Education

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• Doctorate in Economics, Harvard University

• Masters in Economics, Fordham University

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of San Carlos

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Experience

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• Former Secretary, Department of Finance

• Former Secretary, National Economic & Development Authority

• Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Development Bank of the Philippines

• Chairman, Philippine Commercial and Industrial Bank

• President, Associated Bank

• Founding President, University of Asia and the Pacific

• Had served in the academe, government and the private business sector

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Current Directorships and Achievements

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• Founding Chairman, Institute for Solidarity in Asia

• Hernando de Soto Award for Democracy, 2013

• Outstanding Filipino for Governance, 2012

• The Philippine Management Man of the year, 2010