Oktoberfest / Rotary Idol Singing Contest
Global Pres. Joey Chanyungco, RC Marikina Central

    Last October 9, 2010, the biggest fellowship event was held at the Marikina Sports Park as around nine hundred Rotarians, Spouses, and guests gathered for the traditional Oktoberfest and Rotary Idol Singing Contest. The event was organized by District Chair PP Romy Francisco and hosted by RC Marikina Central headed by Pres. Boy Chanyungco and RCMC’s Inner Wheel Club headed by Pres. Eden Cabeza. In cooperation with the City of Marikina through its mayor PE Del de Guzman and Vice Mayor Lt. Gov. Fabi Cadiz of RC Marikina, the event had a fiesta-like atmosphere with the whole City of Marikina welcoming Rotarians and their guests. With a thousand kuwitis exploding and a drum and bugle corps welcoming the event, RC Marikina Central left no stone unturned in making sure that everybody had a good time that evening. In the words of Gov. Jun Farcon, “it was a perfect hosting”. Beer was overflowing and the free pulutan was superb. These, together with the line dancing and the great fellowship Rotarians are known for, made the night very memorable. The Rotary Idol, featured as the main event of the Oktoberfest, revealed great singing talents with PP Rody Peñalosa of RC Mandaluyong North winning the closely fought contest. Congratulations to the organizers of Oktoberfest!!!