A Philippine Council for Agriculture Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (PCARRD-DOST) Senior Specialist has been elected as the new president of the Australian government-assisted Philippine-Australian Alumni Association Inc. (PA3i) for 2009-2010.
Vivian B. Valdez was elected by her fellow trustees at the culmination of a two-day Strategic Planning Workshop attended by chapter presidents from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. She is also Director for the Philippine Association of Research Managers.
Elected as Vice-President was Atty. Teresita A. Tuazon.
PA3i is the umbrella organization for scholars and graduates of formal degree and non-degree training programs offered by Australian universities and training institutions. As a network organization, it is engaged in policy advocacy, and implementation of development and academic-oriented projects. (PR)