A Busy Day for RAC Makiling

The Rotaractors of RAC Makiling were all over the place last September 17, 2016. After participating in the coastal cleanup held at Brgy. Bayog, Los Baños, they went straight to Bahay ni Maria at Calamba to do community service together with their fellow Rotaractors based in Laguna and District Rotaract Representative (DRR) Christian "Cita" Castillo and company. Afterwards, each Rotaract Club presented their Club Leadership Plan in front of DRR Cita during the official DRR's Visit. To cap off the day, the Rotaractors bonded over party and live rock music.

Community service in Bahay ni Maria

Bahay ni Maria is a retirement home for elders located in Calamba, Laguna. The center caters female senior citizens with psychological disability, where they are admitted and properly taken care of by staff and volunteers.

The Rotaractors of Laguna organized a community service project in line with DRR Cita's visit. It was a very heart-warming activity for everyone and it was a first time for RAC Makiling to have an activity there. The Rotaractors were at first very hesitant and cautious on how to approach the elders; but later on, they were able to make good conversations with them.

The program started at exactly 1:00PM and ended at 3:00PM. A simple intermission was presented by the All Star Presidents and simple personalized letters were given to each elders present. In addition, ROTEX Theo thought the activity was very relevant.

The AllStar Rotaract Presidents during the visit at Bahay ni Maria, Calamba, Laguna.

DRR's Visit 

This event is an opportunity for each clubs to present their activity for the new rotary year. When RAC Makiling presented the report, the District Rotaract Committee were very amazed and congratulates the club for a very detailed presentation and they were looking forward for all of the activities presented. DRR cita Castillo was very happy and really appreciate all the efforts of the clubs in the district.

RAC ASP AJ Mendoza presenting her club's Leadership Plan to DRR Cita and company.

Mass Induction

That evening, the Rotaract Clubs, headed by District Rotaract Area Representative (DRAR) Jill, conducted a Mass Induction to welcome the new Rotaractors, with RAC Makiling assigned in the Intermission and Fellowship part. DRAR Jill was very thankful for the club for providing both the sound system and live band (courtesy of RC LB Makiling and PP Beth Beltran) which completed the Rock Star feel that night.

The new members of RAC Makiling, from left to right, RAC Lorenzo Magadia, RAC Anne Humarang, RAC Gretel Principe, and RAC JI Sumague.

Photos courtesy of RAC  JI Sumague.

RC Cavinti Induction

ASP Jay Estrellado of RC Cavinti invited the Club to attend their Induction Ceremony last September 2, 2016 at Cavinti Covered Court. Attendees were ASP Wen Parducho, PP Lisa Ronan, PP Tere Peralta, and RTN Gelli Parducho.

ASP Jay Estrellado during his inaugural speech.

The ladies of RC LB Makiling with the members of RC Cavinti.

The AllStar Presidents who attended the induction ceremony, together with DG Dindo and Lady Princess Katigbak.

Sisterhood Signing with D3800 RC Pasig Sunrise

The Club was invited by the Rotary Club of Pasig Sunrise from District 3800 to attend their Induction Ceremony and renew the sisterhood agreement between clubs last September 1, 2016 at One Shangri-la Place, Ortigas, Metro Manila. The ceremony was attend-ed by ASP Wen Parducho, PP Lisa Ronan and RTN Gelli Parducho.

The sisterhood between clubs started back in 2010 and was initiated by PP Lisa Ronan and her fellow high school alumna ASP Jose "Pepe" de Silva. That year, both clubs collaborated on a project that benefited their alma mater. That was the first and last collaboration between clubs since the sisterhood agreement was not renewed; but this year, they graciously agreed to renew the agreement and both clubs promised better partnership and more fellowship for this year and the coming years.

Sisterhood agreement signing between ASP Wen Parducho of RC LB Makiling and ASP Pepe de Silva of RC Pasig Sunrise.

The ladies of RC LB Makiling together with almost all the members of RC Pasig Sunrise.

RC Sariaya Induction

The club was chartered on December 1999 during the term of PDG Paeng Tantuco as District Governor of District 3820. And so, it has been the Club's tradition to attend the induction of PDG Paeng's home club, RC Sariaya. The induction was held at Queen Margarette Hotel, Lucena last August 25, 2016. It was attended by ASP Wen Parducho, IPP Carla Jimena, PP Lisa Ronan, RTN Joy Pinca, RTN Gelli Parducho, and ROTEX Theo Dussart.

The AllStar Presidents with DG Dindo Katigbak.

RC LB Makiling celebrates International Youth Day

In celebration of International Youth Day last August 12, 2016, the club hosted a gathering for everyone to say their welcoming and farewell greetings to the club’s youth exchange students Inbound Theo Dussart and Outbound Buggy Mendoza, respectively.

Invited guests were the four (4) host families, namely, Prof. Emy Mendoza; RTN Diane Guieb with her children, Claire and Clark; Eli Toribio; and Karen and George Kolojejchick-Kotch. Likewise present were members of RAC Makiling, WCP and ASP of RAC Caloocan, and some UPLB students.

Furthermore, RTN Alleli Domingo, the Club’s ROTEX Counselor, presented the five stages of adjustments an individual must go through when introduced to a new environment, which both the exchange students will experience.

Welcome to the Philippines, Theo and Bon Voyage to France, Buggy!


Photos courtesy of Ms. Isis Liwanag.

Sisterhood Signing with D3810 RC Rosario Magdiwang

RC Rosario Magdiwang of District 3810 has been a sister club to RC Los Baños Makiling (RCLBMak) since 2014, during PP Tess Pantua’s term as Club President. They have visited RC LB Makiling twice last year, during IPP Carla Jimena’s term, where they had a little tour around the UPLB campus.

This year, ASP Jacque Caaya and ASP Wen Parducho renewed the sisterhood agreement during their club’s induction last August 16, 2016, at Noveleta, Cavite. The two clubs signed the new MOA and exchanged bannerettes. There were already some discussions of partnered projects between the two clubs, and both are looking forward for a very fruitful and productive partnership.

(Left to right) PP Lisa Ronan and ASP Wen Parducho of RC LB Makiling and ASP Jacque Caaya and PP Ed Reyes of RC Rosario Magdiwang.

The ladies of RC LB Makiling (left) together with some members of RC Rosario Magdiwang (right).

Turn-over Ceremony, Installation of Officers, Induction of New Members & 2ND Club Assembly

RC Los Baños Makiling and RAC Makiling had a back-to-back turn-over ceremony last July 1, 2016 at the College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños. Invited guests were PDG Paeng Tantuco, PP Bobby Bautista of RC Los Baños, Interact Clubs of LBNHS Poblacion and Tuntungin-Putho, RCC Lalakay, family of Outbound Buggy Mendoza and himself, and STP-UPLB.

Highlights of the event were: first, the turn-over of bell and gavel to the incoming All Star Presidents Wen Parducho and RAC AJ Mendoza; second, the oath-taking of newly appointed officers; and third, the charging of new members by PDG Paeng Tantuco.

Hand over of bell and gavel from WCP Brigette to ASP AJ of RAC Makiling (left) and from WCP Carla to ASP Wen of RC LB Makiling (right).