PAMANTASAN ng Lungsod ng Maynila President Emmanuel Leyco was chosen to head the Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association of the Philippines.

He will have a term of three years.

Leyco, who graduated from the school with a Master’s in Public Administration, took his oath of office on February 23.

One of his responsibilities is to lead the planning of events for the group.

“I am thankful for the trust of fellow Filipino alumni of the Harvard Kennedy School. I will try my best to bring the voice of the alumni in matters that affect the lives of our people,” Leyco said.

Former Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso joined Leyco’s oath-taking ceremony, having completed an executive program from the school.