The induction ceremony, held at the Makati Rotary Club Foundation Building in Guadalupe, Viejo, Makati City, was a grand affair that brought together distinguished Rotarians including District Governor Nominee Reginald Alberto "Reggie" Nolido; Rotary Club of Makati president  Senen "Bing" Matoto; New Generation director, James Julian Lim; Rotarian Filomeno "Boy" Arteche; Rotaractors and friends.

The event began with a warm welcome by past president April Jan Sembrano who expressed his enthusiasm  regarding a busy year ahead for the new set of officers, even as he highlighted particular instances of service in the community provided by the Club during his leadership.

RC-Makati president Senen "Bing" Matoto" then gave the keynote address in which he emphasized the bringing of hope to the world through service.

Saturday evening's event was highlighted by the installation of the Club's new officers who come from various backgrounds but are all driven by the common goal of making a positive impact in the community. The ceremony was officiated by Director Lim.

A touching moment was when all four newly inducted members, Darlah Marcela S. Leonardo, Jazmin Faye A. Berrame, John Martin R. Revilla and Shania M. Tumbagahan took the Rotaract pledge. With their right hands raised, they vowed to uphold the principles of Rotaract, which is particularly focused on community service, professional development and fellowship. That moment symbolized the collective commitment of the club members to work together for a better Makati.

As the ceremony came to a close, outgoing president John Nicole dela Cruz delivered his Valedictory Address followed by incoming president Adrian Emmanuel Manuel's sharing of the Club's plans and objectives set for this Rotary year. The initiatives will include community service projects, leadership development workshops, and partnerships.

"The Rotaract Club of Makati is determined to be a force for positive change, and its members are all eager to roll up their sleeves and get to work," said Manuel in his speech.

Clearly, the induction ceremony held last Saturday by the Rotaract Club of Makati was an inspiring testament to the power of young adults coming together with a shared purpose.

Rotaract is a service club for young people ages 18 and up who are dedicated to finding innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges in a community and beyond while developing leadership skills and making friends from around the world.  The Clubs decide how to organize and run their own affairs, manage their funds, and plan and carry out activities and service projects that are important to their communities. Rotaract Clubs are members of Rotary International; mother clubs, e.g., Rotary Club of Makati, sponsoring Rotaract Clubs, offer guidance and support and work as partners in service.