History of the Rotary Club of Biak-Na-Bato

In the beginning...

ith a name evocative of our nation's heroic struggle against foreign domination, the Rotary Club of
Biak-Na-Bato prides itself on a storied past while at present it wages an altogether different struggle:
community service, goodwill, global peace and understanding.
Early in 1982, an idea whose time had come was fleshed out and given deeper meaning by the prime
movers of the Rotary Club of San Francisco del Monte (RCSFDM). It was the organization of an extension
club called the Rotary Club of Biak-Na-Bato.
At that time, RCSFDM was headed by President Danny Reyes who, two decades later, became District
Governor in Rotary Year 2001-2002. The whole idea got a boost when District Governor's Special
Representative Tony Pascual met with the club officers, namely, PR Pros Crescini; Mart Pantaleon, past
auditor; Ness Tecson, director; Rotarian Pete Morales and guest Ravenal Santos. They met precisely to
pave the way for the formation of the Rotary Club of Biak-Na-Bato.
Consequently, on February 23, 1982, seventeen prospective charter members together with five RCSFDM
steering officers held
an organizational
meeting at the La
Hermosa Steak
House along Quezon
Avenue. Thereafter,
regular weekly
meetings for the
preparation of the
charter documents
were held at the
same venue every
Tuesday evening with
Mart Pantaleon at the
helm who, ultimately
and quite fittingly,
rose as charter
president of RCBNB.
Then, ultimately, the
Rotary International
approved on May 25,
1982 the Charter of
the Rotary Club of
Biak-na-Bato with 32
char ter members.
Since its inception, the RCBNB has dynamically evolved into a service organization and every "Biakero" (a
term of endearment as every member of RCBNB is fondly called) fortunate enough to ascend to the
position of club presidency has invariably left a legacy of selfless service to fellowmen.

Installation
of Water Purifier

Sound System
donation

BOOK GIVING

plasma tv
donation

Distribution of relief goods for the victims

of Typhoon Pablo @ catiil, davao oriental

DONATION OF RICE

History of the Rotary Club of Biak-Na-Bato

... its evolution

Medical

& Dental
Mission

he honor roll of club presidents includes: Mart Pantaleon, Baby Santos, Ness Tecson, Manny Angeles,
Freddie Ceballos, Boy Dizon, Jun Dumlao, Ces Marquez (+), Jun Asuncion, Carding Salomon (+), Ding
Deloria, Tito Nabua, Ping Fernandez (+), Danny Espinosa, Fely Medina (+), Aspy Talapian, Rudy Barot,
Steve Balcon, Diegs Untalan (+), Lito Mendoza, Jun Belgica, Dino Labro, Efren Docena (+)who had a oncein-hundred-years distinction of serving as Centennial President during his term as club president for RY
2004-2005, Fred Licos and Jess Esase, Jojo Ablog, Flory Fedalgo, Alford Alvarez, Non Sariba and Mark
Francis Reyes.

The torchbearer of the current chapter of the continuing saga of the Rotary Club of Biak-naBato is Jolan Jhoolz Salino.
Let us take a brisk walk down memory lane. In 1990, PP Manny Angeles, and spouse marlye being dentists
themselves and understandably inspired along their line of profession, thought of a project that would zero in on
the dental health of the less fortunate and underprivileged among us.
Looking back, we all know that such a rare spark of inspiration proved quite contagious, it further uplifted the spirits
of the club members and propelled them to greater heights in community service. In no time at all "Libreng Pustiso"
evolved into a club effort increasingly becoming known far and wide for its selfless brand of service to fellowmen,
which eventually became the signature project of the Rotary club of Biak na Bato and for the past several years major
donor among the biakeros is PP Freddie Ceballos.
Our "Libreng Pustiso" program is far more than a run-of-the-mill civic undertaking; it is, on the contrary, a firm and
long-term commitment of our club, addressing aggressively a felt need among the urban poor who are invariably
saddled with financial burdens and consequently their health concerns are often grossly neglected. Hence, to see
them smiling with confidence is already a just reward and enough reason for us to continue and sustain this
humanitarian community service after twenty years of dedicated dental outreach missions, the club was finally
recognized for such an endeavor with the PLATINUM AWARD, the only recipient in District 3780 last May 25, 2013.
On the other hand, Ten Outstanding Metro Manila Cleanliness Aides Awards (TOMMCA Awards) is truly unique and,
perhaps, unprecedented in its advocacy to institutionalize a collaborative partnership between the private sector
and the government in strengthening meritocracy in public service and giving honor and due recognition to the
lowliest government workers, namely: the street-sweepers in the country's leading metropolis.
The Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato with PP Jun Belgica at the helm takes great pleasure and pride in having launched
successfully this laudable project in close coordination with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the
Department of Interior & Local Government (DILG) and the Local Government Units (LGUs) located in the National
Capital Region.
At its most ideal, this event is in perfect harmony with a wise saying in the Good Book that he who humbles himself
shall be exalted. This, in essence, will serve as a strong motivating factor for our 'unsung heroes" engaged in the
seemingly humdrum task of cleaning up our city streets.
Viewed in this context, and given its enlightened vision to champion the cause of the "masa" but excellent workers in
the government service, the TOMMCA Awards -- for all the inspiration, hope and pride that it brings to our streetsweepers -- should be steadfastly pursued as a lofty annual project. Moreover, aside from the material benefits and
justifiable pride of the awardees and their loved ones, other government workers are inspired by the TOMMCA
Awardees' high work ethic to aspire likewise for excellence in their field of endeavor.

History of the Rotary Club of Biak-Na-Bato

... other club accomplishments

he Tubig ng Pag-ibig (artesian well) project has successfully addressed a basic resource need such as potable
water for the poorer section of adopted communities in Talayan-Sunshine Village and Veteran's Village in
Quezon City. Briefly stated, in order to push forward the frontiers of this beneficial community service, we brought
our Tubig ng Pag-ibig project to as far as the depressed area of Calamba, Laguna.
Other continuing projects are feeding programs benefiting mostly indigent urban poor dwellers and malnourished
children, although the latest of which was conducted in early December in the national penitentiary in Muntinglupa
where around 500 inmates were treated to hearty packed lunches. PP Ping Fernandez, proponent of the feeding
program for Muntinglupa inmates, said a similar undertaking in response to a growing clamor will be held in February
2005 this time, specifically for the benefit of death convicts numbering about 1,073.
Feeding program is a strong suit of the RC BNB as exemplified by PPs Tito Nabua and Steve Balcon who spearheaded
a number of feeding campaigns in various places such as the Home for Aged in Golden Acres in a laudable effort to
bring cheer and personal warmth to the abandoned, weak and sickly elders in the sunset of their lives. Going strong
is the Free Computer Education which has given out-of-school youth technological knowhow and opportunities for
employment and self-advancement. It was first launched under the watch of PP Danny Espinosa at Brgy. San Antonio,
Quezon City where 186 youngsters were directly benefitted.
In Rotary Year 2011 2012, under the leadership of PP Non Sariba and his District Governor PDG Jess Cifra, Rotary
Club of Biak na Bato was awarded a Presidential Citation by Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee. Aside
to that, RC Biak na Bato was also awarded: Outstanding Club in Membership Development, Best Rotary Club in
Membership Growth, Best Rotary Club in Membership Retention, and with his best effort, PP Non was able to
achieve for the club the award of an EREY Club. And for its culminating achievement, its signature project: the
Libreng Bunot and Libreng Pustiso sponsored by PP Freddie Ceballos has brought the club the award as
Outstanding Club in Disease Prevention & Control.
In expanding the horizon of our Rotary world, the RC BNB took off to organize its first extension club under the
leadership wings of PP Ness Tecson. Thus, in 1984-85, PP Tecson in his concurrent capacity as DGSR led in forming
the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato Silangan (otherwise known as RC Quezon Avenue) with Rene Santos as its charter
president.
Together, both clubs hit the ground running by embarking on dental and medical outreach missions benefitting
2,000 indigents in several barangays in Quezon City with the all-out assistance of Asian Mobile doctors coming from
Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The second extension club, the Rotary Club of Valencia with Albert Lim as charter
president, was organized in 2002 by PP Danny Espinosa as DGSR.
The steadfast commitment of the RC BNB to the overall goals and aspirations of the Rotary International is readily
evident in the fact that our club has been contributing to the Rotary Foundation with two major donors in the persons
of Rtn. Chuck Mathay and PP Freddie Ceballos. During the centennial presidency of Efren 0. Docena, the club
boasted of 42 Paul Harris Fellows on top of the rare feat that it had been honored as 100% sustaining member
Rotary club!
It was also under the stewardship of CP Efren Docena that a sister club, Rotary Club of Masambong, was organized
under its Charter President Don Flordeliza.

...district and international activities

The Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato has participated actively in international activities, more particularly in the Group
Study Exchange Program Hosting. The club has often hosted visiting exchange teams from various Rotary districts
overseas. In a gesture of traditional of Filipino hospitality and warm welcome, the doors of club members' homes
were opened wide to receive young professionals in the advancement of global understanding and goodwill. Four
past presidents over the years were appointed GSE team leaders, namely: Manny Angeles Washington DC, Danny
Espinosa Denmark, Ness Tecson Australia and Tito Nabua-Florida.
Among the past presidents who attended the Rotary International Convention were the following: Baby Santos
Birmingham, England; Freddie Ceballos Anaheim, California (where the first Filipino RI President, Mat Caparas, was
inducted); Danny Espinosa Indianapolis, USA and Singapore; Diegs Untalan San Antonio, Texas; PP Steve BalconSingapore, Chicago and Utah.

Feeding
Program

History of the Rotary Club of Biak-Na-Bato

OurLibreng

Pustiso

n inter-club sports arena, an effective venue for promoting camaraderie and fellowship, the Rotary Club of Biakna-Bato is widely regarded as a dominant force -- the team to beat especially in bowling tournaments. A look at
the club's track record shows that such a reputation is rooted on solid foundation. Consider: RC BNB won successive
bowling titles from RY 1992-1993 when the First Governor's Cup was introduced by then District Governor Bimbo
Salazar through RY 1996-1997 and RY 1998-1999.
Since 1980s RC BNB has been the perennial champion in duckpin bowling meets. Like all good things, however, the
winning streak somehow snapped at the closing games of the District-wide Centennial Duckpin Bowling Tournament
hosted by the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato from October 3-December 5, 2004 at the Farmers' Plaza, Cubao, Quezon
City. In the final overall standing, the club garnered Ist Runner-Up in both Class "A" and Class "0". A Biakero said, in a
tongue-in-cheek fashion, that the club had no choice but to play the role of a gracious host to the hilt, even to the
extent of playing second fiddle. RCBNB again hosted Rotabowl 2010 and 2013 held at Sta. Lucia Bowling Lanes in
Cainta, Rizal. Last year, once again the Biakeros bagged the 2nd Rotabowl 2011 championship in Class C by a
convincing margin.
The first district affair hosted by the club was the Rotary Information seminar in the year 1986 held at the Celebrity
Sports Club RC BNB also played lead club host in the Midyear Conference 2000 with PP Ness Tecson as chairman
during the term of PP Freddie Ceballos. It earned plaudits from Rotarians in the district and, significantly, then DG Mo
Libunao rated the club's preparations as "excellent." The club has manifested leadership qualities and well-rounded
expertise in managing major district affairs by hosting the President-Elect Training Seminar held aboard the Super
Ferry at Sarabia Manor in Iloilo City. It, moreover, hosted the Past Presidents Fellowship District affair in a strong bid
to strengthen and deepen bonds of friendship among past and present leaders in District 3780.
In a grander manner, the RC BNB took up the cudgels as lead host club of the resoundingly successful District
Conference (DisCon) held at o, the DisCon hosted by RC BNB set a benchmark against which future DisCons would be
invariably compared. All threCAP-John Hay Trade and Cultural Center in Baguio City from March 4-7, 2004. To stage
an event of this magnitude is no mean feat by any yardstick and it was accomplished under the term of PP Dino Labro
and, of course, such an accomplishment was made largely possible with the generous support extended by then
President-Elect Efren Docena. In fact; without meaning te major district affairs were spearheaded by PP Danny
Espinosa
Rotary Year 2006-2007 marked twin milestones in the history of the RC Biak-na-Bato. The first was the election of a
full-blooded and true-blue Biakero, Danilo "Dan" Espinosa, as District Governor, at a time and this was the second
milestone -- when the club was auspiciously celebrating its silver anniversary.
During the term of IPDG Dan Espinosa, three (3) new clubs were chartered, namely, RC Broadway, RC Central Fairview
and RC Pearl of the Orient. He also increased the District membership by 200 new members and produced One
Hundred One Thousand US Dollars (US$101,000.00) for the Rotary Foundation.
Some memorable highlights of his term were the Midyear Review held in the famous island of Boracay, the District
Conference held in the country's summer capital of Baguio City and the Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) in
Tagaytay City.

Toward a shared vision...

ike a good seed sown on a fertile ground, the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato constantly cared for and nourished
through the years by the nurturing hands of its illustrious club presidents and members has now grown tall.
Figuratively speaking, it now bears fruit and provides comforting shade for fellow travelers in this world.
And like a tree growing towards the life-giving sun, the very same sun that exudes light and warmth to our common
world, the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato will strive at all times to seek moral ascendancy by strictly adhering to the
Rotary 4-Way test in all its various undertakings.
Finally, in heeding the clarion call to scale greater heights in every Avenue of Service and to help forge broader
peace, goodwill and understanding worldwide, our mission and vision will always be guided by the beacon light of
the Rotary International.

ROTARY CLUB OF BIAK-NA-BATO

COUNCIL OF

Officers and Directors

PRESIDENTS
CP MARTIN MART

RAVENAL BABY

NESTOR NESS

MANUEL MANNY

FREDDIE FRED

FRANCISCO BOY

PANTALEON JUN

PANTALEON

SANTOS

TECSON

ANGELES

CEBALLOS

DIZON

DUMLAO, JR+

1982-83

1983-84

1984-85

1985-86

1986-87

1987-88

1988-89

CESAR CES

VLAENTIN JUN

RICARDO CARDING

AMADO DING

TITO TITO

CARLOS PING

DANILO DAN

MARQUEZ

ASUNCION, JR

SALOMON

DELORIA

NABUA

FERNANDEZ+

ESPINOSA

1989-90

1990-91

1991-92

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

1995-96

FELICIANO FELY

ASPEN ASPY

RODOLFO RUDY

AUGUSTO STEVE

DIEGO DIEGS

MANUEL LITO

MEDINA+

TALAPIAN

BAROT

BALCON

UNTALAN+

MENDOZA

1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

1999-00

2000-01

2001-02

EFREN EFREN

FRED FRED

JESSIE JESS

JOANNES JOJO

FLORITO FLORY

LICOS

ESASE

BELGICA, JR

ABLOG

FEDALGO

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

ELNER NON

MARK FRANCIS MARK

JOLAN JHOOLZ

SARIBA

REYES

SALINO

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

Paul Ligon
Public Relation

Wenceslao Lacro
Sgt-at-Arms

Roberto M. Guiyab
Chairman, Membership

Joyce Jade Badion

President

Jinky C. Paguirigan
Vice-President

Judelyn Mangyao
Secretary

Maclin T. Silva
Public Relation

Jifferson Manatad
Sgt-at-Arms

Vincent Pableo
Chairman, Membership

Mary Collen Elpedang

Member

Jonathan Elpedang
Member

Anna Mae Battung

Member

Felix S. Coquilla
Treasurer

Gerry Ayroso
Auditor

Domingo T. Tapar, Jr
Elias Legaspi
Chairman, Community Chairman, Special Projects
Service

2002-03

DOCENA+

ALVAREZ

Joseph A. Elpedang
Secretary

PORFIRIO JUN

LABRO

REX ALFORD ALFORD

Lino M. Calampiano
Vice-President

BELGICA, JR

SEGUNDINO DINO

PORFIRIO JUN

Leonides P. Rabanes
President

Jean Sucgang
Treasurer

Sandra Reconalla
Auditor

Roger Ramirez

Ma. Cristina Pableo

Chairman, Special Projects

Chairman, Community
Service

Jonel Z. Recto
Member

Erica D. Cabrera
Member

Over-All Chairman

IPP Mark Francis Mark Reyes

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Vice-Chairman

Sec. Francisco Francis Erazo

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Physical Arrangement

Dir. Roberto Robert Mallonga

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PP Segundino Dino Labro

09194506572

Finance/Ways&Means

Pres. Jolan Jhoolz Salino

Treas. Christian Xtian Gutierrez

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Souvenir Program/

Pres. Jolan Salino

Treas. Xtian Gutierrez
Rtn. Ed Alinea

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Publicity/Promotion

PP Elner Non Sariba

PP Florito Flory Fedalgo
PDG Danilo Dan Espinosa
PP Anthony Tony Vidal

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Food & Beverages

PP Ness Tecson
PP Steve Balcon
Rtn. Frank Mendoza
Rtn. Roland Consejo

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Entertainment

Pres. Jolan Jhoolz Salino

Chairman Ramon Boy Fabon
PP Tito Tito Nabua

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Programs

PP Amado Ding Deloria

PP Valentin Jun Asuncion
PP Profirio Jun Belgica
PP Nestor Ness Tecson

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Reception / Bouquets

RCBnB Spouses
PP Rudy Barot

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Secretariat

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Invitation/Ads Solicitation

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CONSISTENCY,
CREDIBILITY,
CONTINUITY!
PP AUGUSTO STEVE BALCON
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December 30

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Mark Francis Mark Reyes

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Jewelry Manufacturing
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Public Relation
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Real Estate Management
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February 22

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Neneng
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Surveying
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Government Service (DENR)
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July 19

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Dental Equipment Distribution
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Lolit
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Amado Ding Deloria

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Danilo Dan G. Espinosa

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Ramon BoyF. Fabon

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Martin Mart D. Pantaleon

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Nikki
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