Welcome Remarks, DS Louie Aseoche

Distinguished guests, fellow Rotarians, friends, and partners in service—good evening. Protocol has been observed.

Tonight, we gather at a moment of profound significance.

Sixty years of the Rotary Club of Makati—six decades of service rendered with purpose, leadership carried with dignity, and compassion extended with unwavering resolve.

This anniversary is not merely a marker of time ─  it is a testament to a legacy built by extraordinary individuals whose dedication continues to shape who we are.

This evening’s celebration will unfold in two movements, much like a carefully composed symphony.

🎼 The first movement is our business portion—a commemorative segment that honors the rich history of our club and the leaders who have guided our journey.

In the business portion, we pay tribute to our Past Presidents and Past District Governors, whose vision and integrity have been the steady rhythm of our progress. Their leadership has been the compass of our mission, the foundation of our achievements, and the enduring melody that continues to inspire every Rotarian who follows.

Our leaders each carried the baton with courage; they shaped the rhythm of our mission. And they ensured that the music of service would never falter, would never dim, and would never lose its purpose.

We honor them not only for the years they served, but for the legacy they built—one that continues to resonate soundly until today across several communities.

You may have noticed by now the lyrical undertone in my Welcome Message. And this is because the second portion of our program, or rather 🎶 the second movement of our evening brings us into the world of music, where the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra will lead us through a sweeping journey across time.

From the iconic sounds of the 1960s—which was the decade of our founding—to the vibrant music of today, each orchestral rendition reflects the eras we lived through, the challenges we embraced, and the spirit of service that remained constant through every decade.

As the melodies from the Philharmonic Orchestra rise, we will hear echoes of our own story—the harmony of leaders working together,the cadence of service that never faltered,and the quiet strength of a club that has always answered the clarion call to serve.

As we listen to this symphony of time, allow me to express our deep appreciation to the individuals whose unyielding generosity has enabled us to launch this momentous occasion ─ for tonight’s symphony is composed of many hearts working together in harmony. Allow me to mention their names in alphabetical order:

Rtn Felix Ang

PP Michael Escaler

Pres. Eddie Galvez

PDG Sid Garcia

PP Tito Panlilio

Rtn Winston Uy

Rtn AJ Violago

Likewise, at the heart of this Timeless Symphony stand the other “conductors” who I worked with and who did a lot of “heavy lifting” in order to ensure the success of tonight’s event:

Pres. Eddie Galvez

Convenor

Michael Del Carmen

Production

PDG Sid Garcia

Adviser

Incoming Director Tony Albie Lopez 

Ways and Means

Howie Calleja

Entertainment

Neil & Camille Makasiar

Food & Cocktails

Ric Gindap

Branding

IPP Keith Harrison

Dir. Derrick Tan

Dir. Michael Hsu

Dir. Paolo Turno

Tony Albie Lopez

George Haxton

Numata Makoto

Sister Clubs Activities

(The Heartbeat of our Symphony)

COS Ron Dotaro

Angie Falceso

Rhia Vallejo

Richard Manilag

Al Marcial

Pat Cañarez

Jilyan Adriano

Secretariat and Registration, and everything else

Jane Mangubos

Dianne Fabros

Acts & Events Production Team

Later tonight, you will of course see the real Conductor ─ Maestro Rodel Colmenar, who will weave his baton with the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra. Earlier, you witnessed the talent of our guest performer from RC Jejang Prof. Kang Eun-Il, Jieg Aliermo who performed the cello in the In Memoriam portion of our program. Later at dinner tonight, you will see the performance of the Sisters of Mary Bell Ringers.

So welcome, dear friends, to this night of remembrance and celebration—a night where legacy becomes music,where gratitude becomes song,and where the future opens before us like a rising crescendo.

Welcome to RC Makati’s 60 Years of Service, Excellence, and Leadership.

Welcome to a Timeless Symphony of Legacy that Shines,

and a Future that will Continue to Inspire.