- Rotary Club of Manila

Official Newsletter
of Rotary Club of Manila
balita
No. 3618, September 17, 2015
GUEST OF HONOR AND SPEAKER
THE ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS and
Executive Officers 2015-2016
EBOT TAN
President
FRANK EVARISTO
Immediate Past President
TEDDY OCAMPO
Vice President
SUSING PINEDA
ISSAM ELDEBS
AMADING VALDEZ
BOBBY JOSEPH
NING LOPEZ
OSCAR DEL ROSARIO
Directors
DR. ONOFRE R. PAGSANGHAN, Ph.D.
Professor
Ateneo de Manila University High School
KABALITA
Because every Manila Rotarian is always a student at heart,
let the iconic teacher who has molded many a successful
Atenean towards the realization of his life long dreams inspire
us towards the brighter side of life and everything there is to
be learned in the never ending cycle we call education as he
brings his teaching prowess to Asia’s First Rotary Club.
JORGE SALAZAR
Secretary
CHITO ZALDARRIAGA
Treasurer
DAVE REYNOLDS
Sergeant-At-Arms
What’s Inside
Programme
President’s Corner
Guest of Honor and Speaker’s Profile
Preview of Guests of Honor and Speakers
The Week That Was
Tax Consultation Meeting/Comelec
Election Results
Interclub Activity
International Relations/ Club Press Release
Annual Dues
Public Health Nutrition and Child Care
Advertisement
Attendance Report
Notes
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ALVIN LACAMBACAL
Assistant Secretary
RAOUL VILLEGAS
Assistant Treasurer
JIMMY CABASE
COEN EVERTS
Deputy Sergeant-At-Arms
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RCM’s 12th for RY 2015-16
September 17, 2015, Thursday, 12N,
Manila Polo Club McKinley Room
OIC/Moderator : PDSAA Tony Lopa
P R O G R A M TIMETABLE
11:30 PM
Registration & Cocktails
12:25 PM
Bell to be Rung:
Members and Guests
are requested to be seated
12:30 PM
Call to Order
Singing of Republic of the
Philippines National Anthem
Pres. Ebot Tan
Invocation
PP Boy Ampil
PDSAA Tony Lopa
OIC/Moderator
RCM WF Music Chorale
A moment of silent prayer for the speedy recovery of
PS Augusto Z. “Gus” Fajardo who is presently confined
at the Medical City due to stroke; and for the eternal repose
of the soul of Mr. Johnny Ko, brother of Rtn. Mon Ko
12:40 PM
12:45 PM
RCM Hymn
The 4-Way Test Credo
RCM WF Music Chorale
VPE Babe Romualdez
Introduction of -Guests and Visiting Rotarians
-Personalities seated at the Head Table
Welcome Song
DE/Dir. Susing Pineda
RCM WF Music Chorale
Maligayang Bati (Weekly RCM Birthday Celebrants) :
Sept. 19….PT Lito Sibayan;
Sept. 20….PDG Frankie Roman, PD Jimmie Policapio,
Rtn. Nonoy Libanan;
Sept. 21….PP Cesar Ubaldo, DE Art Lopez;
Sept. 22….PS Justin Ortiz, Rtn. Willie Villanueva
Happy Birthday Song
RCM WF Music Chorale
12:50 PM
President’s Time
Pres. Ebot Tan
12:55 PM
Introduction of Guest of
Honor & Speaker
Rtn. Jun-Jun Capistrano
1:00 PM
Address :
Dr. Onofre R. Pagsanghan
Professor and Screenplay Writer
Ateneo de Manila University
 Public Forum
 Response and presentation of token of
appreciation to Dr. Onofre R. Pagsanghan
2:00 PM
Adjournment
Pres. Ebot Tan
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Dear Fellow Manila Rotarians,
Last week, Rep. Leni Robredo discussed with us her activities, plans, and
programs, particularly those which involve the Third District of Camarines Sur, and how she
tries to carry on the advocacies of her late husband, former Mayor and DILG Secretary
Jessie Robredo. She also shared with us some information about her family and her three
daughters. After her speech, Dir. Bobby Joseph and an anonymous member of our Club
donated a substantial amount for Rep. Robredo to use for the upliftment of the communities
in her district. She invited our Club’s members to visit her district to enable us to see for
ourselves the actual situation in the affected communities and how the donations will be able
to help improve the lives of the residents in such communities.
On news within our Club, we now have a new set of Directors for RY 2016-2017 led by President Elect Teodoro “Teddy’
Ocampo, who is, incidentally, our current Vice President and the President of National University. The other Directors for RY
2016-2017 are Babe Romualdez (who will sit as Vice President), Bobby Joseph, Albert S. Alday, Susing Pineda, Chito
Zaldarriaga, Art Lopez, Issam Eldebs, and I will sit in as Immediate Past President. To the new Directors of our Club, my
heartfelt congratulations and the best of luck during the next Rotary Year. To the members of our the Committee on Elections
(COMELEC) under the leadership of AG/IPP Frank Evaristo and Co-Chairmen, SDG/PP Cesar Ubaldo and PP Francis Juico,
kudos on a job well done in ensuring clean, honest, and orderly elections. On another matter, I would like to ask for your prayers
for the speedy recovery of PS Gus Fajardo, Co-Chairman of our World Famous Music Chorale, who suffered a stroke last 13
September 2015 and was rushed to Medical City on that same day. I understand he is currently recuperating. Last Saturday, 12
September 2015, I together with PE/VP Teddy Ocampo, AS/PD Alvin Lacambacal, and Rtn. Caloy Reyes attended the 56th
Anniversary and 57th Induction Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Caloocan, one of our daughter clubs which was established in
1959 and now belongs to RI District 3800, at The Bayleaf in Intramuros, Manila. BIR Commissioner Kim S. Henares was the
Special Guest and Speaker and the District Governor and other officers of District 3800 were present.
On news from around the District, last 10 September 2015, DG/PP Obet Pagdanganan, CoS/PP Rudy Bediones,
SDG/PP Cesar Ubaldo, and I attended the 32nd Charter Anniversary and 33rd Induction and Handover Ceremonies of the
Rotary Club of Manila San Miguel at the Legend Seafood Restaurant in Pasay City, where WCP Ernesto “Ernie” S. Ochoa was
inducted as Club President. The following day, 11 September 2015, DG/PP Obet Pagdanganan, CoS/PP Rudy Bediones, and I
attended the Induction and Handover Ceremonies of the Rotary Club of Paco at Tamayo’s Catering in Intramuros, Manila, where
WCP Ebenezer “Ben” Cordova was inducted as Club President. The next day, 12 September 2015, members of our very own
Rotaract clubs attended the New Generations Conference 2015 hosted by the Rotary Club of Manila Centennial, which we cohosted, at the Universidad de Manila in the City of Manila.
Today, we deviate from our usual interest in current events, as we set aside some time to get inspired by our Guest
Speaker, Dr. Onofre Pagsanghan, more popularly known as “Pagsi” to the myriad of Ateneans whose lives he has touched, as
he tells his inspiring story of molding the minds of high school students and his devotion to the field of education. Please actively
participate in our program for today and continue to support all of our Club’s activities and programs.
Mabuhay ang Rotary Club of Manila!
GUEST OF HONOR AND SPEAKER’S PROFILE
DR. ONOFRE R. PAGSANGHAN
He was born in Manila on June 12, 1927 to Hipolito and Vicenta Pagsanghan.
He married Florinda Duran in 1960. They have three children: Stella, Joel and Sylvia.
Educational Attainment:
Secondary Education: 1947, Ateneo de Manila High School
College: A.B. Major in Education, 1951, Ateneo de Manila University
Postgraduate: M.A. in English, 1984, Ateneo de Manila University
Honorary Degree: Ph.D. in Humane Letters, 1991, Ateneo de Manila University
Honorary Degree: Ph.D. in Humane Letters, 2005, Ateneo de Naga University
Honorary Degree: Ph.D. in Humane Letters, 2005, Far Eastern University.
Professional Activities:
Founder, Knights of the Sacred Heart in the Holy Trinity Parish of Balic-Balic, 1948.
Classroom Teacher since 1951, Ateneo de Manila High School.
Chairman, Filipino Department, for 25 years, Ateneo de Manila High School.
Director, Dramatics at St. Paul College, Manila, High School Department in 1952-1954.
Member, Board of Trustees, for three years, Ateneo de Manila University.
Director, Dramatics, since 1956, Ateneo de Manila High School. He directed big
productions like Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Cyrano de Bergerac at the Ateneo Covered Courts.
Lecturer on Educational Topics like “Teaching as a Vocation” and “Love Your Calling With Passion.” He has been to different
parts of the country—literally from Batanes to Jolo--for speaking engagements.
Author, Hasik and Makabagong Filipino, two textbooks used in several high schools. Recently published were Reaching Out
and Sagwan.
Director, Ateneo Faculty Formation Institute.
Artistic Director, Folk Arts Theater, 1973-76 (he conceptualized the Philippine National High School for the Arts in Mt. Makiling)
Founder and Director, Sibol-Hesus Free Tutorial School
Awards:
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OZANAM Award for Outstanding Service as a Catholic Teacher from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1970.
PATNUBAY NG KALINANAGAN AWARD for contribution in the field of theater from the City of Manila in 1970.
GAWAD BALAGTAS for significant work in Philippine Theatre from the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa in 1970
C.A.T. Best Educational Television Program Award for a televised series of lessons in Filipino in 1964.
FAMAS Best Musical Film Award for Sinta from FAMAS in 1976
First Irwin Memorial Award for excellence in the teaching profession from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1977.
E.A.G.L.E. Fund Teacher Award for excellence in the teaching profession from the Ateneo de Manila University, every
year from its inception in 1980 up to the present.
METROBANK OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS AWARD for excellence as a high school teacher in 1985, the first year of
the Metrobank Awards.
GAWAD PAMBANSANG ALAGAD NI BALAGTAS from the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Filipinas in 1992.
GAWAD CCP PARA SA SINING (DULAAN) from the Cultural Center of the Philippines in 1992
GAWAD MANUEL L. QUEZON from Quezon City and the Taliba ng Inang Wika in 1996.
Honored by the Ateneo de Manila University on the occasion of his 45 th year as a teacher in 1996 at the Ateneo with the
rechristening by the University of Dulaang Sibol after his name (the Onofre Pagsanghan Theater).
TOFIL – The Outstanding Filipino Award for Culture and Arts from the JAYCEES and the Insular Life and Assurance
Company in 1996.
Centennial Award for Art and Culture from the National Centennial Commission in 1999
The Onofre R. Pagsanghan Endowment Fund for Basic Education was established by the Ateneo de Manila University
in recognition of his 50 years as a high school teacher.
Gawad Paz Marquez Benitez for Outstanding Educator in Literature from the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas in
August 2002.
Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino Award in April 2003
ACES Award for Teachers – Award for Continuing Excellence and Service from the Metrobank Foundation in 2004.
Yes, the Filipino Can Award from the RFM Corporation, October 13, 2008.
Order of St. Michael the Archangel for Outstanding Contribution to Catholic Lay Education from Holy Angel University,
Pampanga, March 8, 2011.
Natatanging Gawad Buhay (Life Achievement Award) given by Philstage on June 11, 2015
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Ford Foundation Grant, to observe Educational Television in the United States in 1963
British Council Fellowship, to observe theater in London in 1971
UNESCO Fellowship, to observe theater in the United States in 1971
Japan Foundation Scholarship, to observe the Japanese system of education in 1981
New York University Scholarship on American Culture in 1986
PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK GUEST SPEAKER
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THE WEEK THAT WAS…
TAX CONSULTATION MEETING
3
September 11, 2015
For:
The Board of Directors
RCM Membership
The Committee on Election is pleased to inform the Board and the Membership that 100 ballot stubs were issued to qualified
members, allowed to participate in the election of Board of Directors to serve in Rotary Year 2016-2017.
We are presenting the full results of the election, and the line-up of the Board of Directors elect RCM bylaws Article 1- Section 1
“ The one among the eight candidates elected obtaining the highest number of votes automatically become the President and
the one obtaining the second highest number of votes shall become the Vice President. The President-elect, the Vice President
elect, and the remaining six (6) members-elect of the Board together with the outgoing President shall constitute the Board od
Directors for the ensuing year.”
No. of Votes :
President-elect Teodoro “Teddy” J. Ocampo
77
Vice Pres.- electJose Manuel “Babe” D. Ro,ualdez
63
Directors-elect Robert “Bobby” L. Joseph, Jr.
56
Albert S. Alday
54
Jesus “Susing” M. Pineda
54
Felix Francisco “Chito” S. Zaldarriaga 52
Arthur “Art” M. Lopez
48
Issam Eldebs
46
Thank you .
IPP FRANK A.E VARISTO
Chairman, COMELEC
INTERCLUB ACTIVITY
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
CLUB PRESS RELEASE
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION AND CHILD CARE
WHY SOME CHILDREN BECOME MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN OTHERS
Elias D. Adamos, M.D.
In life, there are winners and losers. There are children who grow up as more successful adults thank
other children in their generation, They become street-smart. They manage work and finances well.
They grow up and mature as excellent parents who also raise successful children. I believe that all parents would want their
children to become winners in the real world.
What are some things that parents of successful children have in common?
1. Social skills. Parents who have good social skills are able to impart or pass on to their children good social skills.
Kindergartens who share, cooperate, and are helpful are more likely to have a college degree, according to research.
They are also the ones who get and maintain jobs 20 years later. Kids who get along well are less likely to have
substance abuse problems and problems with the law.
2. Goal-setting parents. Parents who have goals for their children are more likely to mold, craft, and tailor their child’s
future. They are visionaries who saw their child’s future and they manage their child to reach the goal. Income, material
assets, and economic status have nothing to do with this observation. Studies point to ‘strong role parents’ who program
their child’s future.
3. The value of work. Parents who expose their child to the value of work and duty are more likely to have a winner in the
future. Harvard Business School research on working mothers found out that children with working moms grow up to
earn more that what their peers make. They are likely to become bosses or leaders in an organization. Sons of working
mothers also become good spouses. They tend to do household chores and childcare.
4. Higher socio-economic status. Parents who have higher economic status raise children who realize their maximum
potential. On the other hand, growing up in poverty limits a child’s potential. The higher the income, the higher the
achievement (because they can afford tutors and develop skills like arts and music and sports.)
5. Parents with college degree. Children raised by parents with college degrees were much likely to assist and send their
children to college to earn their degrees, according to Bowling Green University, U.K. study.
6. Other observations: Parents, who are not stressed out or are patient with their children, tend to raise patient and
understanding children as well. Parents who are responsive, sensitive, and consistent in the care of their young
make their children winners in the future; and Encouraging parents who inculcate the importance of learning from a
mistake raise street-smart children who are tough, focused, and goal-oriented.
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