Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to frequently asked questions.

What is the Philippine Rotary Magazine?

A : The Philippine Rotary is the official regional magazine for Rotary Club members in the Philippines authorized by Rotary International. It is a member of the Rotary World Magazine Press. There are ten districts in the Philippines with about 700 Rotary clubs and 20,000 members (“Rotarians”). The magazine contains articles and features about Rotary in the Philippines and abroad. Guided by the editorial policies of Rotary International, it contains articles found in the current issue of The Rotarian, Rotary International’s official publication for all Rotarians worldwide, and articles and features of local (Philippine) interest. It is published by the Philippine College of Rotary Governors (PCRG). An Editorial Board consisting of volunteer Rotarians manages the magazine with a salaried editorial staff.

What is the PCRG?

A : The Philippine College of Rotary Governors (PCRG) is an association of past, present and incoming Districts Governors, whose purpose is to promote close coordination and camaraderie among the ten Rotary Districts in the Philippines with the common goal of supporting the various programs, policies and objectives of Rotary International in the spirit of fellowship. A District Governor heads each Rotary district.

How do I submit a story on our club project?

A : The following guidelines will help you present your idea for consideration: • Tell WHAT happened, WHERE it happened, WHEN it happened, HOW it happened, WHY it happened, and WHO made it happen. • Emphasize Human Interest. Example: Instead of reporting on a cheque presentation ceremony, focus instead on WHO benefitted from the donation or WHAT was the benefit of your club’s fund raising efforts. • Provide comments and quotes from club members and others. • Include newspaper clippings and/or any other informational materials. • List the name of a contact person, phone/fax numbers and e-mail address for more information. • Articles should be typewritten and submitted in printed and preferably in digital form (CD or as an attachment to e-mail in MS Word format).

What kind of pictures do you prefer?

A : We need pictures that tell the story. • The best images show action that have human interest and present a subject in an unusual way. Photographs that perfectly catch a moment are generally an exception; keep in mind that most require some set-up and posing. Your goal is to create an image that appears candid and natural. • Please send pictures with clear faces and surroundings, and those with clear, not dark, background. • When writing on the back of photographs, be careful not to use ink that may smudge on the photograph under it. Use a separate sheet of paper for information such as names, descriptions or captions and photo credits, cross-indexed by a number indicated at the back of the photo (avoid ink smudging). • We prefer colour prints. We accept scanned pictures in high resolution (300 pixels) saved on CD or e-mailed as an attachment in “jpg” format. • Protect your photographs when mailing by placing them in a hard pouch, and specify if you would like them returned.

	Why has my/our submitted article not been published?
	A : Some articles do not see print because they lack details or given lower priority over other articles in the exercise of editorial prerogative, since we have a limited number of pages. Some articles are also mis-sent or are lost in transit. While some articles may be featured in future issues if space permits, we cannot guarantee publication.

Where and How do I send materials for publication?

A : You can send your materials by mail, fax, messenger or e-mail to the following: • Editor-in-Chief : PDG Mar Un Ocampo III • Managing Editor : PDG Juanito T. Ventura • To the District Governor’s Representative to the Philippine Rotary Magazine (DGR-PRM) • Our contact details are: o Philippine Rotary Magazine o 87 Visayas Avenue, Quezon City o 1100 Philippines o Tel. Nos. : 926-7453; 453-3800 o Telefax : 929-1912 o E-mail : office@philrotary.com