User:Rolando E. Maningas

La Vida es Maravillosa: What a Journey He Has Been (A GIFTED COLON CANCER SURVIVOR ROTARY GLOBAL PRESIDENT SUPER ACHIEVER THESPIAN GURU ACTOR)

OUTSTANDING SCHOLASTIC PERFORMANCE Prof. Rolando Elan Maningas a.k.a Rollz Maningas is an epitome of a well-rounded individual who continuously aims for excellence. Rollz is a cum laude graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman where he obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in History. His undergraduate minors were Anthropology and Spanish. Rollz is a consistent honor student who constantly received the University and College Scholar awards which are equivalent to a Dean’s list award in other universities. He was also a recipient of the UP Presidential Scholarship and Leadership Grant. He is a lifetime member of the Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society. As a student, he was active in various student organizations in UP: he served as the Academic Social Science Sector Representative in the UP Council of Student Organizations, History Department Representative to the CSSP-Student Council, and Director of the Publications Committee of UP Lipunang Pangkasaysayan. He was also a research assistant and financial comptroller of Krononalysts Inc, a consultancy firm that was owned by UP Professor Rico Azicate. He also became a student assistant at the UP Main Library Technical Acquisition Service. His great mentors and advisers are Dr. Zeus Salazar​ and PDG Lina Aurelio​.

TEACHING JOURNEY COMBINED WITH APLOMB EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES His teaching journey started in UP Los Banos in 1997. During his 7-year stint at UPLB, Rollz became an advisor of numerous organizations which included academic orgs, a fraternity, a sorority, a varsity team, a theatre org, and a religious org. Rollz also received the prestigious UPLB CAS Outstanding Junior Faculty award in 2002. Rollz was also appointed Division Head of History in the College of Arts and Sciences. He presented papers in international conventions namely ICAS and IAHA in Singapore, China and Taipei. He also co-authored books in history and facilitated various professional development trainings. Aside from his academic duties, he also took time to perform in various plays and programs in the campus. He directed and performed as a thespian in Anatomiya, Hulagpos ng mga Arkana, which Rollz co-directed with Palanca awardee, Layeta Bucoy. Rollz was known as a terror but flexible professor at UPLB’s College of Arts and Sciences. He has been teaching for 23 years and has taught all general education subjects both in college and senior high. As a student, he was awarded with honors, the Mercury Drug Award for Excellence in Mathematics, Mathematician of the Year, Class 61 Scholar and was a top student in Chemistry, Communication Through Arts and Physics. He awarded also the most Outstanding Recipient of NORWEGIAN MISSIONARY ALLIANCE (NORMA).

LEADERSHIP WORLD Rollz became known nationwide when he was elected Vice-President of Kulturang Pamana and became a Board Member of the Southern Luzon Association of Museums. He also chaired Tagisang Talino from elementary to college for 10 years. In 2004, Rollz became a centennial member of the socio-civic organization, the Rotary Club. He is a member of Rotary International District 3800, Rotary Club of Caloocan Silangan. On his 5th year as a member, he became the club’s president under Global Governor Virgilio Farcon​ Virgilio Farcon Jr. Because of his hard work, Rollz became a multi-awarded global president, who received the following accolades: the Most Outstanding Rotary President and Club, Presidential Citation with Distinction, EREY awardee, multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Best Cooperative Project, One of the top 3 best zones in the district, Interact Presidential Citation with Distinction for Bagong Silang High School and Benigno Aquino High school, Outstanding Vocational Project for Concentrated Language Encounter as part of his Matching Grant, GSE outbound Christine Joyce Ajoc was chosen bound for Japan and he adopted one of the GSE’s inbound. Rollz became district officer and was the first global president who became secretary and member of the District Nominating Committee chaired by PDG RID Raffy Garcia​Raffy Garcia. Rollz was given a position at the Rotary International Computers Users Fellowship of Rotarians wherein he served as the Asia-Pacific Board Member for 2 years. Because of his exemplary performance, he became one of the assistant governors in Zone 2. After serving his term, He received the Outstanding Assistant Governor Award when he handled 3 clubs in the zone namely RC KALOOKAN NORTH (late president Jerboy Mauricio);RC CALOOCAN MONUMENTO (PP MIKE CINCO) and RC CALOOCAN (CONGRESSMAN PP EGAY ERICE). All aforementioned clubs were awarded outstanding clubs under best class governor Marilou Co​ Marilou Co.During the Rotary Leadership Institute held in Selangor, Malaysia, Rollz won the Best Male Bollywood Dancer together with PDGL Dot Ramos Balasbas-Gancayco​ as Best Female Dancer both from beloved Philippines. He was featured in the Philippine Rotary Magazine by late PDG Melito Salazar Jr.​ and in the Governor’s Monthly Newsletter. He also became a contributor to the said magazines. He became also associate editor of various newsletters and journals. He was the referee reviewer of the great national scientist Dr. Jose Velasco from Institue of Biological Sciences, UP Los Baños.

ACTING CAREER IN FILMS,COMMERCIAL ND TELEVISION His acting career took off in 2007 when he was cast as a professor in the sci-fi movie Xenoa 2 Clash of the Bloods starring Victor Basa​Victor Basa, directed by Xion Lim​Xion Lim Sean Lim and produced by Oxin film. He portrayed different roles in various films such as a farmer (Pendong, 2009); a bar hopper (Panahon Na, 2009); godfather of the late Isabel Granada and Rey Talosig​Rey Talosig in School Serye, 2010 (Produced by Mayor Tinga) ; an officemate (Fling, 2010 by Director Hans Salazar). He became part of the MRT Commercial 2d barcode with DJ Alvaro and King Cup Sardines of Coco Martin Rodel Rodel Nacianceno​ Nacianceno in radio. He took a break from acting to focus on his teaching career. When his mom passed away, he decided to try acting once again. He joined acting workshops to improve his craft. He became part of several television shows. He debuted in GMA Network’s Magpakailanman, wherein he portrayed the role of the protagonist’s best friend in the life story of Romeo Limbaga (Tekla). The episode garnered high ratings, which prompted GMA Network to air it twice. His other television roles were: a doctor in the Wish Ko Lang with veteran actor-director Al Tantay and Lorraine Young. After that, he was given roles in GMA’s Alyas Robinhood and ABS-CBN’s A Love to Last. On both occasions, he portrayed the role of a businessman. His television stints enabled him to work with Cannes Film Festival best actress, Jacklyn Jose, veteran actors Edu Manzano and Tirso Cruz III. He became part of the Light of Life Talent Management, Inc under Anne Lacsamana Villegas​ direk Anne Villegas, which allowed him to have bit roles in different television series like Kambal Karibal (ghost); the Step Daughters (reporter) and Kapag Nahati ang Puso (fashion editor). Recently, he performed director peg in the Dragon Lady.

THESPIAN CIRCLE When Repertory Philippines celebrated its 50th anniversary, Rollz became part of its 50th anniversary offerings. He was able to showcase his theatrical skills when he became part of the company’s productions of The Fiddler on the Roof where he acted with international theater veteran, Coco Laurel and Les Miserables in 2017 at the Solaire Theatre. He was truly honored to have acted with Philippine theater greats like Monique Wilson, Pinky Pinky Amador​ Amador, Raymond Lauchengco, Noel Trinidad, Mitch Valdez, and Leo Leo G. Martinez​ Martinez. In 2017, he forayed into movies once again. He auditioned for the LGBT-themed movie, Born Beautiful directed by Perci Intalan. Fortunately, he passed the audition and was given a role as one of Martin Del Rosario​Martin Del Rosario’s colleagues in the Way of Light rehabilitation center and friend Paolo Ballesteros​. It was shown in various cinemas nationwide. He became a member of the Actors Guild of the Philippines in 2017 when the president was Imelda Papin. In 2018, Rollz received the Ultimate Actor in Television and Movie award from Star Buzz​ Starbuzz Television Productions of Tito Frank. He is an active member of Filcastpro Directory​ Filcastpro Directory by direk Jowee Jowee Morel​ Morel. He was also featured and interviewed by the great reporter Boy Villasanta​Boy Villasanta.

UPCOMING MOVIES and PRODUCTION STINTS Currently, Rollz has upcoming short films and full length films. These are Destiny directed by Palanca Awardee Mon Gabriel​ Mon Gabrie; Liwanag and Mata-Mata directed by premier creative director of all time Jes Land​, kdpp member Jes Land. Direk Jes also chose Rollz to be his Production Assistant in the JLFA Film Production. Direk Jes and Rollz have great plans for aspiring movie extras. Aside from being the PA of Direk Jes, Rollz also acted in the movie. Direk Pastor Rudy Fajardo anointed secretary of the Gospel Media Production. And he is impeccably active in the JESUS REIGNS.

OTHER GOD’s GIVING TALENTS As a God fearing individual who has achieved a lot for his age, Rollz has also travelled to different parts of the Philippines and in 13 Asian countries. Rollz is also a commercial model of Titan Talent Management Agency. Rollz is the youngest child of the late Dominga Aniceto Elan viuda de Maningas-San Juan. He is a colerectal cancer survivor. He is also sports enthusiast who is volleyball, badminton, bowling and 21km fun run athlete.He loves also to cook, hosting programs, organizing events, public speaking, debating, writing articles, facilitating, modeling, dancing and the like.

He owes these abundant blessings to his Abba Father who is the creator of all things.

LIFE VERSE PHILIPPIANS 4:13 I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME.