From the Editor’s Desk
Communication as a Catalyst for Impact
Dear Readers and Partners in Service,
Welcome to the maiden issue of the Governor’s Monthly Letter (GML) for Rotary Year 2026–2027. As we embark on this administrative year, I extend my deepest gratitude to District Governor (DG) Maria Rosa “Bing” N. Carrion for entrusting me with the stewardship of our official print media. Under her dynamic leadership, we are called not just to document projects, but to chronicle a legacy.
Development Communication is the “art and science of human communication linked to a society’s planned transformation from a state of poverty to one of dynamic socio-economic growth that makes for greater equity and the larger unfolding of individual potential” (Nora C. Quebral, 2001). Communication does not merely record change; it catalyzes it.
The
Editorial
Team
Maria Rosa “Bing” N. Carrion
Publisher
District Governor, RI District 3810
Charter President, RC Manila Supreme 198
Michael Roy “Mike” Soliman
Editor-in-Chief
Past President, RC Chinatown Circle
Kenneth “Ken” Jamandre
Managing Editor
Past President, RC Metro Escolta
Maria Lisa Del Rosario-Dumlao
Associate Editor
Immediate Past President, RC Chinatown Circle
Rafael “Rafa” Hernandez
Finance Manager
Board of Director, RC Manila Supreme 198
Nikkole Anne Marie “Nikki” Parlade
Advertising & Sponsorship Manager Member,
RC Manila Supreme 198
Henry Endradora
Distribution & Circulation Manager
Past President, RC Manila South
Glenn Leonardo
Webmaster
Past President, RC Manila Supreme 198
When we look at our Rotary International (RI) Presidential Message, “Create Lasting Impact,” we must realize that sustainable transformation requires a convergence of perspectives. True humanitarian impact demands the precision and evidence-based discipline of healthcare, ensuring our interventions touch the immediate, tangible lifelines of human welfare.
Simultaneously, it requires the strategic vision of economics, reinforcing the reality that our service projects must be viable, scalable, and structurally aligned with long-term development goals. Bringing these technical principles together is where the power of strategic dialogue comes alive — serving as the bridge that connects resources to needs, metrics to human stories, and vision to institutional reality.
A Multi-Disciplinary Lens on Transformation
A Forward Thinking Guide Service
To best serve your planning needs, our editorial team has prioritized a highly intentional timeline, launching this maiden issue at the very inception of the Rotary Year. We want the GML to be an active, forward-thinking inspirational force on your desk as a reference while you plan and execute your projects. Rather than treating documentation as an afterthought, this year’s publication aims to be a proactive guide. To achieve this, we are introducing articles written by Rotarian industry experts who offer profound, data-driven insights and actionable ideas on how fellow Rotarians can effectively intervene in community development.
When we feature accomplished district projects, our pages will champion immersive, journalistic storytelling. We are moving toward a narrative style that goes beyond a basic report of facts, capturing instead the human heart of our initiatives and the sustainable methodology behind them.
Of course, the GML will continue to celebrate our essential District 3810 traditions, milestones, and vital institutional updates from RI that keep us globally connected. To make these insights as accessible as possible, we have deeply integrated this publication with the district’s online platforms, expanding our digital presence so these stories can reach, inspire, and engage a wider audience with modern convenience.
To our Impact-Creating Presidents and District Leaders, you are the primary authors of the transformation ahead. Let us use this medium to illuminate the path toward lasting, meaningful change.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Michael Roy “Mike” Soliman, RN, MDC, SBEP
Editor-in-Chief,
Governor’s Monthly Letter
Senior Deputy Governor for District Publication (RY 2026-2027)
Past President,
Rotary Club of Chinatown Circle
Rotary International District 3810
