While I was quietly sipping my morning coffee in a cozy place somewhere in Ortigas, someone leaned over and mentioned the latest news from the country club in Metro Manila—and I was stunned as I listened to what she had to say.
A growing number of members at a prominent country club are now backing a formal petition demanding greater openness and accountability from the club’s leadership.
Documents currently circulating among members show that a concerned group is urging the board to hold an extraordinary general meeting before the end of the year. The proposed agenda outlines several governance and operational matters that, according to the petition, need urgent explanation.
The petition outlines more than 20 specific questions directed at senior leadership. Many of these focus on governance practices, including whether certain decisions—particularly those involving senior management—were properly authorized by the board. One issue drawing heightened attention is the reported suspension of the club’s operations head, which has sparked calls for clarity on due process and executive authority.
The members leading the effort maintain that their actions are procedural, aimed at protecting the club’s integrity and strengthening proper governance. They reaffirm a core belief that the club “belongs to its members,” and that transparency is “non-negotiable.”
While the board has yet to issue an official response, a meeting has been set for December 20 to address the situation. Members hope the discussion will bring clarity and help restore trust within the community.
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