Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines — The outgoing PHILARM National President ,Dr. Melvin B. Carlos officially turned over the position to theMarinduque State University President, Prof. Diosdado P. Zulueta held during the PHILARM Fellowship, Recognition and Turnover Night on October 25, 2024 at Elvira O. Tan Hall, DOST-PCAARRD, Los Baños, Laguna as part of the PHILARM National Research Management Training.

Ceremonial turnover of PHILARM Leadership to PDPZ. (Photo by J. Breganza)

PDPZ graciously acknowledged the presidency and conveyed his sincere appreciation to Dr. Carlos and all the exceptional leaders who have transformed PHILARM into the dynamic and influential organization through the years.

(Photo by J. Breganza)

He also expressed to the PHILARM family, “I sincerely request your support, insights, and collective commitment. Let us proceed on this road, deriving strength from one another, as we enhance the established basis of excellence. With your collaboration, I am assured that we can advance PHILARM and effectuate enduring, significant transformation.”

PDPZ delivers his acceptance speech after the turnover of leadership. (Photo by J. Breganza)

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