Official e-Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit

The Dove
May 29, 2019 Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Club No. 69935 RI District 3780 Philippines Vol. XI

Team Holy Spirit continues support for Brigada Esk-

wela at adopted schools to help them prepare for
opening
For 8 consecutive years, RC Holy Spirit
has supported Brigada Eskwela at our
adopted schools, Dona Juana Elemen-
tary School and Holy Spirit National
High School. The Brigada Eskwela or
National Schools Maintenance Week
began on May 20, 2019 in all public
schools that aimed to bring together all
education stakeholders to participate
and contribute time, effort and re-
sources to prepare public school facili-
ties for the opening of the school year.
May 20, 2019
At the Dona Juana Elementary School
SPED Center, RCHS led by Pres JR
Delgra and PE Abet Sevilla turned
over garbage bins and garbage bags,
ceiling broom, DOMEX toilet cleaning
liquid, and flower pots on May 20,
2019. Also present during the turn
-over were PP Ric Salvador, PP
Marcia Salvador and PN Jerry
Sy. The next day, the following
were turned over: 3 gallons paint,
paint brushes and thinner for the
painting of cabinets and chairs.
anti-dengue spraying activity in the main
and Republic campuses to help safe-
guard the health of students and faculty,
with the use of Bioneem, an organic anti
-dengue repellent solution provided by
PP Chinchin Doran.
PE Abet provided snacks for the volun-
teers who excitedly went around the two
(2) campuses for the anti-dengue spray-
ing, using hand-held sprayers.
Two officers of the Rotaract Club of
Holy Spirit, Director Van Jeff Aficial
and finance chair Rose Marie
Caňonaso, supported the Rotarians
and Interactors in all activities at the
HSNHS on May 24th.
Also, on May 24, 2019, RCHS turned
over about 350 National Geographic
magazines to Ms Erica Amante, librar-
ian of the HSNHS main library, wit-
nessed by Interact Adviser Maam Beth
Auxillo..
The magazines came from the 25-year
collection of PP Ric Salvador. Present
during the activity at HSNHS were Pres
JR Delgra, PE Abet Sevilla, PN Jerry
Sy, PP Ric Salvador and PP Marcia
Salvador.
At the HSNHS Republic campus, a
team of military personnel was seen
repairing desks and repainting hallways
during their 3-hours deployment. They
were served delicious lunch prepared by
grateful parents.

Interactors led by President Alea

Mae Reytiran and Rotaractors led
by Van Jeff Aficial helped in
cleaning the rooms and arranging
teaching materials, as did the Ro-
tarians present. Donated materi-
als came from RCHS members.

May 24, 2019

At the Holy Spirit National High
School on May 24, 2019, the Holy
Spirit team of Rotarians, Rotarac-
tors and Interactors conducted an
Brigada Eskwela tasks at the SPED Center May 20, 2019

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Brigada Eskwela tasks at 2 campuses of the Holy Spirit National High
School May 24, 2019

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Brigada Eskwela, Anti-dengue spraying at Republic campus

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In preparation for school opening, supplies are distributed
to about 50 children in Payatas who have been participat-
ing in the weekly learning and feeding sessions

May 18, 2019

Rotary Club of Holy Spirit
"BALIK SAYA, BALIK ESKWELA"
School Supplies Distribution to Vulnerable Children in Payatas
Advocacy project of PP Linda Palattao
Rotarians who served during the distribution: IP JR Delgra, PN Jerry Sy, Rtn
Caroline Vargas and PP Linda.

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PN Jerry Sy of RC Holy Spirit turns over to paralyzed
student a wheelchair that will enable her to continue
schooling in when school opens in June
May 23 at 1:11 PM · Quezon City · school opening to continue her studies.
A grade 7 student Alwena Samar 13 years
old of West Fairview Elementary School, Alwena Samar had no plan to study any-
Quezon City, received a refurbished wheel- more due to her illness. She has been para-
chair donated by friends of PN Jerry Sy and lyzed for 4 months.
PP Beth Sy, Nelson Yupangco and Belle Yu-
pangco an Australian citizen With the wheelchair. she will now continue
schooling thanks to our donors.
Alwena can now enroll for this coming

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 ROTARY supports National Road Safety Advocacy
On May 23, 2019, the Land Transporta-
tion Office (LTO) held a Road Safety Ad-
vocacy Program as part of its 107th found-
ing anniversary celebration, and in com-
memoration of Road Safety Week. It was
held at the Bulwagang Edu at the LTO
Head Office on East Avenue. Over 300
participants, consisting mostly of the youth,
attended the forum.
RC Holy Spirit was represented by 22
Interactors led by President Alea Mae
Reytiran and 6 Rotaractors led by Director
Van Jeff Aficial. District Interact Chair PP
Marcia Salvador was present.
The program which was scheduled from
8AM-12NN extended up to 3PM. It was a
very informative program where everybody
listened to various speakers talk about
Road Safety, Land Transportation Laws/
Rules/Regulations. Department of Trans-
portation Undersecretary Mark Richmund
de Leon talked about the cost of road
crashes and its impact on our economy.
He said that in 2018, 12,000 individuals
were killed in road crashes. He also men-
tioned government plans to prevent the
rising cases of road crashes, i.e., educa-
tion and training programs, modernization
schemes. Dr John Juliard Go of the
WHO reported that globally 49% of road
crash victims are pedestrians and cyclists.
The PNP likewise reported that road
crashes are the #1 cause of death among
5-29 year olds.
Gov Mar Reyes expressed Rotary’s inter-
est to partner with LTO in this Road Safety
Advocacy and asked Rotarians present to
include it in their plans for the coming
years. Having lost his mother in a road
crash when she was only 50 years old, he
lamented the lack of a pedestrian overpass
where the incident happened. Gov Mar
was very happy that USEC de Leon and
his directors have become aware of Ro-
tary’s power to reach schools, barangays
and communities, given the turn-out of
participants who were all given a t-shirt,
cap, snacks and lunch. The youth were
asked to pledge to be a road safety advo-
cate.
Award-winning actor Paulo Avelino re-
galed the crowd with his presence and tips
on road safety, having been injured in six
(6) incidents while riding his motorcycle.
One thing that the program stressed to all
the participants: ROAD SAFETY IS A
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY.
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of the “virtual website” of
ROTARY CLUB OF HOLY SPIRIT
Rotary International District 3780

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RC Holy Spirit officers led by President JR Delgra, PE Abet

Sevilla, PN Jerry Sy, PP Marcia Salvador and PP Ric posed
for souvenir picture with Interactors led by Pres Alea Mae
Reytiran and M’Beth, and Rotaractors Van Jeff Aficial and
Rose Marie Caňonaso.

RC Holy Spirit is on . .
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 Happy Youth Service Month
By Rotary International
SERVICE ABOVE SELF

The Four-Way Test Every May, Rotary International celebrates the

OF THE THINGS we think, say or do
younger members of the Rotary family taking ac-
1) Is it the TRUTH?
tion and making a difference in their local and
2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?
global communities.
3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Open and view reference materials on Rotary’s
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3) Use my professional skills through Rotary to men-
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improve people’s quality of life in my community and
in the world

4) Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely on Rotary

or other Rotarians
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 CREDENTIALS BUILD UP OPPORTUNITY FOR DESERVING
ROTARACT LEADER

WORKSHOP TO
SHARPEN ANALYTICAL
SKILLS
Specialists and Team Leads who
have been serving counterparts in
North America, Europe and Austra-
lia participated in 3-day action train-
ing in problem-solving, decision
making and risk management.

Rose Marie L. Caňonaso, finance

chair of Rotaract Club of Holy Spirit,
was invited as participant and staff
support by the Course Director.

It’s part of the unique Credentials

Build-up Program of Rotary, One
Youth Leader at a Time.

May 15-17, 2019

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Amid recent series of strong earthquakes Phivolcs again
reminds residents of Metro Manila to prepare for The Big
One to be generated by West Valley Fault

“DUCK, COVER and HOLD !”

Click on the image to view and download

the seminar presentation slides.
REMINDER from Holy Spirit. - Without the
This Way transcript of notes taken of the comments,
NOT This Way clarifications and answers to questions raised
during the forum, this document is an incom-
plete presentation of the facts.

West Valley Fault System is one of several faults and trenches around MM

Parts of Barangay Holy Spirit lie one or 2 kms from the West Valley Fault System; other sub-
divisions in QC are situated near or atop the West Valley Fault System

METRO MANILA EARTHQUAKE IMPACT REDUCTION STUDY 2002-04

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
Philippine Institute of Volcanology & Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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 Suggested Earthquake Survival Kit
EARTHQUAKE SURVIVAL KIT

FB post by RID PDG Raffy Garcia April 12, 2017

(Edited for space)

I. WATER - Normally, one can survive without food in-

take for 5 days as long as there is water intake. Pre-
pare clean water in clean airtight containers for wash-
ing, drinking and cooking:
- 1 gallon (3.78 litres) per person per day [1 ltr for drink-
ing and 3 ltrs for washing]
- Water purification supplies (One purification tablet can
purify a liter of water)

II. FOOD - Store only non-perishable food.

- You can put protein/granola bars, dried fruit, crackers,
cereals, canned goods like tuna, beans, sausages, etc.
(It is recommended to store easy-to-open cans.)
- Food should be sufficient for three days consumption
of every family member.
- Disposable plates and utensils.

III. EMERGENCY TOOLS / GEAR - Plastic laminated

ID card for family member(s) with special concerns and
for children who cannot speak
- Emergency numbers to call (Red Cross Opcen, Red
Cross Chapter, fire station, hospital, etc.)
- Red Cross 143 Emergency / Disaster Guide explain-
ing what to do in various types of disasters
- Maps with indication of evacuation sites and routes
- Whistle (This is highly suggested, use a whistle that is
loud and has a compass on it.)
- Flashlight with extra batteries (self-powered flashlight
is suggested)
- Multi-purpose knife
- Matches or lighter and candles (Do not use until you
are certain there are no gas leaks.)
- AM radio transistor with extra batteries or self-
powered
- Fully charged power-banks for phones
- Glow sticks
- Plastic sheeting or garbage bag (For floor mats, cover
items so as not to get wet, or use as a rain coat.)
- Heating blankets (thin, easy to carry and warm)
- Ropes
- Sleeping bag
IV. PERSONAL EFFECTS AND HYGIENE KIT
- Extra Clothing - Undergarments
- Antibacterial soap
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Hand towels
- Comb/ hair brush
- Hand sanitizer or alcohol
- Sanitary napkin
V. IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND MONEY
- Keep these in a plastic envelope.
- Money should be in the form of cash and loose
change
- Prepaid cards
- List of important information (security insurance num-
ber, driver's license, passport number, bank account
details, insurance policy, etc.)
- Important legal documents: Birth certificates, marriage
contract, insurance certificates, land titles, etc.
- Other important documents: academic credentials,
vaccination records, medical records, etc.
VI. SPECIAL NEEDS (of elderly, children, infant or sick
member of the family)
- Emergency medication (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen,
anti- diarrheal, for cough and colds, children's medica-
tion, etc.)
- Prescription Medication
- Children's food and infant formula
VII. FIRST AID KIT (Standard)
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About THE DOVE

THE DOVE is the official newsletter of
the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit, Rotary
International District 3780.
The digital publication features
“hyperlinks or web-links” which make it
a true electronic newsletter/e-bulletin.
Distribution:
 THE DOVE is published in 3 ver-
sions: printed, digital PDF, and
online.
 PDF version sent by email to
nearly 1,000 addressees, Rotari-
ans and non-Rotarians in the club,
in the district, in Philippine Rotary “Your time is limited so don’t waste it living someone else’s
and outside. life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the
results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of
 Posted on social media networks others’ opinion drown out your own inner voice. And most
and groups important, have the courage to follow your heart and intui-
tion.”
 Printed copies for reports
First issue of THE DOVE: 4 June 2009
(Vol I, No. 1)
Editorial team:
 Marcia Salvador - Editor and Club
Information & Communication Offi-
cer (CICO) DO SOMETHING TODAY THAT YOUR FUTURE
SELF WILL THANK YOU FOR.
 Ric Salvador - Asst Editor
Cited by Ms Rebecca Lee in her talk with youth leaders during the
 Contributors INTERACT LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY, December 2, 2017
Address: Don Antonio Clubhouse,
Holy Spirit Drive, Quezon City PH

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