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Outstanding Professional Award 2014

Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia exchanges pleasantries with Dante “Klink” Ang II
when the former Malaysian prime minister visited the University of Santo Tomas. Hollywood director Ang Lee poses with Dante “Klink” Ang II in Bonifacio Global City.

However, his achievements in Haribon Foundation only all these simply reflect the kind of man Dante Francis
show a man who recognizes that the boons given to him in life ang II is. He is a Communicator, using the skills he has
are a sign that he must “give back” to his fellow Filipinos. refined for the benefit of our Filipino communities abroad.
He is an Educator, choosing to impart his knowledge to
Hence, Klink has long been involved in the rotary our young underprivileged people who have been given
movement, serving as the President of the rotary Club of Makati the golden opportunity to access quality college education.
North in 2008-2009, and more recently as Pr Committee Co- He is an Environmentalist, understanding that in order
Chairman of the rotary International District 3830. to protect a sustainable way of life, man must protect and
preserve his environment. He is a Philantropist, wanting
During his term as Club President, the rotary Club of to share his time, talent and resources to uplift the welfare
Makati North turned over about P1 million-worth of computers of our citizenry through the collective effort of like-minded
to a public school in Pampanga and sustained a feeding program colleagues and brothers.
in two depressed communities in Makati City, which, ironically,
is the country’s financial hub. The feeding program, which Most of all, Dante Francis ang II is a FILIPINO,
continues today, has won a number of awards. also during his dedicating much of his life to working toward the greater good of
term, the club organized its 6th LEaP Leaders Conference, his countrymen and his beloved country.
conducted a book drive and book-reading program, and awarded
scholarships to deserving poor students.

Dante “Klink” Ang II shared his experiences in managing a national daily
Environmentalist Dante “Klink” Ang II joined a tree-planting project of during the 2nd Strategic Management Alumni Convention of the De La Salle
Isuzu and Haribon Foundation in Caliraya. University-Masters of Business Administration.

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