Top executives of various banks in the country present the token of appreciation to Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. (3rd from left) after delivering his speech to Bankers Institute of the Philippines, Inc. (BAIPhil) 6th General Membership Meeting at the Mandarin Oriental in Makati City last January 7, 2009. BAIPhil directors and officers described Espino’s administration as a new brand of leadership at the local level characterized by accountability, transparency, ethical and efficient governance in order to achieve genuine and lasting reforms and development for country and region. Joining the Governor are (starting from left): Banco de Oro (BDO) First Vice President (FVP) Lydia C. King; Metrobank FVP Luz I. Blanco; BDO Private Bank FVP Agnes B. Santos; Phil. Bank of Communications FVP Evelyn D. Vinluan; GE Money Bank FVP Salvador R. Serrano. (PIO Photo by Glicerio D. Moran)