ghTURNOVER CEREMONY for the PIDS PRESIDENCY (4 April 2005)
       
PICTURE GALLERY      
  Outgoing president of the government think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), Dr. Mario B. Lamberte (third from left), officially hands over the presidency of the Institute to Dr. Josef Yap (fourth from left), who will lead the Institute for the next four years starting April 1.

Also in photo are (from L-R) Jennifer Liguton, director for research information, Andrea Agacaoili, director for operations and finance, Mario Feranil, director for project services and development, and Atty. Roque Sorioso, legal consultant.

 
       
 

Dr. Josef Yap (3rd from left) poses with his family after the turnover ceremony.

From L-R, his wife Ermi, son J. Immanuel, daughters Isobel Angelita and Bianca Larisa and mother Mrs. Erlinda Yap.

  
       
  Dr. Yap delivers his inaugural speech before the PIDS staff.  
       
  Outgoing PIDS President, Dr. Mario B. Lamberte, says goodbye to the staff. Dr. Lamberte served as president of the Institute from 1999 to 2005.