Rotary Club of Biak-Na-Bato Induction Souvenir Program 2013-2014

ith a name evocative of our nation's heroic struggle against foreign domination, the Rotary Club of WBiak-Na-Bato prides itself on a storied past while at present it wages an altogether different struggle: community service, goodwill, global peace and understanding.Early in 1982, an idea whose time had come was fleshed out and given deeper meaning by the prime movers of the Rotary Club of San Francisco del Monte (RCSFDM). It was the organization of an extension club called the Rotary Club of Biak-Na-Bato.

At that time, RCSFDM was headed by President Danny Reyes who, two decades later, became District Governor in Rotary Year 2001-2002. The whole idea got a boost when District Governor's Special Representative Tony Pascual met with the club officers, namely, PR Pros Crescini; Mart Pantaleon, past auditor; Ness Tecson, director; Rotarian Pete Morales and guest Ravenal Santos. They met precisely to pave the way for the formation of the Rotary Club of Biak-Na-Bato.

Consequently, on February 23, 1982, seventeen prospective charter members together with five RCSFDM steering officers held an organizational meeting at the La H e r m o s a S t e a k House along Quezon Avenue. Thereafter, r e g u l a r w e e k l y meetings for the preparation of the charter documents were held at the same venue every Tuesday evening with Mart Pantaleon at the helm who, ultimately and quite fittingly, rose as cha r te r president of RCBNB.Then, ultimately, the Rotary International approved on May 25, 1982 the Charter of the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato with 32 charter members. Since its inception, the RCBNB has dynamically evolved into a service organization and every "Biakero" (a term of endearment as every member of RCBNB is fondly called) fortunate enough to ascend to the position of club presidency has invariably left a legacy of selfless service to fellowmen.

In the beginning...In the beginning...

History of the Rotary Club of Biak-Na-Bato

Installation of Water Purifier

plasma tvdonation

Sound Systemdonation Distribution of relief goods for the victims

of Typhoon Pablo @ catiil, davao oriental

BOOK GIVING DONATION OF RICE

he honor roll of club presidents includes: Mart Pantaleon, Baby Santos, Ness Tecson, Manny Angeles, TFreddie Ceballos, Boy Dizon, Jun Dumlao, Ces Marquez (+), Jun Asuncion, Carding Salomon (+), Ding Deloria, Tito Nabua, Ping Fernandez , Danny Espinosa, Fely Medina (+), Aspy Talapian, Rudy Barot, Steve Balcon, Diegs Untalan (+), Lito Mendoza, Jun Belgica, Dino Labro, Efren Docena who had a once-in-hundred-years distinction of serving as Centennial President during his term as club president for RY 2004-2005, Fred Licos and Jess Esase, Jojo Ablog, Flory Fedalgo, Alford Alvarez, Non Sariba and Mark Francis Reyes.

The torchbearer of the current chapter of the continuing saga of the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato is Jolan “Jhoolz” Salino.

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Let us take a brisk walk down memory lane. In 1990, PP Manny Angeles, and spouse marlye being dentists themselves and understandably inspired along their line of profession, thought of a project that would zero in on the dental health of the less fortunate and underprivileged among us.

Looking back, we all know that such a rare spark of inspiration proved quite contagious, it further uplifted the spirits

of the club members and propelled them to greater heights in community service. In no time at all "Libreng Pustiso"

evolved into a club effort increasingly becoming known far and wide for its selfless brand of service to fellowmen,

which eventually became the signature project of the Rotary club of Biak na Bato and for the past several years major

donor among the biakeros is PP Freddie Ceballos.

Our "Libreng Pustiso" program is far more than a run-of-the-mill civic undertaking; it is, on the contrary, a firm and long-term commitment of our club, addressing aggressively a felt need among the urban poor who are invariably saddled with financial burdens and consequently their health concerns are often grossly neglected. Hence, to see them smiling with confidence is already a just reward and enough reason for us to continue and sustain this humanitarian community service after twenty years of dedicated dental outreach missions, the club was finally recognized for such an endeavor with the PLATINUM AWARD, the only recipient in District 3780 last May 25, 2013.

On the other hand, Ten Outstanding Metro Manila Cleanliness Aides Awards (TOMMCA Awards) is truly unique and, perhaps, unprecedented in its advocacy to institutionalize a collaborative partnership between the private sector and the government in strengthening meritocracy in public service and giving honor and due recognition to the lowliest government workers, namely: the street-sweepers in the country's leading metropolis.

The Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato with PP Jun Belgica at the helm takes great pleasure and pride in having launched

successfully this laudable project in close coordination with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the

Department of Interior & Local Government (DILG) and the Local Government Units (LGUs) located in the National

Capital Region.

At its most ideal, this event is in perfect harmony with a wise saying in the Good Book that he who humbles himself

shall be exalted. This, in essence, will serve as a strong motivating factor for our 'unsung heroes" engaged in the

seemingly humdrum task of cleaning up our city streets.

Viewed in this context, and given its enlightened vision to champion the cause of the "masa" but excellent workers in

the government service, the TOMMCA Awards -- for all the inspiration, hope and pride that it brings to our street-

sweepers -- should be steadfastly pursued as a lofty annual project. Moreover, aside from the material benefits and

justifiable pride of the awardees and their loved ones, other government workers are inspired by the TOMMCA

Awardees' high work ethic to aspire likewise for excellence in their field of endeavor.

... its evolution... its evolution


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Mission

he Tubig ng Pag-ibig (artesian well) project has successfully addressed a basic resource need such as potable Twater for the poorer section of adopted communities in Talayan-Sunshine Village and Veteran's Village in Quezon City. Briefly stated, in order to push forward the frontiers of this beneficial community service, we brought our Tubig ng Pag-ibig project to as far as the depressed area of Calamba, Laguna.Other continuing projects are feeding programs benefiting mostly indigent urban poor dwellers and malnourished children, although the latest of which was conducted in early December in the national penitentiary in Muntinglupa where around 500 inmates were treated to hearty packed lunches. PP Ping Fernandez, proponent of the feeding program for Muntinglupa inmates, said a similar undertaking in response to a growing clamor will be held in February 2005 – this time, specifically for the benefit of death convicts numbering about 1,073.Feeding program is a strong suit of the RC BNB as exemplified by PPs Tito Nabua and Steve Balcon who spearheaded a number of feeding campaigns in various places such as the Home for Aged in Golden Acres in a laudable effort to bring cheer and personal warmth to the abandoned, weak and sickly elders in the sunset of their lives. Going strong is the Free Computer Education which has given out-of-school youth technological knowhow and opportunities for employment and self-advancement. It was first launched under the watch of PP Danny Espinosa at Brgy. San Antonio, Quezon City where 186 youngsters were directly benefitted.In Rotary Year 2011 – 2012, under the leadership of PP Non Sariba and his District Governor PDG Jess Cifra, Rotary Club of Biak na Bato was awarded a “Presidential Citation” by Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee. Aside to that, RC Biak na Bato was also awarded: “Outstanding Club in Membership Development”, “Best Rotary Club in Membership Growth”, “Best Rotary Club in Membership Retention”, and with his best effort, PP Non was able to achieve for the club the award of an ”EREY Club”. And for its culminating achievement, its signature project: the “Libreng Bunot and Libreng Pustiso” sponsored by PP Freddie Ceballos has brought the club the award as “Outstanding Club in Disease Prevention & Control”.

It was also under the stewardship of CP Efren Docena that a sister club, Rotary Club of Masambong, was organized under its Charter President Don Flordeliza.

In expanding the horizon of our Rotary world, the RC BNB took off to organize its first extension club under the leadership wings of PP Ness Tecson. Thus, in 1984-85, PP Tecson in his concurrent capacity as DGSR led in forming the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato Silangan (otherwise known as RC Quezon Avenue) with Rene Santos as its charter president.

Together, both clubs hit the ground running by embarking on dental and medical outreach missions benefitting

2,000 indigents in several barangays in Quezon City with the all-out assistance of Asian Mobile doctors coming from

Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The second extension club, the Rotary Club of Valencia with Albert Lim as charter

president, was organized in 2002 by PP Danny Espinosa as DGSR.

The steadfast commitment of the RC BNB to the overall goals and aspirations of the Rotary International is readily

evident in the fact that our club has been contributing to the Rotary Foundation with two major donors in the persons

of Rtn. Chuck Mathay and PP Freddie Ceballos. During the centennial presidency of Efren 0. Docena, the club

boasted of 42 Paul Harris Fellows on top of the rare feat that it had been honored as 100% sustaining member

Rotary club!

The Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato has participated actively in international activities, more particularly in the Group Study Exchange Program Hosting. The club has often hosted visiting exchange teams from various Rotary districts overseas. In a gesture of traditional of Filipino hospitality and warm welcome, the doors of club members' homes were opened wide to receive young professionals in the advancement of global understanding and goodwill. Four past presidents over the years were appointed GSE team leaders, namely: Manny Angeles –Washington DC, Danny Espinosa – Denmark, Ness Tecson – Australia and Tito Nabua-Florida.

Among the past presidents who attended the Rotary International Convention were the following: Baby Santos –

Birmingham, England; Freddie Ceballos – Anaheim, California (where the first Filipino RI President, Mat Caparas, was

inducted); Danny Espinosa – Indianapolis, USA and Singapore; Diegs Untalan – San Antonio, Texas; PP Steve Balcon-

Singapore, Chicago and Utah.

... other club accomplishments... other club accomplishments

...district and international activities...district and international activities


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n inter-club sports arena, an effective venue for promoting camaraderie and fellowship, the Rotary Club of Biak-Ina-Bato is widely regarded as a dominant force -- the team to beat especially in bowling tournaments. A look at

the club's track record shows that such a reputation is rooted on solid foundation. Consider: RC BNB won successive

bowling titles from RY 1992-1993 when the First Governor's Cup was introduced by then District Governor Bimbo

Salazar through RY 1996-1997 and RY 1998-1999.

Since 1980s RC BNB has been the perennial champion in duckpin bowling meets. Like all good things, however, the

winning streak somehow snapped at the closing games of the District-wide Centennial Duckpin Bowling Tournament

hosted by the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato from October 3-December 5, 2004 at the Farmers' Plaza, Cubao, Quezon

City. In the final overall standing, the club garnered Ist Runner-Up in both Class "A" and Class "0". A Biakero said, in a

tongue-in-cheek fashion, that the club had no choice but to play the role of a gracious host to the hilt, even to the

extent of playing second fiddle. RCBNB again hosted Rotabowl 2010 and 2013 held at Sta. Lucia Bowling Lanes in

Cainta, Rizal. Last year, once again the Biakeros bagged the 2nd Rotabowl 2011 championship in “Class C” by a

convincing margin.

The first district affair hosted by the club was the Rotary Information seminar in the year 1986 held at the Celebrity Sports Club RC BNB also played lead club host in the Midyear Conference 2000 with PP Ness Tecson as chairman during the term of PP Freddie Ceballos. It earned plaudits from Rotarians in the district and, significantly, then DG Mo Libunao rated the club's preparations as "excellent." The club has manifested leadership qualities and well-rounded expertise in managing major district affairs by hosting the President-Elect Training Seminar held aboard the Super Ferry at Sarabia Manor in Iloilo City. It, moreover, hosted the Past Presidents Fellowship District affair in a strong bid to strengthen and deepen bonds of friendship among past and present leaders in District 3780.

In a grander manner, the RC BNB took up the cudgels as lead host club of the resoundingly successful District

Conference (DisCon) held at o, the DisCon hosted by RC BNB set a benchmark against which future DisCons would be

invariably compared. All threCAP-John Hay Trade and Cultural Center in Baguio City from March 4-7, 2004. To stage

an event of this magnitude is no mean feat by any yardstick and it was accomplished under the term of PP Dino Labro

– and, of course, such an accomplishment was made largely possible with the generous support extended by then

President-Elect Efren Docena. In fact; without meaning te major district affairs were spearheaded by PP Danny

Espinosa

Rotary Year 2006-2007 marked twin milestones in the history of the RC Biak-na-Bato. The first was the election of a

full-blooded and true-blue Biakero, Danilo "Dan" Espinosa, as District Governor, at a time – and this was the second

milestone -- when the club was auspiciously celebrating its silver anniversary.

During the term of IPDG Dan Espinosa, three (3) new clubs were chartered, namely, RC Broadway, RC Central Fairview and RC Pearl of the Orient. He also increased the District membership by 200 new members and produced One Hundred One Thousand US Dollars (US$101,000.00) for the Rotary Foundation.

Some memorable highlights of his term were the Midyear Review held in the famous island of Boracay, the District

Conference held in the country's summer capital of Baguio City and the Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) in

Tagaytay City.

ike a good seed sown on a fertile ground, the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato constantly cared for and nourished Lthrough the years by the nurturing hands of its illustrious club presidents and members has now grown tall. Figuratively speaking, it now bears fruit and provides comforting shade for fellow travelers in this world.

And like a tree growing towards the life-giving sun, the very same sun that exudes light and warmth to our common

world, the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato will strive at all times to seek moral ascendancy by strictly adhering to the

Rotary 4-Way test in all its various undertakings.

Finally, in heeding the clarion call to scale greater heights in every Avenue of Service and to help forge broader

peace, goodwill and understanding worldwide, our mission and vision will always be guided by the beacon light of

the Rotary International.

Toward a shared vision...Toward a shared vision...


LibrengPustiso

Our

PRESIDENTS PRESIDENTS

CP MARTIN “MART”

PANTALEON1982-83

RAVENAL “BABY”

SANTOS1983-84

NESTOR “NESS”

TECSON1984-85

MANUEL “MANNY”

ANGELES1985-86

FRANCISCO “BOY”

DIZON1987-88

CESAR “CES”

MARQUEZ1989-90

FELICIANO “FELY”

MEDINA+1996-97

SEGUNDINO “DINO”

LABRO2003-04

VLAENTIN “JUN”

ASUNCION, JR1990-91

ASPEN “ASPY”

TALAPIAN1997-98

EFREN “EFREN”

DOCENA+2004-05

RICARDO “CARDING”

SALOMON1991-92

RODOLFO “RUDY”

BAROT1998-99

AMADO “DING”

DELORIA1992-93

AUGUSTO “STEVE”

BALCON1999-00

TITO “TITO”

NABUA1993-94

DIEGO “DIEGS”

UNTALAN+2000-01

CARLOS “PING”

FERNANDEZ+1994-95

MANUEL “LITO”

MENDOZA2001-02

PANTALEON “JUN”

DUMLAO, JR+1988-89

DANILO “DAN”

ESPINOSA1995-96

PORFIRIO “JUN”

BELGICA, JR2007-08

PORFIRIO “JUN”

BELGICA, JR2002-03

FREDDIE “FRED”

CEBALLOS1986-87

JOANNES “JOJO”

ABLOG2008-09

FLORITO “FLORY”

FEDALGO2009-10

REX ALFORD “ALFORD”

ALVAREZ2010-11

JESSIE “JESS”

ESASE2006-07

FRED “FRED”

LICOS2005-06

ELNER “NON”

SARIBA2011-12

COUNCIL OFCOUNCIL OF

MARK FRANCIS “MARK”

REYES2012-13

JOLAN “JHOOLZ”

SALINO2013-14

ROTARY CLUB OF BIAK-NA-BATOROTARY CLUB OF BIAK-NA-BATO

Leonides P. RabanesPresident

Lino M. CalampianoVice-President

Joseph A. ElpedangSecretary

Felix S. CoquillaTreasurer

Gerry AyrosoAuditor

Paul LigonPublic Relation

Wenceslao LacroSgt-at-Arms

Roberto M. GuiyabChairman, Membership

Domingo T. Tapar, JrChairman, Community

Service

Elias LegaspiChairman, Special Projects

Joyce Jade BadionPresident

Jinky C. PaguiriganVice-President

Judelyn MangyaoSecretary

Jean SucgangTreasurer

Sandra ReconallaAuditor

Maclin T. SilvaPublic Relation

Jifferson ManatadSgt-at-Arms

Vincent PableoChairman, Membership

Roger RamirezChairman, Community

Service

Ma. Cristina PableoChairman, Special Projects

Erica D. CabreraMember

Officers and Directors

Jonathan ElpedangMember

Mary Collen ElpedangMember

Anna Mae BattungMember

Jonel Z. RectoMember

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Vice-ChairmanVice-Chairman

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PP Segundino “Dino” LabroPP Segundino “Dino” Labro

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PP Elner “Non” SaribaPP Florito “Flory” FedalgoPDG Danilo “Dan” EspinosaPP Anthony “Tony” Vidal

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PP Amado “Ding” DeloriaPP Valentin “Jun AsuncionPP Profirio “Jun” BelgicaPP Nestor “Ness” Tecson

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GREETINGS!ENGR. ISAGANI R. VERZOSA, JR.

LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALQUEZON CITY

FAMILY: GRACE VERZOSAGRAZIELE VERZOSAGANI VERZOSA III

ACT WITHCONSISTENCY,CREDIBILITY,CONTINUITY!

FAMILY:ANN VANGIE, DENDENDONDON+, LIEZL, MIA,

LUIS, RAFFY

PP AUGUSTO “STEVE” BALCONSYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING

Augusto “Steve” M. BalconSystems Management EngineerAugust 3VangieApril 29

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Rex Alford “Alford” U. AlvarezBuilding ContractorFebruary 8ChinkeeFebruary 16

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Joannes “Jojo” AblogGovernment Service (Congress)December 7BethDecember 30

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Edgardo “ed” A. AlineaWaterproofingJanuary 16FelyMarch 7

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Valentin “Jun” Z. Asuncion, Jr.Jewelry ManufacturingJanuary 3BethOctober 22

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Rudy “Rudy” BarotLaw Practice (Litigation)August 17TessieMarch 6

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Porfirio “Jun” B. Belgica, Jr.Real Estate ManagementApril 25BethFebruary 22

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Elner “Non” SaribaManpower ServicesMarch 16EllenOctober 20

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Nestor “Ness” O. TecsonArchitectureFebruary 26NoraApril 11

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Anthony “Tony” VidalPublic RelationApril 3GildaFebruary 1

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Dodie “Dodie” YanquilingRealtor

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Mark Francis “Mark” ReyesRealtorMay 22BettyJuly 16

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Jolan “Jhoolz” L. SalinoPrinting and AdvertisingJune 3BethDecember 10

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Emerson “Emer” TolentinoReal EstateAugust 3JoyceDecember 14

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Francisco “Francis” Erazo, JrEstate TaxJune 12MelodyJune 24

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Edgardo “Ed” CorpuzElectrical EngineeringMarch 1LolitNovember 12

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Amado “Ding” DeloriaLand LawAugust 4RuthMay 14

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Danilo “Dan” G. EspinosaHeavy Equipment DistributingOctober 19JulieMarch 22

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Ramon “Boy”F. FabonTelecommunicationsMarch 16VickyJanuary 20

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Freddie “Freddie” CeballosDental Equipment DistributionJune 18

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Roland “R1” ConsejoReal EstateFerbruary 16

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Franklin “Frank” B. MendozaGovernment Service (BIR)April 11LolitJuly 10

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Segundino “Dino” LabroSurveyingDecember 18CoraNovember 20

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Christian Alan GutierrezIT Application SpecialistJune 16EichMarch 11

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Roberto “Robert” M. MallongaGovernment Service (DENR)December 2EvaJuly 19

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Tito “Tito” S. NabuaGovernment Service (COA)November 26EstrelleJuly 3

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Milky “Milky” MontanteGovernment Service (Congress)

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Martin “Mart” D. PantaleonGeneral Law PracticeNovemberNikkiAugust 4

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Florito “Flory” P. FedalgoHealth Care ConsultantApril 12NenengMarch 29

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Rotary Club of Biak-Na-Bato Induction Souvenir Program 2013-2014