SIKAP

Project

a tribute to grandparents

“ Start the revolution...”Pres. Paolo Naive

The BIG KUYA project

The first three months of this Rotary Year hasbeen a roller coaster ride for all of us, it was both exhilaratingand terrifying. We are all thrilled to implement new ideas,projects and activities but at the same time, we are all anxious

of what is in store for us for this year. The enthusiasm, excitement, anxiety and stressbrought about by tons of deadlines and demands at school, at home, at work, and weeklyschedule of club events and activities made us all realized that we are just a human being.We are not superheroes…we have no super powers…we do not have power shields toprotect us against bad weather, heavy traffic, pollution, inequality, poverty, anddiscrimination. We are but ordinary people trying to put our best efforts to doextraordinary tings in any way we can to make life easier for our fellowmen.

This is what the first issue of METRO is all about, “ordinary people doingextraordinary things.” Meet the officers and members of Rotaract Manila Metro as theypromise to start the revolution – revolution for change (We Are Metro, pages 6-8). Knowmore about the woman behind Rotaract District 3810 (Life Full of Bumpy Secrets, page 11).Discover how one act of kindness spread a multitude of joy and hope to the children ofRotary Village in Alapan, Imus, Cavite (A Bag of Hope, page 10). Celebrate life with ourgrandparents (LOLOLA, page 12). Respected Journalist and Film Director showed his realself as he mingled with our fellow Rotaractors (Real People. Real Stories. page 9)

Situations, no matter how sad or challenging theymay seem to be, make us become resilient and bring out thesuperhero within us.

On Our Cover:A young boy whom we met in one of ourvisits to Gawad Kalinga in Alapan, Imus,Cavite. His family is one of the beneficiaries ofthe Legacy Project of District 3810.Photographed by Community Dir. ChinoBatoctoy

An Extraordinary YOU

Editorial Box:

Editorial Board: IPP Princess Encabo

Pres. Paolo NaïvePP Erwin Macam,

Club Director Arriane Rae Danao

Layout/Concept Design: PDRR Chock Encabo

M E T R Ois the official newsletter of the Rotaract Club ofManila Metro under the Rotary Club of ManilaMetro, R.I. District 3810. For comments andsuggestions, email racmanilametro@yahoo.com.

RACMM Trivia:The club was chartered in year 1999 under

the leadership of CP Hazel Tañedo who isnow married with PP Arthur Cayetano. Theyare now based on Maryland, USA.

The Rotaract District TrainingAssembly (DISTAS) is an annualdistrict activity where all Rotaractorsfrom the district come together to betrained on their specific roles andresponsibilities. This year, theRotaract Club of Manila Metrotogether with the Rotary Club ofCavite Export Processing Zoneserved as hosts of the said event. Itwas held last July 25, 2009 atTechnological University of thePhilippines. This year’s theme wasROTARACT: Working Together inShaping Rotary’s Future

The day was filled with activitiesand talks that empowered andbrought awareness to allparticipants on different means andavenues for us to extend help. Therewas an in-depth training on thespecific roles and responsibilities ofofficers led by our district’s PastDistrict Rotaract Representatives andRotarians who made the talks andtraining fun and informative as well.It was truly great to see Rotaractorsand Rotarians working together.

It has been our third year of hostingthe DISTAS, and it is with great pridethat our club has become part of thetraining of the different clubs in thedistrict. As lead host, we ensure thequality of training, speakers andguests that we share to our fellowRotaractors.

In the past 3 years that we haveworked together with the RotaractDistrict Committee and Rotary hostClubs, we have surely worked handin hand in bringing the best trainingto fulfill the mission of Rotaract,“Fellowship through Service”

by: Pres. Paolo Naive

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The Rotaract Club of Manila Metro celebrated its

Tenth Year of existence and held its 11th

Induction Ceremonies at SOFITEL Philippine

Plaza last August 29, 2009. The theme for this

year’s celebration was “Everything in Black and

White: Clearly Defining the Future”.

All members of the club and all invited guests

were required to strictly wear Black and White

attire. Different District Rotaract Representative

from different districts attended the event.

Beloved Rotarians from our mother club, Rotary

Club of Manila Metro, graced the event with their

presence and undying support to its youth club.

Past president Erwin Macam was the host of the

evening. He initiated a very outstanding program

as he used different terms to represent each part

of the program.

The first part of the program was dedicated to the

new members of the club as they were formally

inducted as members of the Rotaract Club of

Manila Metro. The new members are Alia, Liezel

and Angee. It was DRR Izel Guatno who inducted

them into the club. On the other hand, DRC Gabe

Trias inducted into office the new set of officers

who will lead the club to another successful

Rotaract year.

The best part of the program was the turnover

ceremonies where President Princess Encabo

transferred the leadership for the club to now

President Paolo Naïve. The symbolical turnover

of the Bell and Gavel was set to a really dramatic

mood. After the turnover, messages were given to

the club by invited guests. A video message from

Charter President Hazel Tañedo Cayetano was

also shown during the program.

The night ended with the Metro Wonder Girls

dancing the hit Nobody.

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MAJOR/PROFESSION: A Teacher & a proud RotarianINFLUENCES: Mohandas Gandhi, NinoyAquino, Leo Buscaglia, Gary Valenciano and Boy Jumbo (my father) DRIVEN BY: Love, Life, God, People

UNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: The last day of Big Kuya in Kabulusan. Nadurog talaga ang puso ko ng mag-paalam ako/tayo sa mga bata. WHAT MAKES YOU METRO?I am METRO because I choose to make a difference in the lives of people around me. I may not be the light, but I can be the spark. I am METROChock Encabo

MAJOR/PROFESSION: BSBA major in ManagementINFLUENCES: Anne Frank, Antoine de Saint Exupery, my Philo and Psych Professors, my 3rd year and 4th year High School Advisers, my closest friends (Brisbane, Rica, Angee, Jane, Kuya Ronald) And of course si Anisa, Yung ate kona sobra akong naimpluwensyahan na hindi nya nalalaman. DRIVEN BY: I was driven by so many things, by many people. Yung tipong I was living each day because my purpose is to help others, all the time.UNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: I always look forward sa bawat meeting na meron kami, kasi sobrang saya.WHAT MAKES YOU METRO?I am a METRO ROTARACTOR because I share the same perspective with the others and because METRO na ako ngayon. Walang halongpag-iimbot at may buong katapatanI am METROAliaMacalawi

MAJOR/PROFESSION: EducatorINFLUENCES: College professorRichard Feliciano, Leo Buscaglia, Tony Meloto of GK , and my parents,DRIVEN BY: faith, love, passion and commitment to be of service to othersUNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: Changemaker volunteer activities, LTSWHAT MAKES YOU METRO?My belief that each one of us can make a difference…my conviction that any one can do something great, something good for the benefit of all humanity regardless of his or her creed, race, age and status in life.I am METROPrincess Encabo

MAJOR/PROFESSION: BSE Major in English (UST)INFLUENCES: Noam Chomsky, Corazon Aquino, Joshua Harris, Chock Encabo, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Josemaria Escriva, My Mother (Melody Bautista), bestfriends Chino Batoctoy and Apol Bustamante.DRIVEN BY: the people who make me feel happy. The people whom I made happy. People who are living valuable lives even the world seems to impede them to. UNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: Changemaker activity because I learned many things about myself, and that my life is not a life for myself, because a life

for oneself is not meaningful. It is self-realizing and eye opening.WHAT MAKES YOU METRO?The very fact that I laugh without anxieties. I give without expectations and that I am 'me' in spite of adversity, giving the wholeness of me to every people in need and surrendering myself to what is expected of me.I am METRORomel Bautista

MAJOR/PROFESSION: Government employee INFLUENCE: My familyDRIVEN BY: ang pagpapatuloy kosa paghahanap ng akingsarili. di ko pa kasi alamkung ano ang gusto koUNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: DISTAS '09 kasi this is my first time to join Rotaract District AssemblyWHAT MAKES YOU METRO?Everytime I serve and care for others.I am METROLiezl Rosales

MAJOR/PROFESSION: Student INFLUENCES: GOD and JC, ArLene Ramos [my auntie] Former President Corazon Aquino &Parokya ni Edgar bandDRIVEN BY: The zeal to be of service becauseserving others is also serving your Creator, the enthusiasm to be part of social voluntaryactivities, the will to exist not just for your own benefit and the will to live for a purpose.UNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: Visit to GK SIbol it was unforgettable for me kasi I was able to see the situation. The project is still ongoing pero thankful akokay God kasi he Let the group mkarating ng maayos dun that day just so maibigay Lhat ng donations. It's always an indescribable feeling to be a channel of God's blessings.WHAT MAKES YOU METRO?My free spirit. My heart to serve.I am METROAngielyn Ramos

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MAJOR/PROFESSION: Guidance CounselorINFLUENCE: LIFE, People I meet and my parentsDRIVEN BY: Love, commitment and passion, happiness and funUNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: the talk between Cess and IWHAT MAKES YOU METRO?I am gifted. I have so much togive, much love, understanding,care and knowledge. And moreimportantly I believe that I canmake a difference I have hope.Hope that our little efforts canbring forth tremendous effects.That my voice is your voice andour voice is the voice of the manypeople who believe that we canchange the future.I am METROPaolo Rodrigo Naive

MAJOR/PROFESSION: English TeacherINFLUENCE: TGISDRIVEN BY: Gossips, Intrigues and LiesUNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: My birthday celebration in KabulusanWHAT MAKES YOU METRO?ideal but REAL..good looking but SENSIBLE..young but MATURE..hot but EXCLUSIVE..smart but DOWN TO EARTH..serious but DRAMA-FREE..horny but MONOGAMOUS..imperfect but NICE..complicatedly SIMPLE.I am METROJan Erwin Macam

MAJOR/PROFESSION:AB Management Economics-Ateneo de Manila Univ.INFLUENCE: My teachers SirChock, Sir Macs and Sir Pao.These are the people in theclub who I look up to. Theymade me realize I can doservice to others even if noone is really watching me.DRIVEN BY: the gratuitoussmiles of the people I get tomeet through RotaractUNFORGETTABLE METROMOMENT: too metro tomentionWHAT MAKES YOU METRO?"Magaling ako eh"I am METROArnold Jansen Santos

MAJOR/PROFESSION: BS-HRM student ofDLSU-Dasma.INFLUENCE: My sister Bianca, my socialencounters with girls and women andreality of life.DRIVEN BY: I am driven by the idea that Ican make other people happy and there arepeople who want me to be happy.

UNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: Every moment with METROis unforgettable. Whenever we do community service projects.WHAT MAKES YOU METRO? I am unique. I can contributesomething to the community without expecting something inreturn. I give my best in doing my duties and to what isexpected from me.I am METROArriane Rae Danao

MAJOR/PROFESSION: Student, BSHRM Culinary Arts and TechnologyINFLUENCE: Manix Abrera, Mr.Mike Matias, Cecilia Decafe, Mamskie (Cess) and Papskie (Chock), all my high school teachers, all chefs that strives for perfectionDRIVEN BY: My continuous search for maturity and improvement

UNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: LTS, Every time nakokolektahin ko angmembership fees at other payments na kailangankolektahinWHAT MAKES YOU METRO?The fact that I wear the Club shirt close to my heartI am METRORomchelle Decafe

MAJOR/PROFESSION: BS Psychology (PNU)INFLUENCE: Parents, Sir Chock and Mam CessDRIVEN BY: Lahat ng mga taongnakapaligid, my family, friends especially my METRO familyUNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: Our LTS (Leadership Training Seminar)

WHAT MAKES YOU METRO?Simply because magaling ako! hahahaI am METROLovely Torrente

MAJOR/PROFESSION:student from UA&PINFLUENCE:my personal formation tutor,MR. CHOCK ENCABODRIVEN BY:My personal passion to teach andtouch the lives of kids, in my ownlittle waysUNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT:Big Kuya Graduation! Ferocious cryingmoment because of the kidsWHAT MAKES YOU METRO?Unique METRO POSES..not just a "pose", but "poses"..too many!I am METROLester Collamar

MAJOR/PROFESSION:AB-MA Political ScienceINFLUENCES: Jesus, Family, Friends, St. JosemariaEscriva, Cory AquinoDRIVEN BY: Passion for excellence, and God's graceUNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: Changemaker, Big Kuya, Alay Lakad

WHAT MAKES YOU METRO? From my own experiences as a member, the exciting and unexplainable desire to serve NO MATTER WHATI am METROJohn Aquilino De Lima

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MAJOR/PROFESSION: Compensation & Benefits Specialist/Human Resources PractitionerINFLUENCES: My previous boss Robert F. Kuan, Atty. Ramon P. Reyes, Emma Sanchez, PDRR Robert Sunga, RACMM’s Past Presidents CP Hazel Tañedo –Cayetano, PP Vanessa Medrano-Diaz, PP Xenia Yasmine Eranes-Vasquez, PDRR Melchor Encabo, PDRR Andres Abuso, Pres. Paolo Rivera, PP Edison

Ong, RC Manila Metro and of course my parents.DRIVEN BY: My family and my desire to MAKE that CHANGE.UNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: The METRO Talks… Serious and not so serious (“,)WHAT MAKES YOU METRO ? My simplicity and sincerity (“,)I am METRORhosenie Villanueva

MAJOR/PROFESSION: Broadcast Communication Student in PUPINFLUENCE: Secret… (“,)DRIVEN BY: All the METRO peopleUNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: ‘Yung GMmomentslast summer. I really felt undeniable connection between each of us. We were all in different places but then it felt like we were just sitting in a round table talking & we never had dead air. WHAT MAKES YOU METRO ? I think out of the box. Ang METRO kasi ay may malawak na pag-iisip at pang-unawa. Give them a certain scenario then they would see things hiding beyond words.I am METRODhonamae Nofuente

MAJOR/PROFESSION: student (PNU); anak; anak-anakan; full-time "hardest-core" RotaractorINFLUENCES: Sir Chock, MADAM, Papa, Personal Formation tutor Sir Deng, Father Ongkingco, Sir Pao,DRIVEN BY: love, respect, family, MetroUNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: The Leadership Training Seminar and DISCONWHAT MAKES YOU METRO?My simplicity shines, but my uniqueness brings out the evil in all insecures, hahah! Metro ako kasi I know how to cry, laugh, sing, dance, kembot, at kumeme, hahahaI am METROChino Batoctoy

MAJOR/PROFESSION: History TeacherINFLUENCES: Volunteers, ordinary-everydayheroes... people who are close to my heart... people who inspired me....DRIVEN BY: the spirit of volunteerism and acts of kindness. I want to help others in my very own way.UNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: BAGong Pag-asa project. It was my first time to join METRO. We went to Manila to distribute groceries and toys to the underprivileged; it was very fulfilling for us all. WHAT MAKES YOU METRO?I AM METRO by HEART! Wherever I go, I am proud to say that I AM METRO! (In thoughts, in words and in deeds!)I am METROReynaldo Belen Jr

MAJOR/PROFESSION: Student of USTINFLUENCES: God, parents, friends, good AND bad situations/decisions in lifeDRIVEN BY: happiness and the knowledge that what I do makes other people happy. As long as people

are happy to see me doing what I do, I will continue doing it.UNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: the trip to Intramuros, the one where RAC PSBA hosted an activityWHAT MAKES YOU METRO?The fact that I know that I belong to a group, not just any group, but a family that will forever be true to the members, and will always be there.I am METROJames De Castro

MAJOR/PROFESSION:Information Technology Major @ UA&PINFLUENCES: Family , Southridge circle, CAF08,Dulaang ROC, Happy Drinkers,METRO, Philo AnthroDRIVEN BY: Art, Hope andProcrastinationUNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT:DISCON ‘09WHAT MAKES YOU METRO?I dream.I am METROAris Alvin Acoba

MAJOR/PROFESSION: Hotel and Restaurant ManagementINFLUENCES: parents, friends,& my sister.DRIVEN BY: Love, faith & desireto help others.UNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: Club Induction…sobrangunforgettable, as in! WHAT MAKES YOU METRO?The happiness I felt everytime I am with METRO…I love to serve and help other people.I am METROJennifer Espiritu

MAJOR/PROFESSION: BS Accountancy student in PSBA, ManilaINFLUENCES: Religion, Family, Affiliates, Friends, & my teachers

DRIVEN BY: My loved ones, those who believe in me & my faithUNFORGETTABLE METRO MOMENT: When I was inducted. Every moment with metro since the first time I met them last RY 2007 was unforgettable. It just feels good to be METRO. WHAT MAKES YOU METRO?I am simple, yet a strong,. I serve because I want to serve. I believe in the strength of people and I respect them for who they are, I don't know how to give up with all the adversities in life and because of all these, I never stop learning and loving life God has given me. I am METROMiriam Teresa Ocoma

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The Rotaract Club of Manila Metro onits commitment to pursue excellenceamong its members conducts itsmonthly club assembly by invitingdifferent personalities as guestspeaker/s. Last July, the club focusedon the roles and responsibilities ofRotaract officers and members.President Paolo Naive, IPP PrincessEncabo and Sec. Romel Bautista werethe speakers that day.

Because of the success of the club’sassembly last July, we invited anotherspeaker that would inspire andmotivate our members to continuedoing selfless and truthful service toour fellowmen. Through the help ofPDRR Chock Encabo, we were able toinvite well-known and respectedbroadcaster journalist and film director,Cesar Apolinario for our August clubassembly entitled Real People. RealStories.

We also invited our fellow Rotaractorsnot just in our district but also in otherdistricts to join us in listening to Mr.Apolinario’s motivational speech. Itwas a well attended activity held atthe Asian Social Institute last August 15,2009. Our sister clubs from RotaractParanaqueKapwa and RotaractMakati both from District 3830 andRotaract San Pedro East from district3820 were able to join in thismemorable event.

Mr. Apolinario was able to inspire uswith the two documentaries he hasshown us that depict the life ofordinary people doing extraordinarythings to make their life and otherpeople’s lives worth living. That wasreally an intimate moment we had withMr. Apolinario, after his talk we hadthe chance to have an open forumwhere he answered all questions beingasked by our Rotaractors.

It was really a remarkable experiencefor all of us.

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The hope for a brighter future is truly inthe hands of people who cares andunselfishly share their blessings. It wasoverwhelming to know that in spite ofthe global economic crisis that the wholeworld is facing, there are still a lot ofpeople who willingly extend theirhelping hand to reach out to ourfellowmen.

Our club, the Rotaract Club of ManilaMetro was a witness to these acts ofkindness when we started Phase 1 of ourS.I.K.A.P project last July wherein wedistributed school bags with schoolsupplies and learning materials todifferent areas in Manila.

The S.I.K.A.P project or Sa Iyong KamayAng Pag-Asa (The Hope is in Your Hands)launched last May 23, 2009 aims to adoptthe community library of the RotaryVillage in Gawad Kalinga in AlapanImus, Cavite. From the day of itslaunching until this very moment, pledgesand donations from support groups likefriends, officemates, sponsoring RotaryClub, our regular donors and fellowRotaractors came pouring in. Through thehelp of PP Carlos Chianpian from theRotary Club of Manila Metro andTreasurer Jo Ann Cornelius from the InnerWheel Club of San Leandro, CaliforniaDistrict 5170, we were able to produce 200school bags. We have distributed thebags to Gawad Kalinga sites inParañaque and Imus, Cavite, and to adepressed community in Muntinlupa.

From then on, we realized that theS.I.K.A.P project of our club is not just anordinary book drive campaign that aimsto provide reading materials to lessfortunate children but a call foreveryone to be an instrument of changeby sharing any of their blessings tochildren who cannot afford to havesomething they could their own.

As of this writing, we have collectedbooks from our supporters, friends,Rotaract Clubs and Rotary Clubs, justenough to fill in a whole library. Weenvision this library as a place oflearning, a place to weave their dreamsand a place to realize that there is hopeand a bright future.

We would like to believe that the bagswe have distributed are simply asymbol of hope that if we actcollectively…if we open our hearts toeveryone…we can change and shapethe future in our own little ways.

A Bag of HopeBy: IPP Princess Espiritu-Encabo

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DRR Izel Guatno and her Big Reveals

by: Sec. Romel BautistaThis column aims to unravelthe truth behind the coversof illumined reputation ofthe people we know and thepeople we find remarkablefor what they have done andfor what kind of characterthey have come to establish.This column is for ordinarypeople who chose to have anextra-ordinary living. Our lifeis just short for us to beblinded of the idealism thatthe world is aiming toventure. Life is too short thatwe do not have to regret whywe not came to know that inthis world there is this oneperson who can inspire usbecause of the beautiful lifehe optimizes to live. This isthe start of revealing thesecrets, the issues and theshocking truth, about thepeople whom we always seeenclosed in a big box.

Because ofthat, why do not we knowthe person leading thebiggest Rotaract district inthe Philippines? Why don’twe know more about thewoman behind everything inRotaract District 3810? Whydon’t we ask the questionsnever been asked to her?Why do not we get to knowher? Why don’t we expandthe small notion we came tohave about the well-respected District RotaractRepresentative of 3810 for R.Y. 2009-2010, and a proudmember of the Rotaract Clubof Manila, DRR Izel Guatno.

Tough Ten Question # 10: How did you knowRotaract and what made you decide to stay?DRR Izel: (It is) because of Oliver, “nangulit kasi”.Also, my experience in GSE gave me back what wasgiven.Tough Ten Question # 9: Tomorrow is the last day onEarth, what will you do?DRR Izel: “Hindi ko alam…outreach saPayatas…pupunta ng Europe…Lilibutin ko lahat…”Follow-up Question: “Pano kung trip for 2?”DRR Izel: “Rotaractor ba ito?...taga-club ba namin?”(laughs)Tough Ten Question # 8: At what age did you felt lovefor the first time? What happened?DRR Izel: “Grade 6. Walang nangyari. Type nyabestfriend ko.”

Tough Ten Question # 7: How doyou want to be rememberedwhen you die?DRR Izel: “Nag-enjoy ako sabuhay”Tough Ten Question # 6: What isthe best thing about being awoman?DRR Izel: A lot of cute boys youget to meet.

Tough Ten Question # 5: “Kung bibigyan ka ngpagkakataong baliin ang isang batas, ano iyon?”DRR Izel: “Gusto ko maging pari. Kasi diba bawalmaging pari ang mga babae?”Tough Ten Question # 4: When was the last time youcried and for what reason?DRR Izel: “Nung oral presentation ng mga clubs sadistrict, habang ang lahat ay nagpepresent, nalamanko namatay yung favorite (Lasallian) brother ko.Hindi ako makaiyak nun. ”Tough Ten Question # 3: “Ano ang mas gusto mo,prangka o plastic?”DRR Izel: “Prangka.” Kapag mayfriend ako, prangka ako.”Tough Ten Question # 2: What is anideal leader?DRR Izel: understanding people’sconcernTough Ten Question # 1: What shall weexpect after your term as DRR?DRR Izel: “Worldwide Recognition ngisang club ng District 3810. Hindi lang saAsia-Pacific Region kung hindi worldwiderecognition.”

With only ten simple questionswe learned a lot from a personwe did not know much before,and that happens to be DRR IzelGuatno. We learned that she isinfatuated (if that is the safestterm I may use) with a member oftheir club, RAC Manila. Welearned that DRR Izel would wantto be a priest. Little did we knowthat what DRR prefers are thereal persons than equivocallyillusory ones.

This is anindication that the people welook up to are also ordinarypeople like us. What makes themdifferent is their daily decisionsthat are full of courage andstrength. Making our livesmeaningful is everybody’schallenge as we face the runningfuture. I will end this with asaying that “Names of men arenot written, they are inscribed.”

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A Tribute to Grandparentsby: VP Rey Belen Jr.

In commemoration with theGrandparent’s Day, the Rotaract Club of ManilaMetro held a post-celebration for the elders ofMiraculous Medal Family Center Inc. (MMFCI) inSucat. Muntinlupa, City last September 29, 2009,it was entitled: “LOLOLA.” It was our second timeto visit the elders of MMFCI, the first was lastMay 2009 in one of our Changemaker Volunteeractivities where we also conducted fun activitiesfor them. The lolos and lolas of MMFCI trulymade a mark in our hearts that we chose tocelebrate Grandparent’s Day with them.

Community Service Dir. Chino and Rtr. Alia hostedthe program; it became more exciting during thegames we prepared for them. The first game wasthe Japanese Fan Relay; seeing lolos and lolasenjoyed the game gave us a feeling of happinessand fulfillment. One of the highlights of theprogram was the game Pamaypay o Bye-bye, ourversion of the famous “Pera o Bayong.” LolaMenchie outwits other lolos and lolas in thequestion and answer portion and made it to thejackpot round. PDRR Chock, facilitator of the game,first offered Lola Menchie 25 cents in exchange ofthe Pamaypay she chose. Nevertheless, until theend of the game where PDRR Chock offered herP200, she still chose her Pamaypay and won a bagof groceries.

They felt so loved and cared forthroughout the activity. The smiles on their faceswere unexplainable, their cooperation throughoutthe program was untiring, and the happiness theyfelt after the activity was overwhelming.

The program ended with an assurancefrom Pres. Paolo Naïve that we will continue to visitand share the joys of life with the elders of MMFCI.

Together with the 18 elders ofMMFCI and members of RACMM,we celebrated Grandparent’s Day ina very meaningful way; thecelebration was truly a success! Wewere welcome wholeheartedly bySister Letty, the Directress ofMMFCI. In her short but heart-warming speech, she said that theactivity was very timely becausethe following day’s homily is allabout service for others. SisterLetty was very thankful forchoosing their foundationwhenever we have activities forelders.

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The magazines are for free. According to Ms.Arlyn, this is her way of giving opportunity forpeople to have access for information and thatthey need not pay for it.

To the whole team of DOON PO SA AMIN andMs. Arlyn Dela Cruz, Thank you very much forgiving us the opportunity to share our advocacyto the our nation. We are looking forward forour next project together.

he country’s first ever all colored, allgloss, written in Filipino magazine

was launched last September 11, 2009at the historic Club Filipino inGreenhills, San Juan, were formerPresident Cory Aquino took her oathof office in 1986. “Doon Po Sa Amin” isa magazine that showcases a varietyof stories of Filipino people The firstissue showcased the life of formerpresident Corazon Aquino and howthe Filipinos embraced her and hercontribution in our country’s history.

The Rotaract Club of Manila Metrowas fortunate enough to be part ofthis historical event. The BIG KUYAProject was featured in this magazine.Thanks to the support of Ms.Arlyn delaCruz in the advocacy of the club. Thiswill not be the first and last for RACMM. Members of the R2B (Rotaractorsto Be) and students of Paref-Southridge Afternoon School who arealso part of the BAGTING (Rondalla)performed during the launch. METRO 13

Our mother club, the Rotary Club of ManilaMetro, hosted the District Youth ExchangeProgram from August 15-23, 2009. A group of tenyoung students ages 13-16 together with twoRotarians from District 3480, Taiwan had theopportunity to live outside their country andexperience learning the cultures and values ofthe host country.This year's District Youth Exchange Program ofDistrict 3810 was chaired by PP George Ng andPP Maxim Ong of RC Manila Metro

Induction and Turn overCeremonies held last July 28,2009 at Aloha Hotel. RotaractManila Metro’s PDRR ChockEncabo and past memberJojilyn Malabanan-Mercadowere inducted as newestmembers of RC Manila Metro.

RC MM with the participants ofYouth Exchange Program and guestspeaker Mr. Christian Perez whoshowed early photographs from thelate 19th Century and early 20th

Century of the Philippines duringclub meeting last August 18, 2009.

Governor’s Visit: July 28, 2009 at Aloha Hotel

ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA METRO meetsevery TUESDAY , 7:00 pm at ALOHA HOTEL,Quirino cor. Roxas Boulevard Manila,Philippines

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Be part of the Rotaract Club of Manila Metro’s

advocacies and projects. Any donations, in

cash or in kind will go a long way in supporting

our service projects.

For cash or check donations, these may be

deposited at any branch of Bank of the

Philippine Islands under the account name

ROTARACT CLUB OF MANILA METRO, Peso

Savings Account No. 1763054361 or Dollar

Savings Account No. 001764-0233-97.

Please address all checks to ROTARACT

CLUB OF MANILA METRO and kindly email

all deposit slips with your name and address at

racmanilametro@yahoo.com so we could

properly acknowledge the donation you made.

For donation of items, we can arrange the pick

up of learning materials like books,

manipulative toys and school items for our

S.I.K.A.P project and other literacy programs.

This applies to selected Metro Manila areas

only.

If your company or organization is interested

to sponsor and volunteer to any of our club

activities, email us at

racmanilametro@yahoo.com so we could

personally discuss our projects and activities.

You may also visit

http://www.manilametro.multiply.com.

Interested to become a member of our club?

Send us your email address and contact info

and we will send you a Rotaract Club of Manila

Metro info pack.

Watch out for there-launching of

Rotaract Manila Metro website this October!

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