5th Council Meeting of Division 3A with DGE Glenda Hufano

The Manila Hotel—The monthly division council meeting of Kiwanis International, Philippine Luzon District, Division 3A headed by Lieutenant Governor Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas has been  held at the majestic The Manila Hotel last February 16, 2023 with 10 clubs in attendance out of 11. 

Clubs in attendance

•Makati represented by President Elton Tan Jr

•Malate West represented by Past President Lorna Ballesteros 

•Manila Bay represented by President Ezelle Gascon 

•Pasay represented by Past President Daisy Anzures

•Pasay Eagle represented by President Krizel Gapoy

•Pasay North represented by Treasurer Joseph Flores 

•Grassroots represented by President Atty. Elsa Yashimoto

•Fort Bonifacio represented by President Euslyn Guarte

•BGC Mackinley represented by President Dr. Rocaya Mangondato 

•Reachin Beyond represented by President Lito Marquez 

Governor Elect Glenda V. Hufano attended the meeting with unity, transparency and integrity in her speech for the fellow Kiwanians. The Presidents and representatives of the different clubs reported their activities from the previous months and also their plans for the incoming days. 

Past Lieutenant Governor and Hotel Tycoon, Dr. Elton See Tan supported the council meeting with the attendance also of different past presidents like Atty. Pat Jorquia of KC Fort Bonifacio. 

Lieutenant Governor Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas shared the updates for the upcoming Malaysian Trip for Asia Pacific Convention, the cement markers she will donate and the national alliance to fight malnutrition where Kiwanis is participating spearheaded by Division 3A with First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos as invited keynote.

The Manila Times Presents: Global Excellence Awards

The Manila Times is a national daily newspaper in the Philippines that delivers trusted, quality content in print and digital editions. For this year, the first recognition under The Manila Times will present leaders with global platform.

Global Excellence Awards is the first prestigious international tribute to world-class companies, entrepreneurs, products and companies, as well as achievers in public service, entertainment, and other industries regardless of nationalities globally.

 

The Global Excellence Awards tribute is aimed at motivating entrepreneurs and companies to do more and to excel in their respective fields towards attaining world-excellence while highlighting the outstanding leaders and companies from different industries with worldwide presence.

 

To Nominate:
president@globalexcellenceawards.asia
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Presentation of honorees
May 18, 2023
The Manila Hotel

Glenda Hufano bags Asia's Modern Hero Awards

Kiwanis clubs are advocating to help the indigent children and is existing in the Philippines for more than 50 years. To continue its advocacy, it needs people with genuine concern for others. It needs leaders who have the heart, as well as the strength to take swift action, armed with integrity, genuine care and solid determination, all traits of a true-blooded Kiwanian.

With her track record in the Kiwanis community, then and now, it’s undoubtedly, the Governor elect Glenda Hufano will not just be an icon in Philippine Luzon District but also internationally soon after. 

Recently in the biggest event of Kiwanis this year, her company was recognized for supporting the indigents and marginalized. Along with incumbent Governor Johnny Domino and District Treasurer Richard Agbayani, Glenda received the plaque of appreciation for the unwavering support also for the welfare of the children. 

For this coming February 17, 2023 in Okada, Manila, Glenda will be recognized again as one of the awardees and part of Asia’s Modern Hero Awards alongside with other notable honorees for her advocacy and mandate of Unity, Transparency and Integrity. 

Glenda in her tenure is pushing for for Unity, Transparency and Integrity. Ms. Hufano has been a Kiwanis Club President for 4 consecutive years and a Lieutenant Governor for 2019-2020. She got several awards and citations from different organizations here and abroad. She helped and support most of Kiwanis organizations in different clubs in the Philippines. High decision-making skill is one of Ms. Hufano’s outstanding traits on top of being a reliable and trustworthy individual. 

“My past , my business and my team (friends and colleagues) won’t control me in terms of running in this position, its neutral to be in the middle that not all people won’t agree with you but the mere fact one has the heart in helping the community and its people- one can’t alter or change someone’s decision because of the simple reason about those 3 things. Because we know that a leader must have the heart and a mere high dedication to what he or she’s doing – a pre-requisite for a person to run in any organization’s position. “ – Ms. Hufano said. 

According to Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas who is also part of Kiwanis, “Glenda is someone who will be there for you no matter what is the circumstance. Her heart is genuine to help not just the indigent children but everyone in her own capacity without asking anything in return. She’s the leader that you want to be with. Very humble and soft spoken. Worthy for all the awards she keeps on receiving.” 

Ms. Glenda Hufano, a mother of 4 young professionals, is someone to trust a position with, for everything that she does, she lifts it up with the Lord. She believes on Isaiah 49:23: “She who trusts in the Lord will never be disappointed” 

Kiwanis International according to it’s website was established in 1915 at Detroit, Michigan. Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. Today, we stand with more than 600,000 members from K-Kids to Key Club to Kiwanis and many ages in between in more than 80 countries. Each community has different needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger, improving literacy and offering guidance. Kiwanis clubs host nearly 150,000 service projects each year.

Rafael Oria Jr. joins "People To Watch 2023"

When it’s about grit and taking risk, surely success can be accomplished fast. Meet Rafael Oria Jr. or Rafa to his friends who never stop believing that success is the result of hard work and that’s what he is doing since day one. 

Meet the serial entrepreneur of Beyond Leisure Property Services, Foodtografi and HOF Franchisee. Rafa with his Facebook posts will inspire you showing work, life, balance. 

“Being a business owner is a right career move if you are independent, self- motivated and with good interpersonal skills. You will also need a strong work ethic and an ability to adapt in various situations. Try everything. Don’t give up.”- Rafael Oria Jr. 

At “Peoples To Watch 2023,” emerging leaders has been acknowledged which also includes Rafael who is also part of Kiwanis International, Philippine Luzon District as one of the Lieutenant Governors. 

The 13 leaders are as follows; 

•Brian Poe Llamanzares of Pantheon Holdings 

•Arch. Miko Delos Reyes of Imagimax 

•Walther Uzi Buenavista of Shawarma Shack 

•Congresswoman Margarita Nograles 

•DILG Usec Margarita Gutierrez 

•DICT Usec Anna Mae Lamentillo 

•Rafael Oria Jr of Beyond Leisure Property Consultant 

•Dionisio Tan Jr of TCI Village Inc 

•Atty. Arnel Mateo of ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting Inc 

•Actor & Entrepreneur Coco Martin 

•Actress & Entrepreneur Lovi Poe 

•Musician King Tomoro

•Beauty Queen & Entrepreneur Michelle Marquez Dee

The leaders who has been chosen are all helping the Filipino people in their own ways. Same as Kiwanis with a mandate to help the children of the world, one kid at a time.

The young minds behind the very successful Rising Tigers Magazine

 The Manila Hotel — The “People To Watch 2023” under Rising Tigers Magazine is all about the emerging leaders from different industries.

The Keynote Speaker is the Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of the most distributed local magazine in National Bookstore. Andria Terese Nicolas is also the daughter of the founders who writes also in the beauty section.

 

In Andria’s speech, she mentioned that the publication is designed to inspire and motivate those who wish to start and grow their businesses with a purpose to share the voices and success stories of those leaders who helped shaped the country today. The Rising Tigers and Nation Builders are respectable individuals from diverse backgrounds, and different generations.

 

According to Andria, “We believe all generations should be heard. They are all gathered and highlighted for the same goal and it’s to spark inspiration to many, through them, we can help create more future rising individuals and game changers in our society.”

 

For Brian Poe Llamanzares who got nominated to be part of the “People To Watch 2023” before investing in the magazine recently and now a co-owner, he believes in the objective and goals of the management.

 

According to Brian, “the team is very confident that it will top the market with its innovations and quality of content. The magazine has already perfected its marketing strategy even-though it’s still new and will celebrate its first anniversary this March 2023. A lot of big names in the business industry have already confirmed and committed their support. While I'm looking forward to helping the company grow.”

 

The management believes in the presence of young entrepreneurs and their inputs and suggested innovations. For Rising Tigers Magazine, to continue inspiring and motivating the readers with relevant contents and events.

Shawarma Shack CEO is one of Rising Tigers “People To Watch 2023”

 One of the young leaders of this generation with proven success. The person behind the success of Shawarma Shack is its Founder, President, and CEO, Walther Uzi Buenavista. In the seven years that Buenavista has been managing the business, his direction is always laser-focused on his three main motivations: Growth, Innovation, and Employment.

Walther with his proven success has been named as part of “People To Watch 2023” under the most distributed local magazine right now at National Bookstores, Rising Tigers Magazine.

 

According to the CMO of the magazine, Andria Terese Nicolas, “I look up to our roster of leaders, what they all have in common is that they are all young visionaries, and dedicated individuals who worked towards their purpose. After all, just like what Lewis Carol said “ One of the secrets of life is that all that is worth doing is what we do for others.”

 

Innovation

 Thus, what started as a simple food stall in Divisoria in February 2015 has now become a leading innovator in the food cart business. Buenavista's "distinctive visioning ability" facilitated the growth of the company.

 This growth was also fueled by his desire to bring their products closer to the customers. Shawarma Shack now has stores in key locations across the country with over 700 branches and still counting. "It presented a significant growth in terms of augmenting the demand from our customers and expanding enterprise sales, Buenavista pointed out.

 

Rising Tiger

 This publication is designed to inspire and motivate those who wish to start and grow their businesses. But what exactly is the purpose? This is to share the voices and success stories of those leaders who helped shaped our country today. Our Rising Tigers and Nation Builders are respectable individuals from diverse backgrounds, and different generations. Because we believe all generations should be heard. They are all gathered and highlighted for the same goal and it’s to spark inspiration to many, through them, we can help create more future rising individuals and game changers in our society.”

 

The 13 leaders are as follows;

•Brian Poe Llamanzares of Pantheon Holdings

•Arch. Miko Delos Reyes of Imagimax

•Walther Uzi Buenavista of Shawarma Shack

•Congresswoman Margarita Nograles

•DILG Usec Margarita Gutierrez

•DICT Usec Anna Mae Lamentillo

•Rafael Oria Jr of Beyond Leisure Property Consultant

•Dionisio Tan Jr of TCI Village Inc

•Atty. Arnel Mateo of ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting Inc

•Actor & Entrepreneur Coco Martin

•Actress & Entrepreneur Lovi Poe

•Musician King Tomoro

•Beauty Queen & Entrepreneur Michelle Marquez Dee

 

Rising Tigers will be celebrating their Anniversary on March and they are proud to say that they are growing faster and stronger than ever. That is why, at Rising Tigers Magazine are calling all Nation Builders and emerging leaders to join and to show to the world that the Philippines is indeed open for business.

Rising Tigers Magazine launched People to Watch 2023

 The most distributed local magazine in National Bookstores launched “People To Watch 2023” in the Presidential Suite of The Manila Hotel presenting the emerging leaders of this generation and they are from different industries.

 

The honorees has been presented by Poland Ambassador Jaroslaw Szczepankiewicz, Dr. Elton See Tan and Becky Garcia, and these leaders will be featured in the March issue of the magazine.

According to the CMO of Rising Tigers, Andria Terese Nicolas, “We are genuinely grateful to all of you for joining us in this momentous occasion, for this is another milestone for Rising Tigers Magazine, our first event of the year, which is the People to Watch. I am here to share to you all what Rising Tigers has to offer. This magazine started from an Idea of bringing leaders together in one publication.”

 

“This publication is designed to inspire and motivate those who wish to start and grow their businesses. But what exactly is our purpose? We share the voices and success stories of those leaders who helped shaped our country today. Our Rising Tigers and Nation Builders are respectable individuals from diverse backgrounds, and different generations. Because we believe all generations should be heard. They are all gathered and highlighted for the same goal and it’s to spark inspiration to many, through them, we can help create more future rising individuals and game changers in our society.”

 

The 13 leaders are as follows:

Brian Poe Llamanzares of Pantheon Holdings, Arch. Miko Delos Reyes of Imagimax, Walther Uzi Buenavista of Shawarma Shack, Congresswoman Margarita Nograles, DILG Usec Margarita Gutierrez, DICT Usec Anna Mae Lamentillo, Rafael Oria Jr of Beyond Leisure Property Consultant, Dionisio Tan Jr of TCI Village Inc, Atty. Arnel Mateo of ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting Inc, Actor & Entrepreneur Coco Martin, Actress & Entrepreneur Lovi Poe, Musician King Tomoro, Beauty Queen & Entrepreneur Michelle Marquez Dee

 

According to Andria, “I look up to our roster of leaders, what they all have in common is that they are all young visionaries, and dedicated individuals who worked towards their purpose. After all, just like what Lewis Carol said -- One of the secrets of life is that all that is worth doing is what we do for others.”

Andria Terese Nicolas, Rising Tigers Magazine CMO

VIP attendees includes Secretary Salvador Panelo, Cory Navarro, Richard James Merk, Darius Razon, Leonida Ortiz, Glenda Hufano, Silliman Sy, Atty. Joe Redoblado, Atty. Melvin Mendoza, Renan Ponce Pascual Morales, Senator Joey Lina and Ombudsman Ma. Merceditas Consunji Gutierrez among others.

Rising Tigers will be celebrating their Anniversary on March and they are proud to say that they are growing faster and stronger than ever. That is why, at Rising Tigers Magazine are calling all Nation Builders and emerging leaders to join and to show to the world that the Philippines is indeed open for business.