Ka Joema was the Chairperson of the PnB Preparatory Committee, but had earlier been committed to and had to leave for a long series of engagements abroad. Rolando "Ka Lando" Olalia,Chairperson of the Kilusang Mayo Uno, was then elected and took over to become the Founding Chairperson. I was then the Secretary-General.
Si Ka Joema ang Tagapangulo ng Preparatory Committee ng PnB, subalit dahil sa naunang komitment, kailangang niyang umalis dahil sa mga serye ng gawain sa ibang bansa. Nahalal noon si Rolando "Ka Lando" Olalia, Tagapangulo ng Kilusang Mayo Uno, at siyang naging Tagapangulong Tagapagtatag. Ako ang Pangkalahatang Kalihim noon.