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Official e-Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit

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November 7, 2017 Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Club No. 69935 RI District 3780 Philippines Vol. X No. 10

ROTARIANS MAKE A DIFFERENCE as they plant trees to protect envi-

ronment, build awareness of Rotarys commitment to End Polio Now,
keep themselves fit & healthy, and strengthen friendship & have fun

On Sunday, October 29, 2017, TGP Ric
Salvador of RC Holy Spirit, TGP Lovely
Rose Paalisbo of the Rotaract Club of
Holy Spirit, and TGP Shane Macabod-
bod of the Interact Club of Holy Spirit
National High School, with RCHS PP
Marcia Salvador, joined some 70 other
Rotarians and service partners in plant-
ing 100 seedlings of caballero at the
open fields of Veterans Memorial Medi-
cal Center near Hole #15 of the golf
course. The seedlings were provided
by the DENR. The number and type
of trees had been limited by the
small permissible planting area and
the golf course restrictions.
The caballero, actually a shrub, is a
species of flowering plants in the
pea family. Also called Bulaklak ng
Paraiso, it is known for its medicinal
purposes. It grows up to 3 meters.
The tree-planting activity was pre-
ceded by the Great Walk around the
Cottage area to the sound of lively
music from a portable system. Gov
Chito Borromeo met up with the
Click on this picture to view Gov Chito in tree planting action
walkers at the end of the walk. A short
program that began with a prayer
Panalangin para sa Inang Kalikasan
ensued where Gov Chito gave a mes-
sage. Then, District Chair PP Butch
Madarang and a representative from
DENR gave details about the tree-
planting activity.
This was followed by a sumptuous
brunch treated by TGP Herminia
Plopenio of RC North Edsa in celebra-
tion of her birthday last October 23.
This event is another demonstration of
Rotarians love for nature, their collec-
tive commitment to safeguard the envi-
ronment, personal commitment to stay
healthy and fit, and District 3780 initia-
tive to further strengthen friendship.
Congratulations to District Environment
Committee Chair PP Butch Madarang
who made the arrangements with the
authorities concerned. Congratulations
also to lead clubs for tree planting
RC Acropolis and RC Quezon
City Circle, and lead club for
Great Walk RC North Edsa with
support from RCs Congressional,
Balintawak and Sto Domingo.
RI President Ian Riseley has
challenged each Rotary club to
make a difference by planting one
tree for each member. This
means 2,618 trees for D3780
clubs based on Oct 1, 2017 mem-
bership update from Zone 7A.
DENR has proposed an even
larger challenge of 5,000 trees.
Rotary and partners support car-free Sunday that allowed residents to
enjoy Zumba exercises, socialize & renew fellowships, avail of free food
& health services, and sell their goods under pollution-free environment

The CarFree Development Project is an initiative of Cong

PP Winnie Castelo which aims to transform city streets
from congested roadways into places where people can
once again, play, exercise, socialize and commute. This has
been done in some streets on Sundays in Pasig and Pa-
teros. Other Metro Manila cities have also started to desig-
nate certain areas as family zones on Sunday mornings.

Last Sunday November 5, 2017, the streets designated by

the project aptly titled Balik Kalye sa Isidora Hills was a
portion of Holy Spirit Drive, De Leon Street and Marcelino
Street in Isidora Hills. Joining the Carless Day was the Holy
Spirit family led by RCHS Pres Ric Salvador, RaC Holy
Spirit Pres Lovely Rose Paalisbo, IaC Holy Spirit National
High School Pres Shane Macabodbod. IPP Peth Rivera
and PP Marcia Salvador were there and joined Councilor
Holy Spirit Rtn Star Valmocina during the Zumba routines. ASP Peth Rivera, TGP Lovely Rose Paalisbo of Rotaract Club and PP Marcia
Salvador are flanked by community leaders Bgy Council Kgd Lydia Balles-
Also present were the TGP Winesimo Dumandan of RC teros, Rep Winnie Castelo and Bgy Council Chair Chito Valmocina
Novaliches, TGP Roberto Mallonga of RC Biak na Bato,
TGP Dennis Caguinguin of Midtown Cubao,
and 5 Rotarians from RC Camp Panopio who
represented TGP Rose Parinas..

The event was made festive with the presence

of the Quezon City band that rendered classic
and modern music. In addition to the Zumba
exercise that was non-stop for about four (4)
hours with different groups joining. Other activi-
ties included a fun run/walk, free food and bev-
erages, free flu vaccination, art exhibit, cycling,
childrens show, street market.

Everyone from all walks of life enjoyed being

outdoors, without the pollution coming from mo-
torized vehicles. Lending support to the project
were the BFQC Homeowners Association led by
its President, PDG Francis Rivera and the Isi-
dora Hills Homeowners Assn.
Click on this picture to view Rotary TGPs and more pictures of the event.
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ROTARY MAKING A DIFFERENCE Children and their parents
take a break from their weekly learning program in Payatas to
celebrate Halloween on November 5, 2017
The weekly sessions serve as preparation for 4
to 5 years old children who are due to enrol in
kindergarten level soon. For children who are
already enrolled in Grades 1 to 4, the weekly
sessions serve to improve their reading, writing
and math skills to help them perform better in
school. These learning sessions are now led by
parents of the children themselves.

The program has been a continuing advocacy of

PP Linda Palattao for more than ten years now
where RC Holy Spirit members and youth part-
ners traditionally help out as needed.

On November 5, 2017, the

weekly reading-learning-
feeding program for children
whose families live in the
Payatas garbage dumpsite
area gave way for holding a
Halloween party that they all
enjoyed.

The Halloween party spon-

sored by PP Linda Palattao
of RC Holy Spirit was held at
the Palattao compound in
Payatas B, Quezon City.

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 Members of Holy Spirit family and partners assist in treating
street children to a joyous Halloween Party
By Arleth Villocero, Service Committee Associate Director, Rotaract Club of Holy Spirit

On October 31, 2017, the street children under the Ca-
reseekers Program were given a Halloween trick or
treat by PP Angel Castro and the Salamat sa Biyaya
Foundation assisted by members of the Holy Spirit fam-
ily. It was held inside the Our Lady of Sacred Heart
Chapel in Barangay Holy Spirit. The careseekers are
neglected, orphaned, marginalized street children in
Barangay Holy Spirit. The Program is an advocacy pro-
ject of PP Angel Castro and has the support of the
Salamat sa Biyaya Foundation and the Social Services
Development Ministry of the St Benedict Parish Church.
The party began with praying Ama Namin which pre-
cedes all activities for the children, as part of the Pro-
grams values formation teachings. No less than 60
children, aged 2 to 15 years, had fun with the parlor
games with the special assistance of Interactors and
Rotaractors who were just too happy and thrilled to act
as ates and kuyas, helping them in the games and
when they were served delicious snacks. To show their
gratitude for the care given to them, the children did a
special dance number. Before they went home, the
children each received loot bags. On hand to assist in
the activity were PP Beth Sy, PE JR Delgra and Rtn
Jerry Sy.

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 Rotaractors have Great Fun at the District Halloween Party
as they display creative talent and sportsmanship
Great Venue, Great Theme, Great Program, Great
Prizes, Great Hosts, Great Food, Great Music. To sum
it all up, it was Great Fun!
The Rotaractors of D3780, called RACStars, got together for
a Halloween event they called Game of Thrones:The Great
Thrones on October 28, 2017. It was held at the Dome of
Manhattan Parkview at the Araneta Center. As DRR Louie
De Real said, after doing a lot of hard work making a differ-
ence, it is an opportune time to celebrate.
Aside from the entertaining production numbers and beauti-
ful song renditions, the event had two significant features:
Photo Contest and Costume Contest. The Photo Contest,
which ran a few weeks before the event, was won by RaC
Holy Spirit for its depiction of HEROES, an American psy-
chological thriller sci-fi television drama series which tells the
stories of ordinary people who discover that they had super-
human abilities, and how these abilities take effect in the
characters lives as they work together to prevent catastro-
phic futures. The Best in Costume Contest had two winners:
Richee Rein Fernandez of RaC Holy Spirit for her portrayal
of Schizophrenica of Heroes; and Rey Ballaran of RaC Mid-
town Quezon City for his portrayal of Night King of Game of
Thrones.
RaC Holy Spirit also won an award for having the most num-
ber of attendees (23 in all) and active participation in the
program.
The event was hosted by the Rotaract Club of First Inspiring
led by President John Christopher Gomez, with the sponsor-
ship of RC Kamuning East led by PP Winnie Velarde who
chaired the event and who made sure everyone got a pack
of nice give-aways, in addition to raffle prizes.
District Rotaract Chair PP Marites Nepomuceno at-
tended the event, together with PP Marcia Salvador.
Congratulations to Holy Spirit Rotaractors! Con-
gratulations to D3780 RACStars!
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 This page of The Dove e-bulletin serves as home page
of the virtual website of
ROTARY CLUB OF HOLY SPIRIT
Rotary International District 3780

Officers & Members About the Service Gallery What is Club

Chairmen Club Projects Rotary? Bulletin

Matters taken up during

Nov 7th club meeting.
First, the members present con-
gratulated Rotaractors Kier Taba
Berce and Renziel Joyce Cande-
lario who passed the 2017 CPA
licensure examination. Both youths
are alumni of Interact Club of Holy
Spirit National High School. ASP
Peth and PP Marcia presented the
greeting cake provided by PP
Marites and PE JR as part of recog-
nition. Items discussed in the meet:
1. Nov 21 Tuesday at 7 PM - Induc-
tion of 3 new members Dr
Pauline Sicat, Atty JL Torre, and
Fiscal Lito Sicat
2. Nov 9 Thurs at 9:30 AM - Career
Talk by Rtn Kring Rivera Josef for
200 Grades 9 & 10 students of HSNHS.
3. Nov 19 Blood-Letting advocacy project of PE JR and
PP Beth in partnership with QCRB, and luncheon to
celebrate birthdays of JR and Beth.
4. Nov 21 Tuesday - Birthday treat by PP Beth for 50
malnourished children participating in the 100-day
nutrition program, Dona Juana Elementary School.
5. Nov 26 Sunday 1-5 PM - 7th annual youth forum on
the prevention of HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse at the
Red Cross Bldg. in QC Hall complex. A partnership
program with QC Red Cross.
6. Dec 3 Sunday - Dental mission at Our Lady of Sa-
cred Heart Church. Advocacy project of Rtn Dr Mary-
lene. Details to be announced.

RC Holy Spirit is on . .
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Website
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 Reminder of club meeting:
Date: November 21, 2017 Tuesday
Time: 7:00 PM

Agenda:

Quick debriefs on club activities since Nov 7 and Next Steps if any
Nov 9 - Vocational/Career talk for Grades 9 & 10 students of Holy Spirit Natlonal High
School
Nov 21 - Annual Blood Letting - Celebration of birthdays of PP Beth and PE JR
Others

Upcoming service projects

Nov 26 Sunday 1-5 PM - 7th annual youth forum on anti-drug abuse & HIV-AIDS
prevention to help attain ZERO new incidence. Cooperation project with QC Red
Cross

Dec 7 - Dental mission at Sacred Heart sub-Parish

District events
Brief overview of Midterm review by AG Jun Zipagan

Reminder - Registration for Discon. Regular Bird Rate Oct 15-Dec 31 P4,500.
From Jan 1 Angry Bird Rate P5,500

Induction of 3 New Members - Atty JL Torre, Fiscal Lito Sicat and Dr Pauline Sicat
Introduction of Charging Officer PDG Francis Rivera
Charging of the new members

Introduction of Inducting Officer PDG Danny Fausto

Induction of the new members

Message for the club from District Trainer PDG Danny Fausto

Adjournment TGP Ric Salvador

Fellowship matters
Please join us at the meeting and share your thoughts during the discussion of the agenda
items, and kwentuhan in-between agenda items. Thanks.

Sincerely,
Ric

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 Millions have been committed to ending polio.
The Rotarian October 2017

We are on the brink of eradicating polio.

SERVICE ABOVE SELF As of the end of July, only eight cases
were reported this year, the lowest num-
The Four-Way Test ber in history. Every time a new case is
OF THE THINGS we think, say or do identified, it could be the last one the
world ever sees.
1) Is it the TRUTH?
Now, were even closer. At the Rotary
2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?
International convention in June, nations
3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER from around the world and key donors
FRIENDSHIPS? pledged $1.2 billion to energize the fight annually.
against the disease. And in August, the
4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
United Kingdom added its own $130 mil- While donors have pledged the money to
lion pledge. To reduce polio cases world- shrink the funding gap, Rotarys work
wide to zero, the Global Polio Eradication continues. As its part of the pledge, Ro-
Rotarians Pledge Initiative has projected a funding gap of tary has committed to raising $50 million
$1.5 billion, a figure that will drastically per year over the next three years, an
I am a Rotarian shrink once these commitments are ful- amount that the Bill & Melinda Gates
I will always uphold the TRUTH. filled. Foundation has committed to matching 2-
to-1. We need to raise money to ensure
I am a Rotarian The new funding will go toward polio that we take advantage of the full Gates
eradication efforts such as disease surveil- match and pressure governments to come
I will always strive to be FAIR lance, responses to any outbreaks, and through on their commitments.
in all of my dealings with my fellowmen. the vaccination of more than 400 million

I am a Rotarian
Bill & Melinda Gates Founda- Bloomberg Philanthropies: Switzerland: $1.03 million
I will always endeavor to build tion: $450 million $25 million UNICEF USA: $514,000
GOODWILL and UNDERSTANDING Pakistan: $154.7 million Anonymous Donor: $15 mil- Luxembourg: $500,000
in my community, Rotary International: $150 lion
Monaco: $330,000
among my countrymen million Australia: $13.4 million
New Era Educational and
and people of all nations. Nigeria: $134.6 million Germany: $11.2 million Charitable Foundation:
United Kingdom: $130 million easyJet: $5 million $130,000
I am a Rotarian
Canada: $75 million Italy: $5 million Turkey: $60,000
I will always seek to promote
European Commission: $61.4 Korea: $4 million Malta: $30,000
the greatest good million Korea Foundation for Interna- Spain: $20,000
for the greatest number of people Japan: $55 million tional Healthcare/Community Accenture Interactive USA:
in the spirit of ROTARY SERVICE. United Arab Emirates: $30 Chest of Korea: $2 million $20,000
million United Nations Foundation
I am a Rotarian Shot@Life: $1.7 million
Dalio Foundation: $30 million
I will always uphold
the Rotary International Motto,
ROTARY WORLD AT A GLANCE
SERVICE ABOVE SELF. Data as of 31 May 2017

ROTARY ROTARACT INTERACT RCCs

Rotarian Code of Conduct
As a Rotarian, I will
1) Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my Members Members Members Members
personal and professional life
1,236,554 235,497 499,123 210,500
2) Deal fairly with others and treat them and their
occupations with respect

3) Use my professional skills through Rotary to men-

tor young people, help those with special needs, and Clubs Clubs Clubs Corps
improve peoples quality of life in my community and
in the world 35,533 10,239 21,701 9,452
4) Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely on Rotary
or other Rotarians
Source: THE ROTARIAN October 2017 published by Rotary International
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 Why Doing Good Is Good for the Do-Gooder
By Nicole Karlis, The New York Times, October 26, 2017
Voluntarism is good for the health of
people who receive social support, but
also good for the health of people who
offer their help. Ichiro Kawachi, a pro-
fessor of social epidemiology at Har-
vards School of Public Health.
When we do things for ourselves,
those experiences of positive emotions
are more fleeting. They are dependent
on external circumstances, he said.
When we engage in acts of generos-
ity, those experiences of positive emo-
tion may be more enduring and outlast
the specific episode in which we are
engaged. Dr. Richard Davidson, a
neuroscientist and founder of the Cen-
ter for Healthy Minds at the University
of Wisconsin, Madison
Helping others also gives us a sense of
purpose. Dr. Linda Fried co-founded
Experience Corps
Volunteers in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, gathered supplies to help with relief sity
efforts for Puerto Rico and Mexico. Credit Edu Bayer for The New York Times Berkeley.
The past few months, with a series of
disasters seemingly one on top of an-
other, have felt apocalyptic to many,
but the bright side to these dark times
has been the outpouring of donations
and acts of generosity that followed.
From Hurricane Harvey flooding Hous-
ton to Hurricanes Irma and Maria rip-
ping through the Caribbean to wildfires
burning Northern California, cities and
charities have been flooded with dona-
tions and volunteers. The outpouring of
support is critical for helping affected
communities to recover. But acts of
generosity benefit the do-gooder, too.
Research suggests that these commu-
nity social connections are as impor-
tant for resilience to disaster is as
physical material like disaster kits or
medical supplies, explained Ichiro
Kawachi, a professor of social epidemi-
ology at Harvards School of Public
Health. Voluntarism is good for the
health of people who receive social
support, but also good for the health of
people who offer their help.
The day after Cristina Topham evacu-
ated her home as a result of the fires in
Sonoma, Calif., she and her boyfriend
immediately looked for ways to donate
and help.
I just felt like I had to do something. I
love my town and my community, and
the reach of the destruction was aston-
ishing from the very
beginning, she said.
Why is the first instinct
for many to volunteer
and donate after a
natural disaster? One
reason is that as hu-
mans weve evolved to
survive in groups, not
alone. Rallying to-
gether makes us feel
less alone in the ex-
perience, explained the
sociologist Christine
Carter, a fellow at the
Greater Good Science
Center at the Univer-
of California,
When our survival is threatened, we
are going to reach out and strengthen
our connections with people around us.
We show generosity. We show com-
passion. We show gratitude. These are
all emotions that function to connect us
with each other, Dr. Carter said.
Scientific evidence supports the idea
that acts of generosity can be benefi-
cial when we volunteer and give back
regularly and not just after a natural
disaster. Volunteering is linked to
health benefits like lower blood pres-
sure and decreased mortality rates.
Dr. Richard Davidson, a neuroscientist
and founder of the Center for Healthy
Minds at the University of Wisconsin,
Madison, has been studying the effects
of positive emotions, such as compas-
sion and kindness, on the brain since
the 1990s. He said the brain behaves
differently during an act of generosity
than it does during a hedonistic activity.
When we do things for ourselves,
those experiences of positive emotions
are more fleeting. They are dependent
on external circumstances, he said.
When we engage in acts of generos-
ity, those experiences of positive emo-
tion may be more enduring and outlast
the specific episode in which we are
engaged.
Helping others also gives us a sense of
purpos e. Dr. Linda Fried c o -
founded Experience Corps, a program
that engages retirees as literacy tutors,
after she discovered a strong associa-
tion between a sense of purpose and
well-being throughout life. Older adults
who volunteered to help children with
reading and writing tended to experi-
ence less memory loss and maintain
greater ph ys ic al m obilit y, one
study suggested.
Giving back is a fundamental teaching
of many religions. Jesus had the
Golden Rule. Buddha said in order to
brighten ones own path, one must light
the path of others.
COMMENTS
Would Western doctors ever prescribe
acts of generosity? Dr. John Rowe, a
professor of health policy and aging at
the Columbia University Mailman
School of Public Health, doesnt rule it
out.
We have sufficient scientific informa-
tion to justify a very significant public
health initiative, he said. If there were
a retiree in my office I would ask them,
Do you smoke? Do you exercise?
What is your diet like? I should also be
asking them if they volunteer.
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 DG Chito Borromeo, district officers and TGPs relax for family pic-
ture after Great Walk exercise, planting of 100 seedlings and partak-
ing of sumptuous yet healthy brunch treat by TGP Hermie Plopenio
of RC North EDSA for her birthday. Oct 29 Veterans Memorial Hospital

Planting baby caballero seedling in a

huge hole in the ground
Growing sapling of Mature, flowering caballero
caballero
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 MESSAGES FROM ROTARY LEADERS
RI Presidents November 2017 Message
In many ways, The Rotary Foundation is an
invisible presence in our clubs. Most of
what we do in our clubs and our districts,
on a weekly basis, we do without the active
involvement of the Foundation. But our
Foundation is invisible in our clubs in the
same way the foundation of a building is
invisible when you're in it: Just because
you don't see it doesn't mean it's not hold-
ing you up.
The Foundation that enabled Rotary to take on polio is, in many
ways, the foundation upon which our Rotary service is built. For
100 years, since it came into existence with a first donation of
$26.50, the Foundation has supported and strengthened our
service, enabled our ambitions, and allowed us to be the organi-
zation that we are. Because of the Foundation, Rotarians know
that if we have the ambition and put in the work, very little is
truly beyond us.
It is an incredibly effective model that we have here in Rotary,
one that no other organization can match. We are completely
local and completely global: We have local skills, connections,
and knowledge in over 35,000 clubs, in nearly every country of
the world. We have a deserved reputation for transparency, ef-
fectiveness, and good business practices, and because we are
highly skilled professionals as well as volunteers, we achieve a
level of efficiency that very few other organizations can ap-
proach.
To put it simply, a dollar given to The Rotary Foundation has a
great deal more muscle than a dollar given to most charities. If
you want to spend a dollar on Doing Good in the World, you
can't do better than to spend it with the Foundation. That is not
just me speaking out of pride; it is verifiably true and is reflected
in our rankings by independent organizations.
In the Foundation's centennial year, Rotarians surpassed our
goal of raising $300 million. If you were part of that achieve-
ment, you have been part of something tremendous. Some-
where in the world, someplace you have probably never been,
people you may never meet will lead better lives because of
you. Ultimately, it is our Foundation that lets us make good on
our core beliefs: that we can make a difference, that we have an
obligation to do so, and that working together, as well and as
efficiently as we can, is the only way to
effect real and lasting change.
IAN H. S. RISELEY
President 2017-18
RC Holy Spirit D3780 in polio
immunization drive. Click
photo to view the campaign.
Foundation Chairmans November 2017 Message
.
A few months ago, I raised the question,
"What do the Trustees do, anyway?" I re-
flected that a critical role of ours is to listen.
This month, Rotary Foundation Month, I
can happily report that you speak volumes
and that you are heard.
The late RI President-elect Sam F. Owori
said he saw in Rotarians "an incredible
passion to make a difference" and wanted
to "harness that enthusiasm and pride so that every project be-
comes the engine of peace and prosperity."
From your letters, reports, and wonderful stories, we know you
share Sam's vision of a world where Rotarians unite and take
action to create sustainable change across the globe, in our
communities, and in ourselves. Last year we saw an increase in
the number of global and district grants initiated and another
record high in Rotary Peace Fellowship applications. We also
saw increased totals in overall giving, reflecting your passion for
what we do as "People of Action." A special thanks to Rotary's
club and district leaders for providing continuity in all our en-
deavors.
Recognition as the World's Outstanding Foundation by the As-
sociation of Fundraising Professionals at its international con-
vention affirms the work you are helping make possible. AFP's
committee of judges cited Rotary's comprehensive campaign to
eradicate polio as a major factor in the Foundation's selection.
To Benefactors, Bequest Society members, and all levels of
Major Donors, thank you! You are building financial stability for
the future. Our Endowment Fund continues to grow because of
your belief in the Foundation and its continually evolving pro-
grams. We are well underway with our "Building TRF Endow-
ment: 2025 by 2025" initiative to achieve $2.025 billion in gifts
and commitments by 2025.
As one Rotarian to another, from my heart to yours, please ac-
cept my personal thanks for your unflagging work and many
accomplishments over the years. One of the genuine privileges
of serving in a key leadership role in Rotary is being able to
continue learning from Rotarian friends as passionate and com-
mitted as you.
Let us celebrate Rotary Foundation Month together!
PAUL A. NETZEL
Trustee Chair 2017-18
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 Philippines has highest HIV infection growth rate in
Asia-Pacific: UN. Lets stop this trend!!
MANILA, Philippines The Department of
Health said on Tuesday, August 1, that the
Philippines now has the "fastest growing"
HIV epidemic in Asia Pacific, citing the lat-
est data from the UNAIDS Report on global
HIV epidemic states.

ing at 16 years old. Most only get tested for

HIV at 22 years old. This is problematic,
Samonte said, because latency in HIV can
last for 10 years.

HIV testing urged

According to the report, the new HIV cases "HIV testing is not the end goal. HIV testing
among Filipinos more than doubled from is only a bridge to life-saving treatment...
4,300 in 2010 to 10,500 in 2016. The issue is that so many people are get-
ting tested but don't get treatment."

Two out of 3 new HIV infections will be

among 15 to 24-year-old MSMs, with only a The latest HIV/AIDS Registry reported a to-
few young men fully aware of HIV, its symp- tal of 1,098 new cases of HIV infections
toms, and treatment. among Filipinos in May.

Genesis Samonte, head of DOH public This is the highest recorded number of
health surveillance, said risky sexual be- cases since 1984 the year the first AIDS
havior among MSMs happens at a young case in the Philippines was reported. A total
age, with the first sexual encounter happen- of 29 Filipinos are reported to be infected

Partner with RC Holy Spirit and the Red Cross in

the drive to attain ZERO new incidence of the
deadly affliction among the youth, especially
members of the Rotary family - our children
and Interact and Rotaract partners.
Send them to attend the 7th annual forum on Sunday,
November 26, from 1-5 PM. Token fee of P50 to cover
cost of attendees own snacks. Limited seats.
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 2017 World AIDS Day

The 2017 theme: Increasing Impact through Transparency,

Accountability, and Partnerships.

The United Nations Secretariat Building is lit with the Red AIDS ribbon, demonstrating the Organization's commitment to the battle against
HIV/AIDS, and to spotlight the General Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS on June 25-27. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

The Risk of Doing Nothing

Im forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air,
They fly so high, nearly reach the sky,
Then like my dreams they fade and die.
John Kellette,1918
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 RC Holy Spirit D3780 RC Holy Spirit D3780
Officers & Committees RY 2017-18 Organization in 2017-18 and
President -- TGP Ric Salvador* Profile of Community Service Projects
Vice President -- PP Beth Sy*
President Nominee -- JR Delgra* Club Flagship Programs
Treasurer -- IPP Peth Rivera* 2017-18 to 2021-22
Now on 6th Year SPED Center of Dona Juana ES
Secretary -- PP Marcia Salvador* Champions PP Marcia and PP Marites
Deputy Secretary -- Rtn Caroline Vargas
7th 100-Day Milk-feeding & Nutrition Program to save chil-
dren from malnutrition Program Champion PP Beth with IPP
Auditor -- PP Chinchin Doran* Peth and PP Chinchin

Protocol Officer -- PP Angel Castro* 7th Youth Forum on Anti-drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS Pre-
Club Editor/CICO -- PP Marcia Salvador vention
Champions PP Marcia and PN JR
Club Trainers -- PP Ped Condeno* and PP Marites
Nepomuceno* 10th Large Scale Medical, Dental, Diagnostic Mission with
SMF, DAHHA
Committees Champions PP Marcia, PP Beth, PP Marites & Dr Jovy
Club Admin Chair -- PN Jr Delgra
Vice Chair -- Rtn Abet Sevilla 10th Anti-rabies drive with BAI, QC
Champions PP Marcia, Rtn Caroline with DAHHA
Team -- PP Angel Castro
Team -- Percy Zabala 3rd Year Vocational & Career Briefings and seminar
Team -- Rtn Do Dequina Champions Rtn Kring Kring Josef, PP Linda, Dr Jovy
Member Dev Chair IPP Peth Rivera
3rd Year Global Grant Projects monitoring
Vice Chair -- PP Angel Castro
Team -- Rtn Do Dequina Tree-planting: 30 trees 2017-18, then 33 trees, 36 trees, 40
trees, 44 trees in 2021-22. As suggested by RI President
Team -- Rtn Yeye Rivera-Onia
Riseley, one tree per Rotarian to make a difference in environ-
Team -- PP Chinchin Doran ment protection.
TRF Committee Chair -- PP Linda Palattao* Champions Rtn Abet and PP Angel
Vice Chair - PP Marites Nepomuceno
Vice Chai -- CP Nides Respicio*
Member Advocacy Programs
Annual Blood-letting
Vice Chair -- IPP Peth Rivera
Champions PP Beth Sy and PN JR Delgra
Vice Chair -- Rtn Kent Valderrama
Street Children, St Benedict Scholars, DZRH Operation
Community Svc -- VP Beth Sy Tulong Public Image drive of station
Vocational Service (Vocation at Work and Career Awareness) Champions PP Angel & Salamat sa Biyaya Foundation
Chair -- Rtn Kring-Kring Rivera-Josef
Vice Chair -- Rtn Dr Jovy Andres 8th Dental Mission, Sacred Heart community
Team -- PP Linda Palattao Champions Dr Marylene Martinez, PP Angel, Makati Dental
Team -- Rtn Dr Bert Olivar Literacy & Feeding, Gift-giving, Vocational Training,
Intl Relations Chair -- PP Bong Jung Schools Supplies, Xmas Packs for Payatas residents
Co-Chair -- IPP Peth Rivera Champions PP Linda, Buklod ng Panginoon, Christ the King
Team -- Rtn David Kim Pastoral leaders
Team -- PP Marcia Salvador Scholarships and Grants for Youth
Team -- Rtn Rochelle Luna Various Sponsors
Youth Service Chair -- PP Marcia Salvador
Vice Chair -- PP Marites Nepomuceno D3780 Initiated DDF-funded Programs
Team -- PP Ammie Bagain 2017-18 to 2019-20
Team -- Rtn Yeye Rivera-Onia WASH, End-TB, Nutrition Programs
Team -- Rtn Angeli Rivera Champions PP Marites, PP Angel, PP Marcia respectively.
Public Image Chair -- Rtn Jerry Sy
Co-Chair -- Rtn Abet Sevilla
Team -- Rtn Bert Olivar
Team -- Rtn Chief City Prosec Ed Valbuena * - Member 2017-18 Board of Directors of RC Holy Spirit D3780 and of
Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Inc.
Team -- Rtn Councilor Neneng Valmocina
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 About THE DOVE
THE DOVE is the official newsletter of
the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit, Rotary
International District 3780. Holy Spirit D3780
The digital publication features
hyperlinks or web-links which make it
a true electronic newsletter/e-bulletin.
Distribution:
THE DOVE is published in 3 ver-
sions: printed, digital PDF, and
online.
PDF version sent by email to
nearly 1,000 addressees, Rotari-
ans and non-Rotarians in the club,
in the district, in Philippine Rotary
and outside including RI.
Posted on social media networks
and groups
Printed copies for reports
First issue of THE DOVE: 4 June 2009
(Vol I, No. 1)
Editorial team:
Marcia Salvador - Editor and Club
Information & Communication Offi-
cer (CICO)
Ric Salvador - Asst Editor
Contributors
Address: Don Antonio Clubhouse,
Holy Spirit Drive, Quezon City PH

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