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Official Newsletter

of Rotary Club of Manila

balitaNo. 3459, April 19, 2012

GUEST OF HONOR AND SPEAKER

Honorable Edward S. HagedornMayor, Puerto Princesa CityPalawan

KABALITA

Whats Inside

THE ROTARY CLUB OF

MANILA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS andExecutive Officers 2011-2012

U CAASI JR.,cuap, cspPresident

GERT A. GUSTImmediate Past President

FRANK A. EVARISTOVice President

ARSENIO Z. LOCSINJOSE POLICARPIO JR.

ISSAM ELDEBSALVIN D. LACAMBACAL

ABRAHAM F. PASCUALPATRICIO F. PINEDA

Directors

ALBERT S. ALDAY,phdSecretary

HECTOR O. TAGAYSAYTreasurer

DAVID J. REYNOLDSSergeant-At-Arms

JAMES G. CHUA

EDUARDO U. TIOSECOInternal Auditors

AMADO D. VALDEZLegal Adviser

MOTOHIKO KATOPublic Relations Officer

TEODORO J. OCAMPO,phdAssistant Secretary

ROGELIO M. NOCHE JR.Assistant Treasurer

ELIAS D. ADAMOS, mdDeputy Sergeant-At-Arms

From the province of beautiful isles, the man with an enigmatic smilejoins us in fellowship today. His longtime passion for the naturalwealth of the environment is one reason the Underground River isnow a Modern Wonder. An active advocate of ecotourism, KabalitaEdward is the perfect speaker for this noontimes gathering.

Whats InsideProgramme 2From the President 3-4Guest of Honor and Speakers Profile 5-6Preview of Next Week Guest Speaker 7The Week That Was 7-8Weekly Birthday Celebrants 8RCM Board Meeting 9Announcement - Schedule for Payments madethru Credit Card 9Monday Fellowship at Mets Bar and Grill 10The Rotary Foundation Management Seminar 11-12Public Health Nutrition and Child Care 13Attendance Report 14Advertisement - Encash 15


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April 19, 2012, ThursdayManila Polo Club Mckinley RoomOIC/Moderator : PD Rudy BedionesP R O G R A M11:30 AM Registration & Cocktails12:05 PM Lunch (Buffet)12:25 PM Bell to be rung:

Members and Guests PD Rudy Bedionesrequested to be seated OIC/Moderator

12:30 PM Call to order Pres. Banit Caasi

12:31 PM National Anthemof the Philippines RCM Music Chorale

12:33 PM Invocation Rtn. Noy BenedictoA moment of silent prayer for the eternalrepose of the soul Mrs. Feliciana D. Valdez(Mother of Legal Adviser Amading Valdez)who passed-away in the grace of the Lordlast 13 April 2012RCM Hymn RCM Music Chorale

12:40 PM Introduction of - STAR Rtn. Addie Topacio-Guests and Visiting Rotarians-Personalities seated at the HeadtableWelcome Song RCM Music ChoraleThe 4-Way Test All Rotarians

12:45 PM Maligayang bati: (RCM Birthday Celebrants)Apr. 19..PD Pepo Nuez, Rtn. Jack Bautista& Rtn. Morten Hoyum;

April 20.PD Rico Domingo;April 23.PD Jun Hallare & Rtn. Pabling Carpo;April 24.PD Raul Goco & Rtn. Warren So;April 25.Rtn. Ani DesiertoHappy Birthday Song RCM Music Chorale

12:50 PM Induction of newmember to RC Manila Pres. Banit Caasi

Atty. Ernesto S. (Ernie) Dinopol (Filipino)Retired CommissionerNATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (NLRC)

Proposer : Pres. Banit CaasiClassification : LAW PRACTICE Labor LawWelcome Baby Rotarian Song RCM Music Chorale

1:00 PM Introduction of theGuest of Honor & Speaker PSAA Hon. Manila Mayor Fred Lim

Address: Honorable Edward S. HagedornMayor, Puerto Princesa CityPalawan

Public Forum Guest of Honor and SpeakerResponse and presentation of token of appreciation to

Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn Pres. Banit Caasi

2:00 PM Adjournment Pres. Banit Caasi


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FROM THE PRESIDENT

The charter date of any organization always sets the stage for something big later.Like all great things, there is always a beginning. Pioneering efforts make avenues forchange. A change in time has been embraced by an overwhelming majority who have chosento transcend ordinary lives and make a difference in a community which they have called theirown.

Laying the cornerstone of any edifice is by no means an easy task. Birth pains takethe lion share of the woes as the organization strives to be the best it can be. Looking forward

meant throwing caution to the wind and overcoming the waves of challenges that have made its path to greatness even moremeaningful to the forefathers whose visions are transformed into bliss.

Leading the way is the inevitable by-product of past sacrifices which have eventually spelled the difference betweenits life and death. Moving on to a new level has, thus, made matters of routine, matters of uncertainty yet these matters of

uncertainty have immensely defined who we are as an organization. Our ability to weather the storm and conquer theobstacles have made us a by word among those who follow in our stead.

Ninety-three years has passed since our American forefathers have brought to Philippine shores the concept ofRotary, then a novel brainchild of Paul Harris, a lawyer who has sought to find meaning and purpose in the life he lives.Filipino communities have grown and with the Filipinos innate nature for helping one another through the bayanihan spirit,Rotary has found a home in every Filipinos heart.

The motto of Service Above Self has spawned a myriad of offsprings from what is now known as the icon of servicein the archipelago, the Rotary Club of Manila. Built throughout the years by captains of industry and bulwarks of theirrespective professions, the Rotary Club of Manila has been a silent witness to the painful realities of a third world life poorallocation of scarce resources, marginalized communities, limited access to quality education and an entire gamut of illeffects which has left the Filipino whose country is teeming with world class natural resources, a meager share of what is onthe table as he moves forward to rise above the harsh vicissitudes of life.

It is on these sensitive matters that each and every one of us, Manila Rotarians, have made a collective and lastingmark on their lives and which has deeply defined our very nature as a socio-civic organization whose international acclaimlies in the network of chapters who are willing and able to augment the situations which do not paint a clear picture ofsuccess.

Made-up of men of wisdom and men of promise, our organization has, indeed, set the pace for others to benchmark.We have set the bar and laid our commitment. Now, is the time to reap and harvest the fruits of our undertakings as wecommemorate the laying of the anchor of an avenue of service on Philippine soil. Storm after storm, earthquake afterearthquake, catastrophe after catastrophe, we have risen to the occasion and made our presence felt throughout the land.Now is the time to bask in its shining glory as we set the stage for the advent of the centennial of Rotary not only in the

Philippines, but also in Asia.The 1st of June 2012, a Friday, should be a red letter day for all of us Manila Rotarians, it being the 93rd anniversary

of our club. So that this early we are personally inviting each and everyone of you, my fellow Manila Rotarians, tocommemorate this defining moment by marking its date in your calendar to surely remember to attend.

Under the watchful eyes of PP Cesar Ubaldo and a team committed to perfection, the stage has been set for thecelebration, and the road towards our Clubs centenary is gaining ground. The posh Manila Hotel which has, for many years,been a permanent home to each and every Manila Rotarian, re-opens its doors to the club. In lieu of a Thursday weeklyluncheon meeting, an evening of merry-making and nostalgia awaits each and every Manila Rotarian, their honored guests,friends and family.

No less than the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines, the Honorable Rotarian Jejomar C. Binay, hasbeen invited as guest of honor and speaker during the occasion along with our Matched Clubs all over Asia and the world.

Then, you can sit back and enjoy yourselves with the music of the internationally acclaimed Philippine Madrigal Singers andour very own World-Famous Music Chorale, while they serenade you to your hearts delight. You may also join and perform,or just watch, the traditional Filipino Rigodon de Honor and later dance away the evening with the rhythmic music of El SavorLatino. The Committee is making sure that our anniversary will be another affair to remember.


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Registration time and cocktails is 6:00 pm while the Call-to-Order is at 7:00 pm. Do not miss this rare opportunityto witness the rekindling and renewal of ties with our Matched Clubs from around the globe and the ceremonial lighting of the

93rd anniversary cake of our club as we all join hands in making this worthwhile endeavour a continuing success, as wetravel the short but winding road to our centennial in 2019.

Moving together in Manila Rotary is, indeed, a sight to behold. Make this clich your battle cry as we all movemountains and build communities in the spirit of Rotary. Together for mankind has never been this good.

GUEST OF HONOR AND SPEAKERS PROFILE

EDWARD S. HAGEDORNMayor, Puerto Princesa City

An Environmental Champion, the very exact nomenclature given to him by the World Bank and the

Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Mayor Hagedorn is a local chief executive who has made

his people proud of their city, having transformed its erstwhile backwater image to that of becoming the

countrys sustainable development paradigm and foremost eco-tourism destination.

Contrary to the old perception among Philippine political leaders, he proved that environmentalism makes for

good politics, having been elected and reelected for five terms nowthereby encouraging other politicians to

adopt similar environment-friendly policies and programs.

He is the most-awarded mayor in the country. Among his awards are the:

UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL 500 ROLL OF HONOUR AWARD given by the United NationsEnvironment Programme.

THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT AWARD OF ASIA - given for the first time to a LocalGovernment Unit by the Asian Institute of Management in cooperation with the Far Eastern EconomicReview and the Management Association of the Philippines.

COMMERCE AND CONSCIENCE AWARD given by the Dweyer and Rice Foundation of the UnitedStates of America.

AWARD FOR BEST-GOVERNED LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT IN THE COUNTRY given by theProgressive Alliance of Citizens for Democracy.

THE PEACE AWARD given by Pres. Fidel V. Ramos in recognition of the citys culture of peace.


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THE KRUSADANG BAYAN AWARD given by theCatholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines.

AWARD FOR TANGIBLE PROGRESS TOWARD CLIMATE PROTECTION given by the InternationalCooperation on Local Executives Initiatives.

AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE given by the Department of Environment and NaturalResources.

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD given by the Consumers Union of the Philippines.

He has three Hall of Fames under his belt. They are:

HALL OF FAME AWARD given by the Office of the President for making his city the cleanest and

greenest in the country.

HALL OF FAME AWARD given by the Department Education for his Education and Literacy Program.

HALL OF FAME AWARD given by the Asian Institute of Management for his local government unithaving the most number of award-winning programs.

As a result of his exemplary leadership, he and his city had been written about by such global publications as

Newsweek, the German Magazine Geo, by the In-flight Magazines of the British Airways, the Philippine

Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, and many other local magazines and dailies.

He as received as of to date a total of forty-five (45) Mayor Awards from different organizations.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

BORN 12 October 1946, Paraaque, Rizal

PARENTS Mr. Alexander Hagedorn

Miss Gliceria Solon

HIGH SCHOOL San Sebastian College Recoletos, Manila

COLLEGE University of the East, Manila

ELECTED MAYOR June 1992 June 2001November 2002 Present


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OTHER POSITIONS CHAIRMAN

League of Cities of the Philippines, 2004-2007

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Boy Scouts of the Philippines

VICE CHAIRMAN

Southern Philippines Council for Peace & Development

PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK GUEST OF HONOR AND SPEAKER

April 26, 2012, Thursday 12:00 NoonMcKinley Room,Manila Polo Club

His Excellency Hye-min LeeAmbassador Extraordinary &

Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Koreato the Republic of the Philippines


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THE WEEK THAT WAS.

Officer-in-charge / Program Moderator

PD Susing Pineda directs theprogram of activities.

AT Jun Noche delivers an

ecumenical prayer.

Dir. Jimmie Policarpio does the

pleasure of introducing PVP Dr.Lance A. Masters, Exec. Dir., A-SGroup of Companies; Pres. A-SConsulting, Greenville, PA, USA,as guest of honor & speaker.

PVP Dr. Lance Masters enthralled his fellow RCM members and guests with his astoundingdiscussion on Mysteries of the Ages, Explained and Unexplained. Among others, he delved onsuch obscure topics as the All Seeing Eye and its presence on the US $1 bill, the Holy Grail, HolyLance, Joseph of Arimathea and the Antioch Chalice, Solomons Temple, Shamir Stone, the Jachinand Boaz Pillars, the Ark of the Covenant, the Mystery of the Flying Marvid, the Knights Templar, theFriday the Thirteenth Superstition and several mysterious numbers in attempting to explain things and

happenings that have remained unanswered throughout the generations. Photo shows Pres. BanitCaasi presenting to PVP Dr. Lance Masters the clubs token of appreciation - a religious icon ofJesus Christ.


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WEEKLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS

Pres. Banit Caasi presents the birthday celebrantsin attendance: PD Mark Humphries and Rtn.Goran Aleks with the birthday cake amidst thesinging by the RCM World Famous Chorale of theHappy Birthday song.

RCM BOARD MEETING

RCM regular monthly board meeting held last 12 April 2012 at the Manila Polo Club. Present were Pres. Banit Caasi,presiding officer, VP Frank Evaristo, Sec. Albert Alday, Treas. Chito Tagaysay, AT Jun Noche, LA Amading Valdes,Directors Abe Pascual, Alvin Lacambacal, Bebot Pineda, Nick Locsin, Jimmie Policarpio & officerIA Jim Chua. Alsopresent was Exec. Sec. Anna Kun Toledo.


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MONDAY FELLOWSHIP AT METS BAR AND GRILL

Weekly Monday Fellowship at the Metropolitan Clubs Metro Bar & Grill. Top photo shows Chairman PDG FrankieRoman (4th from right) together with fellow members enjoy the food & drinks galore, left-right, clockwise: Dir. Sam Eldebs,PVP Dr. Lance Masters, PDSAA Tony Montinola (partly seen), PS Justin Ortiz, Rtn. Manny Blanco, Co-Chairman PDG

Relly Reyes & PD Ed Lee. Middle photo shows PD Rudy Bediones and PVP Dr. Lance Masters doing a duet songnumber. Lower photo shows Dir. Sam Eldebs (middle) together with PVP Dr. Lance Masters and Rtn. Andy de Rossi.Other attendees not seen in photos were Pres. Banit Caasi, PD Armie Aquino, PP Cesar Ubaldo, IA Jim Chua, Rtn. NiloAventura, PE Obet Pagdanganan, Rtn. Cris Acosta & PT Muhammad Aslam.


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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

ACCESS TO MEDICINE & HEALTH CARE Committee Incoming Chairman Ning Lopez organized andhosted an exploratory meeting last Friday 30 March 2012 at the Function Room, Executive Dining of UnilabMain, located at United Street, Mandaluyong City. President Elect Obet Pagdanganan (photo second row,rear left) is shown commenting on the presentation made by Dr. Adolfo Bellosillo, on advocacy in theprevention of diseases / cardio illness using music and ballet dancing as the medium of instruction. Also

present during the presentation ofAdvocacy on Disease Prevention (second row photo, 2nd from left) Mr.Jose Antonio T.Mapa, Jr. (Assistant Vice President Corporate Affairs of Unilab), Mr. Rhais Gamboa(Unilab Consultant), Dr. Adolfo Bellosillo (President of Foundation for Lay Education on HeartDisease FLEHD).


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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

TOP PHOTO: From R to L: RCM delegates receiving the Certificate of Participation- PD Ed Lee, PP Cesar Ubaldo, IS/Dir. Alvin Lacambacal, CLE Chair Willie Pelio, PE Obet Pagdanganan and ES Anna Kun Toledo (RCM Secretariat).MID PHOTO: PE Obet Pagdanganan receives the Certificate of Attendance from DGE Maeng Mercado together withRotary Club of Manila Quiapo Central PE Yussuf and Rotary Club of Pasay West PE Arlene, for registering not lessthan 6 delegates to the TRF Management Seminar. 3rd LEVEL PHOTO: PE Obet Pagdanganan with the 270 Rotarians ofRID 3810 composed of President, President Elect and Chairman of their respective TRF Committees with DGE MaengMercado and the host of the event led by TOP PHOTO: From R to L: RCM delegates receiving the Certificate ofParticipation- PD Ed Lee, PP Cesar Ubaldo, IS /Dir. Alvin Lacambacal, CLE Chair Willie Pelio, PE Obet Pagdangananand ES Anna Kun Toledo (RCM Secretariat). MID PHOTO: PE Obet Pagdanganan receives the Certificate of Attendancefrom DGE Maeng Mercado together with Rotary Club of Manila Quiapo Central PE Yussuf and Rotary Club of Pasay West

PE Arlene, for registering not less than 6 delegates to the TRF Management Seminar. 3rd LEVEL PHOTO: PE ObetPagdanganan with the 270 Rotarians of RID 3810 composed of President, President Elect and Chairman of their respectiveTRF Committees with DGE Maeng Mercado and the host of the event led by PDG Josie Ang.


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PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION AND CHILD CARE

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FOLIC ACID

Elias D. Adamos, M.D.

Folic acid is a vitamin B. It is a synthetic form of folate. Folate plays a vital role in the production and maintenanceof the cells in our body. Folate prevents changes in the DNA (one of the materials that dictate cell functions and replication.The other one is RNA) that may lead to cancer. In young people or in periods of growth and development, such as in

infancy and childhood, folate is needed to propel normal growth and development. It is also important in pregnancy.

Can Folic Acid boost the immune system?Yes. The deficiency of folate can make the function of our immune system sluggish. It may even impair immunity.

Enough supply of Folic Acid can help make and repair DNA and thus boost our immune system.

What foods are rich in Folic Acid or Folate?Vegetables, fruits, dried bean and peas as well as peanuts are rich in folic acid.

What is the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Folic Acid?The RDA of folate from either natural or fortified foods or in tablet or capsule form is 400 mcg a day. Pregnant

women should take 600 mcg per day to reduce the risk neural tube defects in their babies. Alcohol reduces the absorptionof folate and thus those who take in alcohol in regular basis have to take in more than the RDA for folate. Folate enhancesthe excretion of alcohol through the kidneys. Girls and boys, who are in their childhood and adolescence, who are in theirgrowing-up years and are active in sports need more folate than the usual daily allowance.

What is the maximum tolerable dose of Folic Acid?The maximum tolerable dose of folic acid whether it may be from supplements or natural or fortified foods is 1,000

mcg per day.

Is there a Folic Acid overdose or toxicity?Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin. Any excess is excreted in the urine. Even if you reached or took in the

tolerable limit the chance of toxicity is small. However, long term effects of over-intake of vitamins, is uncertain. There is nohealth risk or overdose in natural foods that are rich in folic acid. Thus you can eat more fruits and vegetables to get yourneeded folic acid. If youre not a fruit or vegetable person then you need a daily intake of 400mcg synthetic folic acid tab let.


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