The Philippine Press Institute elected a new set of officer and regional trustees during its general membership meeting on June 23, 2011. Malaya publisher Amado ‘Jake’ Macasaet was elected PPI chairman by acclamation. Macasaet served as chairman-president from 2006 to 2009. His predecessor was Philippine Daily Inquirer Isagani Yambot. Businessworld editorial board chairman Vergel O. Santos was elected PPI vice-chairman.

The meeting also witnessed the election of the new regional trustees for 2011-2012: Lucena Herald publisher Elnora Cueto (Luzon), Southern Leyte Times publisher Ruevivar Reyes (Visayas), and Mindanao Times CEO/publisher Jesus Dureza (Mindanao).
The new regional trustees were optimistic in fostering greater camaraderie among members in anticipation of the Institute’s 25th anniversary next year.

The board also appointed Ariel C. Sebebillo new executive director.

Sebellino succeeded Mabuhay publisher Jose L. Pavia as executive director after the latter resigned his post in February 2011. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Sebellino was the Institute’s program director for 13 years.