Connecting Across Differences: Philip N. Tan

Rotary takes pride in its diversity that cuts across continents, gender, political affiliations, culture, age, and ethnicity.

The incoming batch of governors in the Philippine districts are an interesting microcosm capturing the diversity of Rotary, and yet there are discernible attributes common among them—the strongest of which are a desire to bring unity and peace in their districts, and the firmness with which they assert their decisiveness.

Introducing the governors for Rotary Year 2019 to 2020.

PHILIP N. TAN

District: 3860

Badge Name: Phil

Classification: Engineering & Fabrication Rotary Club of Cebu West

Spouse: Judith Lee Tan, Chief Finance Officer

Children: Jeffrey Philip “Jeff,” 35, Chief Information and Administrative Officer; Patricia Jane “Patty,” 34, Doctor of Medicine; Jefferson Phil “Jefferson,” 30, Chief Operations Officer; and Phoebe Joyce “Phoebe,” 16, Junior High, Sacred Heart School-Hejias de Jesus

“By setting new standards and systems, we can successfully adopt change in the way we conduct ourselves—with integrity in the application of service, fellowship, diversity, and leadership. We will meet the expectations of the new breed of young Rotarians by working peacefully and harmoniously with the current and future leaders.”