Big Welcome

	We were welcomed to Manila airport by Orly Morabe & Mike Marcos Pictured here is Orly, Pres. Tajwar & PDG Peter Hall outside of Manila airport. We were the vanguard of three members who arrived earlier at 1100. The second group will arrive at 1625.
	We were treated to a delicious lunch consisting of fillipino food. Pictured (left to right) Tony Ortigas, Roger Nicandro, PDG Peter, Pres. Tajwar, Orly Morabe(partly hidden) & PP John IV.
	Here is an old friend of ours PP Roger Nicandro sitting next to PDG Peter enjoying the delicious lunch.

	PDG Peter sitting next to Nila & PP Edwin Andrews who was their club President when our PP Sam Lam signed our sisterhood relationship agreement.
	(left to right) Shy & Mike Marcos, Pres. Tajwar & (front) Marje Syjuco.
	PP John IV & PDG Peter congratulate Pres. Boy Ampil (2000/2001).
	A happy group(back row left to right) PP Peny Reloza, PP John IV, Boy Sevilla, Jr, PP David Li. (front row)unknown, Myles & Allyson Artes, Robert & Marje Syjuco.

	The Long & Short story!! PP John IV & PP Dieter Brueckner with Donnies Alas with Allyson & Robert looking on.
	(left to right)Bien Cabral, Roger Nicandro, John, Hubert, PDG Peter, PP Edwin Andrews, David Li
	(left to right)PP Pabling Calma, David & George Leung, unknown, & Joe Reano.

	Lynn & PP Dieter Brueckner & their very cute daughter Gabrielle. Happy family!
	PP John IV pictured here with Myles & Allyson Artes, Robert & Marje Sayjuco.
	PDG Peter Hall congratulates the new President Boy Ampil for (2000-2001).

	Swearing in ceremony of three "baby" Rotarians with their Sponsors.
	Sponsoring Rotarians putting the bips of their new "baby" Rotarians.
	The whole casts of players in their costumes. Can you guess who they are?

	PP Roger Nicandro showing his dancing skills.
	Choy & Joe Reano strutting their stuff.
	The finale, cast of "thousands" taking their bows. Bravo!!

	We were transported by helicopter from the roof of the Manila Peninsula Hotel to Pres. Ed's home at Takatay Highlands on a trilling ride of 15 minutes whereas if we go there by car would have taken 1 to 2 hours depending on traffic.
	PP David Li, PP John IV & PDG Peter in front of the helicopter.
	PP David & PP John enjoying the flight.
	DG Ernie Salas & PP David Li flying to Takatay.

	We were greeted by this group of Rotarians too many to mention.
	(left to right)Porong Herrera, Tony Marco, Roger Nicandro,Peny Reloza & Orly Morabe. (front)Chichi Salas.
	Archie Lacson getting the Hong Kong golfers organized for the tee off.

	Fellowship dinner after the golf game was held at the Highlands Steakhouse Restaurant. Pictured here are Pres. Tajwar, PDG Peter & IPP Ed Mijares, our host.
	(front) PP Pabling Calma, David Leung, (back) Mike Marcos & PP George Leung.
	PP Dieter Brueckner & PP Roger Nicandro.
	(left to right)Tony Marco, Iwan Soetjahja, PP Hubert Chan, Robert Sayjuco & unknown member.

	Pres. Tajwar amongst the beautiful Rotarianns, (clockwise)Marje Syjuco, Myles & Allyson Artes, Pres. Tajwar, Rene Magadia, Thelma Ampil, unknown couple, & Vicky Magadia.
	(back row) Chito Frondoso, George Leung, David Li, PP Edwin Andrews. (front row) Donnies Alas, Tony Ortogas, Peny Reloza.
	(keft to right) Tony Marco, Iwan Soetjahja, PP Hubert.

	(left to right) PP Edwin Andrews, Mari Cacho, Archie Lacson & Tony Marco.
	(left to right)Val Bermejo, Charles Lam, Pres. Boy, El Presidente Reano with PP George Leung (standing).

	PP George receives the top prize for the golf tournament.
	PP Hubert Chan's team came in second.
	PP David Li's team came in third.
	President Tajwar thanks Makati club for their generosity.

	The final day's prize presentation was attended by all players.
	The "top" golfers of the tournament cross their weapons before teeing off.
	IPP Ed Mijares hosted the prize presentation ceremony.

Our gracious hosts, IPP Ed and his lovely Ann Mary.
Thank you both very, very much for a most memorable two fun filled
days of golf. Thanks again for you hospitality of the free run of your
beautiful house on top of the Takatay mountains. It will be forever in our
memories. Thank you both.

A final look at the beautiful view of the Taal lake from the landing pad of the helicopter.
BEAUTIFUL!!!

 

Note: The editor cannot be held responsible for putting the wrong names to the
persons pictured. Please forgive me if I make this mistake. Perhaps after another
ten trips I will know everyone more intimately.-----------------------------Ed.