Meeting every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Vocational Training School, MSC, Camp Sampaguita

introduction

The Rotary Club of Baywalk Manila, though considered young in existence (barely three (3) years old running four (4)) was one of the outstanding clubs of District 3810 in 2005 garnering seven (7) awards during its first year. The strength of our club is mainly on the service programs rendered by the members which included outreaches specially among the less fortunate members. The signature project of the Club which it undertook was the “Mass Wedding” of almost 300 couples in the city of Manila and nearby municipalities with the Rotary Club of South Korea as its Partner. This was done last December 2005.

CP Butch Vibar has a soft spot in his heart for prisoners/inmates. In 2005, he celebrated his birthday at the at the Camp Bagong Diwa’s Detention Center for the abandoned street children and young offenders composed of more than 200. Food, entertainment and gift-giving was made. The members of our Club were there to render their support.


Then, CP Butch and the club members went to the Correctional Institute for Women in Mandaluyong City in 2006 to bring food, gift-giving as well as entertainment. In the two outreaches, amount of money spent and hours shared, though, was quite insignificant, but the joy brought to the hearts towards the recipients were very significant indeed. The spirit of giving to the inmates was already present in the heart of CP Butch long before the birth of the RC Baywalk Manila.

The idea of adopting a village or barangay by our Club started in the term of PP. Francis Villegas. A barangay in Paco-San Andres, Manila became the first. A new member, Rtn. Elvis Patao, a resident of the area, became the President. He later-on became the elected Barangay Chairman in the election held this year.


The idea however of adopting a prison as the next RCC, happened when then Pres. Edy Sy (now past president) together with CP Butch Vibar visited the BUCOR, Reception and Diagnostic Center last December 2006 when one of its active and comedian member, RTN. was sentenced to suffer a term of 4-7 years in prison for the crime of Direct Bribery the he was charged of in 1994, while being a police Officer of the Western Police District and convicted in 2002 together with two (2) Sr. Agents of BID and a bar topnocher- lawyer. On appeal however, before the Sandiganbayan, the Mastermind was later-on acquitted, while the other BID agent and the lawyer are still free on bail while on appeal before the Supreme Court.

Rotarian Dick with around seven (7) years as member of the Rotary Club, serving as Club Secretaries in two different Clubs, received several awards, had attended several meetings and had been guest speakers in the R.C. of Israel, Egypt, Australia, to name a few, maintains his innocence up to this day.


The brilliant idea was proposed by PP Edy to the club during the succeeding meetings and was unanimously approved to adopt and organize an RCC at the BUCOR. The plan was aborted however when however, when Rotarian Dick informed the Club that his stay at the RDC was only short-lived. He was later-on transferred to his new home for the next two years or less at the Medium Security Compound.

After he was able to established friendship and goodwill and trust among his fellow inmates and BUCOR employees, the right timing has come when again CP Butch organized a project called “Project visit Dick on Christmas”. This time, the President of the Club is Rtn. Romy Malcampo. With the renewed enthusiasm from the Club members to pursue that old dream, that quest finally came true and was achieved last December 29, 2007. The RCC was finally born birthed at MSC, conceptualized at RDC and to be nurtured in the heart of RC Baywalk Manila and in the spirit of Service.

The birthed was a perfect timing. While at the RDC, another inmate, Ted Canay was a past president of RC Amorsolo. The vision was shared to him. While at Medium Security Compound, PP Ted and Rtn Dick still pursued the same spirit. Rtn. Dick shared the same vision of establishing an RCC to PGI Felix Bombay, the current Head of the Vocational Section of the MSC, Camp Sampaguita. PGI Bombay is not new to the Rotary’s ideals and vision since he used to attend several meetings in the past of some Rotary Club, invited as guests. He was frequently visited by Rotarians from other clubs since the Vocational School which he heads at presents is also being groomed as its pilot project, but only the RCBM had brought home the bacon.

Last December 29, during the visit, another inmate, Cornelio Carmona, Jr, who is an alumnus of the U.P. College of Law, and currently acting as the Chairman of the 6.000 inmates inside the Camp known as the Inmates Advisory Council was likewise so enthusiastic to inform the Officer-In-Charge of the Camp Sampaguita that the Rotarians were here. Jun Carmona played a vital role that day which will never be forgotten in the history inside the Medium Security Compound.

PIS Geraldo I. Aro, did not doubt for a moment about the glad tidings the Rotarians were bringing! He enthusiastically welcomed the good gestures the Club and spoke of his good impressions about the Rotarians.

As a good spirit of gestures, the Rotary Club of Baywalk Manila and the Essential Support for Prisoners. Inc. of which Rtn. Dick  is the Chairman Emeritus, jointly contributed for the First Prize for the “Feeling Pogi” Contest which was held last December 31, 2007 inside the Camp.

An informal special Rotary meeting was held inside the Office of PIS Aro. Overwhelmed by the events, breaking some protocols, the RCC was born inducting new members. PGI Felix Bombay was elected as the President, while Jun Carmona, as Vice President. PP Ted Canay and Dick were elected as Trustees/Directors.


PIS Geraldo I. Aro, did not doubt for a moment about the glad tidings the Rotarians were bringing! He enthusiastically welcomed the good gestures the Club and spoke of his good impressions about the Rotarians.

As a good spirit of gestures, the Rotary Club of Baywalk Manila and the Essential Support for Prisoners. Inc. of which Rtn. Dick is the Chairman Emeritus, jointly contributed for the First Prize for the “Feeling Pogi” Contest which was held last December 31, 2007 inside the Camp.

An informal special Rotary meeting was held inside the Office of PIS Aro. Overwhelmed by the events, breaking some protocols, the RCC was born inducting new members. PGI Felix Bombay was elected as the President, while Jun Carmona, as Vice President. PP Ted Canay and Rotarian Dick were elected as Trustees/Directors.

They were charged by CP Butch Vibar. The induction was led by Pres. Romy Malcampo. After the induction of the new members, he also inducted PIS Aro as the Club Adviser to which he readily accepted. Witnesses to the induction ceremony were:


1. Rtn. Bong Tagle – Chief, Inspector, Western Police District
2. Rtn. Chito Villegas – Reknowned int’l emcee and radio host
3. Rtn. Elmer Policarpio- former int’l performing artist, now a businessman
4. Rtn. Roy Zaragosa – Int’l performing artist and known as the Engelbert Humperdink of Asia and pacific


Initial Set of Officers:
 

Name Position 1. Felix C. Bombay 2. Cornelio Carmona, Jr. 3. PP Teodoro U. Canay 4. Rotarian Dick 5. Violeta Andres Asst.

Club President Club Vice President Club Director Club Secretary Club Secretary/Liaison

Initial Set of Officers:
 

Name	Age	Classification	Position
1.   Felix C. Bombay	50	BUCOR Employee	Head, VTS
2.   Cornelio Carmona, Jr.	44	Inmate	Chairman, IAC
3.   PP Teodoro U. Canay	57	Inmate	Teacher
4.   Rotarian Dick	51	Inmate	Inmate Custodial Aide
5.   Roel V. Hortaleza	46	Inmate	Chief, ICA
6.   Mauricio Tolentino, Jr.	50	Inmate	Inmate Custodial Aide
7.   Arnel E. Alcantara	38	Inmate	Inmate Custodial Aide
8    Bobby Macalinao	28	Inmate	Vocational Student
9    Alfredo Tomaneng	52	Inmate	Vocational Teacher
10. Orlando San Pascual	37	Inmate	Vocational Teacher
11. Nestor de la Cruz	45	Inmate	Vocational Teacher
12. Ruben Tidula	37	Inmate	Vocational Teacher
13. Joey de Leon	37	Inmate	Artist
14. Jesus R. Negro	38	Inmate	Artist
15. Edgardo Necio	39	Inmate	Artist
16. Cesar Calisin	37	Inmate	Artist
17. Emmanuel G. Manahan	27	Inmate	Artist
18. Rodelio Kasilag	43	Inmate	Artist
19. Arnel Espina	33	Inmate	Artist
20. Gregorio Cura	40	Inmate	Artist
21. Jovel Castro	34	Inmate	Artist
22. Ponciano Lasota	28	Inmate	Artist
23. Leo Eroja	31	Inmate	Artist
24. Loreto Maraviles	40	Inmate	Artist
25. Paulino Tatel	50	Inmate	Artist
26. Danny Francisco	30	Inmate	Artist
27. Estelito A. Arro, Jr.	42	Inmate	Artist
28. Danilo Francisco	32	Inmate	Artist
29. Violeta Andres	44	Volunteer
30. Veronica Labrador	48	Volunteer
31. Josefina L. Dela Cruz	43	Volunteer
32. Joan Dango	24	Volunteer
33. Marivic Abaya	28	Volunteer

Advisers:

1. PIS Geraldo “Gerry” I. Aro
2. Dr. Resurrection Morales, Ph.D.

 

 
 

 

 

Esp, Inc Sponsors Prison Story Writing Contest

Contest was held last Oct. 26, 2007
At Medium Security Compound Camp Sampaguita, Muntinlupa City.