When camaraderie is the order of the day

The recent 40th turnover ceremonies of the Philippine College of Rotary Governors (PCRG) at the Hotel InterContinental Manila proved to be very momentous. It was a “double” induction, so to speak, of the incoming board of PCRG directors and the Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation (PRMF) trustees. Originally an association formed to promote camaraderie and maintain the interest in Rotary affairs alive among past district governors, the PCRG now counts present and incoming district governors among its members. The new PCRG chairman is Rafael “Butch” Francisco while outgoing PCRG chair James Dee now sits at the helm of the PRMF, which publishes the Philippine Rotary Magazine, the official publication for local Rotarians. Members of the PCRG board include Ding San Diego, Dulce Coyukiat, Jess Nicdao, Mac Hermoso, Lyne Abanilla, Chit Lijauco, Emma Nava, Ted Locson and Jimmy Semana. PDP-Laban president, lawyer Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, was the guest of honor and speaker during the fellowship dinner.

Congratulations to the new board!

Breathtaking visual chronicles

From the beautiful and timeless impressions of Italy to the captivating photo montage of Bhutan and the spiritually moving place of Phnom Penh, Manila’s A-list personalities recently got the rare opportunity to appreciate amazing places through another perspective via a breathtaking event titled Lifestyle Asia’s Visual Chronicles. Held at the Greenbelt 5 Fashion Walk, the affair led by Anna Sobrepeña was a stunning showcase of captured images from various cities all over the world, which are not usually seen in travel guides. Skilled photographers and passionate global travelers proudly shared their amazing masterpieces including industrialist Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Metrobank president Arthur Ty, former Supreme Court justice Adolf Azcuna, author Felice Sta. Maria, Isabel Francisco, Natalia Zobel and Ava Pessina. Congratulations!