The Rotary Club of Cebu and The Inner Wheel Club of Cebu: Inductions

The Rotary Club of Cebu, the second oldest in the Philippines, following the founding of the Rotary Club of Manila in 1919, inducted recently its new set of officers and board of directors at the Grand Ballroom of the Cebu Marriott Hotel.

Dr. Cesar Ubaldo, president of the Rotary Club of Manila, was the guest of honor at the 73rd induction while Past District Governor Romulo del Rosario was the inducting officer.

Businessman and sports writer Edgar Chiongbian is the newly elected president. He is also the president elect for the year 2006 to fill in the vacancy of Jed Reyes who was transferred to Iloilo Land Bank. Completing the line-up of officers are vice president Eleuterio Ong Vaño, secretary Frederick Kintanar, and treasurer Francisco Borromeo.

Active associates Bernand Sia, Oscar Jereza Jr., Teodoro Gonzales Jr., Michael Hennessy, Karl Hudson and Manuel Heredia will serve as members of the board of directors. Club advisers are past presidents Angel Ocubillo, Ibarra Panopio, Renato Kintanar and Orlando Israel.

Also sworn into office that evening as the new set of officers of The Inner Wheel Club of Cebu were ladies with a mission Alice Belen as president. The other officers include Justina Alcoseba for vice president/secretary, Tita Antigua, treasurer and PRO Estelita Aldana. The directors are Nima Mangharam, Amy Faith Reyes, Julita Ortiz, Cely Chiongbian, Remy Balankig, Melba Israel and Asun Mira. Club adviser is Ely de Veyra.

Much admired General Manager of the Cebu Marriott Hotel Karl Hudson was the evening's host.