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Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea Receives Honorary Degree from PLM
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea received an honorary degree of Doctor of Government Management Honoris Causa from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) during the 50th Commencement Exercises at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on April 20, 2018.
The Executive Secretary gave his response and commencement address and was also given a token by PLM Board of Regents Chairman Dr. Benjamin Espiritu and University President Dr. Ma. Leonora de Jesus. PHOTOS BY REY BANIQUET/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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