THE Pamantansan ng Lungsod ng Maynila paid tribute to one of its educators, Dr. Francisco “Frankie” Roman, who passed away early this month.

Roman, a member of the PLM Board of Regents in 2019, died at the age of 76.

He served as board chairman until March 2023, when he asked to step down for health reasons.

“We mourn the passing of our esteemed colleague Dr. Roman. He had been a dedicated leader for the PLM community in all four years of his stay in the University. We are forever grateful for his service,” PLM President Emmanuel Leyco said.

“May he rest in peace knowing that we all appreciate his unwavering dedication,” Leyco added.

Roman also served as a professor of business at the Asian Institute of Management.

He graduated with a BA in Economics and a master’s in business administration from the Ateneo de Manila University before pursuing further studies in the United States.

He went on to secure a master’s in economics from the University of Hawaii’s East West Center and a Doctorate in Business Administration from the prestigious Harvard Business School.