(So it came to pass that Batch 88 member Joe Arbas. was elected the 16th President of the Fifth Philippine Republic. Philippine Daily Inquirer Senior Correspondent and fellow classmate, Anne Jambora had the opportunity to have the first crack at a presidential interview in Malacanang. The following are excerpts of that interview.)
AJ: Mr. President, how are you? (whispers, "Joe, nakulbaan baya ko.!")