A significant phase in PLM’s four decade-long of success stories came in August 2007 when its seventh president, Atty. Adel A. Tamano, assumed office. After six presidents, the last having served for three terms, the changing of the guards ushered a new chapter in the history of PLM, one that is punctuated by an empowering leadership anchored on optimism and idealism but is certainly not limiting and unrealistic.

While thrust in an enviable position as spokesperson for the United Opposition, President Tamano breathes new life to PLM as he brings a youthful albeit unassuming air in his stewardship of his newfound territory. Being the University’s youngest president, as well as the first Filipino Muslim president of a major university in Metro Manila, has made him all the more a leader to reckon with. His administration comes with his management team teeming with a shared sense of responsibility and leadership. On his side is an equally ebullient partner, Atty. Ernesto P. Maceda, Jr., executive vice president and dean of the College of Law. Together, the two lawyers make an incomparable duo out to spearhead the necessary changes in improving the lot of PLM.

The tandem is backed by two other lawyers, Atty. Marisol DL Anenias and Atty. Patrick L. Mariano, university/board secretary and university legal counsel, respectively.

The Board of Regents, headed by its chair, former Supreme Court Justice Justo P. Torres Jr., has been supportive and approving of the reforms presented by the management team for sanction of the highest policy-making body.

The other school officials -- the vice presidents (academic affairs, administration, and finance & planning), directors and chiefs of various administrative offices and units, deans, and faculty play significant roles in the decision-making process as they are consulted as often as necessary and made integral part of working committees that help craft policies and implement programs that augur well for the well-being of the various stakeholders. Clearly, the new stewards opt for a participative, not a centralized, form of leadership.