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Gina Lopez
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Tina Hidalgo
Past District Governor Al Manus
Gina Lopez to grace Rotary event • Rotary Club of West CDO’s 48th Handover and Induction Ceremony; • Inner Wheel Club of West CDO highlighting projects and accomplishments By Clifford and Tai Jean Roa
The Rotary Club of West C agayan de Oro (RCWESTCDO), one of the premier clubs of Rotary International District 3870 sets today, June 30, 2017 its joint 48th Handover and Induction Ceremony with the Inner Wheel Club of West CDO, Rotaract Club of West CDO and Rotary Club of West Foundation at the 7th Floor of Platinum Ballroom, Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.
Former Secretary of Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ms. Regina “Gina” Paz La’o Lopez is the guest speaker. She headed the drive to get ten million signatures to say there should be no mining in areas of biodiversity. This feat was achieved in 2015. She also led the reforestation of La Mesa Watershed and La Mesa Ecopark. The United Nations in 2010 declared the La Mesa Watershed the gold standard for reforestation in the country. In 2010 she was named chairperson of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission, which led efforts to resurrect the historic river. For her work with Bantay Kalikasan, she received the 1997 International Public Relations Award for Excellence for the Environment and the 2009 Outstanding Manilan Award for the Environment. In 2011, as managing director of the ABS-CBN Foundation. Slated to be the Rotar y Year’s showcasing of achievements and recognition of Rotarians and partners in rotary service, RCWESTCDO led by its outgoing president Erna Maagad and Presidentelect Tina Abalos Hidalgo who personally invited Ms.
Lopez, a staunch supporter for environmental concerns as one of Rotary’s thrust for the incoming Rotary Year focuses on environmental protection. “All of us are part of the family of Rotar y. We have gained so much from our Rotary service. We have made friends, helped our communities and we’ve become truly a part of a network of selfless volunteers in delivering the needs of our fellowmen, especially in the rural areas”, Ms. Maagad said. Her legacy as club president who catered to the community’s needs highlighted by the installation of Sky Hydrant Ultrafiltration Units. “Knowing what are our “Purpose In Life” has really made a difference in this Club because we did reach our maximum potentials for growth and discovered all areas of opportunity where we can Serve, hence, we have our District Grant which is the Skyhydrant Ultrafiltration Units for Barangays Bayanga and Dansolihon. With proper reporting too, we garnered the “Best In Community Project” for District 3870!”, Ms. Maagad, proudly added. “Today is the culmination and celebration of our Rotary Club of West CDO for the Rotar y Year 2016-2017 as Exemplary Club led by our Excellent President Erna G. Maagad. We prepared ourselves for this momentous event, the 48th Handover and Joint Induction Ceremonies for the Rotary Year 2017-2018 as we continue to be the premier Rotary Club, proactive in the delivery of excellent service”, President-Elect Tina Hidalgo shared. The night’s event includes the press conference for Ms. Lopez’s and her entourage. Turnover ceremonies and induction of officers for the Rotary Club of West CDO, Rotary Club of West Founda-
tion and Inner Wheel Club of West CDO. RC W E STC D O b an ne rs the district with its perennial fund-raising cum fellowship event – now on its 17th year – the Oro Open Golf Tournament slated to be held on April 2018. The club also recognizes the top mentor in the region with the Most Outstanding Public School Teacher Award or MOPSTA, by May 2018, would be its 36th year.
With the construction of at least two school buildings in the past years and various material donations in school supplies, comfort rooms, water tanks, chairs, tables, scholarships, books and guidance ser vices, all points to the club’s commitment to sustain, direct and enhance its literacy services to the community. Inner Wheel Club (IWC) banners its projects for the past year includes: Blessing and Turn-over of One Classroom
for SPECIAL CHILDREN of Camaman-an Elementary School, Pre Christmas giftgiving at Dabatian Day Care Center, Carmen, Tree-planting at Calo’s Farm, Turnover of 1 set sound system Camamanan High School, Paglingap with elderly @ St.Joseph Golden Home Foundation, Special Walk and Run for Special Children and distribution of reading eyeglasses to senior citizens in Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City among others.
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THE Rotary Club of Manila awarded freelance journalist and writer Rene Michael Baños as Provincial Journalist of the Year (Mindanao Daily News and Cagayan de Oro Times), the awarding of which was held at the New World Makati Hotel Ballroom in Manila on June 22. Mr. Baños regularly contributes news stories for Mindanao Daily News and its sister lifestyle weekly newspaper, the Cagayan de Oro Times. “For over two decades, Mr. Baños has covered Zamboanga and Cagayan de Oro cities, providing readers insights into the history and heritage of these places and their people,” the Rotary Club of Manila said in its citation. It added: “It is no mean feat that he continues to regale his followers with the local color woven into news events, issues and developments that affect not only Mindanao but the entire nation, as well.”
“More than a crusading newsman, Mr. Baños is equally on firm footing as a consumer rights advocate that makes him a respected civic leader by the local populace,” the citation read. Other awardees for print categories include Ms. Christina Ruby Mendez (Newspaper Female Reporter of the Year, The Philippine STAR), Mr. Charlie Manalo (Newspaper Male Reporter of the Year, The Daily Tribune), Ms. Marichu Villanueva (Female Opinion Writer of the Ye ar, C olu m n ist , T he P h i l ippi n e St ar ) , M r. Ramon Tulfo (Investigative Columnist of the Year, Philippine Daily Inquirer), Cebu Freeman (Regional Newspaper of the Year), Biz News Asia (Business Magazine of the Year), ENCLAVES (Glossy Lifestyle Magazine of the Year), Business Mirror (Business Newspaper of the Year), The Daily Tribune (Newspaper of the Year), and Mr. Jose “Joey” Maria Nolasco (Journalist of the Year, Executive
Editor, Philippine Daily Inquirer). “As a provincial correspondent for four Manilabased daily broadsheets, I have seen how it is next to impossible for provincial desk editors to accommodate all stories from the provinces that matter, when they are f looded with material from the urban centers of the country and around the world deemed more news worthy,” said Mr. Baños. “Yet we face the same reality and risks as we go about our daily beats in the provinces, maybe even more so, because we cannot hide behind the anonymous masses from those who seek to bury the truth to protect their vested interests,” he said, adding, “But you, as members of the Rotary Club of Manila, have the means to help us who bring the news from the provinces.” He said: “By investing through regular ads or equity in provincial newspapers in your respective home towns, you can help
The Rotary Club of Davao celebrated her 79 th Anniversary with the Induction of the Officers and Turnover ceremonies at Grand Regal Hotel on July 1, 2017 with Star Rotarian Jackie Rodriguez as inducting officer while Secretary Rotarian Rafael Alunan III was the guest of honor and speaker. The Rotar y Club of Davao was organized on the 24 th of October 1938. As the population of Davao City increased, so did the drive to establish and charter new clubs. The Rotary Club of Davao was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Manila and became the 3 rd Rotary Club in the country, after Cebu. The RC Davao, however, is the 1 st Rotary Club in Mindanao and was responsible for the establishment of Clubs in District 3860 and thus gained the sobriquet as the “Mother Club” of Mindanao. The RC Club of Davao has maintained its strong classification from a cross section of all executives in the city, which included the civilian, military and government sectors. The 79 th Anniversary celebration highlighted the induction of officers for the Rotary Year 2014-2015. The following are the new set of Officers and Directors for RY 2017-2018:
PRESIDENT : FILOMENO “FIL” B. DIVINO PRESIDENT ELECT : D OM I N IC DE X T E R “DEXTER” T. SO VICE PRESIDENT : ARTEMIO “ART ” R. ROMERO S E C R ETA RY : PAG ARNOLD “ARNOLD” D. NAVALES TREASURER : DOMINIC DEXTER “DEXTER” T. SO AUDITOR : OSCAR “OKA” R. GONZALES
PIO : JAE “JAE” HEE LEE STG . -AT-ARMS : ANTONIO “TOÑING” T. UY and FRANKLIN “FRANK” B. BUNO DIRECTORS:IRENEO “RENE” D. DALAYON, HEINRICH MARIA “HEINRICH” HEUMANN, ANGELO BIEN “BIEN” A. NIÑO, ALBERTO “JAMIL” T. OLERMO, AL HAJ, MA. TERESA “MAYETTE”M. PAVINO, CAESAR “CAESAR” C. CABADING and
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Freelance journalist and writer Rene Mike Baños (third from left) and Rotary Club of Manila PE Jimmie Policarpio, President Teddy Ocampo and Director Art Lopez.
professionalize our trade, and upgrade the quality of news by helping us attain a respectable quality of life, that does not compromise the integrity of our news reporting, because often we are not only reporters, but also sales persons, marketing staff, newsboys, drivers, printing machine operators, and layout artists.” He added: “With due respect to our colleagues
in the urban areas, it is only in provincial newspapers when the news that matter most to the populace can see the light of the day. They say an informed populace makes for honest governance. When you help us in the provinces give voice to the voiceless, and discharge our duties as the Fourth Estate, you help us lead our country to a brighter future.”
He said: “It is with a humble and grieving heart that I accept this recognition in behalf of all my colleagues in the provinces who fell in the night, and the many more who continue to toil in fear and darkness. We stand for the Truth that is fair to all concerned, Truth that will build goodwill and better friendships, and Truth that will be beneficial to all concerned.”
JAIME “JIMMY” LLAMES The event was highlighted with the handing over of P 50,000 scholarship grant to KAPWA Upliftment Foundation, Inc. headed by Executive Director Alma dela Paz, a joint a scholarship program sponsored by SAGREX Corp. thru Chairman Ferdie Marañon, The Rotary Club of Davao and The Foundation of the Rotary Club of Davao. Indigent and deserv-
ing students in Makilala, North Cotabato and Bansalan, Davao del Sur were the beneficiaries of the scholarship. Also, PP Dadz Mahipus grant scholarship to 10 outstanding students, will receive P5 , 000 each. Pres. Fil Divino in his term committed to pursue the Club’s longterm Projects such as the Carmen Literacy Development Assistance Project for Indigenous people in Brgy. Carmen Macatabo
Baguio District and livelihood and literacy project to Badjao Community in Matina, Davao City and as well as Madrasa Muslim Community. Already in his term’s plans are a series of fund raising activities to support impoverished community. This Rotary year promises to be fun filled with Rotarians and family involvement in all activities of the Rotary Club of Davao. PR
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Business, media, culture exchange beyond borders take global shape • International leadership forum set July 27-28 By Allan Mario M. Mediante Vice President – Philippine Press Institute; Editor in Chief – Mindanao Daily News
Speakers : GLOBAL LEADERS and
Engr. Innocent Ogu President & CEO African Legacy International
Dr. Mike Mbama Okiro, Chairman Police Service Commission, Former Inspector General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria
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Dr Amir Lakha, Founder and Chairman HUMANITARIAN AND CHARITABLE ONE TRUST
ARCH. ROMOLO V. NATI, President & CEO, Italpinas Development Corporation
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ON CULTURAL DIPLOMACY
Prof. Fabian Osuji,
Former Minister of Education in Nigeria,
OLIVE Françoise MINGOLE POUMIE -Director of Companies and CRCI Representative in Cameroon,
lobalization has been breaking down borders across continents, culture being the lifeline of governments and civil society in the attainment of good governance and sus tainable development. This re ality broug ht international leaders to fo cus on prov iding civic, business, and media insights on the complexities underlying good governance based on cultural diplomacy to achie ve cultural leadership, global understanding and building lasting relationship. Spearheading this awareness, the African L e g a c y Inte r n at i on a l (ALI) is hosting a symposium on cultural diplomacy (Culture in Leadership) on July 27-28, 2017 at Marriot Hotel in Rome, Italy. ALI President and CEO Innocent Ogu said the two-day forum and symposium will bring together leaders in the dip- DANTE M. SUDARIA, Publisher and President, Mindanao Daily lomatic corps of various News Publishing Corporation, is one of those to be conferred Recognition nations and international of Excellence. groups to champion the cultural relations that the people of all races socio economic and socio would positively affect regardless of beliefs,
DR. MANUEL V. JAUDIAN, Ph.D. Excellence Rameline KAMGA, President, Gemini Criminology Chairman CRCI Africa. Governor PlenipoReview & Training Center, Inc. tentiaries to RCA, For World Organization for Economy and Technology. Investment Manager; Presidential Candidate in Cameroon 2004. International Financial Expert ;
Engr. Numoipre F. Wills, FNSE, Executive Secretary, Border Community Development Agency, Federal Republic of Nigeria
traditions, principles and color. Cultural Diplomacy 2017 will also involve representatives of great cultural heritage from different ethnic groups of the African/European continents to share new ideas about all aspects of culture, make practical decisions on the challenges at hand and agree on possible solutions, Ogu stressed. The primary goal is to enlist top government functionaries, legislators, diplomats, top business exe c ut ives, investors, consultants, and all other stakeholders. He explained the objectives of the event which include the strengthening of cultural values and will give voice to academics and other shareholders that will contribute to the promotion of cultural diplomacy globally. Ogu also announced that discussions will focus at length, subject matters on how cultural diplomacy can successfully guarantee good governance and leadership and how culture can act as a medium for the inter-
change of ideas amongst leaders and nations from different cultural backgrounds. The forum will also deal on the effects of c ulture in education, security, finance, health, agriculture and technology; examine the roles of cultural artifact custodians in Africa, Asia and Europe, and hear from industr y leaders from across the continents cultural practices and beyond, he said. African Legacy International Media Services Ltd is an international media services agency rendering various media consultancy services to corporate bodies, government agencies, NGOs and individuals worldwide. ALI is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with registration number RC944357. Since its establishment, it has positioned itself as a valuable, reliable and patriotic media organization poised to project true Leadership, Good Governance, Ac-
Mrs. Ifeyinwa Omowole, President, Nigeria Association of Women
countability and Stewardship. O g u, a you ng an d dedicated entrepreneur, media mogul and global business leader stressed that the event represents a moment of international meeting to exchange ide as among c ultural institutions, non-governmental organizations, financial operators and the academia. According to Ogu, the event is a moment of encounter as well between Europe, Africa and Asia to discuss about global sustainable development and peace through international dialogue. “ The participants will have available opportunities to interact with global leaders, top government of f icials, d ipl omat s , i nve stors , CEO’s of reputable organizations, consultants, intercultural disciplines, among others” he said. On top of serious discussions and idea sharing, delegates from all over Africa and Europe and Asia will be entertained with colorful cultural dances, exhibitions and awards.