The Rotary Club of Bacolod, the 4th longest serving Rotary club in the Philippines, held its 87th charter anniversary and 85th induction of officers and turnover ceremony, with Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo (Neg. Occ., 5th district) as guest of honor and speaker, on June 23 at the O Hotel in Bacolod City
Leading the club for Year 2024-2025 is President Marjorie Dino, who promised a strong dedication and commitment to the ideals of the Rotary Club of Bacolod and the Rotary International, as the leadership was transferred by immediate past president Michelle Medrano.
Dino and the rest of the officers were inducted by incoming District Governor Richard Centino, who reminded everyone to focus on service, membership, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Other officers inducted were Amelyn Bravo as Vice President and President Elect for RY 2025-26, Frederick Anthony de Leon – Secretary, Therese Emily Cuaycong – Asst. Secretary, Mae Eras – Treasurer, Aileen Palma – Asst. Treasurer, Director for Club Administration & Membership – Franklin Andre Familiaran, Allyn Luv Dignadice – Asst. Director for Club Administration & Membership, Tanya Familiaran – Director for Public Relations;
Bea Bern Gilbor – Asst. Director for Public Relations, Edlyn Agraviador – Director for Service Project & President Nominee Designate for RY 2026-27, Asst. Director for Service Project – Horace Yap, Edgar Sy- Director for Rotary Foundation, Hector Gayares, Jr. – Asst. Director for Rotary Foundation, Jet Gabriel Pili – Director for New Generation, Kristine Marie Moraca – Asst. Director for New Generation;
Errolplen Arroyo and Jason Tupas – Sergeants at Arms, Richard Paul Salem – Protocol Officer, Elcid Familiaran – Parliamentarian, Pauline Cuaycong – Club Trainer, Steph Pili – Auditor, Michelle Medrano – Immediate Past President, and Gregory Andrew Mapa as Club Adviser.
Capping the program was the induction of new members led by Baby Rotarians Samuel John Solon, Dexter Telis, Juliana Louise Llaguno, Dr. Angel Kates Lacson-Tupas, Arch. Clyde de Guzman, Jonathan Flores, Christopher Matti, Arly Rosal, Jessie Lou Efenio, Engr. Charles Dino, Danilo Penaverde, and Tisa Mae Librado with past district governor Edgar Sy as the inducting officer.
A posthumous service award was presented to the family of Jose Glenn de Guzman, UAP.
This year’s Rotary International theme is “The Magic of Rotary” which emphasizes the idea that by working together, Rotarians can perform “magic” in communities, bringing hope and joy to those in need, the press release added.
Guests and visitors present at the event were led by outgoing district governor Ma. Ester Espina, Lady Rochie Centino, past district governors, assistant district governors, club presidents and officers of Rotary Clubs in Negros Occidental, and the Dino family.*
