubs signature project, Aetas We Care, on Page 16. Jolan Salino, FC President of RC Biak-na-Bato, for the article and pictures of the clubs signature project on Page 17. Abella Talite, FC President of RC St. Ignatius, for the photos and account of the clubs signing of sisterhood agreement last February 28, on Page 18. Jesse Tanchanco, past district secretary and editor-in-chief of RC Loyola Heights, for the Rotaract story and photos on Page 19. Robert Camba, FC President of RC Camp Aguinaldo, for write-up and photos of three of the clubs service projects and activities, on Pages 20 and 21.
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