In 1989 , he coordinated the media group for the official visit of then-Vice President Salvador Laurel to the United States . He also coordinated then-President Joseph Estrada 's working visit to the U.S. in 1999 . He was also a member of the business delegation of presidents Ramos during his visit to the U.S. and Mexico in May 1997 and to APEC Canada in November 1997 ; Aquino III during his visits to China , Japan and New Zealand ; and Duterte during his official visit to Japan . In 2007 , he was elected president of the Manila Overseas Press Club ( MOPC ) and in 2010 , he was elected board chairman . He is currently MOPC 's vice chairman
APEC Canada
APEC Canada 1997
Jose Manuel Romualdez